Suva, Fiji
91st operating temple
Dedicated: 18 June 2000
By: Gordon B. Hinckley
Jesus Christ, Jehovah
Mosiah 5:2, 15
2 And they all cried with one voice, saying: Yea, we believe all the words which thou hast spoken unto us; and also, we know of their surety and truth, because of the Spirit of the Lord Omnipotent, which has wrought a mighty change in us, or in our hearts, that we have no more disposition to do evil, but to do good continually.
15 Therefore, I would that ye should be steadfast and immovable, always abounding in good works, that Christ, the Lord God Omnipotent, may seal you his, that you may be brought to heaven, that ye may have everlasting salvation and eternal life, through the wisdom, and power, and justice, and mercy of him who created all things, in heaven and in earth, who is God above all. Amen.
Book of Mormon/"Come Follow Me"
Review 1 Nephi 1-7 "I Will Go and Do"
"Developing Faith"
A. Theodore Tuttle
October 1986
Oct 2019 General Conference
"After the Trial of Our Faith"
Elder Jorge M. Alvarado
"Our example of righteous living can make a difference. President Nelson has said: 'As Latter-day Saints, we have become accustomed to thinking of church as something that happens in our meetinghouses, supported by what happens at home. We need an adjustment to this pattern. It is time for a home-centered Church, supported by what takes place inside our branch, ward, and stake buildings.'"
Kerri attended ward council this morning for Tamara who is speaking with her family at the Ft. Apache branch in our stake.
The Skousen's were the speakers in sacrament meeting. Becky is one of the teacher's in Relief Society and I love her dearly.
Becky's topic was, "How the Book of Mormon Helps Strengthen My Faith in Jesus Christ." "Third Nephi has done more to strengthen my faith in Jesus Christ than any other book in the Book of Mormon. Children belong to all of us. 3 Nephi 17:1 the Lord commanded all of the little children to be brought to Him. In versus 12-25 it tells about the Savior blessing the children. Righteousness was perpetuated for many generations because of this experience."
Chris Skousen spoke also about the Book of Mormon. First of all he said he was grateful for the "bow-tie" bishop. Bishop Hunsaker always wears a bow-tie. It fits. Here are some of the scriptures that Brother Skousen quoted: 1 Nephi 3:7, 4:13, Mosiah 2:17, 3:19, Mosiah 18:8-10 - the Baptismal Covenant. The Lord sent prophets to bless the lives of the people and to help them come unto Him. We are to give service and strive to overcome the natural man syndrome. Brother Skousen ended by saying that the Book of Mormon is the foundation of his testimony.
Liana Grapp was the youth speaker. I can't believe that she is in young women's. She won't be 12 until September. She told the story of climbing the rock wall at the Goodman's and likened it to the "wall of life." Christ and the Holy Ghost will help us if we just keep climbing.
I keep smelling rabbit weed or propane in the house, I can't tell which. It isn't all of the time but enough to be concerned. James says maybe we need to change our air filters. We need to do something!
Stacy made this comment today on a family group text:
"Just letting you all know that as I sit here in stake conference with Elder Soares here, a sister is speaking about ministering and how she was alone as a newly wed when her husband was deployed to Iraq in 2003. She spoke about a sister in her ward named Kim Horak who served her, comforted her, and brought her cookies in her time of need."
Brian responded:
"I know that this makes Kim extremely uncomfortable. But since she's already uncomfortable, I'll pile on. She mentions all the time how she feels like she's not good enough. I want her to know that she inspires me every day. She struggles with health, physically and mentally, but she always wants to be better. She always wants to be helpful. Even when she can't. She wants to be like our Savior. I don't tell her enough, but I think she is the most beautiful person, inside and out. Her spirit lifts me each and every day. She has a heart of gold and she is my Angel face."
Kim says:
"Kind of defeats the purpose of quietly serving if you announce it out loud."
I told her it was okay because she wasn't announcing it out loud. It's okay if others sing your praises.
Our Relief Society lesson today was based on Elder Uchtdorf's talk, "Our Great Adventure." Diana Curtis was the teacher.
Elder Uchtdorf asks us to do four things:
1. Incline Your Heart to God
2. Reach Out in Love to Others
3. Share Your Story
4. Ask, When Do I Start
These are the sisters who attended:
Makenzi Forrester, Julie Wilhelm, Lorraine Givens who expressed gratitude for all the service given to her and her husband. Sue Hubble, Catherine Halcomb, Kerri Halcomb, Diana Curtis, Karen Lambson, Ellen Kostusiak, Lynda Price, JoAnn Patrick, Linda Diewald, Lucretia Barton, Amy White, Nicolette Gardner, Chris Brady, Marilyn Tice, Ruth Wallace, Maxine Thompson, Rosie Lauritzen, Barbara S., Millie Scott, Judy Hunter, Sister Chandler, Nadine Singleton, Kim Andersen, Becky Skousenj, Paula Johnson, Sheba Myers, Heather Bowen, and Michelle Tesarek. The most sisters we have had in Relief Society for awhile.
James fixed venison steak and gravy for lunch. I made some Bisquick drop biscuits to go with it. Afterwards we had a rest time and then I began to blog. Today I did December 29th and 30th.
We Facetimed with Jared, Kacey, and Charlie and watched "Don't Miss This" on YouTube.
This evening our friends the Grapp's stopped by for a visit. They were returning the dishes from the dinner we brought them and bringing us their family Christmas card. They visited for awhile.
James and I both wrote to Ben. Also, the girl that we minister to together, Tanna, texted and said that she is pregnant. Her boyfriend lives with her and she just graduated from high school a year ago.
Oh dear.
My Sabbath day Sweethearts
Haley's friend is the newest baptized
member of our ward. If I heard correctly
his name is Ulisses Estara.
I love this!
