Sept. 13th, 2010

 

Hey everyone!

 

I really have no time to write this post so it will be relatively short but there were a couple of things I wanted to share with you all from this past week. I apologize if it seems rushed :)

 

We had an incredibly busy but a great week this past week. We ended up doing 4 splits out of the last 7 days but were able to see some pretty incredible miracles. We had the blessing of being able to set 2 more baptismal dates this week which brings our pool up to 6 people with a baptismal date. We are seeing great amounts of growth in our area as well as the whole mission. I can't tell you just how powerful of a testimony I have of being obedient. It truly is the first law of heaven upon which all blessings are predicated.

 

Also this week I had the opportunity to study some missionary examples from the Book of Mormon. I found some pretty interesting connections between all of them (bore powerful and frequent testimony, complete consecration of their lives, humble, etc.) but when I brought that up with Elder Bingham he brought something else to my attention that I never had thought of before. In each example that I studied, each person had a very profound understanding of the Atonement (Alma the Younger, The sons of Mosiah, Abinidi, etc.) I began to reflect on how my own testimony of the Atonement has grown. I thought back on an experience so sacred that I've have only shared it with 2 people: My companion at the time and the investigator I saw it work in). My dear friends, we are never left alone to walk the perils of life. Christ has already suffered all of our pains, sorrows, and afflictions so we could have someone to lean on. I have come to realize the true power of the Atonement by personal experience and by studying the scriptures. I love our savior so much. His call to "come unto me" is one that I am blessed to share with everyone I meet. I know that he walks alongside us, encouraging us to press forward when we are doing well and lifting us up when we fall. His grace is sufficient to all who just take hold of his hand and follow him.

 

I love you all and hope you know that you are loved and prayed for daily. I know that this gospel is true. I wouldn't be anywhere else besides right here on a mission. Have a great week and look forward to next weeks post!

 

Sincerely,

Elder Klemme

 

 

"I hope they call me...": I know it is a typical picture but I thought it was funny. I was on a split and we locked up our bikes not even realizing where we put them until we got back. :D