Faith

There isn't too much to talk about this week, but here are a few things.

One of the most exciting things that happened this week was that the recent convert Brother Tony Ma blessed the sacrament in church for the first time! And English isn't his first language and he did a great job.

Another highlight of this week was that we had another lesson in Spanish with another recent convert named Michael Leone. He is from Colombia and his parents are Catholic, and he just has an amazing conversion story. We are excited to continue meeting with him and talking in Spanish. We are hoping to have a lesson and get the Stake Patriarch to be there and talk about patriarchal blessings with him.

Tonight and this week, we have set up lessons with multiple Part Member Families. So after much work and a LOT of calling, we are confident that we will finally find some more people to teach this week!

I am currently in Ether right now in the Book of Mormon and I just wanted to share this powerful scripture on faith.

6 And now, I, Moroni, would speak somewhat concerning these things; I would show unto the world that faith is things which are hoped for and not seen; wherefore, dispute not because ye see not, for ye receive no witness until after the trial of your faith.

We know from the Bible that we are asked to walk by faith and not by sight. I have seen an increase in my faith and diligence here in this mission in Utah, as we have been relentless in our efforts to try and find new people to teach. We continue to press forward with faith, even though at times it seems hard to see the fruits of our efforts. I encourage you all to do the same!

Elder Talbot