Tomorrow I report to the MTC at 1:15. Thus I am gone for 2 WHOLE Years! And well as for parting words I guess I really don't know what to say. All I simply can say is that I am grateful for all the support that I have received through out the years. I know that God has truly blessed me with an INCREDIBLE Family. Thanks to both my Mom and Dad with all the ways that they prepared me in the knowledge of the Gospel. I know that Jesus Christ Lives and that through Him is the Way. He is the Way. He is the only begotten of the Father. He is my Savior and my Redeemer.
In Alma we read, "For it is expedient that an atonement should be made; for according to the great plan of the Eternal God there must be an atonement made, or else all mankind must unavoidably perish; yea, all are hardened; yea, all are fallen and are lost, and must perish except it be through the atonement which it is expedient should be made. For it is expedient that there should be a great and last sacrifice; yea, not a sacrifice of man, neither of beast, neither of any manner of fowl; for it shall not be a human sacrifice; but it must be an infinite and eternal sacrifice."
I know this to be true. I know that Joseph Smith was and is a Prophet of God. I know that that through him he was able to restore Christ's true church on the Earth today. I know that the Book of Mormon is indeed a TRUE Book and is another testament of Jesus Christ. I know that it is to act as a companion to the Bible for it simply restored plain and simple truths that were lost.
Now family, I hope for the Best. It is time for me to sacrifice two years in the service of the Lord. It is my duty as an Elder to go out and preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. And to bear
solemn testimony that He was, that He Lives, and that He is to come. And once again I would like to thank everyone for everything that ya'll have done on my behalf. Remember to stay strong in the gospel of Jesus Christ and don't give up faith nor hope. Make sure you attend the temple regularly. Read Scriptures and Say your PRAYERS! Vocally and Privately for God does hear our cries. May God Bless in everything that ya'll do. I am off to serve. Faithfully!
2 comments:
Oh Andrew! We will miss you. We'll have to send you pictures in the MTC of your new nephew! Good luck and we wish you the best. Words of advice...don't play basketball, you'll most likely get hurt:) Love you!
Andrew, thank you for your willingness to serve the Lord, your faith in Him, and your ability to always bring a smile to our faces! You WILL be missed for sure.
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