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After an early morning gathering at the Sunny Side Missionary Baptist Church to get acquainted and receive assignments, volunteers rolled up their sleeves to spend the day beautifying Sunnyside. The area is an older neighborhood south of downtown Houston that has many vacant lots and homes in need of repair.

“You are doing the will of God,” said the Rev. Elbert R. Curvey as he expressed his gratitude to the volunteers.

The volunteers worked for five hours scraping and painting home exteriors, planting, removing trash and mowing vacant lots. They also repainted the woodwork on the Sunny Side Missionary Baptist Church and refreshed the stripes on the church’s parking lot. City garbage trucks came by periodically to haul away trash. In total, the young people donated approximately 1,000 hours of community service.

Houston city councilmember Wanda Adams said: “I feel elated that people not from the community are coming to the community to beautify and strengthen it. They are bridging lives and bringing families together. It is not about religion, race or economic breakdown, but about pulling together.”

Robin Blut with Keep Houston Beautiful said that the project was just the kind of volunteer commitment her organization loves to receive.

The project was organized by Councilmember Wanda Adams, the city of Houston Police Department Neighborhood Protection Corps, Keep Houston Beautiful, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and private donors. The Neighborhood Protection Corps helped identify the lots that were in most need of work and obtained permission from the owners. Keep Houston Beautiful donated tools and equipment, including mowers, edgers and painting supplies.

Curvey and representatives from Adams’ office and Keep Houston Beautiful mingled with the neighbors as the work progressed. Curvey asked a woman, “Are they doing what you want?” The woman clapped her hands, nodded yes with a huge grin, and did a little dance on her porch.

Friday night, Elders M. Russell Ballard and Quentin L. Cook of the Mormon Church’s Quorum Of The Twelve Apostles attended a service where Pope Benedict XVI met with leaders of Protestant and Orthodox Christian faiths at St. Joseph’s Parish in New York.

Catholic leaders described the visit as coming out of a growing respect between Catholics and Mormons.

Elder Christofferson had most recently been serving as a member of the Presidency of the Seventy with supervisory responsibility for the North America Northwest and North America West Areas. He previously had supervisory responsibility for the North America Southeast Area and has served as executive director of the Family and Church History Department and as president of the Mexico South Area of the Church.

Born in Pleasant Grove, Utah, he graduated from high school in New Jersey, earned his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University, where he was an Edwin S. Hinckley Scholar, and his law degree from Duke University. He practiced law in Washington, D.C. and has been a senior vice president and associate general counsel for major banking institutions.

“Do not try to control your children,” Elder Russell M. Nelson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles encouraged parents. “Instead, listen to them, help them to learn the gospel, inspire them, and lead them toward eternal life.”

Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Presidency of the Seventy spoke about the special experiences individuals and families have. “In these days of worldly intrusions into our lives, when trials and difficulties may seem to engulf us, let us remember our own special, spiritual experiences,” he said. “These building blocks of faith and testimony will bring us conviction and reassurance of a caring, loving Father in heaven, of our Savior the Lord Jesus Christ, and of their restored true and living Church.”

Sister Cheryl C. Lant, Primary General President asked parents, “Are we consciously creating righteous traditions, or is life just happening to us?” She added, “Are our traditions being created in response to the loud voices of the world, or are they influenced by the still small voice of the Spirit?”

Speaking of the need to restore faith in the family, Elder Kenneth Johnson of the Seventy reflected on his own upbringing. “I realize how I gained an appreciation for the core values that are necessary for the development of a sound character.” He continued: “Where did I learn loyalty, integrity and dependability? I learned these qualities in the home from the example of my parents.”

Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles encouraged attendees at conference to have: “more compassion for those who are different from us.” He added that if we were to do that: “it would lighten many of the problems and sorrows in the world today.”

Elder Henry B. Eyring, first counselor in the First Presidency noted that: “Families across the Church are searching for ways to strengthen and protect their children against the evils around them.” He added that he was: “confident that there will be, increasingly, a reward given by God for their efforts. Those who never give up will find that God never gave up and that He will help them.”

