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From: Kristen Owens
Date: Mon, Feb 25, 2013 at 11:25 AM
Subject: No letter from mom
To: carolyn owens
Dear Family,
Well
I want to say thanks Father for writing me a letter :) It was good to
hear from you :) Everyone else, you are all condemned. REPENT! I still
love you.
Well, this week was pretty great! We had some great experiences. We
set a date with one of our investigators (lil' tommy) for March 16th.
His brother is getting baptized a week later. They are a great family.
We just love them. We met some great people this week. I learned a lot.
We met a man who had been taught previously in a different area from
Liberia. His name is Tom and he is super solid. Came to church this past
Sunday. He loves it. He is totally getting baptized next month. We
decided to let the elders teach him and his family. They will do an
excellent job. So our ward in March is going to increase A LOT! Between
us, the elders, and the senior couple, we have about 7 baptisms planned I
believe. Many people are coming unto Christ and it is the best. I love
the blessings that come from the temple and living the gospel. I love
the gift of the Holy Ghost. In Sunday School we heard an analogy--The
Holy Ghost is like the sun. He's in one place, but His presence is felt
everywhere :) That is so sweet!
Well this week was full of miracles. We met some wonderful people.
We have 5 new investigators this week--craaaaazy. The elders had a
baptism this week of a man who has done a complete 180 in his life. He
completely turned his life around. He was living with a former mormon
and they were planning on getting married. They went to visit her father
and this man recognized something different in him. He asked what it
was, the father said in two days you will have two missionaries knock on
your door and then you will know. One thing led to another and on
Friday this couple got married in the church and Saturday they were
baptized members and sunday they were confirmed members of the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In a year from now, they will be
sealed as a family for time and all eternity. It was incredible to
witness the change in these two individuals. The Gospel Blesses
Families. This I know and testify. That was pretty much the highlight of
the week--a wedding, baptism and confirmation. pretty cool.
The more I am on my mission, the more I want to stay. I love the
people here. I am so grateful for the lessons the Lord is allowing me to
learn on this training for life. I love the gospel!! Although being a
missionary is not easy, the blessings and testimony I am gaining is
worth it. As I consider my future family, I will be forever grateful for
this chance I have had to serve Him and learn how to become a more
Christlike person. It's opened my eyes to what goals I want to
accomplish, especially in terms of my family. There is no greater
calling than being a missionary.....and then a mom :)
I just want to bear my simple testimony that I know this is the true
church. I know Christ is our Savior and Redeemer. His message is one of
hope and peace and enables us to improve our lives. I know people
matter and we are all children of a loving Heavenly Father. Of all the
names recorded for Diety, He asks us to refer to him as "Father." I know
as we apply Christ's Atonement and teachings, our lives are blessed in
every way. I know I can be with my family forever :) I know Joseph Smith
did see God the Father and Jesus Christ. I know through him, the Book
of Mormon was brought forth and translated by the power of God. I know
it is scripture and I know it is true. I know through Joseph Smith,
Christ called 12 apostles to establish and maintain His church. I know
this church is the Lord's kingdom once again upon the earth preparatory
to the second coming of the Messiah. There is no other name given
whereby we can gain exaltation than through our Savior Jesus Christ. He
has descended below us all and we are not greater than He. We have hope,
we have peace, and we have joy because of Him. We are never alone :) I
love you family, hope all is well. Send me some fun letters and I will
forgive you for the drought. You are great. Thanks for your support and
love.
Love,
Sister Owens
Hello Sister Owens, I have started reading through your blog a little bit because my 'missionary' is serving in the MMM. I recognized one of the names of your investigators and I was so touched. I am grateful for your decision to serve a mission. I look forward to reading more about it!
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