November 21, 2016

This past week was a week full of tender mercies, here are a few: Yves We were contacting down Nassau st. (Right in front of the university) and we started talking to this super cool guy named Yves (pronounced Eve) we started talking about the Book of Mormon and why it is so important, he said he had one a long time ago and had even come to church. But he had to move for a time and lost contact with the missionaries. We figured out a good time that we could come back and he told us that he wants us to talk to his 10 year old son about being baptized. Jim We were knocking doors in Belle Mead showing people a really cool 3 minute video about Jesus Christ. We knocked into Jim, he was on the phone, we told him that we were sharing the video with everyone and that it is worth a watch. He wrapped up the call and we watched the video. We talked about the Book of Mormon and he said he would read it. We came back 2 days later and shared with him the message of the restoration and we will be going back on Wednesday to discuss the plan of salvation. Super cool guy. Herber We were knocking doors in franklin and it seemed like no one was home or interested. We knocked this one door with this really nice front yard, no one was home but there was a man working in the yard, we started talking to him and he was running behind schedule, so we took off our ties, rolled up our sleeves and went to work. We dug this long trench to hide wires for the lights he had just installed, it took about 2 hours to finish the job, we got to talking and he asked if we do "prayers over sick people" we told him we do. I showed him a picture of Jesus Christ in the restoration pamphlet (with his hands on the apostles head) and we talked about how the priesthood authority that Jesus Christ had has been restored to the earth. He asked us if we could give his daughter a blessing. She had recently gotten a bad knee injury. We said we would love to. He took us to the hospital and we gave her a blessing. SUPER cool experience, the spirit was sooooo strong. They invited us over for thanksgiving, and I am looking forward to it :)  This week is the time that we celebrate one of my favorite holidays. I will always remember the great times going over to my grandparents house and eating crazy amounts of food with my extended family, and taking part in so many great family traditions.  It is a time of the year that we are able to reflect and ponder on what we are grateful for. Thanksgiving gives the people of this great land the chance to take stock and consider how blessed we truly are. Gratitude for life’s tender mercies and blessings will help us all be better people.   For all the wonderful things in my life which God has given me I AM TRULY GRATEFUL. For the Savior and His Atonement. the ultimate gift of Love that he continually gives. For my Parents, and the amazing example of Christian discipleship they were and are to me. For my brothers and sister  who continue to love and support me in so many ways. For the Gospel of Jesus Christ and all that it brings to my life. So many blessings that come because of these unchanging and foundational truths. For the many incredible missionaries, here in New Jersey and all over the world who give and serve each day to Help others come unto Christ.  For Leaders and Servants who have laid it all on the alter of sacrifice to teach me and the people of the world what truly matters. A living Prophet of God who gives us counsel and guidance that brings happiness and Joy. 12 Apostles who are full time consecrated ministers to the world. For many friends who have mentored and molded me, who have supported and sustained me through the good times and the bad.   For this great country of America. Even with the trials and challenges that we face we are still the greatest nation on the planet (in my opinion haha). We are still the bright beacon to the world showing all that Freedom must reign. For turkey, mash potatoes, pumpkin pie and other great food that seem to only come on Thanksgiving.  For Football. Even though I won't be watching it this thanksgiving I am still grateful for it! For all those people who dot the earth who are trying their best to do good things. For the millions who work each day to make life better for someone else. I am so thankful for goodness that abounds in the lives of so many. It is obvious to me that the world we live in is so much better that what we are led to believe by the media. This world is full of wonderful people who want to be happy and are helping others to find it. If we simply open our eyes to all that is good out there we will see it and we can find it. For these things and many, many more I am so Grateful. Much love, Elder McOmber Look everyone! It's Albert Einstein!Â