Sister Julia Jeppsen: 10-7-13 Oh How Wonderful It Is That We Have A LIVING PROPHET!

DAD MOM RYAN RACHELLEY LIZA EMDONG and my dear friends.

I'm loving the Langley YSA ward!! I haven't even met the entire ward yet, seeing that it was General Conference this weekend. But I've met a lot of them and they're great! A day or two before Conference, we had a lesson with this INCREDIBLE investigator named Tyler. We were reading in the Book of Mormon about the people who gathered to the temple to hear their beloved prophet King Benjamin speak. We all then felt inspired to go to the temple to watch OUR beloved prophet President Monson speak. So.. we did! We recruited Daniel to come along, as well as some stellar members, Elza being one of them. Oh how wonderful it is that we have a living prophet!

"NOW IS THE TIME!" Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer, is hastening His work. He will come again in power and great glory. The numbers of our brothers and sisters entering into His fold will be miraculous, as long as we - missionaries and members alike, exercise our agency and faith in obedience to His instruction. I am reminded of Elder Holland's words, "Don't miss the opportunity of a lifetime by not ceasing it in the lifetime of the opportunity." We don't have to simply watch, but we be anxiously engaged. Miracles happen! Constantly. And no greater joy comes from this beautiful work. If you don't have friends, pray for them! I hope we all take part in this unfolding miracle by exercising the faith. I'm amazed to hear of the miracles happening back home. It will make coming home feel like just another transfer, of which I am grateful! Thanks for taking part in His work! It surely brings the sweetest joy to help others experience the Atoning sacrifice of our Savior, possible only through His restored priesthood. Oh what a thrilling time to live! Tyler said something most inspiring after the close of this monumental conference. It was his very first time hearing the prophet and apostles speak, and he turned to me and said (something along the lines of): "Well wasn't that incredible! Now it's time for us to change. We've got to do and become all of those things before next General Conference." Wow, he's great! What a privilege to learn with him.

Ok, quiz for everyone. What are the names of the missionaries in your ward? Know them, love them, pray for them, and work WITH them! Said by some inspired soul (who's name has escaped me): "Don't just go out with the missionaries, but take the missionaries out with you!" This is His work. He lives.

LOVE SISTER JEPPSEN