10-28-2013
So as many of you know my assignment has been
changed. I am now working in the Dutch Fork Ward in Irmo, SC; and Ft. Jackson
Military Base in Columbia. I am now assigned to English speakers, except the
few Spanish speakers that I meet at Ft. Jackson. I love this new assignment I
have!
A brief overview of the people that I'm
teaching and have gotten to know. There is a family named the Collins. The
husband grew up in the church and left it when he was 12, the wife had
heard a ton about the church her grandfather was a member, and they are legit.
We taught the first lesson and the wife was so frustrated with herself, to the
point of tears, because she didn't feel that it was true yet. I then just
comforted her told her it might take a little time and that she can know it's
true through the spirit soon enough, by reading the B.O.M. and coming to
church. She didn't want to set a baptismal date, but she has fantastic desires
to learn and research more. I am excited for her conversion! She is really
going to be a solid member!
Also we met a family right next door that is
going through some marital problems and we just testified of how Christ mends
all things and the guy said call me next time you are in the area and gave us
his number and said thank you and was just super humble. He wasn't able to meet
with us that night due to craziness going on. But it was amazing to see how
humble he was, and kind. I don't have much time but I didn't want to leave you
all hanging this week. Just one more thing I really thought intensely about
this last week in church.
We had a lesson on the life of Jesus Christ.
As everyone else was talking, about 12 people, I was thinking; If we
combined every experience that the people in this room had throughout there
life. No human could deal with it by themselves, and Christ still experienced
more. Then I thought about if we took everyone in the Stake in West Columbia,
and Christ still experienced more. Then the people in the world, Christ still
experienced more, and then all the people in the world throughout the existence
of time and if you leave out one person from that, Christ still experienced
more. His sacrifice literally covers ALL! And I know that! Christ is our Savior
and I am so grateful that I have the opportunity to know and learn more
about him each day in my life. I love you all.
Elder Hatch
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