Woodzulu wrote:In today's district meeting we had a direct descendant of Joseph Smith and her son speak to us on how they converted to the church the attitude of most of Josephs descendants etc. A very wonderful meeting.
Direct descendant of Joseph and Emma?
just kidding. I don't want a flame war on this thread. Considering your post, you likely either:
1. met my parents and in-laws 2. are one of my parents or in-laws
From the look of your name, I would guess the chances lean toward being my father-in-law. If so, hello!
Oh for shame, how the mortals put the blame on us gods, for they say evils come from us, but it is they, rather, who by their own recklessness win sorrow beyond what is given... Zeus (1178 BC)
you know, cuz, you gotta stop trusting those feelers of yours. They'll get you in all sorts of trouble. you might end up going back to church if you continue such nonsense.
Love ya tons, Stem
I ain't nuttin'. don't get all worked up on account of me.
you know, cuz, you gotta stop trusting those feelers of yours. They'll get you in all sorts of trouble. you might end up going back to church if you continue such nonsense.
"I'm feeling like having a grilled cheese," or "I'm not getting the feeling about our Nauvoo heritage," might be a little different from "I have a feeling, delivered straight from God, that the LDS Church is the one and only true church on the face of the earth."
Mom just returned from her Nauvoo trip. I asked her about it and she mentioned something interesting. She said you can get on a computer and see if any of your ancestors owned a plot of land in Nauvoo. She mentioned 3 of our prominent ancestors, all of whom owned a parcel. She also said families are starting to rebuild replicas of the homes of their ancestors on these plots. You just start digging in the dirt and find the old foundation then go from there. So, if enough of my 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc cousins pool enough money, they can rebuild the houses of our fathers. Indeed, this is another fulfillment of the prophecy that turns the children to the fathers!
Oh for shame, how the mortals put the blame on us gods, for they say evils come from us, but it is they, rather, who by their own recklessness win sorrow beyond what is given... Zeus (1178 BC)
Woodzulu wrote:Just an update. Nauvoo pageant is going strong with many locals being part of the support. An example of this is; whoever is doing the concession stand and whatever group is volunteering that night gets the profits some of these groups are other church's, youth groups, lions club etc. Last nights opening prayer was given by a non-member the director of the Community of Christ.
I am posting this to clarify that it is not an attitude of the snobbish visiting LDS are taking over but of mutual interest with respect on both sides. There is some demonstrating at the entry gates near the parking but that is very minimal. In fact we had one person who was handing out anti pamphlets invited in to be part of the bagpipe parade and flag carrying group he accepted and afterwards he was given a tour of the stage and underneath it to see all the workings etc.
In today's district meeting we had a direct descendant of Joseph Smith and her son speak to us on how they converted to the church the attitude of most of Josephs descendants etc. A very wonderful meeting.
Thanks for the update. But you are preaching to the wind on this thread. No one wants to hear about the diversity of the pageant on this forum.
I intend to lay a foundation that will revolutionize the whole world. Joseph Smith We are “to feed the hungry, to clothe the naked, to provide for the widow, to dry up the tear of the orphan, to comfort the afflicted, whether in this church, or in any other, or in no church at all…” Joseph Smith
zeezrom wrote:Mom just returned from her Nauvoo trip. I asked her about it and she mentioned something interesting. She said you can get on a computer and see if any of your ancestors owned a plot of land in Nauvoo. She mentioned 3 of our prominent ancestors, all of whom owned a parcel. She also said families are starting to rebuild replicas of the homes of their ancestors on these plots. You just start digging in the dirt and find the old foundation then go from there. So, if enough of my 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc cousins pool enough money, they can rebuild the houses of our fathers. Indeed, this is another fulfillment of the prophecy that turns the children to the fathers!
Wow...so it is in your heritage? That's great. You should be proud of your ancestors even though the critics here would consider them to be manipulated and used by Joseph Smith.
I intend to lay a foundation that will revolutionize the whole world. Joseph Smith We are “to feed the hungry, to clothe the naked, to provide for the widow, to dry up the tear of the orphan, to comfort the afflicted, whether in this church, or in any other, or in no church at all…” Joseph Smith
Oh for shame, how the mortals put the blame on us gods, for they say evils come from us, but it is they, rather, who by their own recklessness win sorrow beyond what is given... Zeus (1178 BC)
Hades wrote:My Mom is on a mission in Nauvoo. I tell my friends and colleagues that my Mother is wasting her golden years in Nauvoo. They say, "What's Nauvoo?"
"That's where an angel with a flaming sword told Joe Smith to marry other men's wives."
"What?"
Life outside the Morridor.
Was that the same god who instructed Isaac to kill his children?
I intend to lay a foundation that will revolutionize the whole world. Joseph Smith We are “to feed the hungry, to clothe the naked, to provide for the widow, to dry up the tear of the orphan, to comfort the afflicted, whether in this church, or in any other, or in no church at all…” Joseph Smith
Hades wrote:My Mom is on a mission in Nauvoo. I tell my friends and colleagues that my Mother is wasting her golden years in Nauvoo. They say, "What's Nauvoo?"
"That's where an angel with a flaming sword told Joe Smith to marry other men's wives."
"What?"
Life outside the Morridor.
Was this also the same god who answered the women's prayers after they prayed about the principle of being a plural wife of Joseph Smith by giving them a strong confirmation/testimony of the principle of plural marriage.
I intend to lay a foundation that will revolutionize the whole world. Joseph Smith We are “to feed the hungry, to clothe the naked, to provide for the widow, to dry up the tear of the orphan, to comfort the afflicted, whether in this church, or in any other, or in no church at all…” Joseph Smith