Elders and Sisters of the Great Texas Houston Mission!
What a wonderful conference weekend we've just enjoyed. It is a great privilege to be in the service of God during this pivotal time of the gathering. Great miracles are happening and will continue to grow both in number and frequency!
We ask you, are we qualified to participate in these great miracles?
We read in the Book of Mormon, "...for it is by faith that miracles are wrought; and it is by faith that angels appear and minister unto men;" (Moroni 7:37). Are we exercising the kind of faith that will allow us to witness the miracles promised to the faithful? In PMG p116 we read:
"Faith leads to action, including repentance, obedience, and dedicated service. When you have faith in Jesus Christ, you trust the Lord enough to follow His commandments—even when you do not completely understand the reasons for them. You accomplish what the Lord wants you to accomplish. You help bring about good in your own life and the lives of others. You are able to do miracles according to the Lord’s will. Your faith will be manifest through diligence and work.
"Faith is a principle of power. God works by power, but His power is usually exercised in response to faith."
Elders and Sisters, are we acting in faith? Are we setting goals and making plans after inviting the Spirit of God to direct us? Meaningful goal setting and planning are acts of faith (PMG p146). Do we extend commitments in faith, believing that what we are inviting people to do will actually be accompanied by the Spirit of God? Do we believe that as we do so with the power, the Spirit can soften hearts? Do we believe that the message we carry will bring greater happiness than anything else they can do? If so, let us be lovingly bold and invite in faith, testify with power and fulfill our Missionary Purpose as never before!
Be great!
Love,
President and Sister Mortensen
We are so excited to have a new senior couple serving in our mission! We are so grateful for them.
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| Elder and Sister Johnson from Montana serving in the Crockett area |
The following pictures are from Mission Leadership Council last week. We loved counseling together and learning from each other. What an impressive group of leaders!
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| Houston North 1 Zone |
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| Cypress Zone |
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| Houston North Spanish Zone |
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| Houston North 2 Zone |
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| College Station 2 Zone |
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| Houston West 1 Zone |
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| Houston West 2 Zone |
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| Katy Zone |
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| Klein 1 Zone |
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| Klein 2 Zone |
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| Spring Zone |