“There has never been a greater need for us to profess our faith, privately and publicly,” said apostle, Elder Dallin H. Oaks. “Though there are some who profess atheism, there are many who are open to additional truths about God.”

Elder Robert D. Hales, also of the Quorum of the Twelve, reflected on his youth when he: “reflected on thirteen prophetic statements called the Articles of Faith written by Joseph Smith to describe the basic beliefs of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.”

Elder Gerald N. Lund of the Seventy said: “The heart is a tender place. It is sensitive to many influences, both positive and negative. It can be hurt by others. It can be deadened by sin. It can be softened by love.” He added: “the condition of our hearts directly affects our sensitivity to spiritual things,” and encouraged attendees to: “make it a part of our everyday striving to open our hearts to the Spirit.”

“I know that God loves us,” declared Elder Carlos H. Amado of the Seventy. “He allows us to exercise moral agency even when we misuse it. He permits us to make our own decisions.”

Speaking of the way that presidencies work together in the Church, Elder William R. Walker of the Seventy said: “As a deacon’s quorum president and later as a bishop and stake president, I knew that whatever wisdom, understanding or capacity I had, it would be magnified considerably when I included my counselors in any decision that needed to be made.”

“If you are currently being abused or have been in the past, find the courage to seek help,” encouraged Apostle Elder Richard G. Scott. “Have the courage to act now. Seek the support of someone you can trust. Get help now. The Lord will help you, but you must reach out for that help.”

Elder L. Tom Perry invited attendees to imagine eternal life: “When we think of eternal life, what is the picture that comes to mind?” he asked. “I believe that if we could create in our minds a clear picture and true picture of eternal life we would start behaving differently.”

Speaking to the young men of the Church, President Thomas S. Monson said: “My young friends, be strong. The philosophies of men surround us. The face of sin today often wears the mask of tolerance.” He added the caution: “Do not be deceived; behind that façade is heartache, unhappiness and pain. You know what is right and what is wrong, and no disguise, however appealing, can change that.”

President Monson continued: “There is no friendship more valuable than your own clear conscience, your own moral cleanliness — and what a glorious feeling it is to know that you stand in your appointed place clean and with confidence that you are worthy to do so.”

In the Sunday morning session, President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, second counselor in the First Presidency said: “Our Heavenly Father loves His children. He hears the prayers of the humble and sincere of every nation, tongue and people.” He added: “He grants light to those who seek and honor Him and are willing to obey His commandments. We joyously proclaim that the faith of our Father is on the earth today.”

Newly called apostle, Elder D. Todd Christofferson expressed his love and gratitude for those he has served along side. He also spoke about the need to be spiritually reborn.

Elder Sheldon F. Child, of the Seventy, said: “We are living in challenging economic times.” He added: “Regardless of the circumstances in which we find ourselves if we first pay our obligation to the Lord and then use wisdom and good judgment: the Lord will help us manage the resources He has given us.”

“Right now I am exerting my faith and prayers and watching for little miracles in behalf of loved ones who are physically sick, emotionally bereft and spiritually astray,” said Sister Susan W. Tanner, released yesterday as Young Women General President. She added: “I delight in the Lord’s love for each of His children and in His wisdom to allow us individually tailored earthly experiences.”

President Boyd K. Packer, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, speaking of the original and present-day apostles said: “Almost to a man, the Twelve come from humble beginnings, as it was when He was here.” He added: “The living Twelve are welded together in the ministry of the gospel of Jesus Christ. When the call came, each has put down his nets, so to speak, and followed the Lord.”

President Thomas S. Monson extended an invitation to Latter-day Saints who are not fully engaged in the Church. “Come back,” he offered. “We reach out to you in the pure love of Christ and express our desire to assist you and to welcome you into full fellowship. To those who are wounded in spirit or who are struggling and fearful, we say, let us lift you and cheer you and calm your fears.”

“Take literally the Lord’s invitation,” he continued. “‘Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.’”

