O ye that embark in the service of God, Payson 10th Ward Missionaries August 30, 2025

My dear Ward Missionaries. I hope so much that this past week was wonderful for you and your family. I hope that you have felt the love of Jesus Christ increase in your heart and homes.

“Above all the attributes of godliness and perfection, charity is the one most devoutly to be desired. Charity is more than love, far more; it is everlasting love, perfect love, the pure love of Christ which endureth forever. It is love so centered in righteousness that the possessor has no aim or desire except for the eternal welfare of his own soul and for the souls of those around him.”

Bruce R. McConkie  |  Mormon Doctrine, p. 121

“God does not look on the outward appearance. I believe that he doesn’t care one bit if we live in a castle or a cottage, if we are handsome or homely, if we are famous or forgotten. Though we are incomplete, God loves us completely. Though we are imperfect, He loves us perfectly. Though we may feel lost and without compass, God’s love encompasses us completely.”

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf

I believe that if we want to be successful as "Ward Missionaries" as friends as neighbors as parents or as family members. Our hearts must be filled with "Charity the Pure Love of Christ"

To each of you I witness that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. He is our elder Brother, our friend and our Redeemer and the Savior of our souls. It is His pure love that He and the Father have for us that we must learn to emulate and share with others. I pray that your hearts will feel of His wonderful love throughout the coming week. I pray you will find the courage to reach out with a smile, a hug, an act of service. Even a prayer in behalf of someone other than your self. Let Him soften your heart . He loves you. I love each of you and am grateful for your willingness to serve.

In the loving name of Jesus Christ, Amen

Steve Larsen

801-380-8307

sglarsen@gmail.com