So I know that this has been my title before, and I'm sorry that I keep
repeating myself but.. I just can't think of better titles... oh well.
Annywho, so I came to Danville and we had like no one to teach... so we
started to pray to find people who are solid and worked super hard to
organize the apartment and area book and all sorts of working and
talking and stuff... Well it all paid off! We not only found 7
investigators but we were able to set dates with all of them!!!!!!!!!!
:D :D :D It's been super awesome.
General Conference was beast. No, I don't have a favorite talk...
sorry. But I LOVED President Uchtdorf's talk, and Elder Ballard's ...so yeah. :D. (see below) I
don't have a lot of time since we played Ultimate Frisbee and Soccer...
was it awesome? Yes... Did I get hit in the face by a very fast moving
soccer ball? Always... but it's cool cause my glasses didn't break
(MIRACLE) hahaha yup. Life is good.
OH!!!! I forgot a funny story!!! So we were talking with the Elders and Elder Henderson told us a
funny story about the Hottest hot sauce in the world which is measured
1.5 million whatever hot stuff is measured in... It's called "The Bomb
Sauce, the final answer" anyways in the Mexico MTC it's like a test you
have to pass. so he put 3 drops on a piece of bread and continued to cry
for 20 min and in serious pain for an hour... Needless to say we were
all amused and now on our mirror is written "I am happy, I am healthy, I
am The Bomb Sauce, the final answer" It makes it easier to get up in
the morning :D Bahahaa
Okay cool stories :D 1st- We were looking at cool whip and it
said it was Ultra-Pasteurized... and of course knowing me we had to read
into this. 1st we imagined cows playing football, the 2nd Sister Broach
was thinking Ultra.. Ul(tri) pasturized 3 times... Idk which is more
reasonable... but we had a good laugh. 2nd the Elder's cast out an evil
spirit... I don't wanna go into it, it was super freaky and scary... but
after it was over we were leaving our Recent Convert's house (Leann).
I was wondering what scripture to leave and turned to the last verse
in Alma 7 ....and it was legit :D (Alma 7:27 And now, may the apeace
of God rest upon you, and upon your houses and lands, and upon your
flocks and herds, and all that you possess, your women and your
children, according to your faith and good works, from this time forth
and forever. And thus I have spoken. Amen.)
Ummmm, yeah, so life is good.
Hope all is
well with you!!! :D
Have a blessed day,
Sister Foster
President
Dieter F. Uchtdorf talked this morning about how to be grateful even in
times of trial. - See more at:
http://universe.byu.edu/2014/04/06/president-dieter-f-uchtdorf-grateful-in-any-circumstances/#sthash.nGFG8qlt.dpuf
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf talked about how to be grateful even in times of trial.
He began his talk by talking about people who deal with sorrows. He talked about how he grieves with them and has pondered what to say to them. Because of their difficulties, he struggled to know exactly what to say to them.
“Sooner or later, I believe that all of us experience times when the very fabric of our world tears at the seam, leaving us feeling alone, frustrated and adrift,” President Uchtdorf said.
President Uchtdorf also said we can be grateful even though everybody goes through different trials. He said that Heavenly Father commands us to be grateful because developing a spirit of gratitude will bring us true joy.
He then said how difficult it may be for people to count their blessings in times of trial. He suggested that people take a different approach to being grateful in times of trial.
“In other words, I’m suggesting that instead of being grateful for things we focus on being thankful in our circumstances—whatever they may be,” Elder Uchtdorf said.
President Uchtdorf then talked about Nephi and Job, who were grateful in their times of trial.
“We can choose to be grateful, no matter what,” President Uchtdorf said.
He talked about how if people remain grateful, it can help them overcome their trials.
“When we are grateful to God in our circumstances, we can experience gentle peace in the midst of tribulation,”
He shared some insight of people who only wait to be grateful, instead of constantly being grateful.
“How much of life do we miss by waiting to see the rainbow before thanking God there is rain?”
He said that people don’t have to be grateful about bad circumstances.
“Being grateful in time of distress does not mean that we are pleased with our circumstances,”
“It does mean that through the eyes of faith we look beyond our present-day challenges.”
