Paul and Mar Jean Lewis: Aug 5

On Fast Sunday we went to Milliani to the 1st and 2nd Wards. We saw many people we knew from the temple, ordinance workers and patrons. We were both able to bear our testimonies of the Savior Jesus Christ and His great atonement. It is always wonderful to meet these wonderful people in their own Wards. They have a wonderful Stake President. The last time we went to visit these wards it was Stake Conference and we heard him speak then. The ward we attended was his home ward.

That evening was Break the Fast and that is always fun to attend. Always lots of good food and plenty of company. There were quite a few guests attending. The Wens returned to Waikiki and were headed back to HK.

We were on 3 - 9 pm this week. We went in early on Tuesday and were able to get a lot of the work done that Paul had printed out for both of us. It wasn't too hard. I wasn't sure we would get all our sealings done but we did. It's been a wonderful focus, especially for Paul. He is so happy to be doing his own family. This ordinance ready has got him going. Now he is printing out women under Kimberly's login. I keep telling him I need to finish the ones I have from Darlene and Kimberly before I get a lot more, endowments that is. I just need a few sister missionaries to come to the temple and it would be done.

Friday on the 4 pm session we had four wheelchairs. The Lau's were there with his two children, Sister Watanabi (101), and Shuree Munson. It was a nice session, 23 sisters and 9 brothers. I think we have one more week of this shift before we leave.

Elder Christofferson, Elders Kearnon and Pierson of the Seventy were visiting. They did a youth fireside on Friday night, a meeting with young missionaries Saturday day and a YSA/Married fireside Saturday night. We were invited to this fireside.

President Pierson, Area President, spoke about strengthen your faith and trust Heavenly Father. Heavenly Father gives light through the Holy Ghost in our own language, we get understanding from the Holy Ghost. Heavenly Father loves us. We knew and loved Heavenly Father, His Son. The HG is light and testifies of things that are true. Constantly poray "always have the Spirit with us.:
Satan--disstraction, desinsitivity, disobedient, deceive us. pray more fervently for the Holy Ghost.

Elder Kearon: gifts from our Father. Isai 55: "your thought are not my thoughts" are you praying about the things you are most worried about or are you just worrying about them?

Elder Christofferson: act on your promptings, opportunity and obligation 2Ne 26:11, D&C 1:32-33. It is time to act, REPENT, Be Better Do Better, Pres. Nelson. Repent is an opportunity to change. Sacrament--atonement of Jesus Christ. Prepare repentance and plead for help. Forgiveness--repentance brings relief. Couple--spend time together, prayer gratitude for individeual, blessings--experience of gratitude, bring the spirit, opportunity for extended prayers, listen as well as speak; sit with the Lord, if He warns you, you need to act.

Stake Conference on Sunday at 10 am with Elder Kearon presiding. Pres. Shlag spoke first.
What matters most to you? Scripture story: Amman missionary Alma 20:23 Arron teaching King Limhi. While at the temple I had a glimps of eternity. A man dragging a heavy suitcase along a dirt road. Occasionally he would stop and take something out of it and then continue on. When he could go no further he would stop again and take something else out until he reached his destination. What do we have in our suitcase. What matters most is what takes longest. Blessing poromised, obey covenant path. primise to identify what you can set aside to go to the temple.
2. adversary increase--regular attendance at the temple. Lord will bring miracles we need.
CHALLENGE: Sept decide to leave something at the altar. ACT miracles await.

Sister Kahelepuna RS Pres. Kahuka 2nd Ward. Video "How One Serves" care and act. AAA WWW anytime any where any one, when ever, whereever, what ever. No body care that you know until they know taht you care. Ministering seaven sent opportunity. Will you be all in? Aswesome disciples 1. Help identify the weak 2. what is most important to do for them 3. show with love and care. Care for one another, share love of the gospel.

Sister houghtton Stake Primary Pres. Home Centered gospel learning. conversion requires influence of HG. Nurture HG in our home. Lead by love, example, atonement and doctrine

Sister Hallstrom 2Ne 23:25 Joy
President Hallstrom Temple, spiritual beaccon of our lives. HG is the real teacher, will we respond? Go and do return and become

Elder Patrick Kearon, Pres of the Seventy
Monkey story, wanted banana but wouldn't let go to free himself. Recapped the other talks, breath with gratitude to God. Pres. Nelson encouragement to repent. John 3:16-17 "God so loved the World". Coming back to Him is a process every day. I believe HF is most thrilled by His ability to be merciful.

We spent the rest of the day doing "Just Sere" and visiting Leslie who had many things for the homeless which we dropped off and then we came home and listened to the scriptures, did our Come Follow Me and read and decided what we could take out of our suitcases.

I'm going to try to stop snapping at Grandpa when he does not do things fast enough or cannot hear me. he is going to start wearing clothes around the house instead of just his garments. Not big but a start. Also no tv on Sunday except for Living Scriptures.

We love our family and the gospel of Jesus Christ and our Savior and His Father. We are blessed. I think I one thing I worry about most and pray for is that my posterity, grandchildren and children and great grandchildren will remain true to the Gospel and have firm testimonies of the Savior and His ability to bring us home again. Much love to you all.