It was great to talk with you on Christmas day. The Lord is so good to us all! All thanks to heaven! Busy, busy with transfers! I love you, keep climbing!
Love, Elder Gautavai
Elder Camree Gautavai - Georgia Atlanta LDS Mission 2012-2014
Monday, December 30, 2013
Neither Take Ye Thought Beforehand What Ye Shall Say - D&C 84:85
Due to a large transfer tomorrow, the elder writes a brief note home and then gets back to work haha. Life of an Assistant. Keep climb'n Elder!!!
Hey,
Last Christmas On This Mission For Elder Richard Gautavai
Checking in from the Wisconsin Milwaukee LDS mission, the elder's cousin Elder Richard Gautavai who is in his 23rd month and is dead-set on finishing strong and returning-with-no-regrets, HONOR on January 30, 2014.
Hey hey!
Everything is going well for us here in Wisconsin Rapids. We have a pretty busy day today, so we're excited to get out and keep moving things forward. People are starting to get back into the swing of life here, so we're just continuing to try to find those who will receive us. It has been a remarkable journey! Here are some photos from my Christmas.
Love you guys!
Elder Gautavai
Hey hey!
Everything is going well for us here in Wisconsin Rapids. We have a pretty busy day today, so we're excited to get out and keep moving things forward. People are starting to get back into the swing of life here, so we're just continuing to try to find those who will receive us. It has been a remarkable journey! Here are some photos from my Christmas.
Love you guys!
Elder Gautavai
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Monday, December 23, 2013
WARNING: Faith Like The Brother Of Jared Will Lead To Miracles!
Weekly questions from home in our email to the elder this morning. The elder's response follows in his email back.
Q1. Do you need anything?
A1. Negative.
Q2. Who and/or what can we unitedly pray for?
A2. Attached below are the names of people you can pray for as we close out this wonderful year here in the GAM. As a mission we are unitedly praying aloud each name and individual. Through our combined faith & prayers we can MAKE IT HAPPEN! ** 101 names from 6 GAM Zones ***
Q3. Let us know when and how you will call (Skype, call, etc) Rylee is available for Call/Skype at 8PM Eastern on Wednesday. We are flexible.
A3. I should be able to Skype as to a time frame it will be around 5-8 eastern. Sorry I can't give you a more specific time as we will be delivering gifts throughout the mission 'til around 3 or 4PM. I will call before I get on. Also, I received permission to talk with Rylee on the phone for 15 min so whenever he is available so I will be able to talk with him.
CHRISTmas is almost here! Even more amazing to be on a mission for Christmas! I remember the excitement on Christmas day last year. It is the perfect day to proselyte and do His work as families are together with the focus on the Savior and His birth particularly here in the south. Christmas Day for a missionary is truly AMAZING!
This week has been full of miracles! In the mission we achieved 23 baptisms this week, pretty remarkable when you consider that at the beginning of the week 26 were scheduled to be baptized.
Well it's about that time to call/Skype home with Christmas in 2 days. Crazy how time seems to just completely fly!
Talk with all y'all Wednesday!
Love, Elder Gautavai
Q1. Do you need anything?
A1. Negative.
Q2. Who and/or what can we unitedly pray for?
A2. Attached below are the names of people you can pray for as we close out this wonderful year here in the GAM. As a mission we are unitedly praying aloud each name and individual. Through our combined faith & prayers we can MAKE IT HAPPEN! ** 101 names from 6 GAM Zones ***
Q3. Let us know when and how you will call (Skype, call, etc) Rylee is available for Call/Skype at 8PM Eastern on Wednesday. We are flexible.
A3. I should be able to Skype as to a time frame it will be around 5-8 eastern. Sorry I can't give you a more specific time as we will be delivering gifts throughout the mission 'til around 3 or 4PM. I will call before I get on. Also, I received permission to talk with Rylee on the phone for 15 min so whenever he is available so I will be able to talk with him.
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| President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, 2nd Counselor First Presidency |
This week has been full of miracles! In the mission we achieved 23 baptisms this week, pretty remarkable when you consider that at the beginning of the week 26 were scheduled to be baptized.
"O Lord, that thou hast all power, and can do whatsoever thou wilt for the benefit of man; therefore touch these stones, O Lord, with thy finger, and prepare them that they may shine forth in darkness;" Ether 3:4
"Behold, I say unto you that whoso believeth in Christ, doubting nothing, whatsoever he shall ask the Father in the name of Christ it shall be granted him; and this promise is unto all, even unto the ends of the earth." Mormon 9:21Through many prayers, getting more involved in praying, through faith and diligence with a focus on our purpose; we have been able to allow the Lord to 'touch our stones' as he did with the brother of Jared thus enabling us to witness mighty miracles! With one more week left in what has been an incredible year, we are seeking additional miracles through the hand of the Lord! This week there are many who have committed to be baptized..we will be grateful for however many enter into the gate and onto the path through baptism..but our goal is to achieve 500 baptisms this year. We are just 26 baptisms away from our mission goal! Hurrah!! It is so, so exciting to be apart of this work at this time!
Well it's about that time to call/Skype home with Christmas in 2 days. Crazy how time seems to just completely fly!
Talk with all y'all Wednesday!
Love, Elder Gautavai
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Monday, December 16, 2013
Where Can I Turn For Peace? He, Only One
Best Birthday Present Ever! -- It's the message contained in the restoration the elder is called to Share on the mission -->our Heavenly Father's Plan of Happiness, His Son, Jesus Christ-the atonement and the Holy Ghost that is at the root of this change and lengthened view of the eternal possibilities for the elder..#allGlory2God #wherecaniturnforpeace #HeonlyOne
Dad,
Where do I begin...