He talked about how gratitude in trials is part of people’s eternal natures.
“We are eternal being, children of the Almighty God, whose name is Endless and who promises eternal blessings without number,” President Uchtdorf said. “Endings are not our destiny.”
President Ucdtdorf expressed his personal joy about eternal blessings.
“How grateful I am to my Heavenly Father that in His plan there are no true ending, only everlasting beginnings.”
Stressing the importance of the Preach my Gospel
missionary principle of follow-up, Elder M. Russell Ballard of the
Quorum of the Twelve began his talk at the Sunday morning session of
general conference by telling about how he and his wife, Barbara, met
and began dating. He credited their eventual marriage to "persistent
follow-up."
Using the follow-up principle, Elder Ballard said he wanted to follow up on two previous general conference messages he had given.
The first message was from the October 2011 general conference. Quoting the words of the Lord, Elder Ballard said, "'For thus shall my church be called in the last days, even The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' (Doctrine and Covenants 115:4).
"With these words, the Lord makes clear that this is not only a formal title, but the name by which His Church is to be called. … Given His clear declaration, we should not refer to the Church by any other name, such as 'Mormon Church' or 'LDS Church.'"
The second message Elder Ballard wanted to follow up with was on he said was delivered last general conference. "I encouraged members to pray to be led to at least one person to whom they could extend an invitation to learn about the restored gospel before Christmas."
"I'm a great believer in the principle of follow up. As it says in the missionary guide, Preach My Gospel, 'extending an invitation without following up is like beginning a journey without finishing it or buying a ticket to a concert without going into the theater. Without the completed action, the commitment is hollow.'"
Preach my Gospel teaches everyone how to not only invite but also how to follow up on invitations.
Elder Ballard said, "The purpose of missionary work is defined as inviting "others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored gospel through faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement, repentance, baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end."
He then suggested members could be more consistently involved in missionary work if they would invite someone once a quarter to be taught by the full-time missionaries.
To help members achieve this goal, Elder Ballard extended an invitation to all members, regardless of current calling, to obtain a copy of Preach My Gospel.
"Read it, study it and then apply what you learn to help you understand how to bring souls to Christ through invitation and follow up," said Elder Ballard.
He asked, ""Can you even begin to fathom the extraordinary outpouring of atoning grace that will be ours, individually and collectively, according to the Savior's promise to all who bear testimony in the process of inviting souls to come unto Him—and then following up on those invitations."
If we follow up, the lord will not let us down.
"I have seen the unspeakable joy that accompanies testimony-driven inviting and faithful follow up among members of the Church the world over."
Using the follow-up principle, Elder Ballard said he wanted to follow up on two previous general conference messages he had given.
The first message was from the October 2011 general conference. Quoting the words of the Lord, Elder Ballard said, "'For thus shall my church be called in the last days, even The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' (Doctrine and Covenants 115:4).
"With these words, the Lord makes clear that this is not only a formal title, but the name by which His Church is to be called. … Given His clear declaration, we should not refer to the Church by any other name, such as 'Mormon Church' or 'LDS Church.'"
The second message Elder Ballard wanted to follow up with was on he said was delivered last general conference. "I encouraged members to pray to be led to at least one person to whom they could extend an invitation to learn about the restored gospel before Christmas."
"I'm a great believer in the principle of follow up. As it says in the missionary guide, Preach My Gospel, 'extending an invitation without following up is like beginning a journey without finishing it or buying a ticket to a concert without going into the theater. Without the completed action, the commitment is hollow.'"
Preach my Gospel teaches everyone how to not only invite but also how to follow up on invitations.
Elder Ballard said, "The purpose of missionary work is defined as inviting "others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored gospel through faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement, repentance, baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end."
He then suggested members could be more consistently involved in missionary work if they would invite someone once a quarter to be taught by the full-time missionaries.
To help members achieve this goal, Elder Ballard extended an invitation to all members, regardless of current calling, to obtain a copy of Preach My Gospel.
"Read it, study it and then apply what you learn to help you understand how to bring souls to Christ through invitation and follow up," said Elder Ballard.
