Cardston, Alberta
6th operating temple
Dedicated: 26-29 Aug 1923
By: Heber J. Grant
Jesus Christ, Death of
Isaiah 53:12
Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.
Book of Mormon #1
Mormon 5:13-6:5
*What does it mean to you to be "in the hands of God?"
- Elder W. Craig Zwick of the Seventy explained some blessings suggested by being in God's hands: "To be in the hands of God would suggest that we are not only under His watchful care but also that we are guarded and protected by His wondrous power. Throughout the scriptures, reference is made to the hand of the Lord. His divine assistance is evidenced over and over again. His powerful hands created worlds, and yet they were gentle enough to bless the little children... Every one of us needs to know that we can go on in the strength of the Lord. We can put our hand in His, and we will feel His sustaining presence lift us to heights unattainable alone. How do we learn to extend our hand and connect to the comfort provided by the Lord? Here are four keys: Learn, listen, seek the Spirit, pray always.
The Lord will supply sustenance and support if we are willing to open the door and receive His hand of divine assistance. Imagine the wounds in His hands. His weathered hands, His hands of torn flesh and physical sacrifice giving our own hands greater power and direction. It is the wounded Christ who leads us through our moments of difficulty. It is He who bears us up when we need direction, or even more courage to continue. If we will keep the commandments of God and walk hand in hand with Him, we will go forward with faith, and never feel alone."
Old Testament
Hosea 10-12
General Conference
Try, Try, Try
President Henry B. Eyring
"Our mortal life is designed by a loving God to be a test and source of growth for each of us. You remember God's words regarding His children at the Creation of the world: 'And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command them.'"
We left this morning for the temple around 5:45. Our preparation meeting started at 7:00 and President and Sister Palmer were our teachers. We watched films about the veil, presenting and receiving.
Sister Cochran, our co-ordinator was at home today enjoying thanksgiving with her family. Sister Humphrey from St. John's was in charge. She is one of my favorites.
My first assignment was 1st follower in the 8 a.m. endowment session. Sister Badger, a friend of James's sister Connie from high school, was my partner. There were 14 sisters in the session and 12 brothers.
After the session I had my break. That chocolate pie I brought was pretty darn good!
Next was initiatory with Sister McCleery. We only had one patron and there was the two of us so we did what's called two on one.
Soon Sister Jones joined us. At the end we had no one so we just sat and waited for the shift change.
Next I was the first greeter downstairs and then the assistant sealer under the stairs. While I was sitting under the stairs Sister Humphrey went by to empty trash and I asked to speak to her.
I told her about James's surgery and how he was going to be out for awhile and I needed to be out too. She was very kind and understanding. She said I should speak with Sister Palmer who was standing nearby. Sister Palmer sent me up to the records office. In the records office I spoke with Brother Hatch and Brother McKay. Brother McKay set both James and I up on the computer to be on a leave of absence for three months. That relieves some of the stress and if we want to, and James feels like it, we can come back earlier.
My last assignment was to be a presenter at the veil. James was a receiver but we were at different veils.
We said our goodbyes when we left. I think the person who will miss me the most if my old friend from Chandler, Debbie.
James told me some stressful news. He said that someone told him our friend from high school who works on the afternoon temple shift, Brother Ballard, had a heart attack while visiting his kids in Wisconsin. The best way I know how to find out about Kerry is to ask our friend Willard Barney who is his brother-in-law.
When we got home we were greeted with a pleasant surprise. Kim and Brian had decorated our tree. Kim said they would wait for us to get home before they left because they wanted to take pictures of family to send to Ben to keep him from getting homesick.
My last assignment was to be a presenter at the veil. James was a receiver but we were at different veils.
We said our goodbyes when we left. I think the person who will miss me the most if my old friend from Chandler, Debbie.
James told me some stressful news. He said that someone told him our friend from high school who works on the afternoon temple shift, Brother Ballard, had a heart attack while visiting his kids in Wisconsin. The best way I know how to find out about Kerry is to ask our friend Willard Barney who is his brother-in-law.
When we got home we were greeted with a pleasant surprise. Kim and Brian had decorated our tree. Kim said they would wait for us to get home before they left because they wanted to take pictures of family to send to Ben to keep him from getting homesick.
Just need the tree skirt and star!
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Goodbye Kim and Brian.
Thanks for decorating our tree!
Thanks for decorating our tree!
After Kim and Brian left James went over to the Howard's for a couple of hours.
I blogged and worked on Amazon Seller Central this afternoon, and of course did some walking. Of course I had my Christmas movies on while I was working and walking:
"A Poinsettiea Christmas"
"Christmas at Graceland"
Both of these movies are new. I especially liked "Christmas at Graceland" with Kelly Pickler and Wes Brown.
Paul eating his favorite kind of food.
You have to do this once in a while
when you are dieting.
Charlie loves bath time!
These two girls are the best!
