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To renew their commitment to the Harding Wolf Pack, students made a visit to the Laurel Hill Cemetery to help with general cleaning and record keeping.
A sculpture entitled 'Commitment' by Michael Speller, part of an exhibition of sculptures in Inner Temple Gardens.
On November 6, 2019 the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Foundation honored members of the Department who have demonstrated exceptional bravery, excellence, and commitment to their community.
VALOR
Medal of Valor: A member is entitled to consideration for this award by performing an act of conspicuous heroism and/or bravery under extreme personal risk above and beyond the calculated personal risk demands of the fire service. This prestigious award goes to:
Captain I Matthew Nolan
Award of Merit: Earned by members taking conspicuous action in rendering aid during a life-saving or life-threatening situation under circumstances which pose calculated risk to the members or performing an endeavor which brings significant credit to the Department. This outstanding award goes to:
Firefighter III/Paramedic Derek Cook
Helicopter Pilot II Joel Smith
Helicopter Pilot III David Norquist (retired)
Lifetime Achievement Award: Presented to a retiree of the Department who exemplifies the true spirit of “Service to the Community” through their actions while on active duty and as a retired member. This year’s recipient is:
Assistant Chief Roy Harvey
The Crystal Flame Community Service Award: Presented to a sworn member of the Department who has gone beyond their regular duties, demonstrating exceptional compassion and personal commitment to the community. This year’s recipients are:
Secretary Rebecca Alvarado
Letter of Special Recommendation: An act performed of unusual character during emergency or non-emergency conditions, requiring initiative or ability worthy of recognition entitles a member to consideration for this commendation. This year's recipients are:
Deputy Chief Kristin Crowley
Firefighter III/Paramedic Daniel Harris
"Our members routinely respond to a variety of incidents that place significant risks on themselves. The members being honored have exceeded what is typically expected of them and deserve to be recognized. I would like to acknowledge the LAFD Foundation for making this event possible", LAFD Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas
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GET YOUR KNEE OFF OUR NECKS Commitment March Rally at Lincoln Memorial North Elm Walkway, NW, Washington DC on Friday morning, 28 August 2020 by Elvert Barnes Photography
Visit Commitment March website at nationalactionnetwork.net/commitment-march-on-washington-dc/
Elvert Barnes 57th Anniversary of 1963 March on Washington COMMITMENT MARCH docu-project at elvertbarnes.com/57MOW2020
Vancouver has made a serious commitment to providing bike-friendly streets.
While Minneapolis has been spending some money on paint, Vancouver has
putting in physical barriers between cars and cyclists. Once in place, they
make the former driving lane a 2 way bike lane.
The barriers provide both perceived and true safety for cyclists. A family
could bike through the downtown of a major city without worrying about
whether a driver will ignore a white stripe on the pavement.
Additionally, Vancouver has added bike signals to the traffic signals that
appear to be designed to get cyclists through intersections before cars are
given the green light. This seems like a good way to prevent cyclists from
getting hit by turning drivers.
It all seems very civil. It seems logical to assume that more people would
be willing to commute to downtown Minneapolis, or use bikes to visit
downtown, if they felt comfortable on their bikes downtown.
Granted, Vancouver doesn't have to biking superhighways that Minneapolis
has. But, they do seem to provide far superior on-street infrastructure for
the critical last half mile if commutes through the most congested parts of
their city.
This has been a turning point in the history of the Headquarters Multinational Corps Northeast (HQ MNC NE). With the successful completion of the exercise „Brilliant Capability 2016”, the Corps – Custodian of Regional Security – has become operationally capable to assume command of the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force, also referred to as the “spearhead force”. I strongly believe that our team effort will provide tremendous value to NATO. – said Lieutenant General Manfred Hofmann, the Corps Commander, on the occasion of the Distinguished Visitors Day, which took place in Szczecin, 2nd June.
At a speech to the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Premier Clark reaffirmed her commitment to balance the budget in 2013.