He asked, ""Can you even begin to fathom the extraordinary outpouring of atoning grace that will be ours, individually and collectively, according to the Savior's promise to all who bear testimony in the process of inviting souls to come unto Him—and then following up on those invitations."
If we follow up, the lord will not let us down.
"I have seen the unspeakable joy that accompanies testimony-driven inviting and faithful follow up among members of the Church the world over."
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf talked this morning about how to be grateful even in times of trial.
He began his talk by talking about people who deal with sorrows. He
talked about how he grieves with them and has pondered what to say to
them. Because of their difficulties, he struggled to know exactly what
to say to them.
“Sooner or later, I believe that all of us experience times when the very fabric of our world tears at the seam, leaving us feeling alone, frustrated and adrift,” President Uchtdorf said.
President Uchtdorf also said we can be grateful even though everybody goes through different trials. He said that Heavenly Father commands us to be grateful because developing a spirit of gratitude will bring us true joy.
He then said how difficult it may be for people to count their blessings in times of trial. He suggested that people take a different approach to being grateful in times of trial.
“In other words, I’m suggesting that instead of being grateful for things we focus on being thankful in our circumstances—whatever they may be,” Elder Uchtdorf said.
President Uchtdorf then talked about Nephi and Job, who were grateful in their times of trial.
“We can choose to be grateful, no matter what,” President Uchtdorf said.
He talked about how if people remain grateful, it can help them overcome their trials.
“When we are grateful to God in our circumstances, we can experience gentle peace in the midst of tribulation,” President Uchtdorf said.
He shared some insight of people who only wait to be grateful, instead of constantly being grateful.
“How much of life do we miss by waiting to see the rainbow before thanking God there is rain?” President Uchtdorf said.
He said that people don’t have to be grateful about bad circumstances.
“Being grateful in time of distress does not mean that we are pleased with our circumstances,” President Uchtdorf said. “It does mean that through the eyes of faith we look beyond our present-day challenges.”
He talked about how gratitude in trials is part of people’s eternal natures.
“We are eternal being, children of the Almighty God, whose name is Endless and who promises eternal blessings without number,” President Uchtdorf said. “Endings are not our destiny.”
President Ucdtdorf expressed his personal joy about eternal blessings.
“How grateful I am to my Heavenly Father that in His plan there are no true ending, only everlasting beginnings,” President Uchtdorf said
- See more at: http://universe.byu.edu/2014/04/06/president-dieter-f-uchtdorf-grateful-in-any-circumstances/#sthash.nGFG8qlt.dpuf
President
Dieter F. Uchtdorf speaks at the Sunday morning session of General
Conference on April 6, 2014. (Photo courtesy Mormon Newsroom)
“Sooner or later, I believe that all of us experience times when the very fabric of our world tears at the seam, leaving us feeling alone, frustrated and adrift,” President Uchtdorf said.
President Uchtdorf also said we can be grateful even though everybody goes through different trials. He said that Heavenly Father commands us to be grateful because developing a spirit of gratitude will bring us true joy.
He then said how difficult it may be for people to count their blessings in times of trial. He suggested that people take a different approach to being grateful in times of trial.
“In other words, I’m suggesting that instead of being grateful for things we focus on being thankful in our circumstances—whatever they may be,” Elder Uchtdorf said.
President Uchtdorf then talked about Nephi and Job, who were grateful in their times of trial.
“We can choose to be grateful, no matter what,” President Uchtdorf said.
He talked about how if people remain grateful, it can help them overcome their trials.
“When we are grateful to God in our circumstances, we can experience gentle peace in the midst of tribulation,” President Uchtdorf said.
He shared some insight of people who only wait to be grateful, instead of constantly being grateful.
“How much of life do we miss by waiting to see the rainbow before thanking God there is rain?” President Uchtdorf said.
He said that people don’t have to be grateful about bad circumstances.
“Being grateful in time of distress does not mean that we are pleased with our circumstances,” President Uchtdorf said. “It does mean that through the eyes of faith we look beyond our present-day challenges.”
