An International Church

Me in front of the map pointing to Tahiti on the M.T.C. map - quick before the M.T.C. grouches come along!

This is a picture of me and the President Tong Sang, President of French Polynesia

Dear Truth Seeker,

As I regard my friends around the world, and the presence of the Church in the most remote countries all throughout the world, I am reminded of the promise that is in the Doctrine and Covenants that, "this proclamation shall be made to all the kings of the world, to the four corners thereof, to the honorable president-elect, and the high-minded governors of the nation in which you live, and to all the nations of the earth scattered abroad" (D&C 124:3). As a political science major, and one who has had enough experience in the affairs of the world to make a judgment feel with much excitement the real weight that scripture has on all of us. 

This scripture in D&C is made all that more interesting, and personally touching as I too partook in that scripture. I remember as missionaries in Tahiti, though I wasn't a part of the group, the missionaries were invited by the president to sing, to attend church (which he did), the Tahiti-Papeete Temple re-dedication, and many other wonderful events where the Church was well represented. 

A small boy, without much education, but filled with humility and love of God received an answer to his humble, but fervent prayer. To think of the impact that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has had on U.S. and World events and history is remarkable. When I think of the Lord, and His immense love for each and everyone of us, I am humbled. As the primary song goes, "the world will know the truth." I am certain that the Lord loves everyone unconditionally, and what a blessing the knowledge of our purpose of life is.

Lastly, I would like to add that I wrote to my sister who is currently serving her mission in Poland. I explained what we had been learning in D&C Class, and I find that what the Saints went through was what we go through today. The circumstances are only slightly modified. We are bombarded with immoral and vain things of this world, things that weren't imaginable at the time of the Saints' trials. We are modern day Saints, for all of us who are trying to constantly do what is right. Some ask themselves, if the Lord is truly capable of forgiving us after all that we do in our lives. I attest unequivocally that He does. How we are blessed, how we all need that understanding and help everyday of our lives. What joy that brings!