I hope that all of you are having a great week! This week, I wanted to tell you all about one of my favorite members from my current ward.
In the photo that I´ve attached, you´ll see me and another member from our ward named D. He´s a convert of about 1 or 2 years, and is going to the temple for the first time this week! He´s 91 years old, and even with his difficulties he does everything possible to show his love to the Lord.
Every Sunday morning at 8:20 (40 minutes before sacrament meeting) Brother D. can be seen walking through the chapel doors, having walked from his house to church alone. Considering his age, his pace isn´t all that fast! But still the same, he´s always one of the first people seated in the chapel. As soon as he sits down, he opens up a little priesthood manual that he received and studies the ordenances of the Melchezedeck (I have no idea how to spell that anymore!) Priesthood, which he received just a little while ago. When we asked him what he was studying, he said "Well, I´ve got the priesthood now, so I need to know how to use it!"
Two weeks ago was stake conference. Because of the fact that many members here don´t have cars, the ward chartered a bus to take the members to the stake center. The bus left the chapel at 8:30. After the stake conference I saw Brother Domingos, and went up to talk to him. He told me that he forgot about the stake conference and when he got to church (he was running a little late that sunday), the chapel was closed up and no one was there. He said that he felt the spirit tell him to go to the house of a member that lives close to the chapel, so off he went! He said that he got there right as they were getting ready to leave, and they offered him a ride to stake conference!
There´s a number of other stories that I could tell you all about Brother D, such as how his 70 year old son came to visit him last week among others, but the message is always the same!
I´m grateful for the opportunity that I´ve had to see such a dedicated and faithful example of discipleship! He´s a reminder to me of the dedication that the Lord wants from us, and the peace and joy that comes from a life centered on Christ! If we are quick to observe, then we´ll find that we are blessed to be in the presence of our spiritual superiors, even spiritual giants, on a regular basis. Let us all learn from there example!
I´m grateful for the opportunity that I´ve had to see such a dedicated and faithful example of discipleship! He´s a reminder to me of the dedication that the Lord wants from us, and the peace and joy that comes from a life centered on Christ! If we are quick to observe, then we´ll find that we are blessed to be in the presence of our spiritual superiors, even spiritual giants, on a regular basis. Let us all learn from there example!
The greatest thing that I´ve come to know to a greater degree on my mission is that Jesus is the Christ! Becoming like him is our aim, and living his gospel to become like him is the secret to a happy and eternal family!
I love you all, have a great week!
Elder Sweet
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