Wednesday, October 9: welcome to the gospel of JOY

 Wednesday, October 9, 2024: welcome to the gospel of JOY

 
In case you didn't know- the gospel of Jesus Christ is a gospel of joy. It has brought true joy into my life and I can promise you it will bring true joy into yours. 
You wanna know some reasons why? 
-Jesus Christ is my Savior and HE'S COMING AGAIN! 
-I know who I am-> a beloved daughter of God. And everyday I get to remind people who they are-> beloved children of God!! 
-I am serving alongside sooo many incredible missionaries and leaders (zone conference yesterday was bomb) in this mission and across the world! 
-Mortality works (!!) and as I have learned with the example of my friend Antonello, every trial we face has a reason and will be for our good! Therefore, as we think celestial we can be happy in any circumstance! 
-Making covenants with the Lord has given me a confidence and peace like nothing else can- I know the Lord keeps His promises! (Mormon 8:22) 
-17 MORE TEMPLES will be built, giving more people access to covenantal relationships with God including a 2nd one in this beautiful country that I have come to love so dearly 🥹🥹 (Forza Milano!!!) 
-& much much more. 

Conference weekend was incredible and filled me with hope and even greater desire to share the message I carry with the world. (Starting in my little city of Oristano hehe) It also touched the hearts of each one of our friends and Marco told us he could see the light and feel the personal testimony of each of the choir members as he listened to them sing, even though he could not understand the words. I thought that was beautiful. 

I love you all- thank you for your prayers for me and other missionaries and for the things you do each day as dedicated disciples of Jesus Christ. Your efforts are seen, and you are so loved. 

HAVE THE BEST WEEK EVER! 💫

Sorella McCune 

Watching General Conference!


Chef Maurizio

 

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