To the Missionaries of the Great Texas Houston Mission,
It was great to have so many reasons to see so many of you this week. At our most recent 8 week follow up training for the new missionaries, we had our largest group - 60. We have been so impressed with your preparation and ability to teach after the manner of the Master in such a short period of time.
We are always grateful to see many of you at the temple ground tours tonight. We had approximately 300 people in attendance again. It is inspiring to see the numbers of people willing to drive long distances to go visit the grounds of the Lord's house and to learn of the ordinances that are performed therein.
We would like to give you a challenge this week for you to read during personal study over the next week or two. Please read the Gospel of John with an eye to how many times the Savior says, "I came not to do mine own will, but to do the will of Him that sent me (or some variation on that idea). This exercise may be one of the most rewarding and uplifting study sessions you have. It will be most helpful if we remember that we each are types or symbols of the Savior with a duty (representative agency) to do as He did or as He would do.
Please be diligent to invite people to come unto Christ. Find in faith. Teach with Power and lead others to the safety of the covenants just as the Savior himself would do if He were here. WE WANT EVERY AREA TO HAVE A DATE SET FOR NOVEMBER BEFORE THE END OF THIS MONTH! The miracles will follow.
Love,
President and Sister Mortensen
We held the 8-week Follow-up Training for the missionaries that arrived in August. It was such excellent meeting! These new missionaries are doing so well and are really great teachers. We are blessed to have such a dedicated group of missionaries. Here are some pictures from that day.
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| The assistants provide valuable training |
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| Pres. Mortensen gives insights |
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| Don't they look great? We love them! |
President Mortensen and I attended a District Meeting in the Klein area last week. Elder Iosefa provided great instruction and leadership.
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| Elder Brittain left us last week. We will miss him! |
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| Sister Broadus and Sister Winterton at their baptism yesterday. Looking SO happy |
We held Temple Grounds Tours again yesterday. It was a beautiful evening with almost 300 people attending to feel the spirit of that sacred place. Many investigators were there and felt the spirit. We love to see the temple.
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| Our capable tour guides. They are awesome!! |
