My name is Dan Gordon. I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints. I believe in Jesus Christ. I believe that through his atonement mankind may be saved and return to their heavenly father. I believe that man is of divine origin and is on earth as one part of the eternal progression of their soul. I believe that God continues to communicate to man through revelation. I know that I have received such revelation through the Holy Spirit. I know that he reveals his will to his servants the prophets. The prophet in our day is Thomas S. Monsoon.
I am grateful for what I have learned about the gospel. Membership in the Church of Jesus Christ helps me raise my family in a way that they will be able to have the best experience possible in this precious gift of life that we are experiencing. I hope that they will be able to grow with a love of Christ and will be able to help others find joy in life through closeness to Christ.
Natalyn Gordon (age 9) – I know the church is true. I know that the prophet Thomas S. Monson is the living prophet today. I know that Joseph Smith restored the church. I know that the Book of Mormon is true. I also know that the Bible is the word of God. I go to the true church. I know that Heavenly Father loves me. I know that Jesus Christ loves us all. The Holy Ghost can comfort us in times of need. Families are an important part of Heavenly Father’s plan. The Holy Ghost and Jesus are different personages. Mothers and fathers have their own parts in the family. When children grow older, they should grow up to be people that are loveable and honor their temple covenants. The pioneers worked very hard and didn’t give up on building the temple. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Jacob Gordon (age 5) – I believe in the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The church is true. I love my family. I would be sad if I didn’t have a family. I love my grandpa and grandma. I love my nana. I love my papa. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
David Gordon (age 7) – I would like to bear my testimony. I know the church is true. I know Joseph Smith was, and still is, a prophet of Jesus Christ. I know that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ love me. I know that Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father live. I know that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ created the earth. I know that Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father created the universe. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Tyrell Gordon (age 13) – I know that the church is true. I know that Joseph Smith was and still is a prophet of God. I know that Thomas S. Monson is a prophet of God. I know that the Book of Mormon is true. I know that families can be together forever. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Dallin Gordon (age 11) – I know that the gospel of Jesus Christ is true, and that the Book of Mormon is true. I know that you should be good and be married in the temple. I know that Thomas S. Monson is a prophet of God. I know that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God and that he translated the Book of Mormon. I people that I should go to church every Sunday. I shouldn’t play T or M rated games. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Hello. My name is Lexie Gordon. I am grateful that I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. My testimony and my family are the two things that I hold dear in this life. I read the Book of Mormon for the first time when I was ten years old. I didn’t understand all of it, and I asked my parents a lot of questions. I did understand the parts that talked about loving and serving each other. I also felt good when I read it. I have read it many times since then, and each time the spirit testifies to me that the words in the book are written by prophets of old, inspired by God. I have also read the Bible. I especially like the New Testament that records the life of Jesus.
My testimony of Jesus Christ has grown as I have grown. There is not just one moment in my life when I “knew” Him. Getting to know my Savior has been a process for me. It started as a child, listening in primary, and listening to my parents. When I turned eight, at my baptism, we sang the song, “I Stand All Amazed.” That is the most important part about my baptism that I remember, because I felt a burning inside as we sang that song. I was amazed that Jesus would come down and be crucified, and forgive, and be resurrected for us – for me. That was the first time that the atonement was real to me. My next notable growth was in eighth grade. In my history class we covered the time period of Jesus’ life. I didn’t realize that the rest of the world even recognized Him as a person, or as ‘real.’ I got so excited. As I read the short paragraph in my history book about a man named Jesus, I knew that He was not just a man. He is the son of God. He is my Savior. My next specific time when I realized that my relationship with Jesus had grown was at age 26. I was going through a particularly difficult time. At church we began singing the song, “I Believe in Christ.” As we sang the song, I became so filled that I wanted to stand and sing. I believed what I was singing. We came to a phrase that said, “I believe in Christ, so come what may, with Him I’ll stand at that great day.” As I sang it, I meant it. At that moment I knew that I trusted Christ with my life, and no matter what happened, I would trust in Him to lead me through it.
I believe that Joseph Smith saw Heavenly Father and Jesus after praying to them about which church to join. I know that through their guidance, he restored the church that Jesus established on the earth, including prophets, apostles, and the power of the priesthood.
I am grateful for the covenants that I made in the temple. I am grateful that I am sealed to my family for all eternity.
I know that Heavenly Father knows and loves me. The spirit has testified this to me many times. I know that anyone who wants to feel the spirit, and who desires to know of Heavenly Father’s plan CAN. All they have to do is ask and sincerely desire. My testimony carries me through life. When things are good and happy, I can rejoice in my Savior, knowing that he has showered me in blessings. When life is bleak and seems too difficult to continue, I can lean on Him, knowing that there is a purpose to this life, that He has a plan, and that it is eternal, not just for this life. I wish for everyone to know this same comfort, peace, and joy that the gospel of Christ can bring.
Isabella is our sunshine committee. She makes us smile when we don't feel like smiling. She gives us hugs and kisses and makes the world bright.