Concluding the Sunday morning session, President Monson said: “I pledge my life, my strength — all that I have to offer — in serving Him and in directing the affairs of His Church in accordance with His will and by His inspiration.”

In the Sunday afternoon session, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, said: “Some Christians, in large measure because of their genuine love for the Bible, have declared that there can be no more authorized scripture beyond the Bible.”

He added: “In thus pronouncing the canon of revelation closed, our friends in some other faiths shut the door on divine expression that we in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hold dear — the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, the Pearl of Great Price and the ongoing guidance received by God’s anointed prophets and apostles.”

Fellow apostle, Elder David A. Bednar said: “True faith is focused in and on the Lord Jesus Christ and always leads to righteous action.” He added: “Faith in Christ leads to righteous action which increases our spiritual capacity and power.”

Elder W. Craig Zwick of the Seventy said: “It requires courage to make good choices, even when others around us choose differently.” He continued: “As we make righteous choices day by day in little things, the Lord will strengthen us and help us choose the right during more difficult times.”

“To be at peace in these wonderful, yet challenging times,” said Elder Robert R. Steur of the Seventy, “we must learn true doctrine, gain pure testimony, and live the truths of the gospel courageously.”

Elder Dennis B. Neuenschwander of the Seventy said: “In all of life’s circumstances let us quietly and resolutely press forward to the Savior, having faith that He cares about us and has the power to heal and save us.”

Speaking of a visit to Vietnam recently, where he had served in the military many years earlier, Elder Lance B. Wickman of the Seventy drew lessons from that experience. “I am not quite sure what I expected to find after so many years,” he began. “What I did find was most unexpected.”

He added: “Instead of a war-ravaged people, I found a youthful, vibrant population. I guess I had half-expected to find Yesterday, but what I found was Today…and the promise of a bright Tomorrow. I was reminded that ‘weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.’”

Elder Craig C. Christensen of the Seventy spoke about the Book of Mormon in his remarks. “Ever since Samuel Smith set out to preach the gospel with a few first-edition copies, the Book of Mormon has blessed the lives of millions around the world,” he said.

Apostle Elder M. Russell Ballard said: “While women live in homes under many different circumstances — married, single, widowed, or divorced, some with children and some without — all are beloved of God.” He added: “He has a plan for His righteous daughters to receive the highest blessings of eternity.”

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Church Historian Marlin K. Jensen told leaders of three descendants organizations at a meeting in Carrollton that the Church will seek National Historic Landmark designation for the Church’s holdings at the Mountain Meadows site.

Last year leaders of the Mountain Meadows Association, the Mountain Meadows Massacre Descendants and the Mountain Meadows Monument Foundation unanimously asked for the landmark status.

Elder Jensen said, “A National Historic Landmark designation, along with the continued efforts of the Church and descendants groups, will ensure that those who died at Mountain Meadows will always be remembered as part of our nation’s history.”

The Mountain Meadows site is already listed on the National Register of Historic Places, but requirements for a landmark designation are much more stringent. The process involves documenting the historic significance of the site, a public comment period, and review by the National Park Service and a government-appointed board of experts, with the final decision by the secretary of the interior.

At today’s meeting, Elder Jensen also sought input from the descendants groups on proposed plans to create a second memorial with interpretive markers at the Burgess upper gravesite, an area recently acquired by the Church where remains of some of the victims are thought to lie. The Church recently purchased 600 additional acres of land at Mountain Meadows to avert its development into a residential subdivision. Elder Jensen said, “The land will be left undeveloped to preserve the sanctity of that hallowed area and out of respect for those who died there.”

Six months ago, Church leaders gathered at Mountain Meadows with the three descendants groups, Paiutes and others at a 150th anniversary memorial service to honor the victims of the massacre.

On 11 September 1857, after tensions escalated between Mormons in southern Utah and a California-bound wagon train from Arkansas, 50 to 60 local Mormon militiamen, aided by some native people, killed about 120 emigrants. Most of the victims were from Arkansas.

