The One

Like I mentioned, we inherited a wonderful 74 year old lady named Juanita from the Sisters who were previously here. She was baptized last Saturday and it was so powerful. I have never met anyone this ready. She can not wait to be sealed to her husband, and go through the temple for herself. 


I have to understand and learn that oftentimes all I do is plant seeds. 


Abinadi took a stand against the leaders and rules of his time, and it cost him his life by fire. He wouldn't deny, or back down to what he knew. Mosiah 18:9 talks about "standing as witnesses of God at all times and in all things, and in all places that you may be in."


The moment he heard the words of Abinadi, Alma fled. He believed in them, and he acted. The seed that was planted in his heart changed the course of the rest of the Book of Mormon, and of the church as a whole. 


A lot of our teaching pool is moving to Wisconsin, just a day after sincerely accepting a sincere baptismal invitation. Having to look elsewhere now, I am grateful for the opportunity to be here. Someone here is ready to take the next step in their life, and I am excited to find them.


Love you all

Elder Smythe


- Alex came to our sacrament meeting

- A returned missionary came with her family

- Juanita






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