Mission Tour

Last week we were blessed to have Elder and Sister Ardern visit our mission. We had a mission leadership council, followed by two Zone Conferences, one in the North and one in the South. We were taught, uplifted, edfied and strengthened. Some of their counsel included:

“The foundation stone of finding is testimony.”
“The measure of your conversion is your willingness to share the gospel” (Elder Bruce R McConkie).
“The elect of God are those who elect God.”

Five ways I can better prepare to fulfill my purpose (Invite)
1. Recognize the sources of my power. (2 Timothy 1:7 – God has not left you powerless)
2. Prepare myself spiritually (“Our first responsibility as teachers of the gospel is to prepare ourselves spiritually” President Benson)
3. Work enthusiastically (The only place we find success before work is in the dictionary)
4. Enhance teaching skills (Be a better evaluater. Use short powerful statements of truth).
5. Maintain a positive mental attitude (Things to do today: Pick yourself up. Dust yourself off. Start over again).

“Kneel and ask God for the love the place you are in, and the people you serve, in every area.”
“Love allows you to see people as God sees them. It allows you to see beyond the present to the future.”

The great Northern Zones

The great Southern Zones

Our wonderful Mission Leadership Council

With Elder and Sister Ardern

With our wonderful senior couple missionaries