Modern Apostles Testify of Christ

It was fun to capture this lovely shadow as we walked along the promenade in Belize City last week.

We ended our week by attending the Belize City District Conference.  The messages were inspiring about ministering and the powerful effect of the Book of Mormon in our lives.  Here the choir is singing a beautiful postlude hymn as the conference concludes.

Our members gathered from Corozal, Orange Walk and Belize City to attend the conference.  The  San Pedro branch on the island participated via internet transmission.

Before President and Sister Adams returned to El Salvador, they were happy to meet Rodrick and Margaret Cardinez.  The Cardinez's have touched many lives through their service in the educational system throughout the years in Belize City.

Our neighbor Olivia Pat, who's the librarian in Succotz, and her daughter Katia gave us beautifully embroidered appliqué mats that they made.

Last week, in conjunction with the Rome Italy Temple dedication, today's living Twelve Apostles  and First Presidency posed for this historic photo in the Visitor's Center adjacent to the temple. They stand in front of marble statues of the Christus and His first Twelve Apostles. President Russell M. Nelson (center), whom we sustain as God's prophet today, is flanked by his two counselors.

This is what President Nelson said as he posted this picture to his Facebook page:  More than 2,000 years ago, our Savior Jesus Christ ministered to the world, establishing His Church and His gospel. He called Apostles and gave them the decree to “go ye therefore, and teach all nations.”
In our day, the Lord’s Church has been restored. The Savior stands at the head of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As modern-day Apostles of Jesus Christ, the message we share today is the same message that Apostles shared long ago—that God lives and that Jesus is the Christ.....

The Church Newsroom posted this video of the First Presidency and each of the Twelve Apostles sharing their testimony of Jesus Christ:  As special witnesses to the world of the divinity of Jesus Christ, the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shared their testimony of Christ by recording excerpts from the original document, "The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles."   We enjoyed listening to each apostle as they spoke.

The Living Christ document was originally published on January 1, 2000.  It commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ just over two thousand years ago.

In Succotz we live across the street from the school and community soccer field.  I always enjoy watching the different activities that go on from time to time. One afternoon I heard a lot of joyful laughter coming from the field.  I was happy to see the school children running around flying kites on this breezy March day.