Elder McNew: October 2010

Becoming a Missionary

My beloved brethren, you and I, today and always, are to bless all peoples in all the nations of the earth. You and I, today and always, are to bear witness of Jesus Christ and declare the message of the Restoration. You and I, today and always, are to invite all to receive the ordinances of salvation. Proclaiming the gospel is not a part-time priesthood obligation. It is not simply an activity in which we engage for a limited time or an assignment we must complete as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Rather, missionary work is a manifestation of our spiritual identity and heritage. We were foreordained in the premortal existence and born into mortality to fulfill the covenant and promise God made to Abraham. We are here upon the earth at this time to magnify the priesthood and to preach the gospel. That is who we are, and that is why we are here--today and always.
- by Elder David A. Bednar
From The Ensign, Nov. 2005, Page 47

Friday, October 22, 2010

Mission Pictures

My awesome friend Missy took Justin's mission photographs. She is an amazing photographer and we all highly recommend her. You can check her out at http://2gphotography.blogspot.com/ !

Justin has a little under a month left at home. He has been busy traveling and doing all sorts of fun things at home before he takes off for the MTC on November 17th. He is really excited and looking forward to his mission.

His farewell will be held on November 14th at 10:45 am at the LDS chapel at 14400 South Redwood Road in Bluffdale. An open house will be held starting at 12:00 noon at the McNew residence.