Because He Lives

To the Missionaries of the Great Texas Houston Mission,

What a wonderful time of year this is as we look to celebrate the greatest miracle in the history of the world! All of hope in Christianity hinges on the resurrection of Jesus Christ; the Messiah, the Savior and Redeemer of the world. There is no greater message that can be shared to any of the children of God than that there is hope for each of us no matter our circumstance. 

We have been so inspired by reviewing the new video the church has produced at Helives.mormon.org as a family. We would encourage each of you to take every opportunity to share it this week and beyond. Speak to everyone you meet about this special Easter message. Role play in advance how you can do it effectively and prepared to transition that discussion to the good news that because He lives, He still speaks to prophets in our day; that there is refuge from the storms of life and reasons to have hope. 

The difference between this campaign and previous campaigns is that this one can be used continuously. We can order more pass along cards. Use this video. Also, help investigators realize the Mormon.org can be a great resource for them particularly after you teach the first lesson so that they know where to find an authoritative resource on what we believe. Ask each one you teach, who else they know who would benefit from this message of greater hope. When they give you a name, ask, "Who else?" 

We testify to you that He does live. He is the promised Messiah. He directs this work. He directs this mission. That it is only by Him and through Him that we can be saved. It is a great privilege to be in His service. All He requires of us is a broken heart and a contrite spirit. He wants us to be willing to follow. We challenge each of you to recommit yourselves to follow Him and His inspired leaders as we prepare ourselves to hear from them and promise you that your lives will be blessed in ways you've never imagined all because He lives.

We love you! Have a Happy Easter season!

President and Sister Mortensen

We had a nice visit from Brother Gonzalez and Brother Wade of the Mission Department last week. We held a special Mission Leadership Council with wonderful training from them. We are so grateful for all that we learned and felt inspired to implement going forward.

Brother Gonzalez teaching us

Brother Wade using a basketball analogy

Brother Wade role playing with Elder Sua

Role playing with Elder Christensen

Elder Morgart helping in the kitchen. Love it!

Sister Stevens and Sister Brighton our wonderful servers

We had a wonderful Senior Missionary Conference at the home of the Chappells. We enjoyed being together and learning from one another and eating delicious food. We are so grateful for the wonderful contribution the senior couples make in this great mission. We love them!

Here are some pictures taken during the conference

Sister Chappell delighted us with a beautiful musical number

Sister and Brother LeBaron

President and Sister Chappell