Well, this week was awesome because Mark and Matthew got baptized! I'm so so happy for them and their decision to follow the example of our Savior. The day went so good, too, and the ward helped so much! So, we couldn't be happier for them!
Mark and Matthew + their uncle
We also had Zone Conference where I got to see 3/6 companions and it was so good to see them.
I love them all so much and it was the most edifying Zone Conference! It was focused on the temple and how we need to remember the covenants we've made and how we can prepare for the Virginia Richmond open house! I'm so so excited for the temple to be done here soon!
Waynesboro Zone
I, also, have been thinking a lot about this and I felt impressed to share. So, about a year ago, actually it will be a year this week. I opened my mission call and found out I was going to be serving here in Richmond Virginia. At first, I wasn't the most excited and had so many expectations of where I wanted the Lord to put me and where I wanted to be. I didn't know why Virginia, then I read the talk, "Called to the Work" by Elder Bednar and remember thinking that I needed to trust Heavenly Father, that he knows me and what I need far beyond myself. I always heard before I left, "You are called to the people, not the place," and I can testify of this. I know I was called to Virginia for the people and to the work here. The people have changed me and helped me become a better disciple of Jesus Christ. My companions, the ward members, my friends all have been people I know that God placed in my path for me to learn from them. So, I invite whoever is reading this and if you're wondering if God truly knows you and if you're in the right place, ask him and trust him. Have the faith to know that he loves you and he will only put you somewhere if it's going to help you grow. Because I know without any doubt I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be! I love this church and I love this work, but I mostly love my Savior, Jesus Christ, and all that he's given us. I also want to say if you're reading this and thinking about serving, DO IT! You will never regret it, serving has been my best decision so far!
1 Peter 2:21
"For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:"
I love my SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST SO MUCH! I love teaching others about him and helping them follow his footsteps!
Hope you're all doing well. I love and miss you! Can't forget to say congrats to my cute brother, Kade, and my new sister-in-law, Savannah. I love you both so much and so happy y'all found each other!
I love my family!
#CTR
-SISTER HANNAH COPELAND
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