HAPPY 4TH OF JULY
Ah, I can't believe it's already JULY. This is one of my favorite holidays of all times. This 4th of July is not like most I have had in the past years. If you know me really well, you know that the past 4-5 yrs the 4th of July has been spent with a crown on my head, sash over my shoulder, and full day at West Point Days. Though I don't have an actually crown on my head, I do know that I'm a daughter of a King and I have a black nametag over my heart with my Saviors name.
I have reflected a lot the past week on what Independence Day has meant to me. Because of our freedom, the restoration was able to roll forth. The freedoms and protections mentioned in the Constitution (including freedom of speech, assembly, and religion) made the Restoration possible. This has been a huge blessing in my life. The gospel has blessed my life more than I can express. Because of the restoration, we have the priesthood authority that binds families now and for the eternities. I understand my purpose here on earth and my identity as a Daughter of God. He has a plan for me and the Book of Mormon helps me to understand that plan better. Because of the restoration, I have freedom to share this message to all of Gods children in Ohio. I have the opportunity to open my mouth and testify of the truthfulness of our message.
The work is going incredible here in Marysville Ohio. Boy, do I love this cute town. We had the opportunity to have 12 member present lessons this week and I really realized how much members play a role in the work. It's incredible what their experiences, friendship and testimonies do for our investigators. I want to invite each of you to take the time to go out with the missionaries. Share your testimony with those they are working with or even go out finding with them.
Each of us play a role in sharing this message to the world.
Update on people:
Xavier: he fell off the face of the earth...): haven't heard from him since the chapel tour Kris and Tammy: probably dropping soon...): not progressing...
Ken and Dan: slow steps but steps of progress! They really have been working hard. Pray for them please!
Clement: Doing incredible..I have full faith that he will reach August 20th! Please pray that he will make that day.
This week we met a lot of new people and got a lot of new investigators. I don't have much time to update so y'all will have to wait until next week.
The Book of Mormon has changed my life and will continue to change lives for generations to come. That is the purpose of the book; it's the reason why our Father in Heaven gave it to us. I know that the Book of Mormon is true and it brings us closer to our Savior Jesus Christ. It outlines Gods plan for us and helps us to understand how to find peace now and in the eternities. Joseph Smith truly was called of God to roll out the restoration. Because of our freedom, we have the full gospel of Jesus Christ that leads us to eternal life. The temple is the House of The Lord filled with peace and direction. I am a daughter of God. We are children of God. Look to Him. Doubt Not, Fear Not. I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen. Until next Monday..thanks for all the love and support!
XOXO,
Sister Detamore
4th of July
(Third pics is at the Phillips...love them!)
When we sang at the clippers game!
Exchanges with sister Ali from Trinidad ❤️
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