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Partway through my efforts, a sister from the stake came in with her wonderful warm spirit and lovely eyes and took over part of my work. I didn’t know I was so tense, but when I saw her and Sister Thompson come in the door, my whole self breathed a sigh of relief. Then all the clothing changes began. Oh my!
20 young sisters finally got their work completed. Fortunately the Spirit had directed me before they came to prepare a video of D&C history. The young men knew how to run all the equipment and started a wonderful movie of early Church history men, who were healed by blessings as they were investigating the Church. I pondered those miracles and was about to think that I didn’t know of things like that happening in our modern church – until I remembered Dallin….
Mr. 3% chance of living! Perhaps the reason is that many such sacred experiences are held very close to the heart. The first photo below is of John Tanner, from the movie mentioned above.
Partway through my efforts, a sister from the stake came in with her wonderful warm spirit and lovely eyes and took over part of my work. I didn’t know I was so tense, but when I saw her and Sister Thompson come in the door, my whole self breathed a sigh of relief. Then all the clothing changes began. Oh my!
20 young sisters finally got their work completed. Fortunately the Spirit had directed me before they came to prepare a video of D&C history. The young men knew how to run all the equipment and started a wonderful movie of early Church history men, who were healed by blessings as they were investigating the Church. I pondered those miracles and was about to think that I didn’t know of things like that happening in our modern church – until I remembered Dallin….
Mr. 3% chance of living! Perhaps the reason is that many such sacred experiences are held very close to the heart. The first photo below is of John Tanner, from the movie mentioned above.
I have seldom seen the purity and beauty of the young men here. I was in the baptistery again Friday night and so enjoying these people, serious about the work of the Lord and willing to make many sacrifices of time to do it. Twin boys were baptized three different times, not wanting to go home but being given only 10 people at a time for which to do the work.
So now back to story one. That group of 30 young people brought 147 family names (147!). I acted as recorder in the confirmation room while Dad was the baptism coordinator. The last young man was confirmed for a great portion of those 147 names, but didn’t seem to be tired. The depth and breadth of Spirit that accompanied that work was beyond what I had experienced so far, and I knew many of those people on the other side of the veil had accepted the gospel. I was talking with President Thompson about it later and he said that quality of Spirit often happens when people bring names from research on their own families. I’m looking forward to next week or others in the future if my assignments keep me in other places. They come every week, and I love that experience.
Regarding doing family research, I’d like to share now what I learned this week from talks by Elder Scott:
“It is no coincidence that FamilySearch and other tools have come forth at a time when young people are so familiar with a wide range of information and communication technologies,” says Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. “Your fingers have been trained to text and tweet to accelerate and advance the work of the Lord—not just to communicate quickly with your friends. The skills and aptitude evident among many young people today are a preparation to contribute to the work of salvation” (“The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2011, 26).
Recently, Elder Richard G. Scott of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles also said in regards to participating in family history and temple work: “I can think of no greater protection from the influence of the adversary in your life” (“The Joy of Redeeming the Dead,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2012, 94).
In addition, Elder Scott and Elder Bednar have promised the following blessings:
When Jonathan wrote some on Facebook this week, I suggested he talk to Joe about what he might be currently doing in familysearch.org Given the promises above, I think we should all sit up and take notice……..not only that but put aside time regularly for family research and preparing the information on our ancestors so we can take them to the temples. I told Jonnie to consider it fire insurance.....and missionaries are not immune. It is on my list to begin tomorrow.
And that is it for tonight, although there is lots more I could share.
Hasta pronto a Hermana Brubaker
Missionary Mom
PS. Remember your fire insurance! Start familysearch.org!
So now back to story one. That group of 30 young people brought 147 family names (147!). I acted as recorder in the confirmation room while Dad was the baptism coordinator. The last young man was confirmed for a great portion of those 147 names, but didn’t seem to be tired. The depth and breadth of Spirit that accompanied that work was beyond what I had experienced so far, and I knew many of those people on the other side of the veil had accepted the gospel. I was talking with President Thompson about it later and he said that quality of Spirit often happens when people bring names from research on their own families. I’m looking forward to next week or others in the future if my assignments keep me in other places. They come every week, and I love that experience.
Regarding doing family research, I’d like to share now what I learned this week from talks by Elder Scott:
“It is no coincidence that FamilySearch and other tools have come forth at a time when young people are so familiar with a wide range of information and communication technologies,” says Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. “Your fingers have been trained to text and tweet to accelerate and advance the work of the Lord—not just to communicate quickly with your friends. The skills and aptitude evident among many young people today are a preparation to contribute to the work of salvation” (“The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2011, 26).
Recently, Elder Richard G. Scott of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles also said in regards to participating in family history and temple work: “I can think of no greater protection from the influence of the adversary in your life” (“The Joy of Redeeming the Dead,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2012, 94).
In addition, Elder Scott and Elder Bednar have promised the following blessings:
- Your conversion to the Savior will become deeper.
- You will receive light and knowledge through the Holy Ghost.
- Your testimony will be strengthened.
- Your patriarchal blessing will become more meaningful.
- Your love and gratitude for your ancestors will grow.
- You will have greater opportunities to serve.
- Your service in the temple will become more sacred.
When Jonathan wrote some on Facebook this week, I suggested he talk to Joe about what he might be currently doing in familysearch.org Given the promises above, I think we should all sit up and take notice……..not only that but put aside time regularly for family research and preparing the information on our ancestors so we can take them to the temples. I told Jonnie to consider it fire insurance.....and missionaries are not immune. It is on my list to begin tomorrow.
And that is it for tonight, although there is lots more I could share.
Hasta pronto a Hermana Brubaker
Missionary Mom
PS. Remember your fire insurance! Start familysearch.org!