We missed attending church today in our little branch. We were sorry to miss that very important meeting. Our branch president was released. He is a dynamic and cheerful and energetic man who has been a very capable leader. And he is a very good man. We have enjoyed being in his branch so very much.
The new branch president was his counselor. He is a policeman of 30 years and is also one of the finest men I have ever met. He is unfailingly kind and thoughtful. Comments that he has made lead me to believe that he is a great student of the scriptures and strives to live the gospel in every aspect of his life.
We missed it because we attended a baptism of a young lady in another ward. She does not live here...she was visiting to see a doctor. She had undergone jaw surgery a few weeks ago and was here to have it checked. She was sitting on a park bench praying to the Lord for help to find the truth. About that same time, two young elders approached her. They have been teaching her for 2 weeks! She was baptized this morning because on Tuesday she will return to her home in Greenland where there are no missionaries or wards or branches. She will continue the new member lessons by skype.
The baptism was beautiful. She is a dear young woman and has embraced the gospel with great joy. We stayed for sacrament meeting, since she was confirmed there. Then it only seemed natural to go to the YSA Sunday School class and finally relief society. We finally got home around 3 after a wonderful morning. Later, the Thornes told us what we had missed at our branch.
We went over to the Thorne's apartment to play Nines with them and Sister Swena and Sister Hamblin. It was a nice relaxing end to our day.
Our thoughts keep going to Erin and Ethan, and one of us will say out of the blue, "Wasn't that fun when.....?" Our hearts are filled with gratitude for this beautiful country, this wonderful mission, the experiences and opportunities that have come to us here, and for the blessing of having them come to visit.
It has been a sweet Sabbath day.
Wonderful day! Didn't realize there were no branches, etc. in Greenland. Hope she knows some good young people (potential priesthood included) who will embrace her love of the Gospel.
ReplyDeleteYour new branch pres. sounds like a GOOD man. If the Lord calls them - he gives them the help they need.
Your family will always be with you in your hearts. It is a good thing! L&P
Yes....we are hoping the same thing. Perhaps she will be the means of bringing the church and priesthood leadership back to Greenland. She is a sweetheart.
ReplyDeleteL&P