Brigham City, Utah
139th operating temple
Dedicated: 23 Sept 2012
By: Boyd K. Packer
Jesus Christ, Judge
2 Nephi 12:4
And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plow-shares, and their spears into pruning-hooks - nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.
Book of Mormon/"Come Follow Me"
2 Nephi 30
Converted Gentiles will be numbered with the covenant people - Many Lamanites and Jews will believe the word and become delightsome - Israel will be restored and the wicked destroyed.
Fruit
Elder Neil L. Andersen
"If you have been without the fruit of the tree for some time, please know that the Savior's arms are always outstretched to you. He lovingly beckons, 'Repent and come unto me.' His fruit is plentiful and always in season. It cannot be purchased with money, and no one who honestly desires it is denied."
Closing Remarks
President Russell M. Nelson
"You may wish to begin your preparation for April General Conference by reading afresh Joseph Smith's account of the First Vision as recorded in the Pearl of Great Price. Our course of study for next year in 'Come, Follow Me' is the Book of Mormon. You may wish to ponder important questions such as, 'How would my life be different if my knowledge gained from the Book of Mormon were suddenly taken away?" or 'How have the events that followed the First Vision made a difference for me and my loved ones?' Also, with the Book of Mormon videos now becoming available, you may wish to incorporate them in your individual and family study."
Today we worked at the temple. It's the 5th Saturday and it is our shifts turn to work. The Reidhead's presided. Brothers and Sisters met separately in preparation meeting. Sister Elmer and Sister Reidhead taught the women. Sister Reidhead made a sad announcement. She said Brother John McCleve, who was one of the engineers here at the temple, was hit while riding his bicycle and killed. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene. Here is what I read about it in the White Mountain Independent:
Sister Reidhead was broken hearted. She said she had worked with Brother McCleve here at the temple for years. He knew more about the workings of the temple that anyone else and he will be sorely missed.
After the preparation meeting I had the opportunity to be a witness for sealings. Brother Adair and Brother Yates were the sealers. I sat next to Brother Adair who was performing the sealings of relatives of the Merrill's, a young couple who come in almost every Saturday to do temple work. She is 8 months pregnant and had to stop before all of their names were completed.
The next couple was the Miller's. They seemed to know Brother Adair, the sealer, and the sister said: "Patriarch Adair, we wanted you to know that our son who received his patriarchal blessing from you has received his mission call. He will be going to Lima, Peru. Brother Adair asked, "Did he receive the gift of tongues?" Sister Miller, "Yes." Brother Adair, "Oh, good." He is such a kind and considerate man. I just love him.
Sister Miller said they had a son who went to the Ukraine in Russia. They also have a son serving in Slovenia right now. She said he is in the Adriatic North Mission. There are five countries in the mission and they speak 10 different languages, so when you get transferred you are most likely going to learn a new language. They do not do transfers as often as most other missions.
I also presented at veil two for all three sessions during our shift. I was responsible to take all of the names to the office. I am wondering if they got tired of seeing me there.
I also worked in initiatory twice today and was reminded of the great blessings that are received there. What a privilege it is to help bestow those blessings on others. Sister Elmer reminded us today that we need to speak slowly and distinctly when giving these blessings. Those deceased sisters receiving the blessings will only hear them once. Don't let them become so repetitious that you don't focus on what you are bestowing and the great meaning therein.
During break James and I got to visit with Brother Hancock again. He is such a fun person to talk to. He told us about his recent trip to Houston to learn about reverse osmosis water systems. He talked a little bit about how his wife and he got together. She had a dream about him and also she met a sealer in the temple while doing sealings whose name was L.J. Hancock, which is his name. I got some of the rest of the story when I went upstairs and talked to cute Sister Hancock. She was holding a baby. One of her friends is being sealed to her husband and then having their baby sealed to them. I told her she was going to get baby fever if she held that baby very long. She said, "Oh I've had baby fever since the day I got married."
She told me about the dream she had when she was younger about whom she would marry and when she met L.J. Hancock the sealer, she knew who she was supposed to marry, Levi Joseph Hancock whom she was dating at the time. They seem perfect for each other and are so cute together.
After our shift was over James and I got dressed in our ceremonial clothes and went up to do some sealings for my family. We did six couple sealings and six sons to parents. Brother Brewer was the sealer. I just love temple sealers. They are so amazing and always so kind and considerate. He stopped so I could get up and stretch my knees a couple of times. I guess James thought he had to make an excuse for me so he told everyone I had rheumatoid arthritis.
We were going to stop at Walmart on the way home but we were just too tired. We went to McDonald's and got chicken nuggets to share. We go there because James loves their hot mustard sauce and I like the honey mustard sauce. The sauce was fine but the nuggets were not that great. We vowed we would never order chicken nuggets again.
At home I rested, walked, and worked on "Come Follow Me" for tomorrow night.
Sister Miller said they had a son who went to the Ukraine in Russia. They also have a son serving in Slovenia right now. She said he is in the Adriatic North Mission. There are five countries in the mission and they speak 10 different languages, so when you get transferred you are most likely going to learn a new language. They do not do transfers as often as most other missions.
I also presented at veil two for all three sessions during our shift. I was responsible to take all of the names to the office. I am wondering if they got tired of seeing me there.
I also worked in initiatory twice today and was reminded of the great blessings that are received there. What a privilege it is to help bestow those blessings on others. Sister Elmer reminded us today that we need to speak slowly and distinctly when giving these blessings. Those deceased sisters receiving the blessings will only hear them once. Don't let them become so repetitious that you don't focus on what you are bestowing and the great meaning therein.
During break James and I got to visit with Brother Hancock again. He is such a fun person to talk to. He told us about his recent trip to Houston to learn about reverse osmosis water systems. He talked a little bit about how his wife and he got together. She had a dream about him and also she met a sealer in the temple while doing sealings whose name was L.J. Hancock, which is his name. I got some of the rest of the story when I went upstairs and talked to cute Sister Hancock. She was holding a baby. One of her friends is being sealed to her husband and then having their baby sealed to them. I told her she was going to get baby fever if she held that baby very long. She said, "Oh I've had baby fever since the day I got married."
She told me about the dream she had when she was younger about whom she would marry and when she met L.J. Hancock the sealer, she knew who she was supposed to marry, Levi Joseph Hancock whom she was dating at the time. They seem perfect for each other and are so cute together.
After our shift was over James and I got dressed in our ceremonial clothes and went up to do some sealings for my family. We did six couple sealings and six sons to parents. Brother Brewer was the sealer. I just love temple sealers. They are so amazing and always so kind and considerate. He stopped so I could get up and stretch my knees a couple of times. I guess James thought he had to make an excuse for me so he told everyone I had rheumatoid arthritis.
We were going to stop at Walmart on the way home but we were just too tired. We went to McDonald's and got chicken nuggets to share. We go there because James loves their hot mustard sauce and I like the honey mustard sauce. The sauce was fine but the nuggets were not that great. We vowed we would never order chicken nuggets again.
At home I rested, walked, and worked on "Come Follow Me" for tomorrow night.
I love the desert this time of year
storing up for the winter...since it's
almost over, just one cheek.
One of Satan's tactics
Come Follow Me
Great news!
Ziggie loves Evan
Autumn lost her phone. In all of the mayhem,
and while calling Apple, Scarlett ended up in
the trash can.
Autumn did say that Scarlett was saved her
and helped her to focus on what was really
important in life.
