Mission Accomplished!

Mission Pictures -

Today we received our release letters from our Seminary "missions". We reported our thoughts and activities, and then, we had an "open house", with refreshments. We concluded with the lesson from Alma 37 and 38 about how by small and simple means, great things can be brought to pass. Also we spoke about the small act of keeping a journal and how the ancient journal, or, Book of Mormon, is making all the difference in bringing us to Christ, and by following it's precepts, we are learning wisdom in our youth. Our missions gave us each the opportunity to raise the bar in our lives. Testimonies were born about lengthening our stride, and making scripture study and prayers more of a habit.

The letter -

Dear Brother/Sister______,

It is a privilege to extend to you this honorable release from serving a three week mission in the Tulare 1st and 2nd Ward areas.

Your efforts to increase in spirituality and become an even greater influence for good at home, at school and at church has not been unnoticed and you will be blessed greatly for your good works and honest heart.

You may feel proud of yourself for meeting the challenge to be more obedient in keeping the commandments as well as in sharing the Gospel and being a better family member and friend to those around you. You have had an opportunity to strengthen your own testimony as you have fulfilled your mission assignments, and hopefully this experience will be a blessing to you forevermore.

Thank you for your service.