Hello Everyone,
If there was a phrase that has described my mission thus far it would be Nearer my God to Thee. Yesterday in church we sang it. One of the sisters of the ward passed away suddenly this week and the song really hit me. It has been one of my favourites to listen to, but I didn't realise how powerful it is. My relationship with my Father in Heaven is stronger than it has ever been before. Throughout my life and especially my mission I have seen the lord's hand. I can't imagine how hard that must have been to see your perfect son be mocked and falsely charged and so lovely take it without a banter of an eye. Heaven Father loves each of us. That is why he so lovely gave us his son Jesus Christ.
We are teaching this amazing family Natasha, Dae, and Caprice :) we went to their home this week with a few of their member friends. The members introduced us to them and we have gained a good relationship in a short time. The girls came to church yesterday and then a mission homefireside later that night. I love the church and the way it is ran. I love my mission president. The fireside last night was as good as ever. To hear the testimonies of the newly baptised people and how the gospel has blessed their lives.
New Years was a party! We stayed the night at the other elders flat and watched movies with them. I think I have seen all the Pixar and animatied films now. I am all movied out for the next little while. It was great to welcome in the new year and a new beginning. This past year has been full of opportunies to grow. To learn more about myself and build my character. Lately I have seen a huge increase in the depth of my studies. I am starting to see things that I'm shocked I didnt' see before. It just shows we learn line upon line precept upon precept. I am thankful for my testimony and the strength it gives me each day as I go out and do the work of the Lord. I love each of you and am thankful that you are examples to me. God bless and have a great new year.
Love Elder Hammond
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