Week 11

 

Before I tell you about this week, I've got to show you a few pictures Dwight forgot last week. After we went to the temple last week, we treated everyone to a fabulous dinner at McDonalds where Judy and I got Happy Meals. :)

Waiting for our "server" to bring our dinner.

We celebrated Alyssa's birthday while we were in Raleigh and had some fun with the grandkids. It looks like Clara avoided the camera this time.

We had some good lessons and fun visits this week. One in particular that stands out to me is the granddaughter of some members that haven't been to church in a while. The granddaughter wants to learn more and has a desire to be baptized. She is 10 years old and has a fun personality. Teaching her is going to be delightful!

On Thursday we had zone conference from 2-6, and then from 6-8 the stake missionaries and leaders were invited. It was a long but uplifting day. When we went outside to get in the car, it was raining buckets. I wish I had taken a picture of the sister missionary that ran to her car to get an umbrella for her companion. She was soaked--but soooo sweet!

Our zone and the mission president and his wife.

Saturday we gave a presentation at a Stake Primary activity about staying on the Covenant Path. We asked the kids to make choices and then put footprints on a big path that said things like "Love One Another," "Obey Parents," and "Keep the Sabbath Day Holy." We had a lot of fun, and I think the kids did, too!.

The highlight of our week was the baptism of Jay and Aariyah! They are truly amazing. After the baptism, we were sitting around a table talking and eating refreshments. We were telling Jay and Aariyah  they "get" to have the lessons all over again as new members. Instead of looking shocked or overwhelmed, they looked happy. I told them it would be more of a review and asked them a few example questions. They answered correctly without hesitation, so we kept asking questions. They knew all the answers about the Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Either we are really good teachers or they are really smart--or the Holy Ghost is a really good teacher; I think it's a combination of the last two.

Before the baptism

Selfie time

Aren't they so cute! They make me smile!

Best quote this week was from Jay's 18-year-old sister to us: "Do ya'll have to go home?" (meaning at the end of our mission) I love this family!

Spiritual Thought:

2 Nephi 31: 17 ...For the gate by which ye should enter is repentance and baptism by water; and then cometh a remission of your sins by fire and by the Holy Ghost.

19 And now, my beloved brethren, after ye have gotten into this strait and narrow path, I would ask if all is done? Behold, I say unto you, Nay; for ye have not come thus far save it were by the word of Christ with unshaken faith in him, relying wholly upon the merits of him who is mighty to save.

20 Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ, and endure to the end, behold, thus saith the Father: Ye shall have eternal life.

21 And now, behold, my beloved brethren, this is the way; and there is none other way nor name given under heaven whereby man can be saved in the kingdom of God...

These verses in the Book of Mormon clearly teach us the Doctrine of Christ. Because of the Atonement of Jesus Christ, there is a way we can return to live with God, to have Eternal life. We need faith in Jesus Christ, we need to repent which was made possible through Christ's Atonement, we need to be baptized and receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, and we need to love God and all men and keep the covenants we have made with God throughout our life (endure to the end).

We are so grateful for our Savior, Jesus Christ and the opportunity we have to share His gospel.

We love you all!

Sister and Elder Potter