He talked about how gratitude in trials is part of people’s eternal natures.
“We are eternal being, children of the Almighty God, whose name is Endless and who promises eternal blessings without number,” President Uchtdorf said. “Endings are not our destiny.”
President Ucdtdorf expressed his personal joy about eternal blessings.
“How grateful I am to my Heavenly Father that in His plan there are no true ending, only everlasting beginnings,” President Uchtdorf said
- See more at: http://universe.byu.edu/2014/04/06/president-dieter-f-uchtdorf-grateful-in-any-circumstances/#sthash.nGFG8qlt.dpuf
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf talked this morning about how to be grateful even in times of trial.
He began his talk by talking about people who deal with sorrows. He
talked about how he grieves with them and has pondered what to say to
them. Because of their difficulties, he struggled to know exactly what
to say to them.
“Sooner or later, I believe that all of us experience times when the very fabric of our world tears at the seam, leaving us feeling alone, frustrated and adrift,” President Uchtdorf said.
President Uchtdorf also said we can be grateful even though everybody goes through different trials. He said that Heavenly Father commands us to be grateful because developing a spirit of gratitude will bring us true joy.
He then said how difficult it may be for people to count their blessings in times of trial. He suggested that people take a different approach to being grateful in times of trial.
“In other words, I’m suggesting that instead of being grateful for things we focus on being thankful in our circumstances—whatever they may be,” Elder Uchtdorf said.
President Uchtdorf then talked about Nephi and Job, who were grateful in their times of trial.
“We can choose to be grateful, no matter what,” President Uchtdorf said.
He talked about how if people remain grateful, it can help them overcome their trials.
“When we are grateful to God in our circumstances, we can experience gentle peace in the midst of tribulation,” President Uchtdorf said.
He shared some insight of people who only wait to be grateful, instead of constantly being grateful.
“How much of life do we miss by waiting to see the rainbow before thanking God there is rain?” President Uchtdorf said.
He said that people don’t have to be grateful about bad circumstances.
“Being grateful in time of distress does not mean that we are pleased with our circumstances,” President Uchtdorf said. “It does mean that through the eyes of faith we look beyond our present-day challenges.”
He talked about how gratitude in trials is part of people’s eternal natures.
“We are eternal being, children of the Almighty God, whose name is Endless and who promises eternal blessings without number,” President Uchtdorf said. “Endings are not our destiny.”
President Ucdtdorf expressed his personal joy about eternal blessings.
“How grateful I am to my Heavenly Father that in His plan there are no true ending, only everlasting beginnings,” President Uchtdorf said.
President
Dieter F. Uchtdorf speaks at the Sunday morning session of General
Conference on April 6, 2014. (Photo courtesy Mormon Newsroom)
“Sooner or later, I believe that all of us experience times when the very fabric of our world tears at the seam, leaving us feeling alone, frustrated and adrift,” President Uchtdorf said.
President Uchtdorf also said we can be grateful even though everybody goes through different trials. He said that Heavenly Father commands us to be grateful because developing a spirit of gratitude will bring us true joy.
He then said how difficult it may be for people to count their blessings in times of trial. He suggested that people take a different approach to being grateful in times of trial.
“In other words, I’m suggesting that instead of being grateful for things we focus on being thankful in our circumstances—whatever they may be,” Elder Uchtdorf said.
President Uchtdorf then talked about Nephi and Job, who were grateful in their times of trial.
“We can choose to be grateful, no matter what,” President Uchtdorf said.
He talked about how if people remain grateful, it can help them overcome their trials.
“When we are grateful to God in our circumstances, we can experience gentle peace in the midst of tribulation,” President Uchtdorf said.
He shared some insight of people who only wait to be grateful, instead of constantly being grateful.
“How much of life do we miss by waiting to see the rainbow before thanking God there is rain?” President Uchtdorf said.
He said that people don’t have to be grateful about bad circumstances.
“Being grateful in time of distress does not mean that we are pleased with our circumstances,” President Uchtdorf said. “It does mean that through the eyes of faith we look beyond our present-day challenges.”
He talked about how gratitude in trials is part of people’s eternal natures.
