Week 88--March 23, 2015

It has been another interesting week here in Mira Loma.

There have been some frustrating things happen this week, and some really good things happened this week.

So, on the frustrating side, Mark dropped us this week. He feels like the Catholic church puts less pressure on his personal life. We finally felt like we were going somewhere with him, and he was starting to come to church and keep commitments, so it was frustrating when he dropped us. Then the other really frustrating thing that happened was out of the Ten or so people that committed to come to church only one of them came. It was very disappointing.

The good things, Terry is progressing great! He has cut down from 20 cigarettes a day to 2 cigarettes a day. He is doing so awesome. He has lots of fellowship, he came to church, and gave some awesome input to the lessons in church. It is awesome! Another thing that was super good that we found out about is that this Friday the church is releasing a new video for Easter called Because He Lives, all the missionaries have gotten to see the video already and it is awesome. It really helps me focus on what is possible Because Jesus Christ Lives today. There are also going to be three video's released between Easter and Christmas as supplements to The video. I encourage you all to share this video, and flood the world with the spirit of Christ! The video will be able to be found on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube beginning on Friday, as well as on HeLives.mormon.org

Well My New Testament reading, this week I have been all over the place, but I have been reading a lot in Jesus the Christ to go along with my reading. But I really liked What I read in Thessalonians. Here Paul is speaking of how he feels about the converts to the church, but this can apply to all of us, to the families that we home or visiting teach, or to anybody for whom we teach or have responsibility over. "So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us." (1 Thes. 2:8) and then also "For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? For ye are our glory and joy." (1 Thes. 2:19-20)

Well I love you guys,

Elder Bangerter