The Power of the Priesthood/Social Media

June 14, 2021

Whats up!

Let's get right into it.

Tuesday we had a "social media exchange" with some of the sisters in our mission. They are the professionals when it comes to social media and missionary work. It wasn't actually an exchange cause thats a big no no with sister missionaries haha. It was basically a meeting where we discussed the pros and cons to Facebook and stuff like that. It was actually SO good! Me and my comp were both stoked to do more facebook finding after that. Social media is really hard but so awesome... and it works!!

Speaking of social media, my comp is big into photography and film making which is so cool. We have been doing lots of brainstorming of different video ideas we could make and put up on our Facebook page. Speaking of which, is Come Unto Christ in South Tacoma and you should go check it outfits! Its been a lot of fun. We have some sweet ideas. There's a video we've been working on for several weeks and it'll take several more until its done. Its gonna be awesome so stay tuned!

The main thing I wanted to share in this email was the power of the priesthood in both blessings and conversion. We had the opportunity to give 3 blessings this week and the spirit that was present during those is unimaginable. I swear I've never felt the spirit stronger. Its giving me a lot of time to reflect on the preisthood and how important it is and how blessed we are to have it. I love that a blessings effectiveness is dependent on the persons faith. Faith is the key! If you believe that you can be healed than you will be! Just think about that.

I've been thinking a lot about is the role of the priesthood in conversion. We've been teaching this family for several months now and it's always gone super amazing. This past week we had another lesson with them and had a chance to bare testimony of the importance of baptism. In previous lessons the mother has shared her history with the church and said she will "never be a mormon". We understood her concerns and worked through them with love and patients. After we testified of baptism in this past weeks lesson, she told us that she was ready to be baptized. Me and my comp were shocked. She still has concerns that we are working through but seeing the change inside her and her desires change in an instant was remarkable. I truly believe that that change of heart is only found through the power of God (also known as the priesthood).

A little more of a serious weekly this week but you get what you get :)

Love you guys,

Elder Macfarlane 

Pic: Jamba Juice 🤙