I've come to know this simple truth...Im blessed to have you as a father and as your son I have come to see you were right all along.
I love you dad. Because of you I know that I can do all things if I put my mind and heart into it. Because of you I learned that sometimes I will have to do things that I may not enjoy doing, but to find a way, to sacrifice and find joy in the service. I'm super grateful that you didn't give in to the selfish desires and wants that I was after..I'm grateful for your example as a priesthood leader.
Dad I feel at home here in this the one and only true church..for so long I wondered..but that has come to an end..it's who I am, it's where I feel comfortable because im doing the things I should. One day I will be able to give you a big hug and thank you for never giving in or shrinking! 'Till then...
Happy Birthday!
I love you so much! Elder Gautavai
Dad,
Where do I begin...
I've come to know this simple truth...Im blessed to have you as a father and as your son I have come to see you were right all along.
I love you dad. Because of you I know that I can do all things if I put my mind and heart into it. Because of you I learned that sometimes I will have to do things that I may not enjoy doing, but to find a way, to sacrifice and find joy in the service. I'm super grateful that you didn't give in to the selfish desires and wants that I was after..I'm grateful for your example as a priesthood leader.
Dad I feel at home here in this the one and only true church..for so long I wondered..but that has come to an end..it's who I am, it's where I feel comfortable because im doing the things I should. One day I will be able to give you a big hug and thank you for never giving in or shrinking! 'Till then...
Happy Birthday!
I love you so much! Elder Gautavai
Were You There That Christmas Night?
This weeks questions from home for the elder. His response follows in return email:
Q1. Are you in need of anything at this time?
A1. Negative.
CS. (Observation, Statement) Simply amazing accounts of searching, finding, teaching, baptizing on exchanges, at Senoia Christmas parade, Beth…Remember how in soccer they’d say because the field is so big, “let the ball” do the work? Well, in the rescue, work of salvation…when we prepare, when we demonstrate our faith with action, not just faith alone, we can then “let the Holy Ghost” do the work!! That impression came to me when reading of Beth’s experience—are you kidding me, simply amazing!! God loves all His children. It wasn’t ever about the confrontational man (not that time), it was always about Beth!! Glad you didn’t back away, back down, or shrink. Your “standing up" for what you believe in, your prophetic calling allowed Beth to “get in the Spirit’s way.” By the way, Rylee shared Beth’s experience you gave to us in his farewell address yesterday.
CSR. (Response) Success comes from our courage to LIVE the gospel!
Q2. Who or what can we join or add our faith to in prayer this week?
QA. I will ponder.
Greetings from down South,
Very humbling experience to witness the blessings that come through the gospel of Jesus Christ. Many times I have felt our Heavenly Father's love for me and all y'all as we stay firmly attached to his son. Hurrah! It looks like Ry's farewell was a success!! Cool to see the support from family members, friends, and teammates/coaches at BYU they really run a top notch program on and off the field!!
I'll keep this one short due to being busy and soon we will be chatting (Christmas). I pray that this Christmas we may turn or thoughts to the Savior His birth, sacrifice & triumph over death. Because of Him we may return and live with the Father..If we will only get on the path be baptized and be an active member of this His one and only church help us stay on the path. He is at the head of no other church. No one else has a living Prophet today who is joined by 14 other apostles, prophets, seers, and revelators, who hold the priesthood keys and authority for His work enabling us to turn our will over to the Father's!
Hurrah Keep Climbing!
Till next week
Love, Elder Gautavai
Q1. Are you in need of anything at this time?
A1. Negative.
CS. (Observation, Statement) Simply amazing accounts of searching, finding, teaching, baptizing on exchanges, at Senoia Christmas parade, Beth…Remember how in soccer they’d say because the field is so big, “let the ball” do the work? Well, in the rescue, work of salvation…when we prepare, when we demonstrate our faith with action, not just faith alone, we can then “let the Holy Ghost” do the work!! That impression came to me when reading of Beth’s experience—are you kidding me, simply amazing!! God loves all His children. It wasn’t ever about the confrontational man (not that time), it was always about Beth!! Glad you didn’t back away, back down, or shrink. Your “standing up" for what you believe in, your prophetic calling allowed Beth to “get in the Spirit’s way.” By the way, Rylee shared Beth’s experience you gave to us in his farewell address yesterday.
CSR. (Response) Success comes from our courage to LIVE the gospel!
Q2. Who or what can we join or add our faith to in prayer this week?
QA. I will ponder.
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| Zone Conference Trainings Photocred GAM |
Very humbling experience to witness the blessings that come through the gospel of Jesus Christ. Many times I have felt our Heavenly Father's love for me and all y'all as we stay firmly attached to his son. Hurrah! It looks like Ry's farewell was a success!! Cool to see the support from family members, friends, and teammates/coaches at BYU they really run a top notch program on and off the field!!
I'll keep this one short due to being busy and soon we will be chatting (Christmas). I pray that this Christmas we may turn or thoughts to the Savior His birth, sacrifice & triumph over death. Because of Him we may return and live with the Father..If we will only get on the path be baptized and be an active member of this His one and only church help us stay on the path. He is at the head of no other church. No one else has a living Prophet today who is joined by 14 other apostles, prophets, seers, and revelators, who hold the priesthood keys and authority for His work enabling us to turn our will over to the Father's!
Hurrah Keep Climbing!
Till next week
Love, Elder Gautavai
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