Service Matters

Matters of Love and Service 8.14.18

Tomorrow morning we start teaching seminary. The course of study is the Doctrine & Covenants, and we can hardly wait! We had a seminary open-house on Sunday. The students and parents are so devoted and thrilled to have this daily learning opportunity at 6:00 AM. One of our YSA students asked if she could come, just until she leaves for college because she joined the church in college and never had the opportunity of seminary. I agree--it is truly a blessing. Tomorrow we are teaching the Plan of Salvation. I think we can take a nap about midday. . . Ha!

I wish you could see and hear the young missionaries here who are gathering Israel. Most are still teenagers, and yet they are on fire with the Spirit. Two of the Elders, Amijo and Krommenhoek, went with us on Saturday for the YSA service project at the Gonzalez' ranch. Along with eight young single adults, they put their hearts into a difficult job. With sweat pouring down their faces and bodies, they took turns with the jackhammer, the shovels and rakes, the machetes, and the pick axes to help an older couple save the driveway from being washed away in every rainstorm. They did it for love of Jesus Christ--to serve His children. It was amazing to watch and to feel.

Today we watched the Elders and Sisters take over, teach, and practice together at District Meeting--and they do it in two languages! With all the meetings we had on Sunday, I was dragging my feet a little about attending the 1:00 sacrament meeting, but we went. Four young missionaries spoke, and we were grateful for their messages. They are exemplary people in every way. One elder from Arizona told of growing up with his single mom, a school teacher. He named his home teacher who hired him as a teen to cut his lawn every week, and then put money in the bank for the elder's mission every month. The home teacher donates $100 a month to his mission. This extraordinary missionary is able to make a difference to the people of the Texas McAllen Mission because of a great home teacher.

We are so thankful to be able to serve as missionaries! We are learning and growing and teaching and serving. We are blessed! We think of you all constantly. Thank you for blessing us with your prayers. Thank you for reaching out to Cameron. We love you!