Dear Family,
Each Sunday I look back on our experiences of the previous week and am grateful for the opportunities that come our way. Sometimes our calendar is pretty empty, but then the phone rings, we meet people, or invitations are made to train, and when Sunday comes around again we have had many wonderful experiences. "And let us not be weary in doing well: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith." Galatians 6:9-10
On Thursday we attended the first Pathway graduation of 80+ students in Ghana. In addition, five students received on-line degrees from BYU-I. It was quite an achievement for most of these young people.
Cape Coast was our destination for Friday and Saturday, with SR training for the stake leaders. Gratefully we were only stopped once at the several police checkpoints along the way, and after they saw our missionary tags they grinned and said, "Oh, you are Latter Day Saints!" and waved us on. I love to wear that missionary tag!
I can testify to the counsel of Gary Stevenson at April's General Conference when he said, "To help you become all the Lord wants you to become, kneel each morning and night in prayer to your Father in Heaven... Study the scriptures each day and apply what you read to your life... Strive each day to be obedient... In all circumstances follow the teachings of the prophets... Be humble and willing to listen to the Holy Ghost. As you do these things, the Lord will make much more out of your life than you can by yourself. He will increase your opportunities, expand your vision and strengthen you. He will give you the help you need to meet your trials and challenges. You will gain a stronger testimony and find true joy as you come to know your Father in Heaven and His Son Jesus Christ and feel Their love for you." We have definitely experienced this on our mission!
Elder and Sister Lambert
Pictures: Departing missionaries
Sisters enjoying Sister Simpson's cheesecake
Elder and Sister Ridges- Pathway missionaries (an awesome couple!)
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