Jesus Christ's Church

Good good week! (two.. three weeks ?)

- Pontus is incredible and going strong towards baptism. Making big changes in his life, it is an amazing thing to see. Also watched pride & prejudice at our request. The gospel really can change a man

- Our awesome friend Daniel has decided to be baptized! We found Daniel my first day in Kungsbacka, have only had a few lessons. He is awesome. Sweet quiet Swedish man-- his catch phrase is "jag tror det." Do you want to be baptized and come closer to Jesus Christ? "jag tror det."

- our gym buddy Leif came to church-- this was a very happy surprise. after weeks of nothing but jolly god morgons at the gym, we finally talked to him and found out he is Christian. Invited him to church and he came!! We didn't even have his number then. He loved it and is coming back!

-our best friend old lady members Anne-Mari and Sonja fed us surströmming! but better yet was watching Anne-Mari bring out a hammer to open the can after several unsuccessful attempts with a knife. We klarade av with only minor casualties, the most notable being to the noses of everyone involved đŸ˜”

- The primary program is always a highlight no matter where in the world you are. There was a strong spirit there, and brought a lot of comfort to a heart missing home more than usual this week. Heavenly Father is very aware of us! And prayers were answered this week through some very sincere primary testimonies.

- Elder Child won the MTC and flies to Carolina tomorrow!!



Something I've come to realize so deeply lately-- is that I know that this is Jesus Christ's church. Not just a good organization, and not just the church I grew up with. We get asked all day what the difference is, what the point is in telling even good Christian people sometimes that there's more to be had, and changes that need to be made. And it's helped me realize that I really do know why! Because this is the church that Jesus Christ has organized. The things that set us apart as Latter Day Saints-- the Book of Mormon, temples, covenants, living prophets, och sÄ vidare-- are what Jesus Christ Himself wants His church to be doing. This is His restored church, and I am so grateful to be a part of it.

I love you all! Thank you for your prayers!

Syster Child

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