President & Sister Anderson, AND Elder Morgan
Fellow Olympus Titan High School Sister Menlove
This week was a SERIOUS Spiritual Feast. Tuesday, we had a meeting in Philly for all the New Missionaries and their Trainers. It was an eye opening experience. The Assistants had some awesome training. They talked about miracles. They asked us to think of some of our favorite miracles in the scriptures. Our minds went to the Red Sea being divided, Christ raising the dead, the amazing visions of Nephi, the Brother of Jared moving the Mount Zerin, and many others. They each then asked us to write down a miracle in our Study Journals that we would like to see happen in each of our areas. We all did. They all pretty much had to do with some investigators being baptized. We agreed that the miracles we wrote down were minuscule in our sight to the miracles that we mentioned in the scriptures. Elder White, one of the AP's, then said, "What if I told you that each of the things that you wrote down could happen in your area this next transfer?" Some smirks followed. Miracles are wrought by FAITH. Do we really have faith that these things can happen? If so, why did doubt enter our minds when we thought that it could happen? The Scriptures admonish us, "Doubt not. Fear not." Do we really believe the scriptures? Why do we doubt? When we think of certain investigators, less-actives, family members, friends, etc, why do we instantly judge them based on our outward sight? Do we really believe that they can change? Sure. Do we have unshaken faith that it will happen? Maybe not. We should though. I have changed the way I think about people. When we walk down the street, I am trying not to say, "Well this guy doesn't look like he will accept our message." Who am I to judge another when I walk imperfectly? Haha sorry if this came across as a rant or a rebuke, but we all can use a little tough love every once and a while, right?
Ok, that was Tuesday. We had Stake
Conference this past Sunday and Saturday. The missionaries were invited to the
Saturday adult session, which was completely dedicated to Hastening the Work of
Salvation. Is it just being a missionary that I notice this now, or are the
General Authorities putting a whole ton of focus on missionary work? Well
that's what it was on. Elder David F. Evans from the Seventy was there. He
gave some awesome remarks. He had asked President Anderson to have a missionary
share their testimony on member missionary work. Then I heard my name read from
the pulpit, asking if I would share my testimony about member missionary work.
Long walk up to the pulpit... Get up there, "Good evening brothers and
sisters......" *Turn to presiding authority* "What was my topic
again?" I had totally forgotten it. He kindly reminded me and then the
Spirit came to the rescue and I was able to bear strong testimony to the
members of the Cherry Hill New Jersey Stake, and now to all of you, about how
you already know the people the Lord is preparing to hear His Gospel. They are
your friends, family members, Facebook friends, coworkers, and acquaintances.
We just need to ask the Lord for His help. He will guide us on how we should
act. So don't doubt. Don't fear. Have faith that the Lord will fill your mouth
with the words to say. He will do it. (If it seems like I'm pressuring you to
do this, I kind of am. Just be grateful you're not a member of the Bridgeton
Branch or you would be getting this in person."
THANKS FOR THE PACKAGE! Our
apartment is now incredibly festive. We are ready for the holiday season like
nobody ever was. The Rolls were Elder Dial's favorite part. Don't ever be shy
about sending those on over. Transfers are tomorrow and I'm not going anywhere.
Vai Sikahema is now the new Stake
President here in the Stake. He is going to be awesome. He said he is Stake
President right now because he is fearless in sharing the Gospel. He knows the
mayor of Philadelphia, and was crucial in getting the temple site here. He
basically shared his testimony. It was a cool story he told.
Well, that's pretty much it. Love
y'all, can't wait to talk to ya later on this month. The Gospel is true. If you
really love it, share it. <3<3<3
-Elder Dial
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