Meridian, Idaho
158th operating temple
Dedicated 19 Nov 2017
By: Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Jesus Christ, Condescension of
John 3:13
And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven.
Book of Mormon
Alma 13:21-14:5
*Why does the word of God tend to divide people?
Talk: Truth: The Foundation of Correct Decisions
By: Richard G. Scott
Oct. 2007
Old Testament
2 Kings 7-8
7 Elisha prophesies incredible plenty in Samaria - The Syrian hosts flee at a noise of battle and leave their possessions - Israel takes spoil from the Syrians.
8 Elisha prophesies a seven-year famine - The Shunammite woman is preserved through the famine - Jehoram and then Ahaziah reign in wickedness in Judah.
General Conference
Family History and Temple Work: Healing and Sealing
Elder Dale G. Renlund
"Your worship in the temple and your service there for your ancestors will bless you with increased personal revelation and peace and will fortify your commitment to stay on the covenant path." - President Russell M. Nelson
I lost 1.2 lbs. this week but I am out of the points race. James is still in the points race and he lost 2 lbs. I think he is probably still ahead. One more week. He just might win.
We studied our scriptures and had family prayer before church this morning. I also studied Elder Renlund's talk which is the talk we are studying today in Relief Society and I ironed James a shirt. I should have ironed the shirt last night. Sacrament meeting had barely started when we walked in.
Charlie G. blessed the sacrament for the first time today. We also have a new elder but I didn't catch his name as he was passing the sacrament.
Marci W. gave a talk today on the personal finance class she took as part of the Church's self-reliance program. I looked up the manual on my gospel library app and told James we should study it for FHE. He wants me to help him on familysearch instead.
Three Westbrook's got new callings today. Marci is going to be the Primary chorister, Corina will be the nursery leader, and Joe will be YM secretary.
Brother Reidhead spoke today on ministering and talked a lot about President Nelson's talk last Sunday evening to the youth. The take is entitled "Hope of Israel" and President Nelson asks the youth to be part of his "Youth Batallion" to help Gather Israel. He gave five challenges to the youth.
1. Hold a seven-day fast from social media.
2. Make a weekly sacrifice of time to the Lord for three weeks.
3. Keep on the covenant path. If you are off, repent and get back on the path.
4. Pray daily that all of God's children might receive the blessings of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
5. Stand out. Be different. Be a light. Give to a friend one copy of the booklet For the Strength of Youth.
These were President Nelson's closing remarks:
"My beloved younger brothers and sisters, you are among the best the Lord has ever sent to this world. You have the capacity to be smarter and wiser and have more impact on the world than any previous generation!
"As I conclude, I invite you to stand with the youth from all around the world and experience the thrill of being a member of the Lord's youth battalion in 'Zion's army' by singing our closing hymn, 'Hope of Israel,' because this hymn is all about you!
From the depths of my soul, I testify that this is the work of Almighty God. He lives. Jesus is the Christ. This is His Church, restored to accomplish its divine destiny, including the promised gather of Israel. You are the hope of Israel, 'children of the promised day'! I so testify in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
A powerful message from a prophet of God!
Brother Scott taught the lesson in Sunday School. They must have skipped a lesson because he was on lesson 22 instead of 21. We spoke about David being anointed king by Samuel and then slaying Goliath. Saul was disobedient and therefore lost his standing with the Lord.
My friend Rosie L. taught Relief Society today. We discussed Elder Renlund's talk on family history and temple work and focused mainly on the promised blessing outlined in his talk. I especially love this blessing promised by our prophet:
"Your worship in the temple and your service there for your ancestors will bless you with increased personal revelation and peace and will fortify your commitment to stay on the covenant path." - President Russell M. Nelson
I especially loved Sister Hunter's comments about working in the temple and covenants.
Also, I loved a clip of a talk given by Elder Bednar regarding the spiritual gift of discernment. It think we all need to have this gift in our lives.
Well, today is sugar day. I had cookies for breakfast and apple crescent rolls for dessert after lunch. I love Sundays!
Talked to Jared and Kacey. Kacey is moving to Tyler next week. Jared is already working there. A new beginning for them.
Plus the 11 I lost before I started this challenge.
So true.
A stroll down memory lane with Dennis,
baby Eric, and Muhammed Ali.
Jeff was one of James's counselors when
he served as Bishop.
Braylin, reading a Percy Jackson book.
I introduced him to Rick Riordan and
Percy.
Cousin Brett and his family.
