(Anziano Wilkinson)
Well, I've officially completed my first transfer in the
field! It's crazy to see how fast time flies. At this rate I feel I will be
home before I know it, but at the same time it feels (like it should) like I
just started! I think clocks run faster in Italy than in the states...
This week we received an invitation from our mission
president to read the Book of Mormon from start to finish by Christmas Day, all
the while marking references to Christ's attributes and ministry. He is calling
it our Christmas gift to Christ, which I kind of really like. Studying the Book
of Mormon with an emphasis on Christ like this has really helped me to feel
strongly the spirit that the book truly brings. Each time I read from the Book
of Mormon I feel the truth of it testified to me in my heart and in my mind,
not because of what is actually being said, but because of the shear truth and
divinity of it. I think this is a great way for us to show our love for the
Savior more abundantly; what better way than to study of Him and then go out
and do our bests to serve Him each and every day?
We also watched General conference this week! In English,
thank goodness! I really enjoyed the talks that were given this year. However,
most noteworthy to me was the spirit that the three new apostles brought in each
of their testimonies. It is clear to me that those three men are indeed called
of God and that they truly wield His power as special witnesses of Christ. It's
so wonderful to me that we have prophets and apostles on the earth today,
leading the church of Jesus Christ. I know that they are each chosen of God. Is
truth is a really special one that is surprising ply unique to our Church, so
go share it with someone this week! Go tell a friend about how we got to here
from a living prophet last weekend or that we got to sustain three new
apostles! This doctrine is exciting! I invite you to go share your excitement
with those who don't yet know about it!
Have a great week everyone and don't forget to live what we
just learned in General Conference!
-Anziano Wilkinson
PS, I found out that there is an aqueduct that runs through
Pisa!
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