Hymn for the Week

MORE HOLINESS GIVE ME

More holiness give me, More strivings within,
More patience in suff'ring, More sorrow for sin,
More faith in my Savior, More sense of his care,
More joy in his service, More purpose in prayer.

More gratitude give me, More trust in the Lord,
More pride in his glory, More hope in his word,
More tears for his sorrows, More pain at his grief,
More meekness in trial, More praise for relief.

More purity give me, More strength to o'er-come,
More freedom from earth stains, More longing for home.
More fit for the kingdom, More used would I be,
More blessed and holy - More Savior, like thee.

Excuse Me!

What did Dad usually say when he burped?

Aunt Belva's Shed

Would anyone like to take a try at the story of a winters night and Aunt Belva's Shed....?

Beauty Queen

Mom just got a perm on Tuesday and now Dad has to find the widowers off with a whip and a chair.

Scripture for the Week

3 Nephi 12:2. What a glorious promise!

ODGI

Can anyone discribe an ODGI....?

Family Trivia Question of the Week

Last week's question: Who used to say that "Baker Benny", an Old Maid card, lived in Brenda's drawer? Yours truly.

This week's question: Who won a $50 Savings Bond?

Bonus Question

For 25 points, who is this a picture of?

Hint: it is one of Ronald and Lorraine Strong's children.

Good luck, and may the force be with you.

Quote for the Week

"How can we know the way?" asked Thomas, as he sat with his fellow apostles and their Lord at the table after the supper on the memorable night of betrayal; and Christ's divine answer was: "I am the way, the truth, and the life . . ." (John 14:5-6). And so he is! He is the source of our comfort, the inspiration of our life, the author of our salvation. If we want to know our relationship to God, we go to Jesus Christ. If we would know the truth of the immortality of the soul, we have it exemplified in the Savior's resurrection. . . . He is the one Perfect Being who ever walked the earth; the sublimest example of nobility; Godlike in nature; perfect in his love; our Redeemer; our Savior; the immaculate Son of our Eternal Father; the Light, the Life, the Way." ---President David O. McKay

Answer to Bonus Question

This was a picture of Gordon when he was a little boy. Those of you who said Brenda need to get some bifocals I think.

Hymn for the Week

BE THOU HUMBLE

Be thou humble in thy weakness, and the Lord thy God shall lead thee,
Shall lead thee by the hand and give thee answer to thy prayers.
Be thou humble in thy pleading, and the Lord thy God shall bless thee,
Shall bless thee with a sweet and calm assurance that he cares.

Be thou humble in thy calling, and the Lord thy God shall teach thee
To serve his children gladly with a pure and gentle love.
Be thou humble in thy longing, and the Lord thy God shall take thee,
Shall take thee home at last to ever dwell with him above.

Flu shots

We finally got our flu shots. We tried to get our shots at the clinic held in the mall, but we were too young and too healthy. I called the Doctor's office and made an appointment for the shot. The Doctor we go to is a little old man from India. He comes in with a very long needle. He made Kent turn his head. He didn't put any antiseptic on are arms, just jabbed us with the needle. I told Kent when we got out that we had better hurry home and pray! Seriously, we are enjoying our mission. Two of our YSA members just got their mission calls this week. Nofa is going to Romania Bucharest and Ben is going to Argentina Nequen. They will be great missionaries.

Scripture for the Week

Moroni 10:32-33. I just love this scripture, don't you?

Family Trivia Question of the Week

Last week's question: What musical group did Kendell rock Natalie to sleep with when she was little? I always thought it was 3 Dog Night, but Kendell seems to think it was Black Dog. Maybe I am wrong and he is right. He was older than I was at the time.

This week's question: Who used to say that "Baker Benny", an Old Maid card, lived in Brenda's drawer?

Bonus Question

For 30 points, who is this a picture of?

Hint: It is one of Ronald & Lorraine Strong's children.

Good luck, and may the force be with you!

