Dear Family,
Well its getting really rainy and humid here in the beautiful state of New York. Everything is so green and blossoms are blooming everywhere! The variety of trees and shrubs are so beautiful and the people are out and about. There are so many people running from place to place and worrying about work, family, friends and the economy, government and weather. Most people "have too much to worry about" to worry about religion. It's funny how the saying "out of sight, out of mind" really applies to the world. They don't see religion and the gospel as something to worry about because they can't see the destruction not caring about the soul brings to themselves and the world.
With a renewed cry for repentance from Elder Packer and Elder Perry at yesterdays broadcast to the New England States, Sister McKee and I have felt a little overwhelmed with trying to find and teach the gospel. President Claderwood also has raised the standard of excellence asking each companionship to have a "real growth" baptism each transfer, have an active member at every visit including those to less active members, investigators and former investigators, and have one new person coming to church each week with 2 investigators returning every week. There is a lot on our plates, the work is hastening. The end is so close I can almost see it. May we ever work hard to build the stakes of Zion in strength.
Help the missionaries bring souls unto Christ for "every member is a missionary". Study Preach My Gospel, especially chapter 3, and go with the missionaries to teach. Surprise them by calling them and asking if you can go with them. Feeding them is nice, but finding people for them to teach is much more delicious than any food you could give them. (of course continue to fee them, but maybe invite those who don't have the gospel to a dinner with the missionaries).
I love you all. thank you so much for your prayers, letters and love. You are the best! We are so blessed!
Love,
Sister Hamblin :)
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