With the missionaries

Today I went to listen to Elder and sister Nelson even when we hadn't been invited to attend. I managed to be outside the door and could hardly hear so this is what I gathered. 

Sister Nelson: (To the missionaries) Remember there are 15 million people praying for you as well as in every single temple many times over each day we pray for you…be like Paul, whatever the Lord wants me to do, I will do…you might ask yourself, How am I going to do this? By speaking by the power of the Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost will guide the way…preach the gospel by the power of the Holy Ghost…we learned about the gospel in the pre-mortal life…Be are covenant keeper people and that is what sets us apart from the rest of the world…find those men and women who want to be covenant people… what it means is that there are things you will never do and things you will always do…we made a promise at baptism that we will always remember Him.. My husband was called to be the President of the quorum of the Twelve Apostles seven months ago and that has opened my eyes of the fact this truly are the last days… If any of you at any time for any reason doubt your faith because of some apostate blogger email me immediately I will email you back and tell you, this is the Lord’s Church!

Elder Nelson:

(He had the missionaries stand to know where they came from, Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa, North, South and Central America etc.)

Next he opened the mic for questions??? Missionaries could ask any question they wanted.  One asked: How do I know what doctrine to teach?

He answered: Whenever there is reference to evil there is always in plural but there is only one doctrine. The doctrine of Christ, like a diamond and has many facets but those are aspect of one doctrine. Another asked: How can I teach about repentance without offending people? It is found in 2 Nephi repentance is a process not an event. When you repent you make a change for the better and there is always room for improvement because no one is perfect. Another asked: What is the most basic thing I need to teach my investigator? Every one needs to understand the importance of the sacred ordinance of baptism and to partake of the sacrament. The sacrament needs to be so much deeper in your life as well...every missionary is here to bring joy. So have a smile on your faces. You are bringing happiness.

Then he asked the missionaries: What lessons have you learned while on your mission? Answers: “I became more aware of people who are not sealed in the temple but they should be.” “ People love to know about their ancestors and the family Historian is your best friend” Elder Nelson: Do you know the names of your great- grandfathers and great-grandmothers? That History consultant will help you!

Missionary work is hard work! Hindu missionaries are virtually all from India. Sometimes you wonder if you should be on a mission? Moses had his doubts too. The ratio of members of covenant people is the same today as it was in ancient times…miracles take place among those few… Sarah was 90 years old… A Virgin gave birth to a child… Parting of the Red Sea…Joshua coming back to the promised land… Joseph Smith was only 14 years old…The Book of Mormon translation… life is hard when you are outnumbered. D & C 101 when you have a hard day. Just think of Joseph Smith feeling that way every day. This is a time to prove to yourself you can do hard things and you are never alone. Good news for you the more you can understand your patriarchal blessing read this blessing often. D &C 87:8 you are related to Israel. You were the ones chosen from the beginning before you were born.

At the end he gave the missionaries an apostolic blessing in it he mentioned: Be devoted disciples…feed upon his words… safety on your travels with health and strength… enjoy the blessings of the temple… God lives He is the Christ, this is His Church and Thomas S. Monson is a true Prophet I express my gratitude for each one of you in the name of Jesus Christ amen.