London, England
12th operating temple
Dedicated: 7-9 Sept 1958
By: David O. McKay
Jesus Christ, Condescension of
DC 122:8
The Son of Man hath descended below them all. Art thou greater than he?
Book of Mormon
Alma 20:19-30
"A More Hardened and a More Stiff-Necked People"
The record states that Aaron and his companions served among those who were "a more hardened and a more stiff-necked people" (Alma 20:30). Their experience parallels the experience of many who try to teach those who either have no interest in, or who are antagonistic toward the gospel. President Henry B. Eyring explained why we must still try to reach every soul: "Why should I speak to anyone about the gospel who seems content? What danger is there to them or to me if I do or say nothing? Well the danger may be hard to see but it is real, both for them and for us. For instance, at some moment in the world to come, everyone you will ever meet will know what you know now. They will know that the only way to live forever in association with our families and in the presence of our Heavenly Father and His Son Jesus Christ, was to choose to enter into the gate by baptism at the hands of those with authority from God. They will know that the only way families can be together forever is to accept and keep sacred covenants offered in the temples of God on this earth. And they will know that you knew. And they will remember whether you offered them what someone had offered you" (Ensign, Nov. 1998, 33).
Old Testament
1 Chronicles 7-8
7 The sons and families are named for Issachar, Benjamin, Naphtali, Manasseh, Ephraim, and Asher.
8 The sons and chief men of Benjamin are named.
General Conference
Christ the Lord is Risen Today
Elder Gerrit W. Gong
"Together, our covenants and our Savior's Atonement enable and ennoble. Together, they help us hold on and let go. Together, they sweeten, preserve, sanctify, redeem."
New Era: "Stopping Anger In It's Tracks," "My Blessing of Love and Comfort."
Ian, Sheri, Alex Shayna, Ben, Max, Evan, Kim, Brian, and Joseph left for Europe today. What an adventure they are going to have for the next three weeks!
Ian, Sheri, Alex Shayna, Ben, Max, Evan, Kim, Brian, and Joseph left for Europe today. What an adventure they are going to have for the next three weeks!
They already look tired.
Poor Ollie got left at home.
He went to visit Indy and Lady.
Michael is the dog sitter.
We left for our shift at the temple this morning at 5:40.
Again I have the same schedule I have had the past three shifts.
The Palmer's was a video on how to help the disabled in a session.
My first assignment was in initiatory. I love the initiatory ordinances but I still don't have all the wording memorized. Everything is becoming more familiar though. I was able to be a patron for one of my own names. James took 5 sisters names and 5 brothers names to the baptistry from my family. I got them from Take A Name. Now we will have initiatory to do next week.
My next assignment was in the Celestial Room. I love the Celestial Room this time of day. Not only is it beautiful but it is so quiet and peaceful. I read several chapters from the Book of Mormon.
Next I had my break with James and Debbie L., two of my favorite people.
James and I did the 9:30 session together. He was the officiator and I was the only sisters follower. There were only six sisters in the session so Sister McCleary went as a partron.
James did not make any mistakes this time. Brother Bradshaw was the brothers follower and offered the prayer.
After the session I went back to initiatory, then downstairs to be the baptistry greeter while James checked recommends at the door. My last assignment was locker room. As I was sitting there reading from the Book of Mormon Sister Cochran volunteered to fill in for me so I could go home. How sweet, and she didn't have to ask twice.
Oh, I forgot to mention that Sister Crane from Flagstaff filled in for Sister Cureton. She is not related to our Cranes.
We went straight home, not even stopping at Walmart. I took a nap and then started getting ready for the ward activity. Oh yes, I also put the enchiladas in to cook.
We were supposed to meet at the church as a Relief Society presidency at 4, but we were a little late.
The tables were all set up, but no chairs, so James set up the chairs. We found some plastic tablecloths for the tables and started setting up the memorabilia and the food. Brother Miller, the bishop's dad, had a dish labeled possum and sweet potatoes. No way. He also had some jambalaya that he said was way better than Sister Reidhead's because his was from Mississippi and hers was from Alabama and it was probably just a copy of his. I actually loved her jambalaya and was a little afraid to try his.
We had a great turnout! Lots of good food and people to visit with.
The following people set up memorabilia and told a little about their families: Tamara, the Crane's, Sister Singleton, Sister Smith, Bishop Miller, Sister Vaught, James, myself, Brother Diewald, and Brother Peeler. Brother Peeler had the coolest coat of arms, made in Peru. I wish I would have remembered to take some photos.
The missionaries did a presentation about families. It wasn't quite what we had envisioned, but it was great.
Elder Bernecker, our new missionary and I really hit it off. Last week when Trina was here and I told her we had a new elder named Bernecker she said that her dad's best friend when he was young was Brian Bernecker. I asked Elder Bernecker what his dad's first name was and he said Brian. I told him the story and the connection was made. He gave me his dad's number and I texted him. Later he called me and we talked about the Case's and what a great friend Bob was, his very best friend. He and his wife and his mother were all at Darrel and Trina's wedding. It's a small world, especially in the Church.
James was pretty stressed because he thought he would have time to work on his talk and lesson tonight and he really didn't because he was helping me. I carried most of the things in and put them away while he studied at the table.
A great day but I am glad tomorrow is our day of rest.
Elder Bernecker and Elder Smith
The DeWitt's are coming home!
I love President and
Sister Nelson so much!
Cool, but scary!
Huntleigh is a cowgirl through and through!
