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Day 9 We are sitting in the St Louis airport waiting to catch our flight home. Charging our phones and just waiting a couple hours. Soon we found our group (no kidding) .. a bunch of people from the tour .. and we visited while we waited. Now we just boarded the tiny plane. SLC here we come. What I am wondering and would like to discuss is how this church history tour changed me. The evidence is the same; the details have not changed. But my witness of the restoration of the gospel in our day and the essential role of Joseph Smith is strong and secure. I have many new friends that feel similarly, and new witnesses have come to my attention and increased my understanding. Confidence in the gospel of Jesus Christ is not founded based on empirical evidence, but new understanding and an increase in detail helps strengthen and indemnify ones testimony of truth. I know this sounds surreal. How can a 10-day trip change one's witness of Christ? That's actually an easy question to answer, which I will do with a parable of sorts... Writing music starts with notes and lyrics. We all have our preferences, but the strategy followed is essentially the same: Chords are the fundamental measure. To that we add new notes and melody. Harmony comes next and the measures include percussion, accord, and rhythm. Rhythm is not the end, and not just the beginning--yet it is essential to make the melody progress and the song complete. And that is not so different from a witness of truth. One's testimony starts small and includes faith. As elements are added to an already blooming witness, the commitment takes shape and becomes further validation of what is known to be true. Such is the case with the events of Church history. This tour further emboldened and heightened my knowledge. My testimony is now further increased with a full range of notes and harmony. Opportunity of a lifetime.
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Far west MO Sweat drop An effectual door will be opened Soubre mesa Sit around after meal Broken, scattered, and imperfect pen Joseph Smith Adam andi ahman The land or valley of God where Adam dwelt “Signs and wonders” Glenn Rawson narrates tape Illinois Brigham Young American Moses Hyde street Nauvoo hotel Great meal Willard Richard home Great hotel We sing hallelujah. The Lamb has overcome.
 Day 6 Fly from Cleveland to Kansas City Lunch at Pork & Pickle Kansas City temple Independence MO Temple lot new jeru Which words are being spoken in GC Kansas City temple How much land?idk RLDS bldg Liberty jail (5 mos) Independence MO DC 28:9,52:2,57:1-3,45:63,sec hdg 98 Problems: Slavery Law of consecration Politics Temple Sweat drop Consecration continues Hymn #3 Edward Partridge Crown of glory for tar and feathers Independence The law of consecration continues forever Liberty Little Alma hip blown off / Amanda Saints DC 118:3 .. 4,5 Fields? Hay? Corn? 12 on their missions From far west temple site Missionaries to Europe 15K  Day 5 Isaac Morley Lamanite mission DC 37,38 Ice,ship,continue journey Isaac Morley farm You are a kingdom p Independence MO Mean cow? Beef jerky Cow that just had a baby? Decaffeinated High on a mountain top Joel Hill Johnson I have a key to understanding the parables, what were the circumstances for which the Newall K Whitney store The word of wisdom is not just a health code, it’s a holiness code. We think if we refrain from certain substances, it helps us refrain from other more difficult things later on. What do you call a man that has no shins? Toe-knee Kirtland .. the wind blows where it listers .. They are our cousins in the restoration .. Kirtland temple=grandma’s house We’re the same team. Tom .. my community Johnson farm Say second anointing once John Johnson home DC 76:42-44 .. thru Jesus saves all the works of his hands / kingdom Sweat drop Johnson home Everyone goes to a kingdom of heaven Don’t live the commandments for the next life, Kirtland temple Imperfect building yet accepted the house The Lord accepts us in our imperfect state It’s not chronological. Christ is already victorious. Married, covenant Protestant confidence in Christ John 3: The wind blowers where it listeth Hope..personal assurance of the gift of Christ May 2020 Israel  Day 4 Church Palmyra Ward packed Checkout Bus to Niagara Maid of the mist Real Hill Cumorah? D&C 107:27,28 unanimous decision “Why?” John Hilton and Tony Sidney Rigdon great orator Let it go Chris Williams Air buds Sunglasses Day 3 Sweat drop Coalsville Be first to be faithful Coalsville branch first congregation Josiah Stole - first unintentional witness when taking the wrapped plates Knight Ohio, farm Independence MO First branch and likely the most faithful branch Coalsville branch Day 3 Sweat drop Coalsville Be first to be faithful Coalsville branch first congregation Josiah Stole - first unintentional witness when taking the wrapped plates Knight Ohio, farm Independence MO First branch and likely the most faithful branch Coalsville branch Listening device Neck shoulder pillow AirPods Sweat drop Always check your motives Took 4 years for Joseph to qualify for the plate 1 column of fire 2 one person, then joined by Jesus Christ 3 many angels 4 multi year search Sweat drop The everlasting covenant is back 5 covenants with Christ save us 6 salvation does not come through a confession. Salvation comes through covenants with Jesus Christ 7 form of godliness but deny the power thereof. Live the covenants Love the covenants 8 9 Sweat drop Where did this book come from? Alvin’s grave. His death is a heartbreak. When he dies, it was due to faulty doctor administering