District Meeting

Of course there is always time to play a game of "7" at district meeting. The two in front with the ball is our Zone leaders, they came up to do splits. Today I played with them and took 2nd place.

We were passengers for the first time going to district meeting. The Elders had to get new tires for their car and so they had to take their car and we rode along with them. District meeting is always in Middletown, I suppose because we usually drive and it saves the three sets of missionaries miles on their car. The training today was on becoming acquainted with the bishop and ways that you can help him with the missionary efforts for his ward. It truly makes a difference if the Bishop is on the same page with missionary work. Building trust with the Bishop and ward members so they will give you referrals of their family and friends. They need to become excited about sharing the gospel. President Hinkley has said: "There is absolutely no point in doing missionary work unless we hold on to the fruits of that effort. Members are essential in helping new converts remain active and faithful." It is so important for all of us to work together in finding, teaching, and nourishing new members. How are we all doing? I quote from a friend of ours, Doug Bentley, "If we are going to accomplish the work that our Savior has for us to do to usher in His second coming, we cannot afford to be average Latter-day Saints any longer. The time of being average members of the Church is over." Neal A Maxwell has said: "all of the easy things the Lord has had for the Church to do are done. From now on it's high adventure." So I say - strap on your safety harness, your testimony and knowledge of the gospel and go forth and share and testify. Remember - "Every member a missionary."