Week 74 - October 9, 2023

 Well, everyone, here is the last one!  I want to share a lot but start by saying I will be having my homecoming this Sunday the 15th at 10:30 AM and the address to the church is 910 High Bench Rd, Alpine, UT 84004!  I would love to see y'all there!❤️

First, thank you to everyone who has given me support, has prayed for me and my friends.  I have felt all the prayers in the world!  Thank you!!  Also, thank you for the emails and love!

I couldn't have asked for a better ending.  Nelson was baptized this weekend and confirmed a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  He has truly made a change in his life and is someone who acts on his faith.  I'm grateful God allowed me to be a part of his journey.

I love my companions so much, they have taught me pure joy and loved me so much.  I needed them, I've needed everyone I've met here in Virginia.  I know this is His work and no matter where I'm called, I'm called to be His disciple!  But I know the last 18 months I was needed here. 

This week has been full of bittersweet moments and I know the rest of the week will continue to be that.  It's never easy leaving people and a life you've learned to love! 

I am going to miss being a missionary so much but I have truly learned for myself that the Atonement of Jesus Christ is real!  I know it is infinite and intimate.  It changes lives, it changed mine.  I have a testimony and I know that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is truly the true church.  I know that this work is my Savior's and I know I couldn't have done it alone.  I know that He's been with me every step of the way.  I know that with Christ's help I can become the person my Heavenly Father needs to be and with his help I'll continue to reach my divine potential.  I know God truly is mindful of all his children and he works in the most personal ways.  I know that the young Joseph Smith truly saw exactly what he said he saw and he was called to be the prophet to restore His church for our days.  I know that the Book of Mormon is the word of God, I know that without a doubt in my mind.  I know that there is a prophet here on the earth that helps direct the work of the Lord.  I know because of the promises I've made with them that I CAN and WILL return to them with continual obedience, persistence, patience, and partnership!  I know my Savior lives, I know that with a surety.  I know all of this to be true because I have truly learned for myself,  I leave this with you in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen. 

Psalm 116:1&2

1 I love the Lord, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.

2 Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.

See y'all on Sunday ❤️❤️❤️

#CTR

-SISTER HANNAH COPELAND