Training

We had a training meeting here for all priesthood and auxiliary leaders in Udon District. The  attendance was good. We were well taught and inspired by Elder Woo (from Asia Area Presidency), Elder Khanakham (the first Seventy called from Thailand), and President and Sister Senior (our mission president and his wife). They are all amazing leaders.

                                                President and Sister Senior, Elder Woo, Sister and Elder Brown

Elder Woo taught us about pressing forward with faith. He specifically encouraged us to 1) Pray, 2) accept  Responsibility--fulfill your calling, 3) Experiment upon the word (when one learns about tithing,  encourage them to pay tithing and receive the blessings promised), 4) Scripture study every day, 5) Sacrament.

Elder Khanakham instructed us further: We have so many new members of The Church in Thailand. How do we help them remain strong and faithful? He listed five things: 1) teach them to read from the scriptures everyday, 2) Pray often, 3) teach them how to hold Family Home Evening, 4) teach them to pay tithing (it helps them have faith in the future), 5) the importance of the Sacrament.

See a trend?

President Senior talked about how long it takes a pineapple to grow--two years! We need to give people opportunities to hold callings and serve others and then be patient as they gain experience and grow stronger in faith.  Sister Senior also talked about things we can do to help people become fully involved in receiving the blessings of the gospel.

Heavenly Father loves all of His children!! He wants everyone to feel His love! How blessed we are to play a small part in the work of sharing His message.