Dear family, (12/5)
This week went by pretty fast. It's good to hear that Grandpa and Grandma still touch the lives of all who they come in contact with. I wish I was there to hear them.
I wasn't able to watch the Christmas Devotional; even though we were encouraged to. We spent the evening passing out hot chocolate at the Creche (collection of Nativities). There were a lot of people there; members, less- actives and non- members. It was cool! It had changed a little bit from last year, but it was still amazing. I saw a lot of people from Cupertino and even some from Gilroy. It was good to see them. This Thursday Marina Armstrong will be getting baptized at 7:00 pm. It will be great! On the 17th of Dec. Linda, Dominick, and Mathias all should be baptized so we are looking forward to that.
I was glad to hear that someone was baptized and received the Holy Ghost in the YSA ward. It's the greatest when someone enters into that covenant with our Heavenly Father and is blessed to receive the gift of the Holy Ghost in their lives. Every time I invite someone to be baptized, I always make sure I emphasize the importance of receiving the Holy Ghost in their life and I bear my testimony about the influence He's had in mine. What a blessing it is to have the Spirit of the Lord in our lives; to give us direction and clarity of mind and heart. When we feel the presence of the Holy Ghost in our lives, we can have confidence that the Atonement (the cure for sin) is taking affect. So let us strive to do things which invite the Spirit so that we can gain access to the Atonement of the Lord Jesus Christ. I love you all. I pray for you constantly. Thank you for your love support and prayers.
I just sent another letter so I hope you get it sooner this time.
Love,
Elder Lance Porter
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
1.9.12
Dear Family,
This week was one of the longest weeks I've had in my life! We are now
covering two wards. We are 'white-washing' the Menlo Park Ward so we are
trying to figure out a regular system to work in both wards and spend
equal time in each. There is so much work to do and I LOVE IT!!!
I'm now serving in the area I've been dreaming to be in my whole
mission. EPA (East Palo Alto).
We have the nicest house in the mission and a full time car. We live
on the church grounds just in the back parking lot of the stake center.
President called yesterday and told me this will most likely be my
last area - which I'm fine with.
We have a Baptismal date with Eduardo Farias in the Menlo Park Ward,
which we're excited for; but he's going to Mexico for like a month so
we'll see how he feels when he gets back.
We don't know a ton of people so this next week we will be focused
on meeting everbody. We bore our testimonies yesterday in church and
hope that was positive
for the ward. We are replacing our former Zone Leaders who were
excellent missionaries; big shoes to fill! I''ll let you know how
everything goes.
Mom I didn't write a journal letter this week but I think I'll try to
sum it up and send a little letter today. Too bad Ryan has a nasty cold. I
have actually had one since Wednesday. Still not going away.
It's good to hear about school starting for everyone. I'm frankly not super
excited about it but I have 6 months left so no worries. . . . . .
....Welp, I'm glad to hear everyone is doing well and keeping strong.
We are being so very blessed and I'm thankful to a loving Father in
Heaven who is merciful and shows so much patience with us. I love
the Gospel. I know it's true.
Love, Lanc
This week was one of the longest weeks I've had in my life! We are now
covering two wards. We are 'white-washing' the Menlo Park Ward so we are
trying to figure out a regular system to work in both wards and spend
equal time in each. There is so much work to do and I LOVE IT!!!
I'm now serving in the area I've been dreaming to be in my whole
mission. EPA (East Palo Alto).
We have the nicest house in the mission and a full time car. We live
on the church grounds just in the back parking lot of the stake center.
President called yesterday and told me this will most likely be my
last area - which I'm fine with.
We have a Baptismal date with Eduardo Farias in the Menlo Park Ward,
which we're excited for; but he's going to Mexico for like a month so
we'll see how he feels when he gets back.
We don't know a ton of people so this next week we will be focused
on meeting everbody. We bore our testimonies yesterday in church and
hope that was positive
for the ward. We are replacing our former Zone Leaders who were
excellent missionaries; big shoes to fill! I''ll let you know how
everything goes.
Mom I didn't write a journal letter this week but I think I'll try to
sum it up and send a little letter today. Too bad Ryan has a nasty cold. I
have actually had one since Wednesday. Still not going away.
It's good to hear about school starting for everyone. I'm frankly not super
excited about it but I have 6 months left so no worries. . . . . .
....Welp, I'm glad to hear everyone is doing well and keeping strong.
We are being so very blessed and I'm thankful to a loving Father in
Heaven who is merciful and shows so much patience with us. I love
the Gospel. I know it's true.
Love, Lanc
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