Transfers and My Purpose

So! Transfers are happening this Thursday and I'm staying in Kimberly for a 3rd transfer! Elder Villezcas is going all the way to Pocatello! I am getting an Elder Bailey. I haven't met him but I know that we can do a lot together!

Something I've thought a lot about this week is obedience and the purpose of a missionary. Why we are even out here to begin with. It talks about this in the 1st chapter of preach my gospel. It says that my purpose is to "Invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored Gospel through Faith in Jesus Christ and his Atonement, Repentance, Baptism, Receiving the Gift of the Holy Ghost, and Enduring to the End".
This is why we are here. We are here to help people and to invite them. We don't force it down people's throats and make them accept it but instead we help them with their desires. We encourage people to come closer to Christ and to learn more about His Gospel. I have loved the times where I have helped people to see this and to accept Christ into their lives through Baptism. I know that wherever else I end up on my mission will be for this purpose. So I can help the people there. 

It's been a fun week and I'll talk to you guys next week!

Grant Williams

Photos:
Some cool clouds and a storm in Hansen
The other Elders brought home a brown bag full of popcorn from dinner!
A member on Sunday making us steaks!🤤
A Kirby vacuum! I haven't seen one of these in ages!










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