The hero of our story in Primary today.
Ammon was a great servant.
Notes on my personal gospel study. Somehow James and I need to get back together on this. Mosiah 25:15-26:13:
16 - Remember it was the Lord that delivered the people out of bondage.
18 - Alma baptizes Limhi and his people.
19 - Alma establishes seven churches throughout Zarahemla.
24 - And they were called the people of God. And the Lord did pour out His Spirit upon them, and they were blessed, and prospered in the land.
Mosiah 26
Many of the rising generation did not understand the words of King Benjamin and they did not believe the traditions of their fathers.
This causes problems throughout the Church in Zarahemla. Alma doesn't know what to do with the non-believers and their iniquities. First he goes to Mosiah, but Mosiah told him he was in charge of the church. Then Alma goes to the Lord.
Maddie Carroll gave the youth talk in Church today. Chuck and Kathy Crane were the main speakers.
Kathy shared the talk given by Jeffrey R. Holland in the April 1997 General Conference, "Because She is A Mother." I liked this quote from the talk:
'If you try your best to be the best parent you can be, you will have done all that a human being can do and all that God expects you to do.' 'Sometimes the decision of a child or a grandchild will break you heart.' 'Oh, God, let me not lose my own.' - Joseph F. Smith.
'No one fails who keeps trying and keeps praying.'
Chuck's talk was based on President Uchtdorf's talk in the recent priesthood session of conference entitled, "In Praise of Those Who Save". 'As we emulate the Savior's love, He will surely bless and prosper our righteous efforts to save our marriages and strengthen our families.'
There was a little bit of time left at the end of the meeting so Bishop Miller got up to say a few words. He went to the state track meet in Mesa and talked about a girl who was a very fast runner and who through training and dedication had accomplished her goals. He then said: "Conquer physical weaknesses through our mind. Think about what you think about. Everything begins with a thought." Something to think about.
My Primary class went well today but they were too focused on the candy I brought. I had Izabel, Zemira, Curtis, Braylin, and Talena. Talena is from the older class but Denice Hall wasn't here today.
They all enjoyed the story of Ammon and trying out the sling. Of course all the boys want James to make them one.
It's sad not having Sister Berry in sharing time. Our Primary is so small I guess they sent her class to be with Sadie's or Rosa's.
This is Rosa Westbrook and her daughter Sadie.
They are the two other Primary teachers who are
there every week with me.
I love them both. Rosa raised seven boys and two girls.
After Primary we went home and James cooked me a most delicious fillet steak. He also gave me Jordan almonds and the sweetest mother's day card.
Those potatoes don't look like much but they were delicious!
After lunch I took a short nap and then spent some time studying and then working on my next week's Primary lesson. I also worked on my blog. The TV never came on once today. It was a wonderful Sabbath day and a great mother's day. I heard from all of my children. They really are wonderful.
