Welcome to the New Taggart Family Blog
For the last 4 1/2 years Tim has been editing the family blog at http://www.josephtaggart.blogspot.com/
Joseph has declared his independence and will be managing his own blog now. The family blog will continue here.
Billy Johnson, 
One of the Pioneers of the Church in Africa
Tim met Billy Johnson last week when he filmed his testimony and experience for a video history of the Africa West Area. What a thrill it was for Tim to meet this great man!
"Joseph W. B. Johnson was converted after prayerfully reading the Book of Mormon in 1964. He relates that following his conversion “one early morning, while about to prepare for my daily work, I saw the heavens open and angels with trumpets singing songs of praise unto God. I heard my name mentioned thrice: ‘Johnson, Johnson, Johnson. If you will take up my
work as I will command you, I will bless you and bless your land.’
Trembling and in tears, I replied, ‘Lord, with thy help, I will do whatever you will command me.’ From that day onward, I was constrained by the Spirit to go from street to street to deliver the message that we had read from the Book of Mormon.”
When the missionaries arrived fourteen years later, there were already many unbaptized congregations that Brother Johnson had organized, identifying themselves with the Church. Some of these early converts later rejected official membership in the Church, but many accepted it. A foundation had been established upon which later missionary work would build with increasing success." See a great article on him here: Steadfast African Pioneer
Summer
Celebration
Joseph had friends over last this week for a barbecue to celebrate the beginning of Summer. It's great to finally have some warm weather and be able to enjoy the outdoors. Joseph's schedule continues to be highly charged all summer with school, internships, research and helping out at the Utah Health & Human Rights Project. He is enjoying everything thoroughly.
Lambert Family Reunion
Saturday
was the first Alma and
Mollie Lambert Family Reunion in many years. Tim's mother's family is a wonderful group and everyone enjoyed a great time together. It was fun to see everyone and
get reacquainted. Gloria and Tim enjoyed visiting with Keith Barlow, one of their EBM missionaries who married Tim's cousin Fred Lambert's daughter Chantelle. How awesome is it to be connected to such great people in so many ways. Tim got took a family photo of them(on right).
One of the Pioneers of the Church in AfricaTim met Billy Johnson last week when he filmed his testimony and experience for a video history of the Africa West Area. What a thrill it was for Tim to meet this great man!
"Joseph W. B. Johnson was converted after prayerfully reading the Book of Mormon in 1964. He relates that following his conversion “one early morning, while about to prepare for my daily work, I saw the heavens open and angels with trumpets singing songs of praise unto God. I heard my name mentioned thrice: ‘Johnson, Johnson, Johnson. If you will take up my
work as I will command you, I will bless you and bless your land.’Trembling and in tears, I replied, ‘Lord, with thy help, I will do whatever you will command me.’ From that day onward, I was constrained by the Spirit to go from street to street to deliver the message that we had read from the Book of Mormon.”
When the missionaries arrived fourteen years later, there were already many unbaptized congregations that Brother Johnson had organized, identifying themselves with the Church. Some of these early converts later rejected official membership in the Church, but many accepted it. A foundation had been established upon which later missionary work would build with increasing success." See a great article on him here: Steadfast African Pioneer
Summer
CelebrationJoseph had friends over last this week for a barbecue to celebrate the beginning of Summer. It's great to finally have some warm weather and be able to enjoy the outdoors. Joseph's schedule continues to be highly charged all summer with school, internships, research and helping out at the Utah Health & Human Rights Project. He is enjoying everything thoroughly.
Lambert Family Reunion
Saturday
was the first Alma and
Mollie Lambert Family Reunion in many years. Tim's mother's family is a wonderful group and everyone enjoyed a great time together. It was fun to see everyone and
get reacquainted. Gloria and Tim enjoyed visiting with Keith Barlow, one of their EBM missionaries who married Tim's cousin Fred Lambert's daughter Chantelle. How awesome is it to be connected to such great people in so many ways. Tim got took a family photo of them(on right).West Valley YSA Summit
Last week
Tim had the opportunity to speak at the YSA Summit
for the West Valley area. There were over 1200 attendees. His topic was: The Solution to All Your Problems: Using the Atonement in Everyday Life. It was a great opportunity. Here is a link to their site: YSA Summit
Dinosaur Adventure
One
of the highlights this week was the adventure to the Ogden Eccles Dinosaur Park. 
What a blast for the grand-kids. They loved the giant life-sized dinosau
rs in the beautiful
outdoor setting. Grandpa had fun taking
photos as usual.
Tim had the opportunity to speak at the YSA Summit
for the West Valley area. There were over 1200 attendees. His topic was: The Solution to All Your Problems: Using the Atonement in Everyday Life. It was a great opportunity. Here is a link to their site: YSA SummitDinosaur Adventure
One
of the highlights this week was the adventure to the Ogden Eccles Dinosaur Park. 
What a blast for the grand-kids. They loved the giant life-sized dinosau
rs in the beautiful
outdoor setting. Grandpa had fun taking
photos as usual.
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