July 17, 2006

  • From an e-mail dated July 10, 2006:
    Begin to believe in the Son of God, that he will come to redeem his people, and that he shall suffer and die to atone for their sins; and that he shall rise again from the dead ... And then may God grant unto you that your burdens may be light, through the joy of his Son" (Alma 33:22-23).



    Dear family, friends, and xangans,

    Unfortunately I don't have time for the type of detailed account I gave last week. I do want to offer some follow up. That whole family of three came to
    church on Sunday and had a great time. The 5 year old loved drawing pictures of himself and the missionaries during sacrement meeting, and he loved primary. The mom felt better about herself for bringing her children to church. Most importantly, the 15 year old has been eating this up. He loves learning the gospel. He accepts it prayerfully. He is excited about it. He wants to be baptized. I have found fulfilment in watching this family get excited about the powerful message of the Restoration.


    "And now, behold, I will testify unto you of myself that these things are true. Behold, I say unto you, that I do know that Christ shall come
    among the children of men, to take upon him the transgressions of his people, and that he shall atone for the sins of the world; [Therefore] ... begin to exercise your faith unto repentance, that ye begin to call upon his holy name, that he would have mercy upon you; Yea, cry unto him for mercy; for he is amighty to save"     (Alma 34:8,17-18).