Dear Family,
Behold, I am a disciple of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I have been called of him to declare his word among his people, that they might have everlasting life. 3 Nephi 5:13
This was the theme of this past week’s Zone Conference and it was a dandy! It just happened to be my last therefore I was invited to give a closing testimony. It was pretty hard to know what to say because I don’t feel like it’s over so I just gave everyone a little pep talk about becoming that missionary that you want to become, shared Alma 36: 24-25 and left them with my testimony.
Alma 36:24
24 Yea, and from that time even until now, I have labored without ceasing, that I might bring souls unto repentance; that I might bring them to taste of the exceeding joy of which I did taste; that they might also be born of God, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.
Alma 36:25
25 Yea, and now behold, O my son, the Lord doth give me exceedingly great joy in the fruit of my labors;
President White gave a great talk on the Atonement. It was incredible!! He did a scientific analysis of why it is necessary and he will continue to talk on the Atonement next month.
Sister White is sick with the shingles. She has a band half way around the middle of her body and she is in real bad pain. I had no idea until she told us in her talk at Zone Conference. Yet she still spoke with great power, and then went home from the conference early. She is amazing!! Please keep her in your prayers.
Elder Hoare, Elder Williams and I are starting a movement tin the mission. We have raised the Title of Families. We have been invited to meet with the Zone leaders, Assistants and President White to discuss our proposals and then will possibly speak to the entire mission after Thanksgiving lunheon on Thursday. Both converts and Branches need the benefits of family support.
Speaking of families here is great news. Sam Sophon is going to receive the Melchizedek Priesthood this coming Sunday! I may sneak down to see that. He and his family have been members for 5 months now and very faithful!
At this point let me express that I am very thankful for:
Jesus Christ His love, and Atonement for me, and each of us individually. His mission is all part of our Father’s Plan to provide means for us to become like him through faith and repentance.
2 Nephi 2:7
7 Behold, he offereth himself a sacrifice for sin, to answer the ends of the law, unto all those who have a broken heart and a contrite spirit; and unto none else can the ends of the law be answered.
2 Nephi 2:8
8 Wherefore, how great the importance to make these things known unto the inhabitants of the earth, that they may know that there is no flesh that can dwell in the presence of God, save it be through the merits, and mercy, and grace of the Holy Messiah, who layeth down his life according to the flesh, and taketh it again by the power of the Spirit, that he may bring to pass the resurrection of the dead, being the first that should rise.
What gratitude and thanks I owe and desire to express to my Heavenly Father and our Savior Jesus Christ. And the perfect plan for us!
I am thankful for my great parents. Who are working servants of the Lord and who are a loving companionship of 22 years ( and many more to come) and who lead their family by love and example.
I am grateful for Lisha, Bood funk-a-rama, Ang, Ani, and Jon . Each of you are my good friends and great sisters and brother.
I am thankful for great love and examples in my extended family on both sides and for good heritage.
I am thankful for my name Jeffrey Clinton Rogers.
Helaman 5:6
6 Behold, my sons, I desire that ye should remember to keep the commandments of God; and I would that ye should declare unto the people these words. Behold, I have given unto you the names of our first parents who came out of the land of Jerusalem; and this I have done that when you remember your names ye may remember them; and when ye remember them ye may remember their works; and when ye remember their works ye may know how that it is said, and also written, that they were good.
Helaman 5:7
7 Therefore, my sons, I would that ye should do that which is good, that it may be said of you, and also written, even as it has been said and written of them.
I am thankful, oh so thankful for the white envelope I received by revelation which allowed me the opportunity, privilege and blessing to serve in the Nation of Cambodia amongst a people who I love with a gift to speak and understand them. I am grateful for President and Sister White and all others who have influenced me since day 1 in the MTC.
Alma 26:35
35 Now have we not reason to rejoice? Yea, I say unto you, there never were men that had so great reason to rejoice as we, since the world began; yea, and my joy is carried away, even unto boasting in my God; for he has all power, all wisdom, and all understanding; he comprehendeth all things, and he is a merciful Being, even unto salvation, to those who will repent and believe on his name.
I am greatly blessed and thank the Lord for the many blessings I have received.
Have a great Thanksgiving
Don’t forget to count your blessings!
Love your Son, Brother and Missionary, Elder Rogers
Lisha thanks for the good e-mail, good to hear from you. ( NA sounds like lots of fun!)