You'll figure out why this is e-mail is called "Why I Believe" as you keep reading. But before that, I would like to tell you why I believe what I do. I believe in the Son of God, The Savior of the world. I believe in Jesus Christ and his gospel. I believe because of what I have lived. I know because of the way that I have lived. I know that His way is the only way, and I know that the authority of God can only be found within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Only through that authority can we receive the blessings of salvation. I do not know everything, or even much at all, but God has witnessed unto me that this is the path that I am to take, that this is the path that we are all to take to live with him again. Know that I love you, and that He loves you even more. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Just thought I'd start with my testimony instead of ending with it, and I hope that it can be conveyed properly through e-mail. There was an amazing fireside last night, called "Why I believe." What happens at these firesides, is that they are organized by a ward or branch, and convert's who have joined the church will tell their conversion story and bear testimony of it. Its all throughout the Muncie Stake, we had one when I served up there. This one was in a branch close to us, and we drove 40 min to attend. President and Sister Porter were there as well, which was a first. We brought our infamous investigator, Bob, (who calls himself an instigator by the way, super hilarious) with us. It was an absolutely wonderful. Powerful meeting, powerful testimonies, not to mention powerful President Porter who always brings the spirit so powerfully. At the very end, we ask him how he felt, and he said that all of his concerns had been wiped away, everything lined up perfectly. My awesome companion (Elder Bayly!!!) felt impressed to extend Dec 5th to him, and he fully accepted. He later went up to the mission President and invited him to come, and magically President was open that day. Bob has finally committed to a date without reservations!! We knew it was inspired of God, because we had forgotten about the Why I Believe during planning Saturday night, and we felt that there was something we needed to do Sunday night. So we didn't plan anything for those hours, just a few back-ups. Then BAM! Bob feels the spirit so strong, now he's gonna get baptized in a week and a half, and it was just amazing. And the Mission President is coming! President Porter mentioned at stake conference last week that he wanted to be there for his, which doesn't happen every day. IT WAS SO COOL!!! Life is just too awesome sometimes.
Well, that's why its called Why I Believe. And I invite you to share with someone what you believe, and why you believe it. Bear your testimony to anyone in the next 24 hours!!! Try to focus on people who need it the most, and e-mail me back what happens! I promise that as you do this with real intent, you will have amazing experiences. I Love you all! And I thank you all so much for taking the time out of your life to read these e-mails, it really means a lot. I love you! Have a wonderful week! :D
-Love, Elder Ellis
P.S. Really, you're all just wonderful. Keep smiling! :D
These two are doing great together!
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