Merry Christmas, Y'all!!
Can you believe it...I have almost been out for three months! Just when I think that time is going to start slowing down, it just gets faster.
This week was so busy!
On Wednesday, I got to go to lunch with one of my grandma's good friends! I consider myself very lucky to be part of the Copeland family. Every day since I have been here in St. Johns...I have run into some commonality with someone. Either they were mission companions with someone I knew from back home, their brother and his family are in my ward back at home, or even close relatives or people who know my grandparents and great grandparents. I am so lucky to not ONLY wear my Savior's name over my heart but, also, my Copeland name. Every person that has stopped and asked me if I'm related to a Copeland from the South...always has the best things to say about my family.
My grandparent's friend, Susan. She and my Gma taught school together for several years.
Savior of the World Play
While at the Savior of the World, Sister Copeland met
Joanna--My grandparents home taught her family in Green Cover Springs for several years.
This week we were able to print off Lowell's (almost) final version of his story! I have never seen anyone happier than Lowell was when we printed his story. He made me carry the story from the printer to his room...he wanted to make sure his hands were perfectly clean. Look at my pics below to see the happiest Lowell you will ever see!
On Thursday, we had Zone Conference with half the mission. It was so fun seeing so many familiar faces. I got to see Sister Anderson (my MTC comp) and wow I have missed her…but I have good news! She will be staying with Sister Johnson and I for a week, so I will be able to experience a trio WAHOO! We are picking her up on Saturday...its gonna be like a slumber party every night here in St. Johns!
I just can't even believe that it is Christmas time. Right now, the weather in Florida is high 70's low 80's...so it still feels like August/September. But, I am not gonna lie, I am totally okay with it not feeling like Christmas time!
I am so grateful that this year I get to celebrate Christmas in the best way. This time of year tends to be a selfish time of focusing on our wants and our needs. But, this year I get to celebrate by helping others and giving them their wants and needs: The Savior!
Y'all don't realize how fortunate we all are! We have a brother whose life's mission was to come down here on the earth and save us all! I feel just as fortunate to be a tool in sharing this good news to the people of Florida.
Just like I am now; King Benjamin taught his people that an angel had declared to him a message of "glad tidings of great joy" that would cause the people to be "filled with joy." (Mosiah 3:2-4)
In Mosiah 3:5-11, King Benjamin explains how Jesus Christ makes salvation possible!
This story is very similar to the story that we all know in the Old Testament: Luke 2:1-17. My favorite verse in this story is verse 10 when the angel appears to the shepherds and says, "Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people." This great joy is our Savior, Jesus Christ!
Never forget the life and infinite atonement that Jesus Christ performed. It was and still is the greatest act that has ever been performed. I am so grateful for Jesus Christ, my brother, who gives me purpose in my everyday life, who reminds me I'm always forgiven and to forgive, so I can eventually make it up to Heavenly Father one day. I am grateful for this name tag I carry with me everywhere I go. I am grateful for this time of year and the joy it brings.
I love you all... MERRY CHRISTMAS
CTR
<3
Lauren
Pics of the Week
Rainy Day
Rainy Day pt2
Lights with the youth
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