I love this quote!
Gospel Study
Today I wrote from memory the first two sentences of The Family Proclamation:
"We, the First Presidency and Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, solemnly proclaim that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and that the family is central to the Creator's plan for the eternal destiny of His children.
All Human Beings - male and female - are created in the image of God."
I also memorized the first two sentences from The Living Christ:
"As we commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ two millennia ago, we offer our testimony of His matchless life and the infinite virtue of His great atoning sacrifice. None other has had so profound an influence upon all who have lived and will yet live upon the earth."
I also memorized the first line of Joseph's testimony of the First Vision:
"I saw a pillar of light, exactly over my head, above the brightness of the sun, which descended gradually until it fell upon me, ..
I wrote my testimony in my Testimony journal.
I also wrote a letter to my family, I do this monthly, encouraging them to keep the commandments.
As I was working on the family letter this morning I realized it was too long so as I was getting ready for Church I began devising another idea in my head. I would break the letter down; Parents, Young Adults, Young Men and Young Women, Primary baptized, Preparing for baptism, and Jr. Primary. After my meetings, breaking our fast, lunch, and a short nap I went to work on a new letter. Here again I only had an hour to work before I had to stop and get ready for Book of Mormon class. James wanted me to go with him and it's one of my goals as a way to fellowship new members, and investigators, so I had to stop again.
Speaking of family, here is a picture
of Marvin Johnson with his kids.
We left the Book of Mormon class early so I could take James home and be back at the Church by 5:30 to pick up and take Shelly Applegate and Haily Lootans to the youth camp leaders camp meeting at the stake center. During the meeting I got a call from President VanWinkle asking me if I would speak in stake conference on Easter Sunday. The topic: "How I Come unto Christ and how I help my family Come Unto Christ." I am a little nervous but grateful for the opportunity to share my testimony of the importance of coming unto Christ.
I got home after 8pm. I had a snack and went to bed with my sweetie who is leaving for the valley early in the morning.
I forgot to mention that during the third our of our meetings today the bishopric spoke to us on the importance of strengthening families. It was really good. Afterwards I had James get a Family Guidebook from Bishop Hall.
Looking at this peaceful setting in England should help me to have good thoughts as I sleep tonight.
