Elder Logan Porter: So many little kids!

A few weeks ago, a younger lady came to church and we were finally able to meet with her and teach a lesson. She’s amazing! Her name is Rachel and she showed up to our first lesson already having read the Book of Mormon up to Alma 11. She said usually people find God when life's at the bottom. However, she then goes on to tell her amazing story! Her life is great but she just felt like there’s more and she feels like this is it. It was so cool to just see how prepared some people are for the gospel. Heavenly Father is preparing people to hear the gospel. A lot of times those people don’t even know they’re looking for it until they find it. It is through you and me that the gospel is shared. So what does that mean for us? Live it, love it, and open your mouth and share it! It’s a wonderful message. What better way to show someone you love them than helping them be blessed not only now but for eternity!

Our stake had a stake primary activity for teaching the youth how to be a missionary now. It was fun to see so many youth there. They were planning for 145 youth, but made stuff for 175 just in case and ran out. Such a good turn out! About 200 youth (ages 3-11) and 50 leaders! It was CRAZY, but so much fun. I have so much to learn from these little kids. They're amazing!

For the past while our mission has been reading the Book of Mormon as a mission and what amazing experiences have come from it. I want each of you to know that I know the Book of Mormon is the word of God. It was written for us in our day. So much weighs on whether it’s true or not, and the promise is if we read, ponder, and pray, we will know whether it’s true or not. Why not do it just to see? This is more than just a candy bar on the line... its eternal life!

I love each one of you and appreciate all you do! Have a wonderful week filled with smiles and laughs.

Elder Porter

Honolulu, HI

The Honolulu West Stake primary activity