We drove to Church today without incident. We are getting better (it might have something to do with the fact that we have figured out the GPS system in the car, AND that Elder Hansen was in the front passenger seat - and he could find his way there blindfolded). There were three of us in the back seat...we didn't have seatbelts on. We were wedged in there so tightly we didn't need them! Besides we couldn't have found them under our heavy coats etc.
Both meetings were very inspiring. The talks in Sacrament meeting were a husband and a wife, and both went to the heart of the Gospel and their perspective. Both are (ahem) on the older side...a little like SK and me, and have both lived very active and full lives. I loved what they said, and how they have been strengthened throughout their lives by living close to the Spirit and relying on their testimonies of Jesus Christ.
The 6 other senior missionaries came for dinner....what fun! We sat together at our little table (at times like these I do miss that round table!) and talked and ate. I am understanding more and more what a lovely thing it is for people to get together over a meal.
Sacrament meeting at the Center was certainly the high point of a great day. After the Sacrament, a young woman told her conversion story...which began with observing an LDS co-worker who seemed to emanate a special joy and light. She investigated and joined the Church 3 years ago, and says it is the best thing she has ever done. The second speaker was a young man who was on a mission in Chicago and has been home a year or so. His testimony was powerful ... he loves the Gospel and the opportunity he has had to share it.
The third speaker was a man from the High Council...maybe in his 40's or so. He shared some marvelous missionary experiences he has had. One happened on the train on his way to work. He was reading the Book of Mormon and felt that a man who was sitting nearby needed to have the book. He just flat out asked him if he would like a copy and if he would like to speak with the missionaries about it. The man said "Sure." This High Council speaker said that he had taken his name and address and given them to the missionaries and just found out in the last few months that the man had been baptized as a result of that encounter (this was years ago) and is raising his family in the Church.
Today, although we had an enjoyable meal, the feasting was spiritual.
Good "Spiritual Food" is wonderful. I too, was spiritually fed twice today. I went to a "farewell" of one of my former 11-12 yr. olds. They now live in Tempe. Saw some of our temple workers there - and thoroughly enjoyed being with the Pulver family and listening to not only Kimball's talk - but also to his Sister, Nita, whom I had in nursery 15 years ago. She was one of the youth speakers. Our ward had outstanding speakers as well - my 2nd cousin & his wife. They talked on how to raise righteous families. I got to sit with their 9 yr. old son - and then their daughter & son-in-law came in with their 5 month old Aaron - so holding him was an extra blessing.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week - as always. L&P, Judy
How marvelous! What more could a primary teacher ask for?...Well, holding a 5 month old is right up there.
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Love ya.
I do love stories like the man on the train! Yesterday someone shared the comment that sometimes we plant a seed, sometimes we water the seed, and sometimes we actually get to be there when the seed finally comes into bloom. Often we plant the seed and then go on our way never knowing what happened to it.
ReplyDeleteI love that! And it is so true. I wonder how many people have planted good seeds in good ground and never known that it has matured into something beautiful!
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