Credit: Juliana Thomas / Clinton Global Initiative
Small Group Discussion: Talking About Sex: Breaking Down the Stigma Around Sexual and Reproductive Health
PARTICIPANTS:
Oko Armah, Young Leader, Ghana, Women Deliver Commitment to Action
John Faison, Senior Pastor and Advisory Board Member, Watson Grove Missionary Baptist Church; The Black Church and HIV: The Social Justice Imperative, Gilead Inc. and NAACP Commitment to Action
Kate Gilmore, Deputy Executive Director for Progamme, United Nations Population Fund
Leith Greenslade, Vice Chair, MDG Health Alliance
Oswaldo Montoya, Women and Children’s Rights Advocate, MenEngage Alliance and Promundo Commitment to Action
Catherine Nyambura, Young Leader, Women Deliver, Deputy Director, Dandelion Kenya
Tanzania - ELCT: Women-led tree nurseries are a core part of the long-term plan for the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania. The aim is to establish one in every parish. On September 18, 2012, 26 Christian, Muslim and Hindu faith groups in sub-Saharan Africa launched long-term environmental action plans during ARC's 'Many Heavens, One Earth, Our Continent' celebration in Nairobi, Kenya. Visit www.arcworld.o
Leica M6 TTL
Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 IV "King of Bokeh"
Kodak Tri-X 400 pushed to 800 ISO
Microphen 1+0
15 min 20°C
Scan from negative film
I was about 30 minutes late to the life class today, due to work commitments. It turned out that I'd only missed one pose as they had started with a 30 minute one and I arrived just in time for the start of the second pose, also a 30 minute one.
The model was Eleanor, for about the fourth time since I started attending the class (and the first since mid-February).
I started with a pencil sketch (HB and 3B, I think) in my brand new A4 sketchbook, taking about 10 minutes on that before going on to do some other sketches from the same pose in different media.
I returned to this sketchbook for my main sketch of the second pose (numbering from the point where I joined the class). This was the first of several 5 minute poses, and I spent about 4 minutes on this sketch.
The Class of 2023 affirmed their commitment to service on August 15, 2021, and took the Oath of Affirmation, binding them to complete their next two years of study and a minimum of five years of active-duty military service thereafter. Astronaut William S. McArthur Jr. ‘73 was the guest speaker for the evening.
Members of the Class of 1973, the 50-year affiliates of the Class of 2023, presented the cadets with commemorative coins to mark the occasion of their affirmed commitment.
"Regardless of your academic focus, you will graduate having majored in leadership. The good news is that you will leave this hallowed institution well-prepared to meet the challenges your careers will place before you. When you graduate, look at your diploma. Understand what it represents. It doesn’t mean that you are ready to conquer the world any more than one from an Ivy League school, an MIT or Ga Tech, a Notre Dame, Michigan, Texas, or Stanford. It means you are ready to learn your profession through hands-on experience. It means you are ready to make your own luck.
- Astronaut William S. McArthur Jr. ‘73
“Desire is the key to motivation, but its determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek.”
Mario Andretti
Dad duties are in overtime (as was this and the last two games!) right now so photography and flickr are on standby. I plan to shoot, post, and visit more this weekend! Hope you’re having a great week!
Launchpad: “Produce and Protect”, a global online platform to deliver on sustainability commitments
“Produce and Protect” is a new global online, interactive platform created by the San Francisco-based Earth Innovation Institute.
It aims to connect jurisdictions – provincial, regional or other sub-national territories – where commodities are produced sustainably with companies looking to buy those products.
The first information source or brokerage platform of its kind, it will create an incentive for jurisdictions that are dedicated to sustainable development, while offering easier access for companies that have pledged that their products or sourcing will be environmentally and socially responsible.
The platform will meet a discernible need in the global marketplace. Global corporates such as Unilever, IKEA and Marks & Spencer have committed themselves to preferential sourcing. With consumer demand for products produced sustainably growing, others are bound to follow. At the same time, regional governments that have made the right choices for the environment will be given somewhere to advertise the fact. The exchange will provide them with a place to register their pledges and sustainability data for all interested parties to see.
Subnational jurisdictions often cover very large, sensitive land areas, so the benefits for the locality and for the planet as a whole in reducing deforestation via sustainable production and sourcing would be substantial, as well as helpful to national progress towards NDCs and the SDGs.
