7 Jan 2020: I Love to See the Temple

Hello everyone!

Well, another transfer has come and gone, and I have been given the tremendous blessing of staying in the Alta Vista Branch for another 6 weeks. This is by far the longest I have stayed in an area, and I am glad. There are so many amazing people here, and I can't wait to find more. I am also still in the South Valley Ranch ward as well. This is the first time since last February where I haven't had to go to transfers! Also this is the first time in 6 months that I havent had to change apartments! Yay!

The highlight of the week was definitely on Thursday when we were able to attend the temple with Hna Coreas and her two older daughters. That was such a special experience in which we got to assist those who were unable to receive the saving ordinances of baptism and confirmation in this life. They loved it as well! I love the temple. I testify that it truly is the Lord's house.

The second highlight was having Ana coming to both hours of church, and her learning a lot about the introduction to the Book of Mormon. I know that the Book of Mormon is true. All one has to do to find that out is sincerely read it, and sincerely pray to know that it is true. It is a true testament that Christ is the Savior of the world. For those of you who haven't read it, I promise you that you will not lose anything by reading it. You will only gain a stronger testimony that Jesus Christ is our Savior! So much joy is found within those pages!

Happy 2020 by the way! Have fun setting goals and reaching them!

Elder Lovell

Pics:

All of us at the temple. It was so amazing (:

Alta Vista District Council


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