Week 47:Recap of Past 3 Weeks

Hello Family and Friends!

I rejoice with y'all in the Gospel of Jesus Christ! I thank you for what you do, but mostly who who you are. 

Holy Mole! It's been three weeks since I've last had a chance to email you all. Sorry about that. I will try to give y'all the reader's digest highlight reel. 

The Christmas party that the mission put on was awesome! We had an amazing testimony meeting. The spirit was so strong as we bore witness to each other of the truthfulness of the work that we are engaged in as missionaries. 

After the party I had the opportunity to bless a sick child at the Arkansas children's hospital. I know that the Lord loves little children with a perfect love, and that he weeps with them when they suffer. It was a tender experience to be there and represent the Lord. 

Christmas was amazing! We spent the day with the Garcias and I have adopted them as family. We played games and enjoyed our time with them. 

I loved being able to see my family again on skype. The time went by way to fast, but it was a Joy to see them. They anchor me in life to all that is good and I wouldn't be half the man I am today without them. Thanks Family for being there for me. 

New Years eve was chill. We had a fantastic lesson with our top investigator Jodi and Dewon. Dewon is a recent convert and Jodi is his Fiance. They are planning on getting married and then Jodi wants to be baptized. We have had 3 stellar lessons with them this last week and they are on FIRE!

New Years day we went to go help a member who was having electrical problems in her home. The weather turned really REALLY cold recently and her heaters were not getting enough power to run. We had a member take us out there to help with the problem and we got everything worked out. 

Transfers are coming up this week and I'm tore as to what could happen. I have been in Hope for close to 6 months and I've started to love it here. I feel like it could go either way with me staying or moving on. Pray for me I guess. 

Anyway I wanted to bear witness to you all that I know that this is the Lord's true church. He set it up in such a way that we always have someone to look up to. One of the heros in my life is President Thomas S. Monson. He lived the way the Master did, showing pure love to all mankind. I know that He was indeed a Prophet of the Lord Jesus Christ. I know that prophetic promises that President Monson gave to us last April about the Book of Mormon are true.

If we read from the Book of Mormon then we will:
1. Be able to hear the voice of the Spirit.

2. Have the power to resist tempation.

3&4 Overcome doubt and Fear

5. Receive Heaven's help in our lives. 

President Monson's promise encompasses all aspects of life. The Book of Mormon is the cure all for the problems of life. PLEASE read from the Book of Mormon everyday, Everyday, EVERYDAY. I know that if you do then these promises will come into your life. I've done it and it has worked for me. 

I love you all! Please keep praying for me and I'll keep on praying for you. 

With Love, 

Elder Skyler Glen Larsen