Boston, Massachusetts
100th Operating Temple
2 Nephi 19:1-20:11
Four evils denounced and four warnings pronounced.
How do you combat the four evils Isaiah denounces - pride, errant leaders, wickedness, and neglecting the poor and needy?
Alma 7:11-Alma 8
7-Christ will be born of Mary-He will loose the bands of death and bear the sins of His people-Those who repent, are baptized, and keep the commandments will have eternal life-Filthiness cannot inherit the kingdom of God-Humility, faith, hope, and charity are required.
8-Alma preaches and baptizes in Melek-He is rejected in Ammonihah and leaves-An angel commands him to return and cry repentance unto the people-He is received by Amulek, and the two of them preach in Ammonihah. About 82 B.C.
DC 33:1-18
How can we always be sure to have enough oil in our lamps?
Talk: "The C's of Spirituality"
By: Robert E. Wells
General Conference:
'Lest Thou Forget' by Elder Ronald A. Rasband
"As you faithfully live the gospel of Jesus Christ
and abide by it's teachings, your testimony will be protected and it will grow. Keep the covenants you have made, regardless of the actions of those around you. Be diligent parents, brothers and
sisters, grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends who
strengthen loved ones with personal testimony and who share
spiritual experiences. Remain faithful and steadfast, even if
storms of doubt invade your lives through the actions of others.
Seek that which will edify and fortify you spiritually.
Avoid counterfeit offerings of so-called truths which are so pervasive, and remember to record your feelings of love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness and temperance."
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO
THESE TWO GRANDSONS!
Adam who is turning 27
Joe who is turning 20
This is the advice I have for them:
Jace A. was our youth speaker in sacrament meeting today. He forgot he was giving a talk so he got up and told a story about fasting and praying for a chance to participate in long jump on the track team and how his prayers were answered. It couldn't have been better if he was prepared.
Sister Wallace spoke on the importance of family history and how she started out little by little doing what she called genealogy after she joined the church. James ask her after sacrament meeting how many names she has submitted for temple work. Her answer: Around 25,000. She said she would love to help anyone who needs help with doing research.
Sister Johnson started her talk by telling a story about a time when she brought her five year old grandson to church. He kept talking and she kept shushing him. When they got home he said to her: "Grandma, now I know why you wanted me to be quiet in church." Her response: "Why?" "Because everyone was sleeping."
Sister Johnson spoke on service and what an amazing example she is. She gives so much community service and is involved in just about everything there is to do in Vernon. I loved this quote from her talk:
"Feed yourself spiritually so you have something to
give to others."
I had my Primary class today and Sister Hall's. The lesson was on the witnesses of the gold plates. I loved the story of how Mary Whitmer got to see the plates and how the Angel Moroni appeared to her as an old man when she went out to the barn to milk the cow. She had been working extra hours since the Smith's had come to live with her and Brother Whitmer. She was not ask to bear testimony of the plates. The visit was strictly to buoy her up at a time when she was tired and a little stressed.
These are the children who attended my class: Zemira, Colter, Lianna, and Curtis. We have two visitors from the valley, the Allen's granddaughters Bently who lives in Gilbert and Briden who lives in Queen Creek.
I finally had the opportunity to give Lianna her Valentine:
For lunch today we had soup and tuna sandwiches. During my gospel study I ask Pam G. if I could come by for a visit and bring her a Valentine. I am her new visiting teacher but we are also pretty good friends. She said she didn't want to be my assignment and so I bore my testimony of visiting teaching to her. She is a convert and may not be aware of how visiting teaching works. She gives so much service in the community visiting people in the hospital and rest homes. She is a wonderful example of what a visiting teacher should be only she does it without being assigned.
My Arizona picture for today taken in my own
backyard.
We have decided not to have the TV on on Sunday anymore. There are so many more important things to do on the Sabbath. Needless to say we missed the Oscars.
Fun Photos:
I think this was taken of Molly
about three years ago at a soccer game.
I absolutely love this picture!
Family Portrait 1978