During the September 2007 memorial service, senior Church leader Elder Henry B. Eyring acknowledged that the responsibility rested with local leaders of the Church in the regions near Mountain Meadows who also held civic and military positions and with members of the Church acting under their direction.

“What was done here long ago by members of our Church represents a terrible and inexcusable departure from Christian teaching and conduct,” Elder Eyring said. “We cannot change what happened, but we can remember and honor those who were killed here.”

To deepen understanding of what happened at Mountain Meadows, three authors, including Assistant Church Historian Richard E. Turley Jr., have written a book that will be published by Oxford University Press this summer. The authors were given access to all relevant materials held in the Church archives and made an exhaustive national search for any documents related to Mountain Meadows, uncovering new information that sheds additional light on the tragedy.

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Sunday
Goes to Bethphage, mounts donkey, descends Mount of Olives, makes “Triumphal entry” into Jerusalem, returns to Bethany. (Mt. 21:1-14; Mk. 11:1-11; Lk. 19:29-47; Jn 12:12-19.)

Monday
Leaves Bethany for Jerusalem, curses fig tree, heals blind and lame, cleanses the temple, returns to Bethany. (Mt. 21:12-19; Mk. 11:12-19; Lk. 19:45-48; Jn 21:37.)

Tuesday
Saw withered fig tree on way to Jerusalem, enters temple, answers questions on authority, tribute money, marriage after resurrection, great commandment, whose Son He is. Condemns Pharisees, laments over Jerusalem, talks of widow’s mite, sought by Greeks. Voice from heaven is heard. Discourse on Mount of Olives, tells of final judgment, chief priests plot to take him, anointed by Mary. Judas arranges betrayal. (Mt. 21:20-26:13; Mk. 11:20-14:9; Lk 20:1-22:2; Jn 12:1-50.)

Wednesday
May have been in Bethany, then at temple during daytime. In the evening, he goes to “upper room” in Jerusalem for last supper. Washes disciple’s feet, eats Passover meal, reveals his betrayer, foretells his death, institutes sacrament, tells Peter he will deny him, gives dissertation about the Comforter, goes to Mount of Olives where he continues teaching his disciples, prays in the Garden of Gethsemane; is betrayed, arrested and bound. (Mt. 26:17-56; Mk. 14:12-52; Lk 22:7-54; Jn. 13:2-18:14.) About midnight, he is taken into Jerusalem, first to Annas, then to Caiaphas and tried by the Sanhedrin. He is mocked and maltreated, denied by Peter.

Thursday
In the morning, Jesus is tried and condemned by Jews, taken before Pilate, then Herod, returned to Pilate. Pilate condemns and delivers him up to be crucified. He goes to Calvary and is crucified, then buried in the tomb of Joseph of Arimathaea. (Mt. 26:57-27:66; Mk. 14:53-15:47; Lk. 22:54-23:56; Jn 18:15-19:42.). This day is the Passover and a preparation day before the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, which is a high sabbath day. (Mk 15:42). Burial before sundown.

Friday
First day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, which is a high sabbath day (Jn 19:31). Body lies in tomb. Roman guard set.

Saturday
Weekly sabbath day. Body lies in tomb. Roman guard continues.

Sunday
Resurrection before sunrise. Tomb discovered to be empty before dawn. The Lord is resurrected (Mt. 28: Mk. 16; Lk. 24; Jn. 20) Christ has risen on the third day (Mt. 12:40, Lk 24:21).

Members of the public will be able to see the Twin Falls Idaho Temple from Friday July 11, 2008 through Saturday August 16, 2008 (excluding Sundays). After the open house, the temple will be formally dedicated on Sunday, 24 August 2008, in four dedicatory sessions. The following day, Monday August 25, 2008, the temple will open for religious ordinances.

The temple will serve approximately 40,000 Church members living in Twin Falls and throughout Idaho’s Magic Valley. The Twin Falls Idaho Temple was announced on 2 October 2004. It will be the 128th operating temple in the world, and the fourth in Idaho.