On Sunday morning, we got a call from Brother Von Gunten. He said that he had just picked Ava up from her cousins' house and she was still in her pajamas! It was about 5 minutes before the sacrament meeting where she and her brother Ethan were supposed to be confirmed! So he dropped off Ethan and took Ava to get ready for church, and made it back just before the meeting ended.
I thought the Ethan's confirmation blessing was especially cool because a mission and going to the temple were mentioned several times. And then in Ava's blessing, it was mentioned that she would be an example for her family. What a great day!
As I was reading the Book of Mormon this week, I learned in Alma 59 that it's easier to maintain a city than to retake one. Because of this, Moroni put a lot of work and effort into fortifying the cities the Nephites already had. And then when the Lamenites came, they were surprised at how well prepared the Nephites were and they were afraid.
Have a great week! Love, Hermana KellerJust like the Nephites, we need to be prepared and fortify our cities for when Satan comes. That's why it's so important to help members stay faithful and active always. Because it will be easier to strengthen them in the church than to help the, come back after they have fallen away.
Exchange with Sister Ferguson
Ava, Ethan, and Brother von Gunten
Us and Ava
Happy New Year!