“We are eternal being, children of the Almighty God, whose name is Endless and who promises eternal blessings without number,” President Uchtdorf said. “Endings are not our destiny.”
President Ucdtdorf expressed his personal joy about eternal blessings.
“How grateful I am to my Heavenly Father that in His plan there are no true ending, only everlasting beginnings,” President Uchtdorf said.
Haylin Martin
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf talked this morning about how to be grateful even in times of trial.
He began his talk by talking about people who deal with sorrows. He
talked about how he grieves with them and has pondered what to say to
them. Because of their difficulties, he struggled to know exactly what
to say to them.
“Sooner or later, I believe that all of us experience times when the very fabric of our world tears at the seam, leaving us feeling alone, frustrated and adrift,” President Uchtdorf said.
President Uchtdorf also said we can be grateful even though everybody goes through different trials. He said that Heavenly Father commands us to be grateful because developing a spirit of gratitude will bring us true joy.
He then said how difficult it may be for people to count their blessings in times of trial. He suggested that people take a different approach to being grateful in times of trial.
“In other words, I’m suggesting that instead of being grateful for things we focus on being thankful in our circumstances—whatever they may be,” Elder Uchtdorf said.
President Uchtdorf then talked about Nephi and Job, who were grateful in their times of trial.
“We can choose to be grateful, no matter what,” President Uchtdorf said.
He talked about how if people remain grateful, it can help them overcome their trials.
“When we are grateful to God in our circumstances, we can experience gentle peace in the midst of tribulation,” President Uchtdorf said.
He shared some insight of people who only wait to be grateful, instead of constantly being grateful.
“How much of life do we miss by waiting to see the rainbow before thanking God there is rain?” President Uchtdorf said.
He said that people don’t have to be grateful about bad circumstances.
“Being grateful in time of distress does not mean that we are pleased with our circumstances,” President Uchtdorf said. “It does mean that through the eyes of faith we look beyond our present-day challenges.”
He talked about how gratitude in trials is part of people’s eternal natures.
“We are eternal being, children of the Almighty God, whose name is Endless and who promises eternal blessings without number,” President Uchtdorf said. “Endings are not our destiny.”
President Ucdtdorf expressed his personal joy about eternal blessings.
“How grateful I am to my Heavenly Father that in His plan there are no true ending, only everlasting beginnings,” President Uchtdorf said.
President
Dieter F. Uchtdorf speaks at the Sunday morning session of General
Conference on April 6, 2014. (Photo courtesy Mormon Newsroom)
“Sooner or later, I believe that all of us experience times when the very fabric of our world tears at the seam, leaving us feeling alone, frustrated and adrift,” President Uchtdorf said.
President Uchtdorf also said we can be grateful even though everybody goes through different trials. He said that Heavenly Father commands us to be grateful because developing a spirit of gratitude will bring us true joy.
He then said how difficult it may be for people to count their blessings in times of trial. He suggested that people take a different approach to being grateful in times of trial.
“In other words, I’m suggesting that instead of being grateful for things we focus on being thankful in our circumstances—whatever they may be,” Elder Uchtdorf said.
President Uchtdorf then talked about Nephi and Job, who were grateful in their times of trial.
“We can choose to be grateful, no matter what,” President Uchtdorf said.
He talked about how if people remain grateful, it can help them overcome their trials.
“When we are grateful to God in our circumstances, we can experience gentle peace in the midst of tribulation,” President Uchtdorf said.
He shared some insight of people who only wait to be grateful, instead of constantly being grateful.
“How much of life do we miss by waiting to see the rainbow before thanking God there is rain?” President Uchtdorf said.
He said that people don’t have to be grateful about bad circumstances.
“Being grateful in time of distress does not mean that we are pleased with our circumstances,” President Uchtdorf said. “It does mean that through the eyes of faith we look beyond our present-day challenges.”
He talked about how gratitude in trials is part of people’s eternal natures.
“We are eternal being, children of the Almighty God, whose name is Endless and who promises eternal blessings without number,” President Uchtdorf said. “Endings are not our destiny.”
