Hello dear friends...we have been on our new mission for 3 months and what a fantastic whirlwind it has been. We have learned tons and much of this time--most of it, the spirit has been guiding us in ways we never knew possible. We have met and worked with several General Authorities. What special priesthood leaders they are and we testify that Jesus Christ leads and guides His church on the earth today.
We started our journey way before entering the MTC for Mission President's Seminar. We continued our study of the beautiful Russian language. Our tutor, Bro. Sagers was phenomenal!! Then the Seminar was UN--BELIEVABLE!! There were times; Fireside, class discussions, Sacrament Meeting where we sat at the feet [literally] of many of the Apostles and were taught. This is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and it is led by Jesus Christ through His Prophet and Apostles. Our last day was Sacrament Mtg. and the Prophet, his 2 counselors, 11 of the 12 Apostles were all there, plus all 7 Presidents of the 70, plus the Presiding Bishopric, plus many members in the 1st and 2nd Quorums of 70. We indeed walked on humble ground at the MTC that day. The Brethren love us, they work so tirelessly for us. This is a great work that we are engaged in and the peace, love and kindnesses are evident in each of these great leaders. They are great leaders showing just how Christ is and what He would be doing if He were on the earth today. His Gospel is going forth and being proclaimed throughout the whole world so Heavenly Father's children can have peace and joy here today and forever. We are humbled at the blessing of being a part of it. We bear you our fervent testimony that the Plan of Salvation is so much more than we know, but we are able to learn and the Spirit is able to teach us more. We do know that our loving Heavenly Father needs each one of us to do His work that all of His children may have the opportunity to be able to work his/her way back to live with Him. He has rules/commandments, He has promised blessings.... may we each search to find those and be willing to sacrifice what is needed to do His will.
