Elder Warner, a fine missionary who served (this past Spring), as our district leader shared his farewell testimony at our Zone Conference, Wednesday, September 24th. We will always remember the great object lessons he would share in our meetings. Along with learning Spanish, he shared a love for the Hispanic people he was able to teach. He will return to Orem, Utah this next week with a continued resolve to serve others. President Bangerter talked about retention in our missionary work, teaching new members, "line upon line, precept upon precept." Prior to the conference we were asked to prepare by studying 3 Nephi from the Book of Mormon. Sister Bennion taught from 3 Nephi 27:27, asking, "What manner of men ought ye to be?" Then answering..."even as I am." We're examples of all we are teaching and in 3 Nephi, chapters 12, 13, and 14 Jesus teaches us how we should live. We had just taught our Institute lesson on Matthew 5, 6,and 7, known as the "Sermon on the Mount," which many Christians consider a series of desirable ethical behaviors. In Third Nephi, the righteous behaviors taught by our Savior to the Nephites is basically the Sermon on the Mount, addressed to baptized members of the Church, and is a series of instructions for continuing after baptism to the point of qualifying for celestial glory. She led a thought provoking discussion and we gained additional insight after our study in Matthew. President Bennion gave us a progress report on the mission, encouraging us to stretch and he reminded us that goals are representative of our faith. He also taught us that 3 Nephi, "Is the centerpiece of the Book of Mormon," everyday is precious, and the people were ready for the Savior to teach them. We need to seek the Spirit in our work. Others feel the Spirit from the missionaries and when we're in tune the Lord will bless us with His Spirit. It was another great day in the NYNYS Mission! Also, I joined with the young Elders and Sisters with September and October birthdays and we were sung to and given a birthday surprise, a new toothbrush and toothpaste It was delightful!
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Always a Treat, Zone Conference
Elder Warner, a fine missionary who served (this past Spring), as our district leader shared his farewell testimony at our Zone Conference, Wednesday, September 24th. We will always remember the great object lessons he would share in our meetings. Along with learning Spanish, he shared a love for the Hispanic people he was able to teach. He will return to Orem, Utah this next week with a continued resolve to serve others. President Bangerter talked about retention in our missionary work, teaching new members, "line upon line, precept upon precept." Prior to the conference we were asked to prepare by studying 3 Nephi from the Book of Mormon. Sister Bennion taught from 3 Nephi 27:27, asking, "What manner of men ought ye to be?" Then answering..."even as I am." We're examples of all we are teaching and in 3 Nephi, chapters 12, 13, and 14 Jesus teaches us how we should live. We had just taught our Institute lesson on Matthew 5, 6,and 7, known as the "Sermon on the Mount," which many Christians consider a series of desirable ethical behaviors. In Third Nephi, the righteous behaviors taught by our Savior to the Nephites is basically the Sermon on the Mount, addressed to baptized members of the Church, and is a series of instructions for continuing after baptism to the point of qualifying for celestial glory. She led a thought provoking discussion and we gained additional insight after our study in Matthew. President Bennion gave us a progress report on the mission, encouraging us to stretch and he reminded us that goals are representative of our faith. He also taught us that 3 Nephi, "Is the centerpiece of the Book of Mormon," everyday is precious, and the people were ready for the Savior to teach them. We need to seek the Spirit in our work. Others feel the Spirit from the missionaries and when we're in tune the Lord will bless us with His Spirit. It was another great day in the NYNYS Mission! Also, I joined with the young Elders and Sisters with September and October birthdays and we were sung to and given a birthday surprise, a new toothbrush and toothpaste It was delightful!
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