President Ucdtdorf expressed his personal joy about eternal blessings.
“How grateful I am to my Heavenly Father that in His plan there are no true ending, only everlasting beginnings,” President Uchtdorf said.
Haylin Martin
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf talked this morning about how to be grateful even in times of trial.
He began his talk by talking about people who deal with sorrows. He
talked about how he grieves with them and has pondered what to say to
them. Because of their difficulties, he struggled to know exactly what
to say to them.
“Sooner or later, I believe that all of us experience times when the very fabric of our world tears at the seam, leaving us feeling alone, frustrated and adrift,” President Uchtdorf said.
President Uchtdorf also said we can be grateful even though everybody goes through different trials. He said that Heavenly Father commands us to be grateful because developing a spirit of gratitude will bring us true joy.
He then said how difficult it may be for people to count their blessings in times of trial. He suggested that people take a different approach to being grateful in times of trial.
“In other words, I’m suggesting that instead of being grateful for things we focus on being thankful in our circumstances—whatever they may be,” Elder Uchtdorf said.
President Uchtdorf then talked about Nephi and Job, who were grateful in their times of trial.
“We can choose to be grateful, no matter what,” President Uchtdorf said.
He talked about how if people remain grateful, it can help them overcome their trials.
“When we are grateful to God in our circumstances, we can experience gentle peace in the midst of tribulation,” President Uchtdorf said.
He shared some insight of people who only wait to be grateful, instead of constantly being grateful.
“How much of life do we miss by waiting to see the rainbow before thanking God there is rain?” President Uchtdorf said.
He said that people don’t have to be grateful about bad circumstances.
“Being grateful in time of distress does not mean that we are pleased with our circumstances,” President Uchtdorf said. “It does mean that through the eyes of faith we look beyond our present-day challenges.”
He talked about how gratitude in trials is part of people’s eternal natures.
“We are eternal being, children of the Almighty God, whose name is Endless and who promises eternal blessings without number,” President Uchtdorf said. “Endings are not our destiny.”
President Ucdtdorf expressed his personal joy about eternal blessings.
“How grateful I am to my Heavenly Father that in His plan there are no true ending, only everlasting beginnings,” President Uchtdorf said.
President
Dieter F. Uchtdorf speaks at the Sunday morning session of General
Conference on April 6, 2014. (Photo courtesy Mormon Newsroom)
“Sooner or later, I believe that all of us experience times when the very fabric of our world tears at the seam, leaving us feeling alone, frustrated and adrift,” President Uchtdorf said.
President Uchtdorf also said we can be grateful even though everybody goes through different trials. He said that Heavenly Father commands us to be grateful because developing a spirit of gratitude will bring us true joy.
He then said how difficult it may be for people to count their blessings in times of trial. He suggested that people take a different approach to being grateful in times of trial.
“In other words, I’m suggesting that instead of being grateful for things we focus on being thankful in our circumstances—whatever they may be,” Elder Uchtdorf said.
President Uchtdorf then talked about Nephi and Job, who were grateful in their times of trial.
“We can choose to be grateful, no matter what,” President Uchtdorf said.
He talked about how if people remain grateful, it can help them overcome their trials.
“When we are grateful to God in our circumstances, we can experience gentle peace in the midst of tribulation,” President Uchtdorf said.
He shared some insight of people who only wait to be grateful, instead of constantly being grateful.
“How much of life do we miss by waiting to see the rainbow before thanking God there is rain?” President Uchtdorf said.
He said that people don’t have to be grateful about bad circumstances.
“Being grateful in time of distress does not mean that we are pleased with our circumstances,” President Uchtdorf said. “It does mean that through the eyes of faith we look beyond our present-day challenges.”
He talked about how gratitude in trials is part of people’s eternal natures.
“We are eternal being, children of the Almighty God, whose name is Endless and who promises eternal blessings without number,” President Uchtdorf said. “Endings are not our destiny.”
President Ucdtdorf expressed his personal joy about eternal blessings.
“How grateful I am to my Heavenly Father that in His plan there are no true ending, only everlasting beginnings,” President Uchtdorf said.
Haylin Martin
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