This is a brief summary of our activities thus far (we have 3 weeks remaining and solicit the continued prayers of the saints).
Thus far we have made 33 home visits and 5 phone visits, unable to meet in person, 6 preaching assignments, 4 of which have taken place in the Church of Jesus Christ, 2 special testimonies in the same group, administered the sacrament twice, administered to the ill once and one baptism and confirmation. Of note, during the administration of the sacrament to one sister, who had received it a year ago for the first time in almost 25 years, her joy was deeply penetrating. Perhaps we have taken some of our opportunities to casually. We received notice this morning from a sister who had a dream where she saw her husband re-energized in his ministry, baptizing his son-in-law and two grandsons, with the McKay boys laying on hand for the reception of the Holy Ghost.
This is a family that has been isolated for many years and each of the last 3 summers we have sought to minister to their needs. We have found a brother that is elderly and occupying in the office of Priest, having no contact with the church for 20 years, not knowing that there was one within an hours drive. We have arranged for periodic ministry to come to him and his companion. Of course our joy became full on Sunday as we baptized a 33-year member of the Utah Mormon Church. Please remember our new sister in your prayers as she begins a new life in Christ Jesus.
We remember our brothers and sister in the center place and encourage all to be instant in season, giving a reason for the hope that is within us.
Your servants in Christ, Jim and Patrick
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