Cinnamon Rolls

This week flew by super quick, we got some really good planning to start the week, set so many lessons, but had a lot fall. All in all the few little moments we had to strengthen someone's testimony in Christ make it all worthwhile. I've gotta say that one of my favorite parts of this week was Sunday. My companion Elder Ek was sick, so we went in a Trio Elder Lybbert, Elder Pedro, and I. We share the chapel with him and His companion, so we ended up going to church twice. Super good! (Except I always have no idea if I should take the sacrament twice, doctrina profunda) In Tribuno, it was the Primary Program, so you already know it's gonna be good. There ended up being 145 people in the chapel! whaat. Elder Lybbert, said "Why don't we have the Primary Program every week?" We visited one of the kids and his family last week. He doesn't have a father or priesthood holder in the house and is 11 years old. So we went to give him a blessing of health with another member in the ward. It was such a privilege to be able to give him the blessing, and then Sunday, during his testimony he shared his testimony of priesthood power. It was so special for me to see that, especially as he is preparing himself too soon to receive the priesthood. As we are ready and at the will of the Lord, he will use us to serve in small and simple ways. And I love that as the loving father He is, He will give us all the chance to gain a testimony of these things, of his son. As we seek to know the truth, to obtain our own testimony with faith, and as we look around us with the humility and eyes of faith of a child, we will come to know the truth of what He teaches us. 45 And this is not all. Do ye not suppose that I aknow of these things myself? Behold, I testify unto you that I do know that these things whereof I have spoken are true. And how do ye suppose that I know of their surety? 46 Behold, I say unto you they are made aknown unto me by the Holy Spirit of God. Behold, I have bfasted and prayed many days that I might know these things of myself. And now I do know of myself that they are true; for the Lord God hath made them manifest unto me by his Holy Spirit; and this is the spirit of crevelation which is in me. 48 I say unto you, that I know of myself that whatsoever I shall say unto you, concerning that which is to come, is true; and I say unto you, that I know that Jesus Christ shall come, yea, the Son, the Only Begotten of the Father, full of grace, and mercy, and truth. And behold, it is he that cometh to take away the sins of the world, yea, the sins of every man who steadfastly believeth on his name. I forgot Thanksgiving was a thing this week, until Hermana Janzen made us cinnamon rolls. So goood...(those don't exist here, if you tried to explain them to someone they'd think you're crazy). So I had cinnamon rolls with powder milk (be grateful for the little things, like, real milk). I am so grateful for the opportunity I have to serve my Father in Heaven, to sacrifice just a small part of my life to serve His children and help them come unto Him by His son Jesus Christ. As you look at a mission more and more, it is always more of a blessing than a sacrifice. To see Christ be welcomed into the lives of those around me is so beautifully wonderful. I am so greatful for the opportunity God has given me to grow my testimony throughout my life, to find the truth by Him and His Spirit. I am so grateful for loving parents who lovingly and patiently guided me to be able to find the truth on my own, who put up with me for years, and somehow still love me. Thank you all for your love, your support, your efforts in the service of the Lord and His children. I testify that He knows and hears each one of us. As we seak Him, with real intent and thank Him for all that we have, we will feel His love. Love you all, Elder Shepherd 5fee8472-4fba-4325-88eb-faf313a8c4b3.jpg it also rained this week, so gee willy that made me happy. 20231123_205022.jpg