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Friday, February 23, 2018

Saturday, February 10th, 2018

Lima, Peru

38th operating temple

Dedicated: 10-12 Jan 1986

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Jesus Christ Authority of

John 5:27

And hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of Man.

Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 4:1-27

* Lehi counsels and blesses his family. If you had to say your final goodbyes to your family which things would be the most important to mention to your loved ones?

Old Testament
Exodus 39-40
39 Holy garments are made for Aaron and the priests - The breastplate is made - The tabernacles of the congregation is finished - Moses blesses the people.
40 The tabernacle is reared - Aaron and his sons are washed and anointed and given an everlasting priesthood - The glory of the Lord fills the tabernacle - A cloud covers the tabernacle by day, and fire rests on it by night.
Old Testament Favorite Scriptures
Exodus 3:14
And God said unto Moses, I Am That I Am: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.
General Conference

Repentance is Always Positive

Stephen W. Owen

"We often associate repentance with grievous sins that require a mighty change. But repentance is for everyone. Repentance both puts us on the right path and keeps us on the right path. It is for those who are just beginning to believe, those who have believed all along, and those who need to begin again to believe. As Elder David A. Bednar taught: 'Most of us clearly understand that the Atonement is for sinners. I am not so sure, however, that we know and understand that the Atonement is also for saints - for good men and women who are obedient, worthy, and...striving to become better.'"

We left for the temple at 5:30 this morning. James was so happy that we are leaving on time. We brought our chocolate chip cookies to share.

I have the same schedule as last time as does just about everyone else. I found out that we are supposed to hand in our schedules at the end of the day or if we take them home we are supposed to shred them. I didn't know this.

President and Sister Brimhall presided over preparation meeting. We have more changes from Salt Lake.

My first assignment is the 2nd follower in the 8 a.m. endowment session. Sister Vance, my friend from Chandler, is the first follower. She didn't think there was going to be very many sisters in this session so Sister Wenhardt asked if I wanted to be a patron. I did because I have several names to do so I ran downstairs to get my packet and name. I felt a little guilty because it looked like there were at least 12 sisters in this session, one was getting her own endowment and another had her arm in a sling and needed help. Debbie had to help everyone on her own.

During my break I spoke with Sister Bradshaw and asked why her husband wasn't here. She said he was doing a service project using a log splitter and cut the tips of two of his fingers off. Ouch! James told her about how Brother Curtis almost cut his finger off but it was saved by his titanium wedding band that his wife had just bought him.

I also sat by Sister Henderson from Taylor and visited with her until I had to leave for my next post, first greeter behind the recommend desk. I have to count everyone coming in for the 11 endowment session. Most people were coming in to do baptisms or initiatories. James was supposed to be the follower in this session but because it was so small, he was a patron and got to do one of his names just like I did.

Sister Lundgren, whose husband is from Vernon, is a good friend and she has worked in the temple for awhile so she helps me when I have a question. I have one free hour in the upstairs gathering room and Debbie and I discuss this mornings session and how she needed my help.

For the rest of the day I worked in initiatory and was also an initiatory patron. One of the patrons was Sandy's sister Connie who is a Shumway. Her husband is probably from Snowflake. Sister Bower is in charge of initiatory and she dismissed me about 20 minutes early.

James and I get out at the same time, a little before one. After getting lunch at El Cupido's we head to Walmart for a gift for Gracie for her birthday. I wanted a red heart necklace but couldn't find one. I decided to wait and go to the Show Low Walmart on Monday or Tuesday. Her birthday isn't until Wednesday, on Valentine's day.

I spent most of the evening getting ready for Primary tomorrow.

Today was Uncle Kay's funeral in Utah.