January 23rd, 2018

TRANSFER-MERS

GREETINGS FRIENDS AND FAMILY

First things first
We got transfer calls
What is Elder Moores fate?!
I'm staying in Henderson! Elder Bybee is off to Northern Las Vegas to serve in some Polynesian ward.
My new companion comes on Wednesday!
His name is Elder Peralta!  He's from Mexico from what I've gathered.  Apparently he's tall and somewhat quiet, so we will get along just fine.  We shall see once I actually meet him! It has been a good experience being companions with Elder Bybee.  I learned a ton of stuff while with him.  Now, I will be leading the area! It's quite a privilege!

This last Sunday, we had a baptism!  His name is Jason! I had the honor of teaching him and helping him come closer to Christ.  I remember on day one when we saw him in the Gospel Principles class.  I had no idea who he was!  Little did I know that I'd be helping him get Baptized a month or two later.  See, this kid (I say kid, but we're the same age) made the fatal mistake (sarcasm) of dating a member and getting involved with her family.  I learned a fun little saying that goes along perfect with this scenario.  Flirt to Convert.  No worries about the dating a member part, we had many a discussion asking him if he was getting into the church because of her, and we're good.  His testimony was a sure sign that he is in this for himself, and his future family.  I also had the opportunity to confirm him a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  I don't think I have ever felt the power of the Priesthood so strong until I heard the words coming from my own mouth.  Were they my own? I don't think they were.  Elder Moore could not say such grand things that were said.  Anyways, it was a great experience that I will never forget!  Jason is also pretty funny.  We quote 'Conan the Barbarian' and 'Spongebob' sometimes.

I also have a funny picture to share.  It was a week or two ago.  We were playing p-day sports and we had a face-time lesson with Jason.  Sooooooo we compromised our clothing situation. Ha!

My studies as of late have been focused on Baptism.  Baptism is so cool.  Covenants are so cool too.  Making an Oath with God and promising to serve him and to do good, followed by the gift of the Holy Ghost as a helper and constant companion....is awesome.  It makes me teary eyed just thinking about it.  It connects us with our Father in Heaven and brings us closer to Christ.  If you think about God as our Father, then it is only made better.  The first principle we typically teach to people is simply that God is our loving Heavenly Father.  From there, we can learn more about His nature and His plan for us....and everything falls into place.  He Love Us.  The very air we breathe is a gift from God.  His servants the Prophets speak on his behalf, and they write down their words.  Those are the scriptures.  Angels speak.  And their words are written in there as well.  The very planets and stars in their motion denote of a divine creator.  Alma 30:44 "....The scriptures are laid before thee, yea, and all things denote there is a God; yea, even the earth, and all things that are upon the face of it, yea, and its motion, yea, and also all the planets which move in their regular form do witness that there is a Supreme Creator."

The Supreme Creator is Our Father.  This simple truth puts all things into perspective.  The simple Truth changes everything.  The simple truth Brings Joy.  This is my solemn Testimony: That God is our Father, and he Loves us with all of His heart.  He wants what is best for us, so long as we choose to follow the path back Home to Him.  He has set the terms and Carved the path.  He gave His Only Begotten Son in the flesh for us.  So sometime, kneel in private prayer and give thanks for our Wonderful Father in Heaven for all of the great things He has done for us.  He is listening and Mindful of all of us.

-Elder Moore

The Video Chat/P-Day Outfit Compromise

Jason's Baptism

P-Day Happy

P-Day Serious