Building alliances, partnerships and consensus are fundamental to how Earth Innovation Institute works. Please join us to hear more in depth about the conception of the Produce and Protect platform and how it will function.
Global Landscapes Forum, Marrakech, Morocco.
Photo by Pilar Valbuena/CIFOR
More information on the Global Landscapes Forum, please visit landscapes.org
If you use one of our photos, please credit it accordingly and let us know. You can reach us through our Flickr account or at: cifor-mediainfo@cgiar.org and m.edliadi@cgiar.org
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey attends a Commitment to Service event where Service Members and Brooklyn Nets' basketball players teamed up to help distribute food at a City Harvest food bank in New York, Nov. 6, 2014. (DoD Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Hinton/Released)
LAFW - Style Fashion Week - 2015 - Coco Johnsen Collection
The commitment of the Coco Johnsen brand is to consistently introduce luxurious and stylish collections of clothing and accessories to the marketplace.
Inspired by such powerful iconography as Diana Ross inMahogany and the well proportioned aesthetic of Oscar de Renta, Coco has centered her designs around her personal ideology of inner strength and outward beauty, which should never be considered mutually exclusive. Having traveled the world from Stockholm to Toyko as a model, actress and now designer, Coco Johnsen has acquired a distinctive take on how the modern woman dresses. Her love of powerful feminity, with more than a generous nod to Romanticism, is evident in the timelessly elegant gowns, cocktail dresses and suits that comprise her signature and ready to wear lines. Coco Johnsen’s collections are designed downtown in her Los Angeles atelier, and then expertly produced in Brazil and Los Angeles utilizing only the finest fabric, trims, and materials.
Coco Johnsen debuted her signature line at Mercedes benz Los Angeles Fashion week Spring / Summer 2008 to rave reviews. Her collection has appeared on the pages of
GQ Mexico, WWD, Apparel News, Geniux, Femme, Game, Pacific , In touch Weekly to name a few.
Coco Johnsen’s Spring summer 09 collection debuted at the Audis Husar Gallery in a collaborative effort to benefit the C.A.S.A foundation which is an organization benefiting Foster children by providing a court appointed advocate. Coco Johnsen is a designer who has evolved from orphan, model, actress into a sophisticated couturier and philanthropist.
A photographer braves the chilly North Sea swirling around his ankles as he lines up the perfect shot of Cromer Pier.
Global automotive retail consulting firm, Urban Science, announced its commitment to building a $1 million endowment to support the Col. Gregory Gadson Scholarship at the Wayne State University College of Engineering in perpetuity. The scholarship will provide up to $50,000 annually to a wounded warrior to study engineering and earn an EDGE Engineering Entrepreneur Certificate. engineering.wayne.edu/news.php?id=8307
Balanced Budget 2013 delivers on government's commitment to balance the budget while investing in early childhood development and helping B.C. families save for their children's future training and education through four key steps: controlling spending, targeted revenue measures, stable economic growth and mitigating the risks.
Learn more: www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/2013/02/balanced-budget-2013-inves...
This year's Two Ten WIFI Impact Awards recognized six brilliant women in the footwear industry for their professional accomplishments and for their commitment to the WIFI mission to connect, inspire and empower women in footwear.
Congratulations to Jodie Fox (Shoes of Prey), Wendy Wood Yang (Deckers Brands), and Alison Prince (Nordstrom) and Steve Madden's talented leadership team - Amelia Newton Varela, Gabriella Weiser, and Karla Frieders.
Special thanks to SKECHERS, FN PLATFORM and Zappos.com for helping to make this event such a great success. See you next year! #footwearcares
Tanzania - ELC: All children attending confirmation classes in the Northern Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania are required to plant and take care of ten trees before they can be confirmed. This is part of the ELC commitment to environmental conservation. On September 18, 2012, 26 Christian, Muslim and Hindu faith groups in sub-Saharan Africa launched long-term environmental action plans during ARC's 'Many Heavens, One Earth, Our Continent' celebration in Nairobi, Kenya. Visit www.arcworld.org
The first significant national 9/11 Flight Crew Memorial was dedicated in Grapevine, TX on July 4, 2008. The sculpture is named "Valor-Commitment-Decication" and sits on a base of Texas limestone. In the right foreground is a piece of steel girder from the World Trade Center towers, a stone from the crash site in Pennsylvania, and a stone from the Pentagon crash site.