mercury. Alvin is found to be in celestial kingdom. Baptism for the dead ... so beautiful. Alvin becomes the springboard for the beautiful work for the dead. Emotion We work with both sides of the veil DC 138 .. the dead who repent... both mercy and justice Do not covet your own property, and I world add talents or time but depart of them freely. Hill Cumorah pageant tonight and dinner on location  Day 2 Doubletree inn was fantastic, Best western not so much Group 1 Stuckis Dixie Stewart Grant and Christine Williamson Cheri, Canyon Holbrook Anthony, Lauren Kirsten and Shane Pond Sandy, Mike (Michael) Sarah guide (41) Perry Frandson Julie Sisters Nadine Sharlene Teri Hurt (Rick Hurt) Christy Land Chance made us sisters; hearts made us friends. Jim Deli Kathleen Palmyra ward 2801 Temple Rd Palmyra, NY 14522 Fayetteville finish translation of BofM, finish translation, priesthood restoration Peter Whitmer Sr farm 9-10 Sesquahanah (Bob Ross happy accident.. reframe) Afraid>>exciting Recast .. it’s an Adventure D&C 128 The voice in father Whitmer gift of the Holy Ghost Sweat drops Tis enough is never enough .. Fayetteville Section 3 JS rebuked, evidence js is a true prophet Martin is us .. wicked man (break covenants) Martin Harris dismisses himself and David Whitmer Oliver Cowdery Martin Harris Emma Brigham Young Sydney Rigdon David Whitmer .. doesn’t want the church to change Never rejoined An article reaffirming testimony Oliver Cowdery .. thought he could be a better prophet than Joseph Smith Articles of the church (Sec 20) Oliver Cowdery became lawyer and testified of the Golden Bible Rebaptized Martin Harris is confused and distracted Rebaptized Pres Eyring “faith” has a short shelf life Hyrum Page responded well destroyed his seer stone Whitmer Farm Joseph was no longer alone Whitmer farm destroyed ? Rebuilt Harmony PA Chronologically Palmyra, Harmony, Fayette Priesthood restoration Faith crisis We do not need apologize Humility Smith’s were renters Lucy Mack’s dowery ginseng to China Joseph Smith’s seer stones .. book Only God can make words appear on a stone .. story of translation seer stone in hat .. totally dependent on God From Darkness Unto Light ... book Joseph translated 2/3 of Book of Mormon in Harmony no sheet/barrier Harmony PA The days of miracles have not ceased Emma a marvelous work and a wonder Rational? Sacrament Oil placed on head to heal liver 3 and 8 witnesses Young missionaries Tithing Love your enemy Plural marriage Abrahamic sacrifice Women’s show of commitment Largest backer of plural marriage Many different personalities we can connect with Illiterate and ignorant .. Hadley's description of Joseph Smith Plates lay wrapped on the table or under the bed (Joseph did not look at open plates to translate) [as we drove in the bus, the tour guide would speak to us over a microphone] Pass candy bag up and down the aisle of the bus Priesthood restoration/Book of Mormon translation 1 translation 70% of Book of Mormon 2 priesthood restoration - when he has questions he goes to the Lord. John the Baptist Melchizedek priesthood restored 3 Mosiah 24:14 promise to carry our burdens as the heavy plates Wind blows in Harmony None of this in Harmony was here five years ago. The Church came in and built the chapel, homes, revitalized cemetery, and re-routed the road Colesville saints .. the first and faithful Mormon - the story of Emma Smith Why did Joseph need the plates if he did not look at them to translate? 1) priesthood - power and authority plates acted as conferral of authority 2) familiarize - evidence of open plates 3) grounding artifact 4) humility and evidence of our dependence on God 5) Samuel Mitchell verifies a-translator b-verify characters Richard Bennett Project of Run 3 miles with 30-50 lbs plates Emma Sarah (little sister) Isaiah Stole Emma doesn’t like 1) plural marriage 2)Brigham Young Urim and Thummim general term to signify interpreters Section 130 seer stone Church adopting EFY to replace ym/yw FSY / a lot of money used for scouts now available for youth FSY program Feebus pruit (band) Church history tour Emily came to American Fork to drive is to the airport. We got checked-in and on the flight from SLC to Syracuse well in time. We are taxiing down the runway and preparing for departure. I am going to try and find some audio on this iPad. We flew to Atlanta on a 757 airplane. Nice four hour flight. With just enough time to get to our next gate, we found our plane and soon boarded for Syracuse. Two hours later, we arrived in Syracuse and caught a bus to the hotel. Expectation is a welcome dinner and meet n greet with the other tour members. Hello. My name is Mathew and this is my sweet wife Linda. We are from American Fork, UT. I work for Oracle technical support and Linda is a homemaker/teacher. We have six children, four married so far. Our three son-in-laws and angelic daughter-in-law couldn't be better, and they have also given us four beautiful grandsons and very happy family. With one more grandson on the way, our trek is just beginning. This trip to see the church history sites with you is a life-long goal of ours and definitely one of our bucket-list items. So thanks for welcoming us to come along and join with you. We have a deep and abiding love for the Savior Jesus Christ. We witness of the inspiring restoration of his gospel and it's life-changing influence in our lives. We anticipate a wonderful nine days together. Thank you Welcome dinner at Doubletree Inn .. Caesar salad, meat balls, chicken, pasta, toasted bread and truffles. Up tomorrow at six, breakfast 7am, board bus 7:50, leave 8. |
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