GOOD OLD RAINBOWS AND SUNSHINE

 hello everyone!


last two weeks have been pretty eventful to say the least. not too much has happened but we had some pretty awesome sunsets which were amazing.

we went on exchanges this week and I went into the other elders area so that meant I got to drive in an ac filled car so that was a blessing. I get to go to their area again this next week so that's another thing I look forward to. 

this week Vernon came to church again which was rad. we also had a referral that worked out well. this girl named Nikki who self referred herself and we were able to teach the first two lessons this week with her. we just gotta get her to church now!

I was studying a talk given by President Benson back in 86 and it is called the power of the word. it was super cool and described how we all have success waiting for us by just reading and studying the scriptures. one thing he said was, "The word of God, as found in the scriptures, in the words of living prophets, and in personal revelation, has the power to fortify the Saints and arm them with the Spirit so they can resist evil, hold fast to the good, and find joy in this life."

you should all read it. It's super good. 

not too much too say, just moving forward. 

Elder Smith 



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