Fireside at Liberty Jail

         This is a bank in Liberty.  It is down the street from the Historical Liberty Jail where Joseph Smith was incarcerated.  This is the first bank in the US that was robbed in broad daylight by none other than Jesse & Frank James, Missouri boys.

         This is the outside of Liberty Jail, taken at night.  We attend a bi-monthly fireside here on Sunday evenings and listen to President Keyes and his wife.  We also hear testimonies of recent converts in the area.

         This is the original key to the Liberty Jail when Joseph Smith was held there.  It's on display.  Elder Atwood is taking the picture.  His hands are reflected in the glass.  Oh, well?

         This is one of the six converts who bore his testimony.  He is a student here from China.  He had no idea why he ended up in Kansas City.  But, he was contacted by the missionaries and taught the gospel.  He read the Book of Mormon and tears ran down his cheeks.  When he visited the VC and watched the film about Joseph Smith, he couldn't stop the tears.  Though he wants to learn more, he knows that it is true from the witness of the Holy Ghost.  It was so touching to listen to his humble testimony.  He is also just learning about Jesus Christ and is so humble and feels the truth.  Awesome!

        This lady and her son were also baptized.  She let the missionaries in because she felt sorry for them being ridiculed by neighboring people.  She had been a member of several religions, including Jewish.  When she read and studied the Book of Mormon, she believed it.  She had recognized the prophecy in Ezekiel about two sticks, one for Judah (Bible) and one for Joseph (Book of Mormon.)  She also knew some Hebrew and was fascinated by the truths she learned about how the two books came together.  She studied hard and bore a powerful testimony.  I was very impressed with her knowledge and how it again verified to me that Joseph Smith was a true prophet of Jesus Christ.  This Church is so TRUE!!  I'm reminded every day and it's so comforting to know that we're on the right path!

A side note:  President Keyes told of a Hebrew Linguist who asked to be baptized after reading D&C 113.  He said, Joseph Smith would have quoted that ..."in the name of Jesus Christ."  But, John the Baptist would have quoted it, ..."in the name of Messiah."  So, he believed!