The Final Day of Racing At Brands Hatch for The Superprix Weekend and After a Really Busy and Scattered Set Of Races The Previous day it was time to see which of the Drivers could Brave the Circuit One Last Time and Take Home Either a Championship Win or a Victory in their Specific Race.
Lets Get Straight to the Results.
Classic Formula Ford/Historic Formula 3 (Race 2 Result)
Classic Formula Ford and Historic Formula 3 Were up First and it was Time to see who could be The one to take the Checkered Flag First when they crossed the Line.
In First Place was (Cameron Jackson) in his Winkelmann WDF2 with a Lap Time of 1:39.257 and a Top Speed of 86.59mph. A Fantastic Victory Cameron Showing Incredible Car Control and Commitment to Win the Race.
In Second Place was (Ben Tinkler) in his Van Diemen RF80 with a Lap Time of 1:39.986 and a Top Speed of 85.77mph. A Really Great Drive from Ben to stay so close to Cameron and Keep Him on his toes the entire Time while Fighting for the Lead of the Race.
In Third Place was (Jordan Harrison) in his Lola T540E with a Lap Time of 1:39.994 and a Top Speed of 85.54mph. A Really Wonderfully Deserved Third Place for Jordan Pushing that Lola for everything it Has got to gain Third Place. Well Done.
Three Fantastically Fast Drivers all with Incredible Speed and Talent Showcasing The Best of what they Bring to Brands Hatch Every Year. An Amazing Last Race to Witness. Congratulations to The Race Winner and Keep Trying Hard Everyone Else.
HGPCA Pre 66 Grand Prix Cars (Race 20)
Next It was The Historic Grand Prix Cars and with a Massive Turn out for them it looks like Another Cracking Race to see from Start till Finish. Lets see who came out on Top.
In First Place was (Sam Wilson) in his Lotus 18 with a Lap Time of 1:39.384 and a Top Speed of 86.55mph. Amazing Work Sam Showing Colin Chapman How it Should be Done. He would have been Proud to Witness that Victory.
In Second Place was (Peter Horsman) in his Lotus 18/21 with a Lap Time of 1:41.296 and A Top Speed of 84.90mph. A Fantastic Drive by Peter to take Second Place in the Race.
In Third Place was (Miles Griffiths) in his Scarab Offenhauser with A Lap Time of 1:41.501 and A Top Speed of 84.38mph A Really Good Job there Miles Almost Matching Lap Times with Peter and Showing Some Incredible Car Control during The Race.
Another Fantastic Race for The Historic Grand Prix Cars and a Huge Congratulations to Sam for Taking Victory in the Last Race. Avery Well Done to Both Peter and Miles as well.
HSCC 70's Road Sports (Race 19)
Historic Road Sports took to the Track next and with some Legendary Cars from the Likes of Lotus Morgan and TVR it was Time to see who Had Stormed to Victory in the Last Race and Taken the Victory.
In First Place was (William Plant) in his Morgan Plus 8 with A Lap Time of 1:45.768 and A Top Speed of 70.67mph. Congratulations William on the Victory it was so Good to See a Morgan Take First Place while Watching this Exciting Race. An Amazing Drive.
In Second Place was (Jim Dean) in his Lotus Europa with A Lap Time of 1:46.411 and A Top Speed of 70.66mph. Another Incredible Drive from Jim to Take Second Place. Well Done
In Third Place was (Richard Plant) in his Morgan Plus 8 with A Lap Time of 1:47.697 and a Top Speed of 70.31mph. A Very Committed Drive from Richard and a Fantastic Third Place Finish that I'm sure the Whole Family will be Proud of.
Fantastic Racing from the 70's Road Sports to Finish the Days Racing for them Congratulations to William, Jim and Richard. Hope to see you Three Battling it out Again Soon.
