Bountiful, Utah
47th operating temple
Dedicated: 8 Jan 1995
By: Howard W. Hunter
Jesus Christ, Examplar
John 13:15
For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.
Book of Mormon
Alma 17:18-39
New Testament "Come Follow Me"
Review: Matthew 26, Mark 14, Luke 22, John 18
General Conference
The Power of Sustaining Faith
President Henry B. Eyring
"Try to remember and frame the answers you will give when the Lord interviews you, knowing that someday He will. You could prepare by asking yourself questions like the following:
1. Have I thought or spoken of human weakness in the people I have pledged to sustain?
2. Have I looked for evidence that the Lord is leading them?
3. Have I conscientiously and loyally followed their leadership?
4. Have I spoken about the evidence I can see that they are God's servants?
5. Do I pray for them regularly by name and with feelings of love?"
Marin and Jason and the kids went to church with us. There were lots of visitors. The chapel was full so the overflow was open.
Heidi Johnson was the youth speaker speaking on families and family history. It was short but I was happy that Heidi was at church and was willing to speak.
Lannie Gillespie spoke about not judging. She totally used the scriptures and of course gave an excellent talk.
Brother Steve Badger from the high council was the final speaker.
Brother Badger started out by saying "Happy Father's Day" and gave this quote: "Noble fatherhood gives us a glimpse of the divine." Here are some notes I took:
Brother Callister's talk on the Atonment. The Atonement gives us hope. The Atonement of Jesus Christ is not only infinite in scope but also individual in reach and helps us overcome the following obstacles: 1. Physical death 2. Spiritual death 3. Our afflictions and infirmities 4. Our weaknesses and imperfections.
Last week was President Shumway's farewell. He and his family are going to Chicago, Illinois where he will serve as a mission president. I have to leave early as I am helping the missionaries in the Aspen ward today. Thank you for your faithfulness here in the Vernon ward.
Brother Judd taught Sunday School and Marin, Jason, Addy, and Ashton sat by me. The room was packed. We had a good discussion on the sacrament.
When we got home the kids ate sandwiches and watermelon. James and I also ate some watermelon. The one I picked out was pretty good.
The Tibbett's packed up and left for a family picnic as part of their family get together as a result of the wedding.
Ethan, Marin and Ashton, Jason, Lila
Addy was asleep in the car. She is 10 months old.
This is a wonderful family. Jason just got his Masters in sustainability and he told James he could help him design and implement any plans he might have for our yard.
Marin is sweet and kind and loving. They are both quiet and I would be surprised if they ever raised their voices to their children.
We could learn from them. They are also very reasonable in what they eat and what they feed their children. We enjoyed their visit.
I forgot to mention how much I enjoyed having Rowan, Ruby, and Lola here. Rowan and Ruby are so very helpful and thoughtful. Lola is Lola. She said to Ruby on the way to Heber yesterday: "Ruby, you have less teeth than anyone else in our family."
For Father's Day dinner we had steak, asparagus, and baked potatoes. Afterwards we took long naps and when I woke up I felt like I was in a food coma. We also had watermelon, and our favorite Ben & Jerry's ice cream brownie chocolate fudge, and cherry garcia. I gave James a card, a package of combs, the bank, and his own deodorant since he's been using mine.
We had a relaxing evening. James worked on family history, wrote a letter to Ben, and I worked on my blog before we watched "The Good Witch" together.
Happy Father's Day
We have some great fathers in our family!
She makes the cutest faces!
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