Sunday, October 5, 2008

Our Testimony

We know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is true and sure! The Lord Jesus Christ directs this church through a living prophet on earth and his 12 apostles. The Book of Mormon is true and Joseph Smith was a true prophet and an instrument in restoring the gospel and bringing the Book of Mormon to the earth. We love Heavenly Father and his Son Jesus Christ and know they love us and all people, and we have faith in the Lord's atonement and redeeming power. We live with a firm hope that we will one day see them again and be together as a family forever.
Jared and Heather Schauers

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Share your testimony

If you are a member of the Church and would like to add your testimony to the Schauers Voice, please leave us your testimony as a comment and we will post your comment to share with others!

Testimony of Heidi Carpenter -
I know that Christ lives and has provided the way for us to be perfected in Him. He suffered and died for us that we may repent and be happy not only in this life, but the next. I bear testimony that Joseph Smith was the prophet called to restore those ordinances in our day. I feel overwhelmed with thankfulness and joy to know that we have the guidance of a living prophet, Thomas S. Monson, who receives direct revelation from God. We have twelve apostles who additionally lead and guide us exactly as Christ's twelve apostles were called in His day. I am grateful that we live in a time when His gospel has been restored so that we can live with joy now, and with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ again. I write these words in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Testimony of Kaylee Houser-
I would like to share my testimony of this gospel of Jesus Christ. I know that it is Heavenly Father's true church here on the earth today and was restored by Joseph Smith. How grateful I am that he was such a brave 14-year-old boy and throughout his life withstood so much for all of us. I bear witness that President Thomas S. Monson is our latter-day prophet who has been called of God. I love watching general conference and getting modern revelation just for ME and my family. I know that the Book of Mormon is true, that it also contains revelation for me. I love when I open up to a verse that speaks to my heart, providing me with the comfort and peace I need. I know that families are eternal. I am so grateful for that knowledge; it makes it so much easier to lose loved ones and also to cherish the ones who are here with us. I love my Heavenly Father and my Savior, Jesus Christ. I know that they know me individually, by name, and are waiting for me with outstretched arms. This is my testimony, in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Families are Forever

Jared and I were sealed together in the Salt Lake Temple for time and all eternity. We know that our children are sealed to us as well. We had a baby daughter in 2007 named Lillian who was born with Down Syndrome and a severe heart defect. She lived only 7 months. It was heart breaking for us to lose her, but our faith in the gospel has sustained us because we know we will see her again and that she will be part of our family forever. How grateful we are for the plan of salvation and temples on the earth to seal families together forever.

General Conference

There is a wealth of information about the church during the semi-annual General Conference currently being broadcast. Listen to the Living Prophet Thomas S. Monson and the 12 apostles and other general authorities of the church by following this link:
General Conference