Aurora Trophy With Geoff Lees Trophy
The Arora Trophy Roared onto the Grand Prix Circuit Next with Powerful V8 Engines thease Racing Cars could make the Ground Shake as they Thunder their way around the Race Track. Lets see who Managed to take that All Important Victory for their Final Race.
In First Place was (Martin Stretton) in his March 712 with a Lap Time of 1:25.976 and A Top Speed of 101mph. A Very Brave and Committed drive from Martin to Take Victory, Really Pushing the March to its Limits and hanging onto the Lead thought the Race.
In Second Place was (Mathew Wrigley) in his March 782 with a Lap Time of 1:25.127 and A Top Speed of 100.96mph. Another Incredible Driver Taking his Machinery to New heights and Keeping the March Name Alive in Historic Racing. Amazing Work Mathew.
In Third Place was (Samuel Harrison) in his Dallara 389 with A Lap Time of 1:29.552 and A Top Speed of 95.04mph. Amazing work Sam showing Insane Car Control even when Racing so Fast and for such A Long Time. Congratulations.
Another Amazing Race to Keep the Day going and showing the Amazing work that Each Team Does to ensure that their Driver and His Car are Ready to go. Well Done to all of the Teams and to the First Second and Third Place Winners as well. Looking Forward To seeing more Action this Year from the Aurora Trophy.
Guards Trophy (Race 21)
Next Up Guards Trophy with Another Range of Racing Machines from the Likes of Brabham Chevron and Lotus Lets see what will Happen and Who will be able to Drive their way to Victory in This Race.
In First Place was (Andy Newall) in his Chevron B6 with A Lap Time of 1:38.258 and A Top Speed of 83.84mph. Very Well Driven and Raced by Andy Showcasing the Power of the Chevron and taking it too its Limits in terms of Raw Speed and Performance.
In Second Place was the Duo of (Jackson S and Jackson C) in their Lenham P70 with A Lap Time of 1:38.008 and A Top Speed of 83.45mph. Fantastic Work to The Two Jacks who Really showed what Working Together Can Achieve during A Race. Well Done
In Third Place was the Duo of (Mitchell W and Mitchell B) in their Chevron B8 with A Lap Time of 1:38.368 and A Top Speed of 82.49mph. Another Amazing Duo who Have Taken Third Place and Kept the Fight Alive in their Respective Championship. Amazing work.
A Fantastic Race for the Guards Trophy Showing the Power of Each Race Car and what they Are Capable of When put into The Hands of the Right Drivers. Congratulations to Andy Mitchell W and Mitchell B as well as Jackson S and Jackson C for putting on One Hell of a Race. Keep up the Good Work Everyone Else and Never Stop Fighting for your Own Victories.
Historic Formula Ford (Race 16)
Next Up was Historic Formula Ford and some very Twitchy and Tricky Cars to be Driven Round the Circuit at Hight Speed. With Light Weight Chassis and Small Cockpits this was going to be a Very Exciting Race to Watch. Lets see who Came out Best of the Rest.
In First Place was (Cameron Jackson) in his Winkelmann WDF2 with A Lap Time of 1:38.596 and A Top Speed of 87.95mph. Another Incredible Drive From Cameron to Take Victory and show what A Truly Committed and Self Determined Driver is. He is an Inspiration to All Up Coming Formula Ford Racers.
In Second Place was (Tom Macarthur) in his Titan MK3 with A Lap Time of 1:38.484 and A Top Speed of 87.94mph. Another Really Brave and Heroic Driver Pushing His Formula Ford to its Limits and Keeping his Eye's on the Race Track. Amazing Work Tom.
In Third Place was (Horatio Fitzsimon) in his Merlin MK20A with A Lap Time of 1:38.513 And A Top Speed of 87.90mph. Very Well Done Horatio Fantastic Driving and A Well Deserved Third Place.
An Amazing Final Heat Race for the Formula Fords with Everyone Pushing As Hard as they Could for Victory. Keep Working Hard Everyone and Congratulations to Cameron Tom and Horatio.
Historic Road Sports (Race 17)
Historic Road Sports Next and it was Time to see what Each Driver could do in their Respective Race Car. Lets see how things Stacked up and who Came out on Top in the Race.
