I Love Conference weekend ...week 25 in Lapeer

     Let me start off by using the words of the President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, "The Book of Mormon provides the fullest and most authoritative understanding of the Atonement of Jesus Christ to be found anywhere. It teaches what it really means to be born again. From the Book of Mormon we learn about the gathering of scattered Israel. We know why we are here on earth. These and other truths are more powerfully and persuasively taught in the Book of Mormon than in any other book."  

     Then the words of the Sunday School General President "The Book of Mormon is not only the keystone of our religion, but it can also become the keystone of our testimonies so that when trials or unanswered questions confront us, it can hold our testimonies securely in place. This book is the one weight on the scales of truth that exceeds the combined weight of all the critics’ arguments. Why? Because if it is true, then Joseph Smith was a prophet and this is the restored Church of Jesus Christ, regardless of any historical or other arguments to the contrary. For this reason, the critics are intent on disproving the Book of Mormon, but the obstacles they face are insurmountable, because this book is true." 

     These talks to me really hit the mark and re emphasize the words of our prophet last April. 

     This week started in the low 90's and ended in the low 50's its been great. This week we had to go to Southfield for a District Leader Training meeting for all DL's. That was good I guess,  great insight on what we as a mission can improve upon and the need to be more urgent in the work and in our areas so we can find those willing to hearken and read the Book of Mormon and become converted with its power. 

     This week I also conducted my first District meeting and that was good I guess. I talked aboot daily contact with our investigators and the importance of it. It was good. We also had the privilege to serve at some food pantry's and as I was relating the service we did the talk by Sister Oscarson comes to mind, "But I also think that sometimes it’s easy to miss some of the greatest opportunities to serve others because we are distracted or because we are looking for ambitious ways to change the world and we don’t see that some of the most significant needs we can meet are within our own families, among our friends, in our wards, and in our communities."  Her talk just really hit the need to serve everyone. 

Anyways, y'all have a great week. 

Lots of Love
Elder Rodgers

Wild Turkeys we found driving.
Thanksgiving Dinner maybe?