Britannia YSA Ward

26/04/2025

Gordon and Marjorie started talking about marriage and even set a date. However, shortly before their wedding day, Gordon called Marjorie, explained he had some concerns and suggested they have lunch together.

During lunch, he expressed his concern about his financial situation. I wanted Marjorie to know that she only had a hundred and fifty dollars to contribute to her marriage. Marjorie was undoubtedly relieved to know that money was her primary concern.

She responded to her confession in her usual optimistic style: ‘Oh, that will be fine,’ she said cheerfully; ‘if you have $150, we’re all set.’ Throughout the years, Sister Hinckley often shared this memorable exchange during lunch she had with her sweetheart. With his quirky and quick wit, he used to joke: ‘Well, $150 sounded like a small fortune to me. I was hoping to have a husband and now I was also going to have $150’.

With his financial worries resolved, Gordon Bitner Hinckley took Marjorie Pay to the Salt Lake Temple, and she became his wife on April 29, 1937. They were sealed for time and eternity in a ceremony performed by Elder Stephen L. Richards.

Remembering her wedding day, President Hinckley used to say, ‘Marjorie had turned into a wonderful young woman, and I had the right judgment to marry her.’ ... She was beautiful, and I was enchanted'.

ates Excerpt from the book Courtships of the Prophets: From Childhood Sweethearts to Love at First Sight by Mary Jane Woodger and Paulette Preston Yates. | LDS Living

24/04/2025

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued the following statement:
“We join the world in mourning the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. Countless lives have been blessed by his courageous and compassionate leadership. We extend our sincere condolences to all who looked to him for inspiration and guidance. As the world pauses to remember his example of forgiveness and service, we feel deep gratitude and joy for a life well lived and for the joy of life made possible through the Atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ.”

In 2019, President Russell M. Nelson met with Pope Francis inside the Vatican in what was the first meeting of its kind. Regarding that meeting, President Nelson said:
“We had the most cordial and unforgettable experience with His Holiness. He was very kind, warm, and welcoming. What a sweet and wonderful man he is, and how fortunate the Catholic people are to have such a merciful, caring, loving, and capable leader.”

18/03/2025

I realize there are many reasons why you may be hesitating to take that step of getting married. If you are concerned about providing financially for a wife and family, may I assure you that there is no shame in a couple having to scrimp and save. It is generally during these challenging times that you will grow closer together as you learn to sacrifice and to make difficult decisions. Perhaps you are afraid of making the wrong choice. To this I say that you need to exercise faith. Find someone with whom you can be compatible. Realize that you will not be able to anticipate every challenge which may arise, but be assured that almost anything can be worked out if you are resourceful and if you are committed to making your marriage work.

Choose a companion carefully and prayerfully; and when you are married, be fiercely loyal one to another. Priceless advice comes from a small framed plaque I once saw in the home of an uncle and aunt. It read, “Choose your love; love your choice.” There is great wisdom in those few words. Commitment in marriage is absolutely essential.
— Thomas S Monson💗✨

10/03/2025

"Our home can never be any better than our selection and care of the one to be the queen in our castle. This sweet and hopefully eternal companion needs particular attention, for she is so tender and so special. “Thou shalt love thy wife with all thy heart, and shall cleave unto her and none else” (D&C 42:22)

06/03/2025

“Love is the great commandment, the greatest challenge, and the greatest power ever known.” – Jeffrey R. Holland

26/02/2025

The Idaho Falls Idaho Temple!

25/02/2025

12/02/2025

“Is it possible to build 1000 temple in our life time? Absolutely!!! “ elder Kevin W. Pearson