In First Place was (Kevin Kivlochan) in his AC Cobra with a Lap Time of 1:46.891 and A Top Speed of 72.19mph. What A Drive From Kevin to Take Victory Keeping that Cobra Far Ahead of the Rest of the Pack and Taking A Dominant Victory. Carol Shelby would have Loved to See That.
In Second Place was (John Davidson) in his Lotus Elan S1 with A Lap Time of 1:46.052 And A Top Speed of 72.16mph. Amazing Work John Keeping that Lotus on the Tarmac and Putting on One Hell of a Race for Everyone. Amazing Job.
In Third Place was (Rupert Ashdown) in his Lotus Elan S1 with A Lap Time of 1:47.481and A Top Speed of 71.61mph. Another Incredible Drive by Rupert Taking Third Place Very Well Deserved.
Historic Road Sports putting on Another Superb Race for the Season and Congratulations to Kevin John and Rupert on their Victories. Hope to see More of that This Year and Good Luck to Everyone Else Racing too.
Historic Touring Cars (Race 22)
The Final Race of The Day was Here and The Historic Touring Car Club did not Disappoint with Lotus Cortina's Mini Cooper S's and Ford Mustangs This was going to be a Final Battle of Titans. Lets See Who Managed to Take that Last Checkered Flag of the Day.
In First Place was (Steve Soper) in his Ford Mustang with A Lap Time of 1.47.084 and A Top Speed of 71.51mph. Awesome Drive Steve Fantastic to see that He Still has it in him After all The Years of Racing.
In Second Place was (Rob Fen) in his Ford Mustang with A Lap Time of 1:49.031 and A Top Speed of 70.93mph. Amazing Work Rob Pushing that Mustang Far and Wide to Hang onto that Second Place. Excellent Drive.
In Third Place was (Mark Martin in his Ford Lotus Cortina with A Lap Time of 1:49.905 and A Top Speed of 70.70mph. Very Well Done Mark Great Driving and Even a Wheel in the Air on Some Occasions Heading onto the Grand Prix Loop. What A Sight that Was to See.
And With that The Days Events came to an End for another year of Superprix Racing at Brands Hatch Amazing work to all of the Organisers and Race Drivers who took Part and Congratulations once again to all of the Race Winners. Keep Fighting Keep Wining and I'm Sure we will do it All Again Next Year.
This has been a turning point in the history of the Headquarters Multinational Corps Northeast (HQ MNC NE). With the successful completion of the exercise „Brilliant Capability 2016”, the Corps – Custodian of Regional Security – has become operationally capable to assume command of the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force, also referred to as the “spearhead force”. I strongly believe that our team effort will provide tremendous value to NATO. – said Lieutenant General Manfred Hofmann, the Corps Commander, on the occasion of the Distinguished Visitors Day, which took place in Szczecin, 2nd June.
First Lady Chirlane McCray makes an announcement about the City’s commitment to support survivors of domestic violence and educate New Yorkers on the complexities of intimate partner violence. Manhattan Family Justice Center. Thursday, February 08, 2018. Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office.
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by Shauna Gibby
"Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men."
Conference Talk:
For more information on this topic read "We Are Doing a Great Work and Cannot Come Down," by Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Ensign, May 2009, 59-62.
Thought:
We cannot and we must not allow ourselves to get distracted from our sacred duty. We cannot and we must not lose focus on the things that matter most.
Song:</b.
"I Want to Live the Gospel," Children's Songbook, p. 148.
Scripture:
Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ, and endure to the end, behold, thus saith the Father: Ye shall have eternal life. (2 Nephi 31:20)
Lesson:
Have your family tell of different times in history when people have been killed for what they believed. Ask, "Why would one group of people kill another group for what they believe?"
Take turns reading 3 Nephi 1:4-9. Ask:
What were the wicked people going to do to the righteous? Why?
Why do you think the truth makes some people so angry? (See Helaman
13:25-28.)
If your life was threatened by a wicked group of people because of what you believed, what would you do?
As a family, read 3 Nephi 1:10-23 and look for what happened to the
righteous Nephites who were condemned to die because of what they believed. Ask:
What most impresses you about this group of Nephites?
Even though they were spared, how was their faith tried?
