This morning I finished my study and journaling of the New Testament through Acts 15. I love that we are studying it, the Book of Mormon, and SAINTS (Church History) at the same time! It is an easy comparison that I’d never really, deeply realized without studying the three together. The Acts of the Apostles and early saints of Christ’s church are similar in every way to the early saints in the restored church and the Nephites, Lamanites, and Jaredites. It strengthens my testimony as I see how our Heavenly Father’s plan works through all time—the big picture. I really love the scriptures!
We had four investigators at institute this week. One of them is being baptized on Friday. We went to three baptisms on Saturday—all were some we had helped teach. It was a sweet experience to be part of it all. On Sunday we had five students at our missionary-prep class. Our YSA group is amazing. They started a Book-of-Mormon study group on Tuesdays and switched to Come, Follow Me on Sundays during FHE. Every activity builds fellowship and love within the group.
All of the baptisms we attended on Saturday are now members of the 4th Ward (English). As they were confirmed, the blessings reminded me again that we all must “receive” the Holy Ghost. It is not “we give you the Holy Ghost,” but that we are told to receive him. Brother Gutzman from the high council spoke. He struggled a bit with English, but the spirit was strong. Every meeting we go to is a blessing.
We are grateful for our call to teach! We cannot believe that our seminary classes start again in three weeks. It will be a gift to be able to teach the four gospels through December and then the Book of Mormon. The Church has correlated seminary and institute with the classes at home and at church. We love the scriptures and encourage you all to find yourself in the words of the Savior every day. We love you. Thank you for your prayers.
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