Gila Valley, Arizona
132nd operating temple
Words of Mormon
* This book serves as a bridge between the small plates of Nephi and Mormon's abridgment of the large plates of Nephi.
* In this book, which Mormon wrote almost 400 years after the birth of Jesus Christ, Mormon explained that he sought direction from God and was guided by the Holy Spirit about what to include in his record.
* 130 B.C. Amaleki gives the records to King Benjamin. King Benjamin's record begins in the book of Mosiah.
* Words of Mormon helps us understand that the Book of Mormon was compiled from many records. It also shows that revelation guided this process.
* Why did Mormon include the small plates with his abridgment of the large plates? (vs. 7)
* The Lord knows all things and He can work through us to accomplish His will.
* Can you think of a promoting you have received, how you acted upon that prompting, and what happened as a result?
* What are some teachings in 1 Nephi through Omni that you are grateful to have?
Alma 60
Moroni complains to Pahoran of the government's neglect of the armies - The Lord suffers the righteous to be slain - The Nephites must use all of their power and means to deliver themselves from their enemies - Moroni threatens to fight against the government unless help is supplied to his armies. About 62 B.C.
DC 50:26-39
The faithful are possessors of all things; The prayers of the purified are answered;
* How can man become "possessor of all things?"
- By doing what it takes to receive an inheritance in the Celestial Kingdom.
General Conference
The Beauty of Holiness
Carol F. McConkie
"Our Father in Heaven has provided for us all that is required so that we can become holy as He is holy."
187th Annual General Conference
Sunday Morning Session
23. The Power of the Book of Mormon by President Thomas S. Monson
Five new temples: 1. Brazilia, Brazil; 2. Manila, Philippines;
3. Nairobi, Kenya; 4. Pocatello, Idaho; 5. Saragosa Springs, Utah.
"I implore each of us to prayerfully study and ponder the
Book of Mormon each day."
24. A Sin-Resistant Generation by Joy D. Jones
"As you teach, lead, and love children, you can receive personal
revelation that will aid you in creating and arming
valiant, sin-resistant children."
25. Don't Look Around, Look Up! by Elder Yoon Hwan Choi
"Inviting others to come unto Christ is our purpose,
and we can fulfill this purpose by looking up to Jesus Christ."
26. Let the Holy Spirit Guide by Elder Ronald A. Rasband
"By divine assignment, the Holy Ghost inspires,
testifies, teaches, and prompts us to walk in
the light of the Lord."
New Relief Society Presidency
Sister Bingham, the president was a counselor in the
Primary and had to be released from that calling.
She was there only a year.
1st Counselor: Sister Eubank
2nd Counselor: Sister Aburto
27. Whatsoever He Saith unto You, Do It by Elder L. Whitney Clayton
"When we decide to do 'whatsoever God saith unto' us,
we earnestly commit to align our everyday behavior
with God's will."
28. The Godhead and the Plan of Salvation by Elder Dallin H. Oaks
"Because we have the truth about the Godhead and our
relationship to Them, we have the ultimate road map for our
journey through mortality."
29. Perfect Love Casteth Out Fear by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
"Let us set aside our fears and live instead with joy,
humility, hope, and a bold confidence that the Lord is with us."
The Watch Tower
187th Annual General Conference
Sunday Afternoon Session
30. The Voice of Warning by Elder D. Todd Christofferson
"While the duty to warn is felt especially keenly by prophets,
it is a duty shared by others as well."
31. To the Friends and Investigators of the Church by Elder Joaquin E. Costa
"If you pay the price of revelation, humble yourself, read, pray,
and repent, the heavens will open and you will know that
Jesus is the Christ."
32. The Jesus Beholding Him Loved Him by Elder S. Mark Palmer
"Anytime you feel you are being asked to do something hard,
think of the Lord beholding you, loving you,
and inviting you to follow Him."
33. How Does the Holy Ghost Help You? by Elder Gary E. Stevenson
"The Holy Ghost warns, the Holy Ghost comforts, and
the Holy Ghost testifies."
34. And This Is Life Eternal by Elder C. Scott Grow
"God know you and invites you to know Him."
35. That OUr Light May Be a Standard for the Nations by Elder Benjamin De Hoyos
"The Savior's gospel and His restored Church give us many opportunities for our light to be a part of the great
standard for the nations."
36. Foundations of Faith by Elder Quentin L. Cook
"My plea is that we will make the sacrifices and have the
humility necessary to strengthen the foundations of our
faith in the Lord Jesus Christ."
The Watchmen on the Tower.
We had a gorgeous sunset this evening. James wanted to use the big camera but I said I thought my phone could get some good photos:
Not bad for phone photos
Since James is going to be gone all week we watched the new episode of "When Calls the Heart" tonight.
I love this show.
Elizabeth Thatcher, played by Erin Krakow, is the school teacher. She told her students:
"Bad things happen when good people
do nothing."
This show always has a good message.
This show always has a good message.
