Seminary and Institute Graduation- Love produces a desire to learn

Elder and Sister Tidwell (members of the Edgemont 7th ward) are staying with us for a few days. They have come to Beira so Elder Tidwell can participate in MLS training. Over 25 years ago, I was assigned as their home teacher when we were members of the 7th ward. They are "high yield, low maintenance" faithful Saints.

Saturday, November 15th, was the Seminary & Institute graduation. There were 145 who have completed the requirements (seminary & institute). We had 130 in attendance. However, when it came time to feed them, we had about 175...These good humble people are most always hungry. 

Last Sunday, in Sacrament meeting, we noticed a young girl walk in during the distribution of the Sacrament. She went to the front, the deacon turned the tray toward her and she took a fistful of bread and then walked out. Amazingly, the deacon nor anyone else did nothing to discourage or restrict her, nor did anyone even act annoyed by what she did. These people are very forgiving and tolerant of others. I'm sure you feel a similar love that we do, for the people you serve.

Lamoni's father (unnamed) was king over all the Lamanites. Initially, he refers to Ammon as "one of the children of a liar" (Alma 20:10) His attitude changes to the point that "he was desirous to learn" the Gospel (Alma 20:27). "when he saw the great love he [Ammon] had for his son" 

Later we read "we can witness of their sincerity, because of their love towards their brethren and also towards us."  "they had rather sacrifice their lives...because of their love towards their brethren." "has there been so great love in all the land ?" "how many of these have laid down their lives...because of their love and their hatred to sin."  (Alma 26:31-34) 

Successful missionaries, need to love their companions and those they serve.

I love you,

Dad

Photos of the week.....

Photos 1-3 a woman has swept the street for sand. Now she needs someone to help her lift the heavy bag onto her head.

Photo 4- walking with the sand on her head. Notice that she is also carrying her baby on her hip....

Photo 5-Seminary and Institute graduation.

Photo 6- me with brother Given Masetle-Southeast Area office MLS expert.