6 months!

And just like that! 6 months on the Mish. Lots of ups and downs but ive learned so much from missionaries, members, and people that we find and teach. The real world can be scary at times but with Jesus Christ we can find hope!


This week we did a lot of exchanges. We also sadly had to take our three friends off date for baptism but was able to put one of our new friends on date for February 16th! 

I don't have a lot to write this week but I'll be better next week. 

SPIRITUAL THOUGHT: I'll keep this one short but this one is really special to me. For missionaries it's a struggle to get our friends to sometimes. Many people are scared or lazy and make up excuses to not come. Jesus Christ instituted the sacrament as a gift for us and as missionaries we hope to share the blessing of Baptism to all, and for that to happen people need to come to church. My invitation is to reach out more and find someone you might not know at church and go talk to them. Or better yet, invite your friends to church! 

This will bring joy into your life as you help others find peace and joy through Christ!





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