Dear Sisters and Elders -
This week, I would like to re-emphasize our Texas Houston Mission standards. These include:
1. Qualify for the Spirit every day
- Follow the Missionary Handbook
- Plan every night
- Live the full morning schedule
- Build companionship unity
2. Find a new investigator(s) every day
3. Have a member present at every possible lesson
4. Extend a baptismal date by the second lesson
5. Baptize a family every month
Some may say that these standards are challenging. Left to our own strength, they are difficult. However, we must remember that this is the Lord's work and not ours. "With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible" (Mark 10:27).
If we pray, plan and work effectively, the Lord will perform mighty miracles. He will help you find new people to teach every day. He will help you teach with the Spirit. He will help our investigators keep commandments so that they can qualify for baptism and confirmation.
Please find below some scriptures that will help build your faith in the Lord and His ability to help you bring more souls to Him.
- 2 Nephi 26:13
- 2 Nephi 27:23
- Mosiah 8:18
- Alma 37:40-41
- Mormon 9:15-21
- Ether 12:14-16
It is a great honor to serve with each of you in this most important work.
With much love,
President Pingree