Chicago, Illinois
35th operating temple
Dedicated: 9 Aug 1985
By: Gordon B. Hinckley
Jesus Christ, King
Zechariah 14:9, 16
9 And the Lord shall be king over all the earth: in that day shall there be one Lord, and his name one.
16 And it shall come to pass, that every one that is left of all the nations which came against Jerusalem shall even go up from year to year to worship the King, the Lord of hosts, and to keep the feast of tabernacles.
Book of Mormon/"Come Follow Me"
Review Mosiah 7-10 with our friends the Peeler's and the Goodman's
April General Conference
"Ensuring a Righteous Judgment"
Elder James R. Rasband
"The doctrine of Christ - which consists of the saving principles and ordinances of faith in Christ, repentance, baptism, the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end - is taught numerous times in all the scriptures of the Restoration but with particular power in the Book of Mormon. The doctrine begins with faith in Christ, and every one of its elements depends upon trust in His atoning sacrifice."
We had our "Come Follow Me" meeting this morning at 11 a.m. The Goodman's and Peeler's came but the Crane's didn't. Kathy spent the night in the emergency room and did not feel like coming.
We sang "I Need Thee Every Hour" as the opening hymn and then Barbara Goodman gave the opening prayer. The sacrament song was "Jesus Once of Humble Birth." Owen blessed the bread and James passed. Pierce blessed the water and James passed. We are grateful for these good friends to share in the sacred ordinance with us.
We studied the "Come Follow Me" lesson for this week, Mosiah 7-10 "In the Strength of the Lord."
After our lesson discussion we had German chocolate cake and ice cream and sang Happy Birthday to Owen who will be 83 on May 8th.
Everyone went home and James and I had some lunch, a stuffing, and pork casserole with green beans. It was quite delicious.
At 1:00 we attended Johnny Wilhelm's baptism at their pond on the property where they are building their new home. Here are some of the photos. The wind was blowing so hard it was difficult to hear the speakers. Aunt Lannie, our ward Primary president, gave the talk on baptism and Talon, or Elder Wilhelm, Johnny's older brother spoke on the Holy Ghost. Talon was serving a mission in Africa and was called home because of the pandemic. He is leaving tomorrow for Georgia, USA, to finish his mission.
Johnny's mom and his sister Alice were
the witnesses
The Wilhelm's are a family with 10 amazing children. I was the Mia Maid advisor for both Trenda and Alice and the Primary teacher for Curtis and Zemira. Johnny called me on the phone and invited me to his baptism and he speaks like a little adult. I love their mom Sandra who is truly an amazing woman. James is their ministering brother. This family means so very much to us and we are so proud of, and happy for, Johnny.
Honestly, I was grateful when the baptism was over so we could get out of the wind. Trenda came over to speak with us. She works at the doctors in Flagstaff where James has an appointment next week. Trenda was the most amazing young woman and I always felt like she could teach me more than I could teach her. I also spoke with Alice. Alice is trained to be a firefighter. Right now she is working as a dispatch caller in St. Johns. She says she knows all of the crime going on in Apache county and we might be surprised by some things happening in safe little Vernon. I told her I would rather not know. Sometimes ignorance is bliss.
James and I fasted today for the control of the corona virus again. He fasted and I succumbed and ate some food so I could take my pain meds. Fasting is difficult for me but I am determined to keep trying. I have been successful in the past and I intend on doing better and being successful in the future. I do have a testimony of the power of fasting, I am just weak.
When we got home we rested and finished studying for our family study on pride and humility. We Face Timed with Jared, Kacey, Charlie and Tanner. Tanner wants to come out in November and go elk hunting with James. James told him he could ride the horse.
We had a good discussion on pride and humility with Kim, Brian, Sheri, and Jared and Kacey. Paul and Stacy did not attend. Darrel and Trina went to Horton Creek because Darrel had the day off. I wish they would join with us in our discussions. I asked Trina if they wanted to do "Come Follow Me" with the kids via Skype but she never answered me.
One of the things we most look forward to on the Sabbath is pictures of Charlie. Kacey is so good and faithful in always sending us pictures of Charlie in her Sunday best.
I love this picture! The look so much
alike!
Charlie getting ready to read
the Book of Mormon
I also look forward to Scarlett's Sunday photos
