Burns 2 Burnley

Hello all! 

I have felt very blessed this week. I will admit the beginning of this week wasn't the easiest, but it ended with a bang! I want to tell you about it in 3 words: Member-Missionary Fireside. I love these events! They truly are the best. Recently baptised members are asked to come share their conversion story and their testimony to a sea of member, missionaries and those being taught the gospel. It is always such a spirit filled meeting. 

We were able to take Paul to the fireside, and he quite enjoyed it! He told us afterward that the stories shared were powerful. I can affirm to you that they were. It impressed me so much that those new members, who have only been in the church for a few months, can teach and give answers to a young man who's lived nineteen years in the church. The spirit there was overwhelming. I became even more grateful for my family heritage, and those that found the gospel and stayed strong. It's because of them that I'm here today, and I wouldn't change that. I'm so grateful that I've had the knowledge of the gospel my entire life. Sometimes it's taken for granted, but it truly is a gift. 

This event made me even more excited for General Conference this next weekend! I encourage all of you to prepare questions to be answered, take notes, and listen to the prophet's voice. God will answer your questions, I promise you. It may take time though. Be patient. It took several months for my answer to come, but it came when I needed it.

The warmth of the gospel has blessed my life tremendously. I am so grateful for it! If you want this same knowledge, meet with me! Okay... Maybe y'all can't meet with me now, but there's bound to be missionaries near you. Mormon.org/chat is a good place to start  

I love you all! I'm so excited for this upcoming week, especially for General Conference!! I hope you all are doing splendid. 

Elder Burns

England Manchester Mission

Springwood, Suite G5

Booths Park

Chelford Road

Knutsford

Ahh! I forgot!

Post-script

At the fireside, I was able to see Natacha! She moved to Newcastle-under-Lyme for University, so she's in the zone! She was there supporting her aunt who was baptised the day after her! I was also able to see Kim and Lily. Kim spoke at the fireside and shared her story. It was amazing to see them again! For Natacha it had been almost 6 months since I'd seen her, and Kim and Lily, several weeks (they popped by Telford a few weeks back after attending a baptism in Shrewsbury) It was so good to see them again! 

End of post-script

Elder Burns

P.P.S.

To whom it may concern, 

It has been officially changed, within the England Manchester Mission, that the standard preparation day for transfer weeks will now be held on Tuesdays instead of the usual Mondays. With this change in state, next week's emails will be affected as it will be a transfer week, and thus the usual Monday emails will be delayed until the following day, Tuesday. 

With much regards, 

Elder Burns