AWESOME Simply Awesome: 2015

Friday, December 25, 2015

Christmas

Christmas Eve PJ's

Christmas Morning Gifts

Christmas Day at Grandpa Earl's

Sunday, November 22, 2015

My talk today is about service. Jesus taught many lessons about serving others. One of those lessons came one day right after he had dinner with his Apostles. Jesus got a basin of water and a towel and started washing the feet of the Apostles.

It was not unusual for people to have their feet washed in Jesus’ time, because most people wore sandals and their feet became very dusty and dirty. But usually a servant did this job. Peter did not want Jesus to wash his feet because he thought it was not right for Jesus to act as a servant. Jesus explained to the Apostles that even though he was the Savior, he still served them. He wanted them to understand that they should serve each other. Jesus wants us to follow his example and serve others.

We can all serve others by doing nice things for our family and friends, doing service projects or helping those in need. When I serve others, I feel good and know that I am following the example of Jesus.

I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

Monday, November 9, 2015

Hayden Cashes in on a Special Day

If you can go an entire month of school and not miss one day then you earn a "SPECIAL DAY".

A special day means you get to stay home from school and go to lunch or a movie or whatever you choose with just mom. In this case - because of Kenzie's wisdom teeth issues, she had to join us. Hayden was NOT happy about it.

a little fun on the way to the movie...

Hayden chose to see the new Peanuts movie.

It was darling.

Grandpa Earl joined us too.

Sunday, October 25, 2015

Primary Program Talk

Hayden Hall Talk on Missionaries

In Doctrine and Covenants chapter 42 verse 6 it says “And ye shall go forth... preaching my gospel two by two, in my name, lifting up your voices...declaring my word...”

Many people in my family have served missions all over the world speaking different languages. Some have served here in the United States speaking English. But it doesn’t matter where they served or language they spoke, the message was the same. They teach about Jesus Christ, scriptures, prophets, and forever families.

I have a cousin serving in Arkansas and one in Norway. My mom and dad served in Missouri. My Grandpa Earl served in England. And my Great Grandpa Earl served in France. But today I want to tell you about my Great Great Great Grandpa John Frederick Ferdinand Dorius.

In 1852 he was called to serve in Norway. He and his companion were put in jail for preaching the gospel. After six months, they were told “if they would stop teaching about their church they would let them out of jail.” My great-great-great grandpa said no and stayed in jail.

There is a photo of him in jail. He always wanted to look like a missionary and in the photo he is wearing a nice vest with a pocket watch over his jail clothes.

He still taught people in jail about the gospel. Many were baptized and taught their friends about the Mormons. Hundreds of people joined the church because my great-great-great grandpa fulfilled his promise to “go forth and preach the gospel”.

I know he changed many peoples lives. I am grateful he chose to be a missionary. I know when I am a missionary it won’t be easy but it will be worth it.

I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.