How do you think they felt when "at the going down of the sun there was no darkness"? (Verse 15.)
Do you think you would have remained faithful in this circumstance? Why or why not?
Even though we may not face the threat of death, what lessons can we learn from 3 Nephi 1 about preparing for the Second Coming?
Story:
An example of tremendous courage in the face of certain death is the story of Rafael Monroy and Vicente Morales, two brethren from Mexico who lived during the Mexican civil war. The rebels who fought against the government in hopes of gaining power were called Zapatistas; they were followers of Emiliano Zapata. The civil war caused much bigotry, cruelty, anarchy, and bloodshed, reaching into the most isolated villages. Amid the violence, personal, political, and religious scores were often settled. In 1912 while this terrible civil war was in full swing, the Monroy family was contacted by LDS missionaries. They eventually accepted the gospel and were baptized.
"They were accused of having abandoned the faith of their fathers, consorting with foreigners, and selling poisoned food in their store. Even local religious leaders ridiculed them. Some townspeople began painting graffiti on the walls of their home, while others boycotted their store. Despite these trials, the family stood firm with an increased commitment to the Church.
"Rafael had been a member only three months when the civil war forced the evacuation of all foreign missionaries from Mexico. Before leaving Mexico, President Pratt ordained Brother Monroy to the Melchizedek Priesthood and set him apart as president of the San Marcos branch. . . .
"The Zapatistas eventually arrested President Monroy and his three sisters for associating with North Americans and for allegedly being in league with the Constitutionalists. The Zapatistas also arrested Vicente Morales, who had married into the Monroy family and served with Rafael in the San Marcos branch presidency.
"Acting on erroneous reports that the Morales family was hiding guns and ammunition, the Zapatistas ransacked the family store. Finding no weapons, they demanded that the men 'give up their arms.' Brothers Monroy and Morales were beaten after they presented their scriptures in reply. Later, they were told their lives would be spared if they would denounce their faith. When they refused, they were executed. One author wrote of the family's loss:
"'It had rained most of the night, and the air was damp. Jesucita Monroy had not slept and was out on the street early, pleading with the officers of the Zapatista army. . . . Her early morning appeal was successful, and the Zapatistas released her three daughters from army custody. After getting two of her daughters home, Jesucita and her oldest, Guadalupe, went to the place where the two executions had taken place the evening before. Already burdened with emotion and grief, these two women began the task of moving the . . . bodies of their son and brother, Rafael, and their nephew-in-law and cousin-in-law, Vicente Morales, home to prepare for the funeral and burial. Victims of the brutality of a civil war in Mexico, these two men had lost their lives in the violence they had deplored. For many members of the family and for many friends, Rafael and Vicente became examples of faith and dedication to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.'"
Activity:
Mark a two lines on the floor, five feet apart, with tape. Give each person five washers and have them take turns tossing them from behind one line toward the goal line. The person who gets his washer across the line, but closest to it, wins all the washers tossed during that turn. The person who finally gets all the washers wins. Explain that the people who remain closest to the Lord will receive the greatest rewards.
Refreshment
English Toffee
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups butter
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 cup slivered almonds
2 teaspoons vanilla
2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup ground almonds
Directions
In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, butter, water, and corn syrup. Cover and bring to a boil. Remove cover and cook over medium heat until mixture turns golden, stirring frequently. Add slivered almonds, and continue cooking, stirring frequently, to about 300 degrees on a candy thermometer, or until a little of the candy, dropped into cold water, becomes hard and brittle. Remove from heat and add vanilla.
Pour into an ungreased 9 × 13-inch pan. Sprinkle chocolate over hot candy, and cover with a sheet of aluminum foil to melt. Sprinkle with ground almonds. Makes approximately 2 pounds candy.
"Commitment" While I enjoy photography, I also like playing the mandolin. I have the computer and books set up with the main lighting on the instruments and penny board to show that I have to commit to this work so that I can stay committed to the things I love to do. I used a small LED lamp to illuminate the computer and roommate, and a warm desk lamp to illuminate the instruments in the back. My Canon T5i was set at: ISO 1600, Aperture 3.5, Shutter speed 1/100th