In the Mission Field
Elder and Sister Matheson
Wherever we have gone, we are grateful to be there as representatives of Jesus Christ. We have had many opportunities to testify of Him and help friends make adjustments in their lives along the way. A few additional recent mission happenings have been:
We were invited to share a family history presentation and stories at the African American Family History Group’s monthly meeting. They are all non members and love coming to the Orange FamilySearch Center. One spunky lady said when something comes to her mind she can’t sleep until she gets up and gets it done. Gaylen told her, “That’s the spirit of Elijah.” To which she said, “Well that spirit of Elijah be slapping me around so much I have to get it done, or I won’t sleep until five in the morning.”
A stake mid and senior singles group asked us to help present a Passover/Easter program and Seder dinner. One of the singles reps was Jewish prior to joining the church. He sure knew all the details and walked us through this festive and symbolic feast. Then we made sure to connect it to Easter and how it was fulfilled through Christ’s atonement and resurrection.
Forty-four years ago Amy went to girls camp on Catalina Island. So it was exciting to get the assignment to deliver supplies, complete an apartment inspection, and teach with the young Elders. We met great people who reside there along with a lot of jolly tourists. Sunday worship services are held at 10:30 am in English and 6:30 pm in Spanish.The Elders say they need one more resident Melchizedek priesthood holder on the island and then they can form a branch. Are any of you up for a move to Catalina Island?
Elder and Sister Matheson
California Anaheim Mission
Elder Tate Rigtrup
tate.rigtrup@missionary.com
Missouri Independence Mission