We took this picture coming home from church.
1 Nephi 1:1-15
What do you love most about the Book of Mormon?
* I love the fact that if we "keep the commandments, we will prosper in the land." I also love the examples of God's power delivering or strengthening the obedient. There are so many things I love about the Book of Mormon. These are just a couple of examples.
DC 1:1-10
How have the words of the prophets been a blessing in my life?
GC: I Will Bring the Light of the Gospel into My Home by Jean B. Bingham
"One of the most significant ways we can develop and demonstrate love for our neighbor is through being generous in our thoughts and words. Some years ago a cherished friend noted, 'The greatest form of charity may be to withhold judgment.' That is still true today."
Andy Wilhelm was the youth speaker in sacrament meeting today. He told about Curtis getting a priesthood blessing when he was diagnosed with leukemia. He also told about Curtis and Johnny both being flown to Phoenix Children's Hospital and how it is a miracle neither of them had spinal meningitis.
Kip Hunsaker was a replacement speaker for Jimmy McNeil who had to go into work today because of the snow. He spoke about baptismal covenants and the importance of teaching our children the importance of the covenants they make when they enter the Kingdom of God. We are changed forever through baptism. It is important to renew our covenants at the sacrament table because we need the Holy Ghost in our lives everyday. His son Colter we just baptized on Friday.
Steve Allen is our elder's quorum president. He spoke about commitment and testimony. He based many of his comments on a talk by Elder Robert D. Hales, "Receiving a Testimony of Jesus Christ and His Restored Gospel." Brother Allen stressed the importance of sharing our testimonies often throughout our lives.
Sheri, Kim, Brian, Ben, Max, Evan, and Rowan attended sacrament meeting with us. Michael had promised me he would come, but I guess he stayed up too late last night. Alex didn't come either which was a disappointment. I was hoping they would want to be missionary examples to their friends.
Sheri, Ian, Ben, Evan, and Rowan went home this afternoon. Evan and Rowan wanted to stay but Evan is sick and Sheri wanted him to come home. Rowan was going to stay with Max until he saw how sad Evan was that he was coming home with him, so he changed his mind and went home. Max stayed. Alex, Shana, Michael, Alexis, Daniel, Connor, and Kim and Brian are all still here.
Sheri did not want her picture taken, but it's our
tradition.
Drive safely in the snow.
Evan and Rowan didn't want to get out of the car for
pictures.
After lunch we had a game of Five Crowns. Michael, Alex and their friends went to Green's Peak.
Michael and Alexis
Michael, Daniel, Alex
I feel like I am getting sick. I spent much of my time taking it easy today.
Maybe this is why I am feeling sick. jk
Here are some memories I wanted to share:
Max and his snowman.
The Snow family.
Such an adorable picture of Molly and Ruby
from a few years back.
