We didn't eat breakfast, and instead played in the ward turkey bowl. There were probably 28 guys there and the games were surprisingly competitive. Some of the men turned out to be super passionate about church sports. Haha... so that's like every ward. There were some curse words and way more trash talking than football playing but it was a good time. Some of the young men brought their nonmember friends, one was a preacher for another church and I think everyone got pretty muddy and scraped up so it was a success. We hurried back and got ready for the day and went to eat lunch with German. He'd told us he didn't think he'd have a thanksgiving because he had to work and all of his family was out of the country and his friends had moved away. Then he offered to feed us! I guess it was a good reason to do some cooking. He and his Cuban roommate made all the classics. Turkey, cranberry sauce, gravy, stuffing, It was great. We taught him the plan of salvation after that, invited him to be baptized and said he'd like to but didn't know which day for sure. So he's reading in the book of mormon and thinks he wants to finish the whole thing before he ever goes to church or learns anything else. We went over last night and that thought had pervaded, so hopefully we can get him to meet some cool people and overcome that. We invited him to the singles FHE tonight, and if we're lucky he'll come at the end after work. He takes care of dying and handicapped people in their homes and I guess there are many unexpected "incidents."
After German we visited a few people we knew would be alone that day and chatted with them and shared little spiritual thoughts. Then we ate at 3 with the Barneys who are so coo! They both served missions and actually just invited their neighbor from Germany to take the lessons. Jackey is really good friends with them, they're like 28, and she said she'd be baptized on the 3rd of January. Jackey was at that thanksgiving meal along with Pamela Dawadi and her husband from Napal. It was pretty cool. We then had dinner again at 5 with another family from the ward and ate MORE turkey and pie and rolls. We visited more families, ate more, shared scriptures and helped some people set up their Christmas decorations.
The "He is the Gift" initiative it getting me all jazzed.
What is the gift?
God the Father gave us his only begotten son in the flesh, even Jesus Christ. Christ's life and atonement gives the perfect example of discipleship, provides the doctrine of salvation, and transcending all else, overcomes physical death for all mankind unconditionally and conquers spiritual death on conditions taught in his Gospel. Through the atonement, all that appears unfair in this life can be made right.
How is the gift magnified through the Restoration?
Finally, the priesthood power that offers the baptism to wash away sins, and the gift of the holy ghost to sanctify our souls has been given to men. The mouthpiece of God is on the earth leading the Lords people. The authority to make binding covenants which introduces the grace of God into our lives as we "yoke" ourselves to him is available to all who agree to his conditions. Without it we are helpless indeed
How is our Christmas Message Unique?
This Christmas we invite you to learn how God reached out again in love to his children by restoring the fullness of Christ's gospel, so that all of his children may wholly benefit from the blessings which ebb from the matchless gift of the Father to you!
Discover the gift by learning of the love God the Father and Jesus Christ have for you and what they've done to offer Eternal Blessings to your life and family.
Embrace the gift by learning Christ's restored gospel and living it.
Share the gift with everyone.
Embrace the gift by learning Christ's restored gospel and living it.
Share the gift with everyone.
I love you!
Stay Salty,
Elder Tyler Meidell
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