Bismarck, North Dakota
61st operating temple
Dedicated: 19 Sept 1999
By: Gordon B. Hinckley
Jesus Christ, Exemplar
Moroni 7:48
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, pray unto the Father with all the energy of heart, that ye may be filled with this love, which he hath bestowed upon all who are true followers of his Son, Jesus Christ; that ye may become the sons of God; that when he shall appear we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is; that we may have this hope; that we may be purified even as he is pure. Amen.
Book of Mormon
Alma 24:19-30
New Testament "He Is Risen"
Review: Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24, John 20-21
General Conference
Build a Fortress of Spirituality and Protection
Elder Ronald A. Rasband
"Brothers and sisters, we are at war with Satan for the souls of men. The battle lines were drawn in our pre-earth life. Satan and a third of our Father in Heaven's children turned away from His promises of exaltation. Since that time, the adversary's minions have been fighting the faithful who choose the Father's plan.
Satan knows his days are numbered and that time is growing shorter. As crafty and cunning as he is, he will not win. However, his battle for each one of our souls rages on.
For our safety, we must build a fortress of spirituality and protection for our very souls, a fortress that will not be penetrated by the evil one."
Closing Remarks
President Russell M. Nelson
"We hope and pray that each member's home will become a true sanctuary of faith, where the Spirit of the Lord may dwell. Despite contention all around us, one's home can become a heavenly place, where study, prayer, and faith can be merged with love. We can truly become disciples of the Lord, standing up and speaking up for Him wherever we are."
I missed church this morning because I was miserable with a sore throat, cough, and achy joints. James went without me.
When he got home he said, "that was one of the best sacrament meetings I have ever been too." Of course.
The new couple from Maricopa, the Tesarek's spoke. They have been members for four years and they told about their conversion and joining the Church.
James and I will have an opportunity to work closely with the Tesarek's because we have been assigned to work with them on Family History.
I slept and rested most of the day and worked on my blog. This afternoon/evening we FaceTimed with Jared and Charlie. I showed Charlie my "Hello Kitty" bank and James's new "Pinkie Piggie" bank. We tried to play pattycake but weren't too successful.
We love Jared and Kacey so much and know they are struggling right now and we pray for them and wish we could help more.
I made ministering calls this afternoon as this is the end of the second quarter. All I need to do is make contact with one of the partners in each of the ministering partnerships I have been assigned. It is sad when people don't respond to a text. Out of 13 partnerships I heard from 9.
Some changes need to be made in my district and we need to get companions for Millie, and Barbara. I also need to get an active ministering sister for Sister Tedder. She just lost her son to an illness.
This evening I watched "The Good Witch" while James wrote a letter to Ben. I am so naughty.
"He Is Risen"
Sunday Best
Poor Scarlett, she feels like I do today
Our former neighbors, the Andersen's
So sad
Babies on the loose
Charlie's best friend
Raspberries from our bushes delivered
by James
It doesn't take much to make a dog happy
Quilt or rug?
