Mesa, Arizona
7th operating temple
Dedicated: 23-26 Oct 1927
By: Heber J. Grant
Jesus Christ, Good Shepherd
3 Nephi 18:31
But if he repent not he shall not be numbered among my people, that he may not destroy my people for behold I know my sheep, and they are numbered.
Book of Mormon
3 Nephi 9:1-22
What does it mean to offer a sacrifice of a broken heart and a contrite spirit?
New Testament:Review Philippians & Colossians:"I Can Do All Things Through Christ Which Strengtheneth Me"
But if he repent not he shall not be numbered among my people, that he may not destroy my people for behold I know my sheep, and they are numbered.
Book of Mormon
3 Nephi 9:1-22
What does it mean to offer a sacrifice of a broken heart and a contrite spirit?
New Testament:Review Philippians & Colossians:"I Can Do All Things Through Christ Which Strengtheneth Me"
General Conference
Spiritual Treasures
President Russell M. Nelson
"As you exercise faith in the Lord and His priesthood power, your ability to draw upon this spiritual treasure that the Lord has made available will increase."
Denice and Bishop Ron Hall were the speakers in sacrament meeting today. Denice's topic was casual versus careful based on Sister Becky Craven's talk in the April General Conference.
Denice has been a bus driver for the Blue Ridge schools for 15 years and she talked about her experiences with children in her talk. One of the thing she said was never make a promise you can't keep, especially to a child."To see the disappointment in a child's eyes if you don't keep a promise would break you heart." She also shared an experience when she went to visit her brother in prison. One of the most hardened looking prisoners was the father of a four year old girl that ran to him and said "Daddy"! She said his countenance changed and he melted into butter. Because of that experience she said she would never judge someone by how they look again. Denice also said "no empty threats." Don't ever say something that you are going to do if you really don't mean it.
Bishop Hall was the bishop when we moved to Vernon and I love him. He is such a dear sweet man. His mom was the sister of one of my former boyfriends and his grandpa was my bishop when I was a teenager in Show Low. Bishop Hall was assigned to speak on Elder Homer's talk, "Hearing His Voice." "In a world with so many competing voices, our Heavenly Father has made it possible for us to hear and follow His." Bishop Hall is a truck driver and he talked about going past the Wild Horse Casino in Chandler and it reminded him of the Great and Spacious building in Lehi's Dream of the Tree of Life. He said when he was a little boy his parents taught him over and over and over again about Lehi's Dream of the Tree of Life. He said he grew up knowing that if he held fast to the Iron Rod he would make it through the mists of darkness.
He told us to go home and read the story of Korihor in Alma 30. He mentioned the story Elder Christofferson told in conference about the stake president in California who was paralyzed as a result of a body surfing accident. Because of his focus on the gospel he was able to serve as a gospel doctrine teacher and a stake patriarch.
Bishop and Denice's older kids who aren't in our ward came to hear them speak. Bishop said he was proud of Denice because she deals with "anxiety" and it is difficult for her to get up and speak in front of people. (Maybe the anxiety comes from driving a school bus. That was just a thought I had.)
Amber Judd taught our Sunday School lesson and did an amazing job. I sat by a single sister who comes to church by herself. She had a couple of strokes four years ago. For awhile she stayed home but missed coming to church. I see her every week. It was great to have Ellen Kostusiak at church today. She and Dave came home this weekend. Dave has been in the hospital for months and I honestly did not think he would make it. After heart surgery he got mersa which caused all kinds of problems for him. So great to have them back!
I got some news from Maxine Thompson about Pat Tedder who fractured her back while working in the temple laundry room. Maxine is in the valley with her husband who is recovering from knee surgery and she went to see Pat today at Barrow's. This is the report we got: "I went to see Pat today. She is going to be moved to a rehab facility tomorrow. they are trying to avoid surgery so it would be very dangerous. She had a 'turtle' brace to wear. They did not give her a time frame, but she is guessing 3-4 months there.
If she moves at all it is extremely painful. She is only allowed to mover in her bed 30 degrees. She had a blessing at the temple and another one after the severity of the situation was realized."
We FaceTimed with Jared, Kacey, and Charlie. We love to do this every week and hope Charlie will recognize us when they come to visit.
This evening we listened to three "Come Follow Me" YouTube videos. I gained something from each one. They were all so very different. I think my favorite was "Teaching with Power."
Denice has been a bus driver for the Blue Ridge schools for 15 years and she talked about her experiences with children in her talk. One of the thing she said was never make a promise you can't keep, especially to a child."To see the disappointment in a child's eyes if you don't keep a promise would break you heart." She also shared an experience when she went to visit her brother in prison. One of the most hardened looking prisoners was the father of a four year old girl that ran to him and said "Daddy"! She said his countenance changed and he melted into butter. Because of that experience she said she would never judge someone by how they look again. Denice also said "no empty threats." Don't ever say something that you are going to do if you really don't mean it.
Bishop Hall was the bishop when we moved to Vernon and I love him. He is such a dear sweet man. His mom was the sister of one of my former boyfriends and his grandpa was my bishop when I was a teenager in Show Low. Bishop Hall was assigned to speak on Elder Homer's talk, "Hearing His Voice." "In a world with so many competing voices, our Heavenly Father has made it possible for us to hear and follow His." Bishop Hall is a truck driver and he talked about going past the Wild Horse Casino in Chandler and it reminded him of the Great and Spacious building in Lehi's Dream of the Tree of Life. He said when he was a little boy his parents taught him over and over and over again about Lehi's Dream of the Tree of Life. He said he grew up knowing that if he held fast to the Iron Rod he would make it through the mists of darkness.
He told us to go home and read the story of Korihor in Alma 30. He mentioned the story Elder Christofferson told in conference about the stake president in California who was paralyzed as a result of a body surfing accident. Because of his focus on the gospel he was able to serve as a gospel doctrine teacher and a stake patriarch.
Bishop and Denice's older kids who aren't in our ward came to hear them speak. Bishop said he was proud of Denice because she deals with "anxiety" and it is difficult for her to get up and speak in front of people. (Maybe the anxiety comes from driving a school bus. That was just a thought I had.)
Amber Judd taught our Sunday School lesson and did an amazing job. I sat by a single sister who comes to church by herself. She had a couple of strokes four years ago. For awhile she stayed home but missed coming to church. I see her every week. It was great to have Ellen Kostusiak at church today. She and Dave came home this weekend. Dave has been in the hospital for months and I honestly did not think he would make it. After heart surgery he got mersa which caused all kinds of problems for him. So great to have them back!
I got some news from Maxine Thompson about Pat Tedder who fractured her back while working in the temple laundry room. Maxine is in the valley with her husband who is recovering from knee surgery and she went to see Pat today at Barrow's. This is the report we got: "I went to see Pat today. She is going to be moved to a rehab facility tomorrow. they are trying to avoid surgery so it would be very dangerous. She had a 'turtle' brace to wear. They did not give her a time frame, but she is guessing 3-4 months there.
If she moves at all it is extremely painful. She is only allowed to mover in her bed 30 degrees. She had a blessing at the temple and another one after the severity of the situation was realized."
We FaceTimed with Jared, Kacey, and Charlie. We love to do this every week and hope Charlie will recognize us when they come to visit.
This evening we listened to three "Come Follow Me" YouTube videos. I gained something from each one. They were all so very different. I think my favorite was "Teaching with Power."
San Diego temple, so gorgeous!
I'm going to take these to the
Grapp kids for Halloween
