WHAT A TRIBUTE FOR OUT PROPHET AND BELOVED PRESIDENT HINCKLEY

I got this email as a message from a Latter Day Saint and member of the LDS CHURCH and FAITH!! who wrote such kind and loving words for president hinckley and words for all of us to live by and remember.


Hinckley Played a tremendous part in our growing up


"I know that we are saddened by the loss of our beloved Prophet. I think for all of us he played a tremendous part in our growing up. He taught us at crucial points in our lives, his words inspired and motivated us. The way he lived his life he made us want to be better. We encourage all of you to watch his funeral on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 11am. MST
This is also an exciting time. President Hinckley, has said that when it is his time to go that it will be because the Lord will take him. We now look forward to a new Prophet. I know that whoever is called to that office is called of God. We have the opportunity over the this week or so to see revelation in action also. As we look back into Church history the man that is the President of the Church is always what the world and the church needed at that time. I know that will continue because this is The Church of Jesus Christ. He is the one who personally leads and guides it through His Prophet and Apostles."

ALSO....

His body seemed so peaceful! He lived for the Gospel and the Gospel will surely bring him mansions of riches in the days to come! I visited his Chapel and a woman was playing the Organ all day. I visited the Tabernacle and listened to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir practice for the Funeral. I visited the Presidents Room in the Joseph Smith Building and saw paintings of each Prophet from the Dispensation of the Fullness of Times. I visited the Christus and listened to the message of the Creation and the plan of happiness. I even entered the doors of the Salt Lake City Temple and spoke with the patrons there. And when I was on my way home I saw the staff pick up President Hinckleys body for overnight security. It was a great night and I felt the spirit! The Church is True! And Elder Monson is now our Prophet of our Day!

President Hinckley's VIEWING

President Hinckley's viewing draws steady stream of people

By the time the last visitors left the Conference Center Thursday night, tens of thousands had paid their respects to President Gordon B. Hinckley of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. More than 100,000 people are expected to pay their respects.

For many, the chance to bid farewell to a beloved church leader was something they simply could not pass up.




(AP Photo/Craig Dimond, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, HO) So many people said how pleased they were that President Hinckley's viewing was in the Conference Center, the building he envisioned and built for the people. Families, business people, students, they came to pay tribute to President Hinckley.

The first to come through Thursday morning were church employees. They started at 7 a.m., and then the public started at 9 a.m. As they entered the Hall of the Prophets, they saw President Hinckley's casket surrounded by the busts of all the Church prophets, from Joseph Smith to Gordon B. Hinckley.

People were emotional and very reverent. Many commented on the feeling in the building. There were a lot of children who came to pay their respects to President Hinckley. They passed by his casket in the Hall of the Prophets.




(AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac) "I haven't seen him before in real life, so it was a great opportunity," said 9-year-old Andrew Olsen.

"It was very powerful, and you felt the Holy Ghost the whole time," 11-year-old Noelle Olsen said.

Stephanie Johnson, of south Ogden, said, "He was really the people's prophet, and we'll desperately miss him. He's a wonderful man."

"He's the only prophet that I really remember for being so young when he became the prophet. I just have the sweetest memories, and his spirit is so strong in that room that you can really feel all that he did and the people that really loved him are there," said Rebecca Maxfield, of Salt Lake City.

Norma Montoya said, "We really had to be here. We just couldn't miss it, see him for the last time.

Vienna Latu said, "I am very grateful to see him today, and it's a very important day for me in my life and for my kids."

People love President Hinckley for what they call his personal touch. The Smart family experienced what they call his remarkable insight when their daughter, Elizabeth, was kidnapped. After days of frantic searching, Ed Smart collapsed and was hospitalized. President Hinckley, he says, gave him hope.

"Being in the hospital all night long, not knowing how we were going to get through this nightmare, and speaking to him that morning from the hospital and his words of reassurance and love and support, that everything would be OK. I can't tell you how much that impacted my life and made it possible for us to move forward," Smart said.

Their home became the focus of national media attention. The family was distraught, and President Hinckley reached out again. Smart says, "He came to our house and blessed our house. He blessed us that we would be able to move forward, that this life, we have challenges, and, you know, we never know what those challenges are going to be, but that we need to get up and move forward. He was really remarkable."

So many people have deeply personal memories of President Hinckley.

There are signs in the building to remind people to be reverent, but that didn't seem to be necessary. People really wanted to be there, and they felt as though it is the right place to have a public viewing because this was President Hinckley's building.

Some people were dressed for work, some people were dressed as if they were going to church, and other people were casually dressed. It doesn't seem to matter what they wore, just that they were there.

President Hinckley's family members were up near the casket greeting people, and some of the Church's general authorities were also there from time to time.

President Hinckley's family has requested for those wishing to send flowers, that instead they contribute to one of several charitable funds, including the Perpetual Education Fund which President Hinckley instituted, the church missionary or humanitarian funds or the Gordon B. Hinckley chair of British Studies at the University of Utah.

Meanwhile, Salt Lake City police are helping with traffic, parking and crowd control. Parking is difficult to find and requires a walk of a couple of blocks, so keep that in mind. Also, dress warmly as it is around 30 degrees outside.

The Conference Center doors open again Friday at 9 a.m.

PRESIDENT HINCKLEY'S FAVORITE QUOTES...

This post is dedicated to the posting of President Hinckley's favorite and famous sayings and quotes. If anyone has such quotes and sayings they have collected and or have heard him say... please feel free to post them on this post and blog!


"There is no end to the good we can do, to the influence we can have with others. Let us not dwell on the critical or the negative. Let us pray for strength; let us pray for capacitiy and desire to assist others. Let us radiate the light of the gospel at all times and all places, that the Spirit of the Redeemer may radiate from us."

