Transferred to English!!

Feb 22nd, 2016

Off I go to my 7th area! I am going to be in a place called Hanford in an English area with a Spanish branch! I am super excited to get to serve a little bit in English and get to see the culture differences. It really is such a unique opportunity! My time here has been awesome in Madera, but I truly feel that this transfer is exactly where I need to be. I can't wait to meet those people that God has prepared! One big lesson that I have learned here in the mission is that God loves all of His children, and wants them to return to live with him. The reason why missionary work is so hard is because not everyone is willing to exercise the necessary faith in order to receive the fullness of the gospel. They are content with what they have and are not willing to live the law of sacrifice in order to receive all that the Father has in store for them. Our objective as missionaries is to find those that are prepared in these times to receive and act upon that message. It is so incredible when you meet those people that are simply waiting to find the gospel and apply it by acting with faith. 

The journey continues as I keep on going along the Lord's errand. I love it, I really do. I treasure every moment I have. It truly is great! 

I love you all and hope that you have an incredible week back at home! 

Elder Roberts

Following is an Email we received this week from the Branch President of the Spanish Branch in Mercer:

To the parents of Elder Roberts,

 

I’m President Smith of the Merced 4^th(Spanish) Branch.

Elder Roberts served in our branch a little while ago.

I just want to send you this short note to tell you how much we enjoyed having him here with us here in Merced.

It’s great he could come back out!

His upbeat attitude and positive can-do demeanor had an uplifting effect on myself, on the branch members, on the investigators, and on the other missionaries.

He worked hard and set a good example.  He was willing to jump in and help out where needed.

We loved having him in the branch.

We wish him the best in his future endeavors.

Thanks for sending such a great son out into the mission field.

 

Sincerely,

 

President Smith

 

PS—If he (and you) ever come back to visit, you are welcome to stay at our home.