This has absolutely been an amazing week. So much has happened, but my favorite part… How strong the spirit was this week. 

     To kick us off, we had a virtual zone conference! I always love these meetings.  We were able to hear from President and Sister Stringham, as well as many other speakers. It always helps gain a better perspective on missionary work and how we can better serve others. We did, however, do this  Zone Conference virtually. Now as spiritually filling as this week was, this coming week we have a mission tour with a General Authority!  Elder Marcos Aidukaitis (General Authority Seventy and 1st Counselor Authority Seventy and 1st Counselor in the Africa South Area Presidency), and his wife Sister Luisa Aidukaitis will accompany him. I am so excited to be edified this coming week, as well! 

      The rest of this week was good as well. We had an exchange with the zone leaders. Our last lesson we shared with one of their friends was an amazing spiritual experience. 

I know it’s a short email, But I hope it helps update everyone of what’s going on here on my side of things. Here is a little spiritual thought. 

Here is a quote from President Russell M. Nelson from Preach My Gospel:

     “In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost” (Russell M. Nelson, “Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2018, 96)

We as the Latter-Day Saints need to be spiritually prepared to fulfill our callings and to lead our families towards what matters most, which isn't money or earthly possessions. We should be seeking to have the Holy Ghost with us always! 

If you are reading this or not, I want each of you to study the following section in Preach My Gospel. I promise you it will spiritually uplift you and help you seek the qualities we all need to spiritually survive. 

So, will you study that section, it won't take longer than five minutes to read? 

Awesome, the link to the chapter is below. 👇😉

"Seek the Guidance of the Holy Ghost" in Preach My Gospel Chapter 4: Seek and Rely on the Spirit

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/preach-my-gospel-2023/12-chapter-4?id=title3&lang=eng#title3

With Love,
      Elder Lawrence