Happy Easter!
It was a great week. Zone conference, service, and lessons!
There are two things though that really stuck out to me this week.
On Friday we were able to get everything cleared for James'
baptism. That night we had a lesson with him and were able to tell him the good
news. Something about James is that he doesn't really show emotion and he tries
to hide it when he does. But when we told him that he could be baptized on the
4th, he smiled so widely and said, "I'm ready to be a part of God's army
now." He talks about how he wants to go on a mission and serve in the
church all the time, so it's not too hard to picture him as a spiritual soldier
especially considering the words of Paul to the Ephesians. "13 Wherefore
take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the
evil day, and having done all, to stand.14 Stand therefore, having your loins
girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;15 And
your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;16 Above all, taking
the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts
of the wicked.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the
Spirit, which is the word of God."
The other thing from this week that is important for me to
share actually happened 3 years ago. 3 years ago today, my little sister Ellyn
passed away when she was just 11 months old. I don't think it's a coincidence
that this anniversary happened just the day after Easter; the day that we
celebrate the Resurrection and the renewal of life. I know without a doubt that
I will see my little sister again some day because of the amazing plan that our
Father in Heaven has created for us. I am eternally grateful for the blessing
this knowledge is in my life. This knowledge is one of the reasons I came on a
mission. Because I know what joy and happiness the Restored Gospel brings me, I
have to share it with others. I know that Ellyn is another "spiritual
soldier" for the Lord. She is serving Him just as much as I am here.
What ways can you be a "spiritual soldier" for the
Lord?
God is Good!
Sister Slade
Pictures:
2. A fun hat I saw at a farmer's market
3. I don't know if you can see it in this picture, but it's
all of the pollen on our car (We washed the car the night before).
4. My favorite picture of Ellyn and I
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