Sending Love From Ohio! - Weekly Letter

Hello all! 

I love the ward I am serving in! I have come to realize two important things while being here: 

1) Service helps break down any barrier. We have been able to serve so much lately! There were doors we couldn't get into and hearts that were a bit hard to touch. Through service I have seen so many miracles happen! It makes sense and I don't know why I didn't' realize this before. All Christ did was serve while He was here. He loved all of God's children and truly set the ultimate example for us. Serving others = serving God. What could be better?   

2) Fellowship is key. This last week was a miracle and it all came from fellowshipping! I'm not sure if you have ever seen this or felt this yourself, but there are some people who don't feel included anywhere they go. They feel lost and unimportant. Well, there are a few in our ward that we have been visiting regularly who felt this way. As we worked with them, we have been able to invite others to fellowship them, some of which were struggling themselves. As they reached out, every single person involved has been uplifted. Yesterday at church all four sisters were sitting next to each other in Relief Society and each one had a magnificent smile on their faces! Another miracle from fellowshipping happened to a less active who normally only stayed for Sacrament Meeting and left as soon as the prayer was said. Last Sunday the new RS presidency reached out to her and showed her love. She stayed the entire time and could feel that love. Miracles.

It all goes back to Christ. He showed us how to love and how to serve. He wants us to lift one another and all gather in Heaven together with Him and our Heavenly Father one day. And what a great day that will be!! Anyway, I'd love to invite you all to serve and love others more this week. Reach out to someone in need. I know there are those out there who need it. We all need some extra loving. =)   

Also....

Shout out to Grandma and Grandpa Gravatt!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have a great day!

I love you all!

Sister Burns 

Cory, our favorite recent convert, who is going out on the road to be a trucker! He is so missed!!!!

Bowling with the district!! We love it!

Mary!!! Investigator and sweetest lady ever!