It's a Shore Thing!: MTC DAY!

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

MTC DAY!

Wes was set apart as an official missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints last night. It was a beautiful blessing and opportunity for all of us to share our testimonies. It brought with it a calming spirit that will be of a great help to us all as we drop him off today!

Pictures, last minute packing, visits with friends, lunch at Tucanos, lots of big hugs, then on to the MTC. We all did pretty well. We will miss him terribly but are so proud of him for choosing to serve his Heavenly Father! We know he will be well cared for and do a great job! Wes will spend 9 weeks in the Missionary Training Center in Provo, UT, preparing to teach the gospel and learning Spanish. KSL did a special on the MTC--it was great! Click here to watch!

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Why Wes is serving a Mission

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations” (Matthew 28:19).

Carlos E. Asay, a Church leader, said, “(There is) a marvelous phenomenon which occurs among men when the light of the gospel illuminates their lives. Almost instinctively, it seems, the light of truth sparks a desire to share. When our minds are expanded by new knowledge, we want others to know; when our spirits are elevated by heavenly influence, we want others to feel; and when our lives are filled with goodness, we want others, particularly those whom we love, to enjoy similar experiences.”You may have seen missionaries riding on bicycles or walking door to door, sharing their message. They are doing everything they can to seek out people who may be interested in learning more about Jesus Christ and God’s plan for their happiness. They serve in pairs, for “in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established” (Matthew 18:16). Missionaries volunteer full-time service for a period of eighteen months to two years.