I’m in Priesthood Meeting. This branch has the same meeting order as in our
ward in Pocatello. One of the missionaries here is from Pocatello. I’ll
find out more later. We’re talking about lesson #2 in the David O. McKay
book — right on schedule. There are 17 brothers here and one baby in a
crib. The Branch President started Priesthood Meeting by making assignments
for the opening and closing prayers in Sacrament meeting as well as who
would bless and pass the sacrament. That’s one good reason for having psthd
mtg first!

There’s quite a debate going on about something and I’ve no idea what it
is. Some fellows are quite involved in this discussion.
I’m actually quite tired. I’ll probably not take a nap, but will likely be
early to bed!

Priesthood is coming to an end. The arguement isn’t concluded as there are
still a couple of side discussions. Oops, I just got called on to say the
closing prayer! Fortunately, I understood his question.
Sunday School has started. There are about 30 people here so far. Others
are coming in so the total number will definitely increase. I’ve no idea
what the discussion is about. I’m hoping she will write on the board to
give me a clue…. The opening prayer was in English and the woman who gave
the prayer doesn’t look like she understands any more than I do.

The lesson seems to be about the founding of America so that the Church
could be established. Some discussion about whether or not that could
happen in America today because the government is so bad. I think there are
some folks here with strong political feelings.

Sacrament Meeting is now well underway. The Sacrament has been passed and a
youth speaker is talking about free agency. The transmitter isn’t working
very well but we’re getting the gist. The earphone is also very
uncomfortable as the earpads are gone and only the bare plastic plugs into
the ears.

The second talk is a young lady who played the piano to accompany the
hymns. She is talking about weaknesses and the necessity of faith.

The rest hymn was True to the Faith. The closing speaker talked
about preparing for the 2nd coming. Then Church was over.
A couple of people recognized me from the last time I was here. That was
interesting. I’m not sure I would remember someone from that long ago.

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