Quote for the Week

"Salvation is in Christ. It comes because of the infinite and eternal atonement which he wrought by the shedding of his blood. He is the Son of God, and he came into the world to ransom men from the temporal and spiritual death that came because of what we call the fall. Through his goodness and grace all men will come forth from the grave, to be judged according to the deeds done in the flesh . . . I know that he lives, that he rules in the heavens above and in the earth beneath, and that his purposes shall prevail. He is our Lord and our God. As he himself said to Joseph Smith: 'The Lord is God, and beside him there is no Savior' (D&C 76:1)." ---President Joseph Fielding Smith

Answer to Bonus Question

That is a picture of Janene. Deanna & Brenda, you were both right on. Let's see if you do as well with the picture I post on Sunday evening.

Hymn for the Week

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS

When upon life's billows you are tempest tossed,
When you are discouraged thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings; name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.

Cout your blessings; name them one by one.
Count your blessings see what God hath done.
Count your blessings, name them one by one.
Count your many blessings see what God hath done.

Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
Count your many blessings; every doubt will fly,
And you will be singing as the days go by.

REPEAT CHORUS

When you look at others with their lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promised you his wealth untold.
Count your many blessings; money cannot buy
Your reward in heaven nor your home on high.

REPEAT CHORUS

So amid the conflict whether great or small,
Do not be discouraged God is over all.
Count your many blessings; angels will attend,
Help and comfort give you to your journey's end.

REPEAT CHORUS

Scripture for the Week

Ephesians 4:31-32. This is such a good scripture. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Family Trivia Question of the Week

Last week's question: Who took the taps off the bathtub? Kendell did. Are you surprised?

This week's question: What musical group did Kendell rock Natalie to sleep with when she was little?

Merry Christmas!

This is what our back yard looked like when I woke up Sunday morning. What happened to fall?

Bonus Question

For 25 points, who is this a picture of?

Hint: It is one of Ronald & Lorraine Strong's children.

Good luck!

Quote for the Week

"After a long night of searching and days of spiritual preparation that followed, I came to know as a witness more powerful than sight, until I could testify with a surety that defied all doubt, that I knew with every fiber of my soul that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, that He lived, He died, He was resurrected, and today He presides in the heavens, directing the affairs of this church, which bears His name because it preaches His doctrine. I bear that testimony humbly and leave you my witness." ---President Harold B. Lee

Craig & Cadee get hitched!

Craig and Cadee's marriage and reception was wonderful. Here is a picture I took of them at their reception.

Answer to Bonus Question

For those of you who said Yvonne, you are right. For those of you who said Wayne, I think you are up in the night.

Missing Jeep

Where did Dad find the "Missing Jeep".....And how did it get there...?

Scripture for the Week

2 Nephi 25:26. How can people say that we aren't Christians?

Family Trivia Question of the Week

Last week's question: (A) What song did Kent sing on the CB on the way to Nauvoo? "Old Man River. (B) Who did they think sung it? Dad

This week's question: Who took the taps off the bathtub?

Bonus Question

For 25 points, who is this a picture of?

Hint: It is one of Ronald & Lorraine Strong's children.

Good luck, and may the force be with you.

Quote for the Week

"Living according to the basic gospel principles will bring power, strength, and spiritual self-reliance into the lives of all Latter-day Saints." ---President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Answer to Bonus Question

It is a baby picture of Kendell. All 4 of you who commented guessed right. Good job! Tomorrow evening I will do another bonus question. We'll see how many get this one right.

Hymn for the Week

I BELIEVE IN CHRIST

I believe in Christ; he is my King! With all my heart to him I'll sing;
I'll raise my voice in praise and joy, In grand amens my tongue employ.
I believe in Christ; he is God's Son. On earth to dwell his soul did come.
He healed the sick, the dead he raised. Good works were his; his name be praised.

I believe in Christ; oh, blessed name! As Mary's Son he came to reign
'Mid mortal men, his earthly kin, To save them from the woes of sin.
I believe in Christ, who marked the path, Who did gain all his Father hath,
Who said to men: "Come follow me, That ye, my friends, with God may be."

I believe in Christ--my Lord, my God! My feet he plants on gospel sod.
I'll worship him with all my might; He is the source of truth and light.
I believei n Christ; he ransoms me. From Satan's grasp he sets me free,
And I shall live with joy and love In his eternal courts above.

I believe in Christ; he stands supreme! From him I'll gain my fondest dream;
And while I strive through grief and pain, His voice is heard: "Ye shall obtain."
I believe in Christ; so come what may, With him I'll stand in that great day
When on this earth he comes again To rule among the sons of men.