Sapporo, Japan
151st operating temple
Dedicated: 21 Aug 2016 by
Russell M. Nelson
Alma 26:1-16
*How is it a blessing to be an instrument in the hands of God?
DC 96:1-9
1, The Kirtland Stake of Zion is to be made strong; 2-5, The bishop is to divide the inheritances for the Saints; 6-9, John Johnson is to be a member of the united order.
How can we make our home (stake) strong?
*As I read these scriptures I saw such words as Order, Prayer, wisdom, and keep my commandments...
We have an obligation to "bring forth my word" (vs-4,5) for the purpose of subduing the hearts of the children of men for your good." Good homes produce good people, who in turn produce good works and bless the Church and its members.
Doing things that invite the Spirit will help us do the most important work of all. We also must assist the Lord in bringing forth His word. (8)
General Conference
The Beauty of Holiness
Carol F. McConkie
"Our Father in Heaven knows us. He loves us, and He has provided for us all that is required so that we can become holy as He is holy. Our hope for holiness is centered in Christ, in His mercy and His grace. With faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement, we may become clean, without spot, when we deny ourselves of ungodliness and sincerely repent. We are baptized by water for the remission of sins. Our souls are sanctified when we receive the Holy Ghost with open hearts. Weekly, we partake of the ordinance of the sacrament. In a spirit of repentance, wit sincere desires for righteousness, we covenant that we are willing to take upon us the name of Christ, remember Him, and keep His commandments so that we may always have His Spirit to be with us.
Over time, as we continually strive to become one with the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, we become partakers of Their divine nature. Most often it is the sacrifices we make to keep our covenants that sanctify us and make us holy."
We thought maybe we had a bat because we had seen evidence upstairs. James found him laying on the family room floor this morning and took him outside. Emmy and Molly thought he was so cool and Emmy took this picture.
It creeps me out to think that this critter was flying around my house. Later today Kacey mentioned that she thought a bird
was flying around in their room last night. I told her I didn't think it was a bird but I didn't think it would bother her tonight.
Today was our fast and testimony meeting. James and I are fasting for rain. I bore my testimony and bore my testimony of modern-day apostles and prophets. I also mentioned adding studying about the Savior's life to my scripture study because of President Nelson's talk. I enjoyed Bishop Millers, Brother Price's, and Brother Westbrook's testimonies. We had so many guests today that sacrament meeting was filled to the back of the second overflow.
I had fifteen kids in my tiny Primary classroom. Sister Kuffer asked me to teach her class and there were lots of visitors.
Ashten and Kacey ducking their heads.
Couldn't get them all in one picture.
Molly made a friend in Primary today. He was a visitor and is four years old.
I can't remember his name, but
I bet Molly does.
Back at home we fixed breakfast for lunch. James helped me by cooking the eggs. It was quite delicious. I even had some cinnamon rolls for everyone.
Family time around the dining room table.
After lunch I took a nap. After my nap I got a call from Nadine Singleton. Two of her grandchildren who were visitors in my class today finished their homework papers and earned fidget spinners. Caden took the fast camoflage one and his sister Raylynn took my personal favorite, the purple.
For dinner this evening we had burgers, steaks, beans, and corn-on-the cob. Afterwards Jared and Kacey took their kids to Greenspeak. Some rode in the van and others rode on the Razr.
Guess where these five rode.
Such a cute face!
We had FHE and scriptures together this evening. James told the story of how he was saved from the fire as a baby.
I made popcorn and M&M's.
Emmy, Kacey, and Jared played Life. Molly watched The Incredibles. Earlier in the day Anna and Summer watched "The Help." It was a good day.
Photos:
Christina and her baby Winter.
Winter was blessed today.
Cute little family.
I remember those days.
Congratulations!
