I'll have to make it quick today because we just got back from Niagara Falls! We got switched to the Niagara Falls district which we definitely aren't complaining about because that means we got to go there for district p-day! It was absolutely gorgeous--especially with the fall leaves. It was a great grand finale for my final month here!
We had some really good lessons this week. We had a lesson with Carmen and her girls setting expectations and they really are so eager to learn and read the Book of Mormon! We also had a really powerful lesson with our friend Stephanie last week where we all bore our testimonies. Her daughter was there too! And they were both very touched.
Then of course you literally can't beat conference as a missionary! There's nothing better! I loved the theme of facing the future with faith. I've definitely had some fears for the future! A lot of them actually, so it was so good to have the reminder that God is with us in the details, he knows and is aware of us, and loves us so much that he will truly give us the experiences and blessings we need.
If you didn't get the chance to watch every session of conference I invite you to do so now! I can promise that any question that has been pressing on your mind can and will be answered through the words of our inspired prophet and apostles!
Love, Sister Potts
FUN FACTS (First Conferences of the Church):
1. It's been a while since I've talked about the first general conferences! They were held right here in my mission.
2. The first was held in June of 1830. On the 9th to be exact! It, and the next two, were held at the Whitmer Farm in Fayette, NY.
3. In the first conference, Section 20 of the Doctrine and Covenants was read and presented. Many men were ordained to the priesthood, and Joseph and Oliver addressed the people.
4. The next conference was Sep 26, 1830. This was obviously before the semiannual tradition was established. They took care of church business, partook of the sacrament, and confirmed and ordained many.
5. The last one in Fayette was Jan 1-2, 1831. The most notable experience was the revelation that the saints should move to Ohio so they may build a temple and receive their endowments.
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