OUR FAMILY: Jenny and Pam

Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Sunday, December 16th, 2018

Sydney, Australia
28th operating temple
Dedicated: 20-23 Sept 1984
By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ, Death of

1 Nephi 19:10

And the God of our fathers, who were led out of Egypt, out of bondage, and also were preserved in the wilderness by him, yea, the God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, yieldeth himself, according to the words of the angel, as a man, into the hands of wicked men, to be lifted up, according to the words of Zenock, and to be crucified, according to the words of Neum, and to be buried in a sepulchre, according to the words of Zenos, which he spake concerning the three days of darkness, which should be a sign given of his death unto those who should inhabit the isles of the sea, more especially given unto those who are of the house of Israel.

Book of Mormon #1

Ether 11:1-23

Book of Mormon #2

3 Nephi 21-25

General Conference

Women and Gospel Learning in the Home

President Henry B. Eyring

"As daughters of God, you have an innate and great capacity to sense the needs of others and to love. That, in turn, makes you more susceptible to the whisperings of the Spirit. The Spirit can then guide what you think, what you say, and what you do to nurture people so the Lord may pour knowledge, truth, and courage upon them."

Sy Westbrook was the youth speaker today. He actually did a very good job. It was the first talk I ever heard him give.

I love singing Christmas carols. Today we sang: "O Little Town of Bethlehem," and "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear." The women's choir say, "Away In a Manger," and "Silent Night."

Ed Miller was our main speaker today. He began by quoting President Nelson regarding the spiritual gifts of the sisters. He ask us to leave the world and help to prepare the world for the Second Coming of the Savior. He also brought a message from the stake president: "Become and help others become true followers of Jesus Christ and enjoy the blessings of the temple."

He also spoke about the name of the Church and how it was the Savior in the Doctrine and Covenants who gave the names of the Church. (DC 115:4). "In order to win the battle over Satan we must be united in Christ. Become a Christ-centered family in preparation for Christ's Second Coming. Live together in love."

After sacrament meeting I took James home. I hurried back to help Maxine and Tamara put bows on the sister's Christmas presents.

I ask Sister White if she would be a ministering sister and she said no, she would rather not. I was a little taken aback and surprised. Now I need to find someone else to be Sister Curtis's partner.

Cammy's lesson on Elder Bangerter's talk, "Laying the Foundation of a Great Work" went very well.

I have been listening to the talks Kim has been sending to our scripture group regarding the attributes of Christ. Today I listened to one by Sister Elaine Dalton, as well as President Hinckley, and President Faust. Sister Dalton says, "The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare."

After lunch and rest I sent a Happy Birthday email to Elder Trezise. Today is his 19th birthday. James also emailed him.

I also texted Barbara Raynsford. She has been attending the Concho branch but she actually lives in our ward. I told her I heard the rumor that she was going to attend in Vernon beginning in the new year. She texted me back and said that was what she had planned but today she had a feeling she should stay in Concho. She said when she told her branch president he was excited and called her in to his office and asked her to be the Young Women's president. She said the branch is really struggling for leadership. I guess maybe the Lord needs her in Concho more then we need her in Vernon. I was hoping she could be Sister Curtis's ministering partner. She said it was not a preference but she felt the Lord had directed her to stay in Concho.

Christmas movies: "Christmas in Tennessee," starring Rachel Boston and Andrew Walker.