Dear Sisters,
We were encouraged to create a plan for missionary work in our families during the 5th Sunday lesson today, taught by the Elders. I am amazed how much potential we have within our ward boundaries. We have many neighbors who need to hear about the gospel. I hope you will consider their message and set a realistic goal as a family to take advantage of and find opportunities to share the gospel. I know great blessings will follow!
“The message of the gospel of Jesus Christ is unlike anything else you will share with others. In the information age, it is the most valuable information in all the world. There is no question about its worth. It is a pearl of great price (see Matthew 13:46).
I promise you that if you will respond to the invitation to share your beliefs and feelings about the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, a spirit of love and a spirit of courage will be your constant companion, for “perfect love casteth out fear” (1 John 4:18).”
--Elder L. Tom Perry
I can’t help but think that magnifying our callings as a home or visiting teacher is one of the best ways to be a missionary. Showing a less active member that you genuinely care about them can do a lot to strengthen faith and deepen their interest in the gospel. We have an outstanding home teacher who comes faithfully and consistently, and he has gone out of his way to help us or pick up on anything we might need. Our testimonies are firm and we aren’t having any big problems, but his faithful example has already strengthened our faith. I hope you will try to be that kind of visiting teacher, and strengthen the faith of the sisters you visit. “Warm those cold hearts” as Sister Snow put it.
I love you sisters, and the thought of you good women warms my heart!
Sincerely,
Lydia
Here is a link to “Seven Simple Suggestions for Sharing the Gospel” that I thought were great:
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