-- "The Need for Greater Kindness" April 2006 Priesthood Session



"Please smile with favor upon them. Please listen to them as they lift their voices in prayer unto Thee. Please lead them gently by the hand in the direction they should follow.

Please help them to walk in paths of truth and righteousness and keep them from the evils of the world. Bless them that they shall be happy at times and serious at times, that they may enjoy life and drink of its fulness. Bless them that they may walk acceptably before Thee as Thy cherished sons and daughters. Each is Thy child with capacity to do great and noble things. Keep them on the high road that leads to achievement. Save them from the mistakes that could destroy them. If they have erred, forgive their trespasses and lead them back to ways of peace and progress. For these blessings I humbly pray with gratitude for them and invoke Thy blessings upon them with love and affection, in the name of Him who carries the burdens of our sins, even the Lord Jesus Christ, amen."
-Gordon b. hinckley "A Prophets Prayer For Youth"


"Go forward in life with a twinkle in your eye and a smile on your face, but with great purpose in heart." -President Gordon B. Hinckley


Speaking about The Atonement in relationship with all other world events : "When all is said and done, when all of history is examined, when the deepest depths of the human mind have been explored, there is nothing so wonderful, so majestic, so tremendous as this act of grace."
Teachings of Gordon B. Hinckley, 28


"Be Excellent"

"No other experiences draw us nearer to heaven than those that exist between happy parents and happy children."

"Stand on your feet and with a song in your heart move forward, living the gospel, loving the Lord, and buikding the Kingdom. Together we shall stay the course and keep the faith..."

"You either have to laugh or cry. I prefer to laugh. crying gives me a headache." (Sis. Hinckley)

"Cram your heads full of knowledge"

"the only way to get anything done is to get on your knees and plead for help and then get on your feet and go to work."

"How greatful I am, how greatful we all must be for the women in our lives."

"It isn't as bad as you sometimes think it is. It all works out. Don't worry. i say that to myself every morning. It will all work out. If you do your best, it will all work out. Put your trust in God and move forward with faith and confidence in the future. The Lord will not forsake us,...if we put our trust in Him, if we pray to Him, if we live worthy of His blessings, He will hear our prayers."

more on President Hinckley and his life...

TO BYU STUDENTS:
I AM LOOKING TO INTERVIEW BYU STUDENTS WHO HAD ANY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE WITH THE PROPHET ON TUESDAY ON CAMPUS (e.g. him visiting your stake and shaking your hand, talking with him on your mission, etc.)
If you are interested in being interviewed regarding your experience contact me at welovepresidenthinkley@gmail.com

and i will make sure your request get's to the right person and all.

CONDOLENCE FROM PRESIDENT AND LAURA BUSH

here is the statement and codolence along with the link to view the statement from President and first lady Laura Bush

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/01/20...
Laura and I are deeply saddened by the death of our friend, Gordon B. Hinckley. While serving for over seven decades in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Gordon demonstrated the heart of a servant and the wisdom of a leader. ...

some words from faithful Latter Day Saints who love President Hinckley

this is some words that was sent to President Hinckley-- more i assume will come soon!


i feel very sorry for what happend he was a very good man!!!! i know that his teachings will be passed through many people and life!!!! :)


We LOVE you President Hinckley!!!
Your words and actions will ALWAYS and forever be remebered.

I hope to meet you in the afterlife,
Phoebe


He was a giant amongst Us! Thank you for this beautiful tribute! The tears just flowed as I reflected on my personal moments with a Prophet..I loved so deeply. He made us all "taller" by his counsel and love. I love you my dear Prophet and hero. Thank you my dear brother in the Gospel for this video, You are not alone....we will Go Forward with Faith as he would want us too. Those that bring sunshine to the lives of others can not keep it from themselves.....He was a Light..a true inspiration..


Oh dear President, my dear Prophet ,I mourn greatly for you..My eyes hurt from crying, my heart is empty. You are now free from all your burdens and are forever holding your dear Marjorie, but I miss you terribly...We all do. Thank you for serving us so faithfully dearest prophet..

I miss President Hinckley already! He was such a great man, so wonderful. I loved all his talks and his jokes.

Read the Book of Mormon again

I THINK WE SHOULD ALL READ THE BOOK OF MORMON AGAIN THIS YEAR IN MEMORY OF OUR BELOVED PROPHET.

SPREAD THE WORD!!!


IT WOULD PROBABLY MEAN MORE TO HIM THAN OUR DRESSING UP TODAY DID OR ALMOST ANYTHING ELSE BECAUSE HE WOULD WANT US TO CARRY WITH US THE LESSONS HE TAUGHT, NOT JUST HIS OFFICE STATUS AS PROPHET AND PRESIDENT OF THE CHURCH. LET'S COMMIT TO GOING TO THE TEMPLE MORE, TOO. I LOVED THIS MAN WITH ALL OF MY HEART. IT WAS HIS TIME TO GO, AND I BELIEVE THAT BOTH HE AND GOD LOVED US MORE THAN WORDS CAN SAY...LET'S SHOW THEM WE LOVE THEM, TOO. I HEARD THAT PRESIDENT HINKLEY SAID THAT HE WOULD BE REMEMBERED AS THE PROPHET WHO DIDN'T GET LISTENED TO. PLEASE, PLEASE DON'T LET THAT BE THE CASE IN YOUR LIFE. HE MADE IT SUCH AN IMPORTANT POINT FOR US TO GET AN EDUCATION, HAVE EASIER ACCESS TO THE TEMPLE, AND TO LOVE AND SERVE ONE ANOTHER. HE WAS TRYING TO PREPARE US FOR WHAT IS TO COME...BROTHERS AND SISTERS, THE WORLD IS CHANGING. REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE. GOD BLESS.