Alright, I know… I know… I know…
I'm a vile vagabond who refuses to email. Shame on me. But I'm repenting :p a
little bit anyway. So what's happened lately. Haha more importantly how long
has it been since I wrote? Who knows. Kurds you may miss out on somethings or I
may go over things double, I dunno. First off, we're having 4 baptisms this
week, a family of 3 who are just super good, and then D who I talked about
whenever last time was. That's gonna be a good time! Last week I did an escape
room... trailer. It was actually pretty fun, but something rather odd happened.
We had planned to go with Luke (best member missionary of all time btw) and
there was another trailer in town we were gonna go to. Things fell through and
that trailer moved somewhere else so we made plans for this one. Two days
before we went we got a text from the Uintah Sisters that they were teaching
the family that owned it and they wanted us to go for free... awkward, we were
already going. So we did and it was good, we beat it the fastest of anyone so
far... 25 minutes or so. But it's a hollow victory (and yes if you're reading
this Sister Toftum, this is Elder Whiner coming out and being accountable ;P)
we got a hint on the last puzzle. Un-asked for mind you. Haha but she told me I
could come back and try to do it blindfolded. I think I may just take her up on
that. Somebody will just have to read things and put in codes for me. Of
course... now I know all the stuff so who knows. I'm asking now… They say he'll
have a new one done next month hopefully, so then I can do that one.
What else? Well... as many of you
likely know at this point, my mission has been authorized for facebook. I've
already done some thing's and made a lot of new friends, but we don't really
know what it's gonna be like at this point. We're also getting smartphones next
month. We're not totally sure what that means either... the current
understanding is that they'll be older model iPhones, both missionaries will
have one but only one will have a plan. But as for details... hopefully we find
out on Friday. We have an all day Zone Conference where we'll get trained and
receive info on all this stuff. Not really looking forward to it, that's a
whole lot of sitting and not doing Things. But, having some closure will be
really nice, and knowing what it is we need to do.
Alright, thinking of other stuff to
say is hard. And I need to plan for some splits tonight so here's a thought for
you based on some cool experiences this week.
This week I have had the
opportunity to participate in every level of the priesthood I currently have
the authority to officiate in. In the Ashley 3rd ward, I was blessed to serve
as a deacon, to pass the emblems of the Sacrament to those who seek His
forgiveness. The same day just a small time later, I served as a teacher
preparing the Sacrament, a priest blessing it, and a deacon passing it for 3
soldiers from the Army National Guard post at the Vernal Armory, and then for a
part Member family who has difficulty going to church because of some health
issues and a slightly uncooperative father. This week I've given several
blessings through the authority of the Melchizedek priesthood that I am so
blessed to have been given, to heal, to comfort, and to guide. God’s power and
love flows through me to bless the lives of others, what a blessing to me.
There is just as much love and power and service in a deacons humble actions as
there is in the great pronunciations that, at the direction of the spirit, may
"command the sustaining or renewal of life" as Elder Holland said.
There is no difference. The power of God is the same. In fact, I might even say
that the deacons role, and the teachers, and the priests, is the more important
and impactful of the two. The renewal of the covenants we make at baptism and
accepting the atonement of a Christ into our lives changes and sanctifies us
and prepares us for eternal joy and glory rather than temporal blessings.
To all you deacons and teachers and
priests who think your job isn't that important, think again. You provide
salvation through your humble service
Have a great day, have a great week, have a great life.
Love,
Elder
DeFord
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