To the Missionaries of the Great Texas Houston Mission,
This will easily be the December to have more souls come unto Christ through the waters of baptism than any other previous December in this mission in almost two decades! What a wonderful privilege we have to be in the service of Him whose birth we celebrate this time of year! He is the very King of Kings, the Lord of Lord’s; the Savior, Redeemer and Light of the world. He has called us each individually to be in His service. He knows each you and He loves you. What an honor! What a privilege!
We look forward to seeing you this week as we celebrate Christmas together. Three reminders:
1. We are excited for each of you to be able to speak with your families this week. Please make sure you limit your calls to no more than 40 minutes and to your families only (Missionary Handbook p. 37). We recognize that some of your parents don't live together. We want for you to be able to speak to them both, but that doesn't mean two 40 minute calls. Do your best to limit the total call time to 40 minutes as the brethren have requested. We also recognize that some don't have immediate biological parents who you will be calling. We want you to call those who are closest to you and have an enjoyable time within the same parameters. You can use your iPads to Skype, but please do not use this application otherwise without permission.
2. Please remember to give out all the remaining "Light of the World" cards this week and make the most of every finding opportunities as hearts are turned to God now more than at any other time of the year. We don't want any of those cards left over. Please give them out during your finding this week.
3. Remember that the Gospel blesses families and families will be together over the next few weeks more regularly during the weekdays than perhaps at any other time during the year. Let's take advantage and find those the Lord has prepared!
We love you and are so proud of you for making this such a WHITE Christmas season! So many lives have been blessed by virtue of your consecrated service. We are hoping to carry this focus and determination to find and invite into the new year. 2017 will be even more remarkable than this year!
Love,
President and Sister Mortensen
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| Hermana Fernandez finally arrives in Houston! We are so excited to have her!! |
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| Final night with these awesome sisters |
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| Got to see these two elders at our Ward Christmas breakfast |