We had a fantastic weekend. Elder Christofferson was here for stake conference. It was awesome to hear from him, to be part of a Q&A, and to learn from him. I really liked what he taught about increasing our faith and how the missionaries that are called to this mission have a particular belssing to be called to serve under Pres. Porter. They were called specifically to serve under him and be blessed by him.
Prers. Porter is the mission President of the Ohio Cincinnati mission. I get to work with him a bit each month as we have stake correlation meeting. He is amazing. Full of energy, wonderful in how he works with the missionaries to train them, show them the way, but help them to step up and lead the work.
We have a number of baptisms scheduled before the end of the year. so many are being touched by the spirit and recognizing truth in their lives. We heard form the Smith family from Springboro. They all joined the church last year and just went to the temple to be sealed for eternity a couple months ago. They spoke of how the lessons just helped them to see what already seemed to make sense to them. To recognize the great plan of happiness.
On Sunday Elder Christofferson took the time to allow ALL the children and youth to come up and greet him. He stayed there for nearly an hour allowing each one, one by one, to greet an apostle.
But the best was when he bore witness of the Savior. His words were plain, his description familiar, but the power of his special witness came through to me like never before. It was a powerful wintess of the divinity fo the Christ and of his atoning power. I was blessed to have been there. I know in my heart and mind the truths of which he spoke.
He also spoke of the was the 12 and first presidency are called to witness to the world. And how they can't do all the work. So the 70 are called to help (around 300 currently) but this is still not enough. Then he described how missionaries are the next, called and working side by side with the apostles in their special commission. Working shoulder to shoulder with the apostles to witness to all the world. I have never heard that described in that way before. How blessed the missionaries are and how blessed are those they work with the bring them closer to Christ.
I had a great week of training last week. All week long learning of and getting a better understanding of Emerson leadership processes and how they fit into the business results. It really helped me to connect some dots that I had previously only known a portion of. It was really good. I just wish I could have stayed at home. With me sick early in the week, and Mom sick later in the week, it would have been nice to be there to take care of each other.
I was able to help her a bunch on Saturday to get things ready for the recital. I was an errand running mad man. And then tried to help make sure the house and walk were free of ice and looked good. It went very well and people enjoyed the recital. Ty and Lysi did great too.
We get to go to the CHS Christmas concert tonight. Ty is helping the band, and Gavin is in both Choirs so it will be very nice.
Love you forever, and I get you forever.
Dad
3 John 1:4
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