Our Missionary in Brazil

"And they shall go forth and teach my gospel"

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the official name of our church commonly called the Mormon Church because of an ancient prophet named Mormon who compiled this history of ancient books together and after his death his son Moroni added his testimony to his fathers that the records were true and then buried them in a hill top. I read this record of these ancient prophets and yes I believe the book is for real, a record and does teach that Heavenly Father lives and would have us all know concerning his gospel. Moroni buried the sacred record in a hill after a terrible war between two civilizations and hoped that these records would come forth one day when the Lord chose the right time . Well the right time came and a young boy named Joseph Smith was chosen to bring it forth. A common name yes, but young Joseph was from a family that read their scriptures and he being young and having faith and taking literally word for word what the scriptures say to be true believed what it said in James, chp 1, verse 5, " if any one lack wisdom , let him ask of God , that giveth to all men liberally , and upbraideth not, and it shall be given him." So young Joseph did just that! this young boy went and ask God and being sincere ,not doubting , got his answer.

Well its a history story of Gods' dealings with His people. Its a record and its beautiful and I promise if you read it, really read it, you will know its a true record. I read it, and yes I wanted to know for myself!!

Read it all, it will tell its story and you will draw close to the Lord. Learn how His priesthood was on the earth at that time , learn of His love for you and all people.

Search in your own way and find out why so many churches , and how all these manmake churches have sprang up today. Thats all you have to do. Then ponder , ask Heavenly Father, is this record true? I personally had tears flowing at the end of reading the book, I knew in my heart that this was for real what these prophets wrote!

Some don't want to know , its easy to not know, its requires doing nothing, doing your own thing as they say. Knowing requires action , for some not easy to live, but he knows we aren't perfect, he understands this life, and we do what we can do, he blesses us for that. But never should we be ashamed of the gospel and being different. Yes , living the gospel requires serving and yes where much is given much is required. To follow the Savior requires giving up some of the ways of the world ! Its possible but for some its hard, for others not so much. We can enjoy our lives but we really can't serve two masters. We do have to make a choice. Look around, the world will pull at you so you do have to make that inward commitment. You can enjoy knowing the plan of the Savior, he wants you to know his plan . He wants you to know him , that he is a real personage , has feelings , and he loves you very much and that this life isn't the end!

WE are all different , but he wants us to know his plan . We need not fear man. Its never a easy road being different but look at all the the Savior went through, he was different, and look at the HOPE he has given us all! Wow, can I not do my part.

love you all, mamashap

We believe first and foremost that

"Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world and the Son of God."

While our backgrounds and experiences are diverse,
Members are united and committed to serving Jesus Christ.

The Book of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ
as is the Bible and confirms the truths found in the Bible.

Here is a picture of our son Todd who served a mission in Brazil where he spent two years telling others of Jesus Christ and of His gospel . We are proud that Todd would take the gospel to others who might not know of the Savior .Today Brazil is the fastest growing in converts to the church. They are reading this book and finding out that the Lord has not forgotten His children. There is a plan!
And neither will the Lord forget those who have served in his behalf.