Dear Sisters and Elders –
“When you were set apart by priesthood authority, you received the right and privilege to represent the Lord” (PMG, p. 4).
Sometimes I find it hard to believe that the Lord has given us the opportunity to represent Him. He is the Son of God. He is our Savior and Redeemer. He is all-knowing, all-powerful, and perfect. I believe that He could do this work on His own. Yet, despite our many shortcomings, He provides us the honor to represent Him. He allows us to participate in His great work of Salvation. Could there be anything more important?
Given the magnitude of our office, we are invited to “always keep in mind the importance of [our] calling” and to “strive constantly to magnify it” (MH, p. 4). We are encouraged to “represent the Lord according to the highest standards…” (MH, p. 7).
Let’s give our very best to the Lord. As we go throughout each day, let us remember the calling we have to represent Him. Let’s pray to God to learn how we can represent Him even more effectively. Let’s follow the impressions we receive.
I am filled with gratitude for the opportunity we have to serve as a full-time representatives and missionaries for Jesus Christ. I am grateful for His patience, for His love, and for the strength He provides us to do His work.
Thank you for your sincere efforts to represent Christ with dignity, honor, and devotion. We are grateful for your examples. Sister Pingree and I feel blessed for the opportunity to serve alongside such earnest disciples of Christ.
We sure love you!
President Pingree
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| Elder Thiery with member |
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| Oakcrest Hermanas with member |
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| Elder Thomas and Bladh |
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| Oakcrest Elders |
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| Joseph receives the Aaronic Priesthood |
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| Hermana Spenlove with TX grandparents |
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| Houston 6th Hermanas |