Enough said.
James had to get up and go to work this morning for a couple of hours. It's the first time I can remember him working on Sunday. The doctor's office where he is working will be open tomorrow so all of the painting has to be done. He finished in time to come to church with me.
All of the North America Southwest Region participated in a satellite broadcast today. We attended in the Chandler West Stake Center. Our little friend, Brooklyn Leib came and sat with us for awhile. She was in our Primary class when we were here earlier in the year.
Brooklyn on a day she styled her own hair.
Before the broadcast began President Ken Johansen, the Chandler West Stake President, spoke. His topic was "How to Worship." He shared the example of the Zoramites and their false means of worship as recorded in Alma 31. He then quoted from D&C 93 on how we come unto the Father and worship Him through the Savior's name. In D&C 59 it says we must bring forth sacrifice of a broken heart and a contrite spirit as we offer our oblations unto the Lord. Pres. Johansen also quoted from the book by Brother Callister that Laura and Cathi are reading. It is called "The Blueprint of Christ's Church." Brother Callister asks the question: "Do we want to be entertained or do we want to sacrifice. Sacrifice - Service - Sacrament.
Elder Lynn G. Robbins of the Seventy: "The Virtue of Simplicity"
Elder Robbins gave examples of simplicity naming the Articles of Faith, The Family Proclomation, the Living Christ, and the Gettysburg Address. All things should be done in wisdom and order. We need to focus on the basics and not look beyond the mark. We should not overextend ourselves. We should ask ourselves, what is sufficient for my needs? We need to be content and grateful for what we have.
Sister Linda S. Reeves, 2nd counselor in the General Relief Society Presidency: "Repentance"
Alma's counsel to Corianton. Corianton repented.
"Don't let your sins define who you are. Become completely clean." Stacy says that Joshua repents every night when he says his prayers. What a good example he is!
Elder Lawrence Corbridge of the Seventy: "I am the Bread of Life."
Where will I be in _____ years. Take heed that no man deceive you... How can we avoid deception?
Five Primary Questions we must ask ourselves.
1. Is there a God?
2. Is Jesus Christ the Son of God?
3. Was Joseph Smith a prophet?
4. Is the Church of Jesus Christ the Lord's church today?
The three methods of discovery are scientific, analytical, and divine. You can't prove a positive by discounting a negative. Truth is established through revelation.
If any man shall do His will then he shall know His will.
Elder Oaks: "Put the Lord first in your life."
The strength of the Church is found in it's individual members.
Jesus's way is Heavenly Father's way.
Do not neglect temple work.
Moroni 10:4 - with real intent and a sincere heart is critical. Ask questions with a desire to follow through with commitment.
Befriend nonmembers.
Youth are the future of the Church.
Basics - Scripture Study, Prayer, partaking of the sacrament and keeping our covenants and the commandments.
Are we active in the gospel or just active in the church?
We should be so very grateful for the Restoration.
Love the sinner, not the sin. Ended with his testimony.
We came home and ate some lunch, went by James's job then headed to Mesa to pick up Ruby for our trip to Disneyland.
Ruby was so excited. Here is how she entertained herself during the long drive to California.
Using my new selfie stick
She also watched Cinderella on my phone until the battery died.
When my phone was available she used James's phone to watch segments from Studio C. She also looked through his pictures.
Every few minutes she would say: "Are we almost there yet?"
We stopped at the Sizzler in Banning for dinner. This is one of the reasons I don't like to travel on Sunday. Brian, Kim, Joe, Alex, and Michael stopped too.
Brian and Kim are surprising the boys by staying at the Grand California Hotel which is a part of the Disneyland Resort.
If you get tired you don't have to leave the park
to go back to your room.
Take the monorail to the hotel
Rooms with a view
We stayed where we always stay, Embassy Suites, Anaheim South.
Not too shabby!
The atrium where breakfast is served and
the lion roars every hour. The lion was
right outside our room.
Ruby loved the hotel and was pretty excited about the lion. I was so impressed with Addy! She packed Ruby's suitcase and had all of her outfits in baggies labeled: Monday's clothes, Monday's pajamas, Monday's swimsuit, etc. Amazing. I want her to pack for me!
Such a good idea!
