To the extent possible, missionary work continues to move forward. This week the mission received smartphones for every companionship. That is a welcomed blessing. Missionaries now have better tools to contact and teach investigators, and share their testimonies.
We also welcomed another 8 missionaries - 4 new and 4 reassigned. The mission continues to refine the welcome and orientation process. As you can see from the photo below, parking spots become social distancing stations as we welcomed this group of missionaries.
On Friday, the Ecuador Quito Mission was privileged to attend an online meeting with Elder Dale G. Renlund, an Apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and his wife - Sister Renlund.
Elder Renlund opened his remarks by explaining to the missionaries that he was going to follow the format of Paul's letters in the New Testament:
- Greeting
- Thanks and commendation
- Address questions & concerns
- Offer a message & testimony
The missionaries had been invited the week before to send their questions to President Barlow, who would forward them to Elder Renlund.
Elder & Sister Renlund used a major portion of the time to address those questions. It was impressive to see how they responded to question after question by guiding us back to the scriptures and the words of the living prophets for answers.
Elder Renlund concluded his remarks with a powerful testimony of our Heavenly Father, and our Savior Jesus Christ. He testified that the restored gospel is true and invited us to read and study the THE RESTORATION OF THE FULNESS OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST - A BICENTENNIAL PROCLAMATION TO THE WORLD.
Following his testimony, Elder Renlund left an apostolic blessing on the mission. He said that if we follow mission rules and the direction of President & Sister Barlow, that we will be watched over and protected, and our health will be preserved. He also said that as we focus on our mission purpose we will bless families and bring miracles into their lives.
It was an incredible meeting. We were being taught by an apostle of the Lord though an audio experience that felt like we were sitting in their front room having a one on one discussion.
We send our love and blessings to all!
Elder & Sister Lewis
We also welcomed another 8 missionaries - 4 new and 4 reassigned. The mission continues to refine the welcome and orientation process. As you can see from the photo below, parking spots become social distancing stations as we welcomed this group of missionaries.
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Incoming missionaries on left, companions to be assigned on right.
Group Photo on Tuesday, May 26th minus the 1 new missionary who arrived a day later.
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| Elder Ramirez seeking some virus killing sunshine on the patio outside the mission office. |
- Greeting
- Thanks and commendation
- Address questions & concerns
- Offer a message & testimony
The missionaries had been invited the week before to send their questions to President Barlow, who would forward them to Elder Renlund.
Elder & Sister Renlund used a major portion of the time to address those questions. It was impressive to see how they responded to question after question by guiding us back to the scriptures and the words of the living prophets for answers.
Elder Renlund concluded his remarks with a powerful testimony of our Heavenly Father, and our Savior Jesus Christ. He testified that the restored gospel is true and invited us to read and study the THE RESTORATION OF THE FULNESS OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST - A BICENTENNIAL PROCLAMATION TO THE WORLD.
Following his testimony, Elder Renlund left an apostolic blessing on the mission. He said that if we follow mission rules and the direction of President & Sister Barlow, that we will be watched over and protected, and our health will be preserved. He also said that as we focus on our mission purpose we will bless families and bring miracles into their lives.
It was an incredible meeting. We were being taught by an apostle of the Lord though an audio experience that felt like we were sitting in their front room having a one on one discussion.
We send our love and blessings to all!
Elder & Sister Lewis
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