Anchorage, Alaska
54th operating temple
Dedicated: 9 Jan 1999
By: Gordon B. Hinckley
Jesus Christ, Exemplar
1 John 4:17
Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.
Book of Mormon
Alma 20:19-30
New Testament "It Is Finished"
Review: Matt 27, Mark 15, Luke 23, John 19
General Conference
The Atonement of Jesus Christ
Tad R. Callister
"The Savior overcame the four obstacles that can prevent our spiritual progress.
1. Death. 'As in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.'
2. Sin The Savior overcame sin and guilt for all those who repent.
3. Afflictions and Infirmities. Alma prophesied that Christ 'shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind.' Why? 'That his bowels may be filled with mercy, ... that he may know according to the flesh how to succor his people according to their infirmities.'
4. Weaknesses and imperfections. Because of His Atonement, the Savior has enabling powers, sometimes referred to as grace, that can help us overcome our weaknesses and imperfections and thus assist us in our pursuit to become more like Him."
Brother Thompson read a letter from the First Presidency during sacrament meeting today regarding strengthening home and family especially during the month of July which is designated as family month.
Two young women spoke about their experiences at girls camp. The highlight of the week seemed to be the bishop's night and testimony meeting. Sister MacArthur and Sister Reynolds also spoke and Sister Reynolds said the testimony meeting was the most spiritual meeting she had ever been to.
Sister Curtis taught Relief Society based on President Oaks's conference talk, "Cleansed by Repentance." These are some of the questions we were asked to consider:
1. Why do we need to repent?
2. What doors do we need to open in order to feel the Atonement in our lives?
3. Are we teaching our posterity about true repentance?
Here are some notes I took:
*Sin is like a stumbling block. We all fall short. Compassion for others is so important.
*Guilt can be a good thing if it causes us to overcome sin and weaknesses. We can't let guilt weigh us down.
*The purpose of the Final Judgment is to determine whether we have achieved what Alma described as a "mighty change of heart" where we have become new creatures, with "no more disposition to do evil, but to do good continually."
*Some sins need to be reported to priesthood leaders. Being comfortable and at-one with the Savior is vital so we will feel comfortable with Him in the next life.
*Repent daily, even minute by minute.
Sister Finnell gave us some homemade salsa and a thank you note for taking cookies to her after she broke her arm. It was delicious and James and I went home and had chips with cheese and salsa for lunch.
I made brownies for James this afternoon for him to take with him to the valley along with his banana nut muffins. He left around 5:20 pm. and will check in at the timeshare. I will leave in the morning after going to the post office and asking them to hold my mail.
This evening I blogged, had pancakes for dinner and watched "The Good Witch" and the new "Mystery 101."
I love this sweet girl!
Young women who read their Book of Mormon went to
our timeshare to swim and relax in the sun.
Kilee and Shelly are pictured here. We also had Trenda
and LeeAnn.
Scottish highlander calf
Scarlett
LeeAnn and Cody were married yesterday
by Bishop Miller.
No, this wasn't LeeAnn's wedding cake.
She made her own with the help of
Sister Scott.
