The Reason For The Season

"One of the most beautiful symbols of the birth of Jesus Christ into this world is light. The appearance of the long-promised Messiah brought light to a darkened world." President Henry B. Eyring 

If you haven't watched The Christ Child 
go check it out! 

Also Luke 15 is a MUST before Christmas (: 

Some notes from Zone Conference I want to share! 
True faith ALWAYS leads to righteous action.
Look for the "love letters" from the Lord.
Strive to have Christ in your countenance.
LET DOCTRINE DRIVE DECISION MAKING. 

We got to sing with the Elders for our Christmas program in church on Sunday! Sister Williams and I are speaking next Sunday as well. The more I get up on the stand, the more comfortable I get haha!

We had a busy week, running to doctors appointments in Grand Rapids and Zone Conference up in Mount Pleasant! I have gotten to do A TON of studying while my companion has been recovering from her procedure. I have really come to not only love but to appreciate The Book of Mormon. I know that book is true. I have gotten to spend hours studying in it these last 4 days. I've never gotten so much out of 1 Nephi. 

We are teaching these beautiful girls from Haiti and Jamaica! Luckily they both speak pretty good english! Hermana Williams and I are trying to tackle Swahili, French and Creole. It's quite the load but we are trying our best to help our friends understand the Gospel clearly! I love 1 Nephi 13. The phrase "plain and precious" is said 5 times in that chapter alone! The Gospel is simple. I'm grateful the Book of Mormon gives us the full picture. 

I hope everyone has a great Christmas
Go listen to Lowest of Lows by Josiah Queen!!

- Sister Clanton 















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