It is good news. Elder Bakow and I will be going to Hikueru (in the far
end of the Tuamotus) ON THURSDAY!! Woooo hooo! I have my ticket and
everything
Hikueru is an itty bitty island. Its an atol.
AND yes mom, there is internet. We're making sure that we'll be able to e-mail you!
AND yes mom, there is internet. We're making sure that we'll be able to e-mail you!
A
missionary couple just finished there, and we will be going to wrap up
their work, and hopefully to have some baptisms, and help the small
branch. There are about forty members there, and one hundred and fifty
inhabitants. This will be way way different than anywhere else I have
ever gone.... wow. This is gonna be awesome!
This has been a hectic week, but I am soooo soooo sooo happy. Like really. This has been the best P-day in like 9 months. I am sooo sooo sooo stoked
to serve with Elder Bakow. He is a very consacrated good guy, and I
know that we can do awesome together.
Boooyah.
So,
This week, I was able to get some study time in, despite all the
preparations for the transfers. I read about the power of the priesthood, and I have reviewed the book of Hebrews. Unfortunately, I
find that Heb 5:4 isn't' like 1000% clear for use in lessons; especially
when in verse 1 the French guys use the word souverain sacrificateur,
all "powerful sacrificer", which is not the same as the phrasing 'High Priest' in English. Its harder to make the connection: High Priest --> Priesthood
I'd
like to know more about the etymology of the word Pretrise in French.
Pret means preist, but Im not sure what the origin of the word pretrise
is. Its not really found in the bible. But the English word, priesthood
is. Neh 13:29 French says sacerdoce.... Interesting. We no longer use the word sacerdoce in french, at church. We always say pretrise.
Anyways,
so Heb 5:4 is like the best scripture mastery about the priesthood, and
I have always been a bit reluctant to use it, because the verses next
to it talk of sacrifice for sins and are not quick and clear to share
(the french version reads less simply than the English version too).
So
as I studied the rest of the book of Hebrews, I realized that it is
really like a big essay, written by Paul, about the order of the priesthood. I have been mulling it over for a while, and the more I
study, the more it makes sense, and the more I am thankful for the
Latter day Saint explication. Understanding the order of the priesthood,
(Aaron and Melchizedek; and worthiness, and faith, and service) thanks
to the teachings of this dispensations prophets, makes reading the book
of Hebrews much much clearer. Paul talked a lot about Levites, and Melchizedek, and I really want to devote more time to better catch what
there is to share in this book. It has been a good study. And I enjoy
seeing the bible support true doctrine :D
This
week I was also able to study many conference talks. We are blessed to
have a phone which can support the LDS library application, and reading
by subject is SO FAST. I can find Liahona articles and General
Conference talks soooooo fast, and it is like the TG and BD on steroids.
We had a special broadcast this Sunday, about the sabbath day. It was a
regional stake conference, with Elder Hamula, sister Barton, and Elder
Cook! As Elder Cook talked, he mentioned French Polynesia several times,
and as Sister Barton talked, I was able to find, annotate, and bookmark
the prophetic quotes and Liahona articles she was sharing in her talk.
It was sooo cool. I can re study her talk about Sabbath day observance
over again, and keep learning. I am happy to be a member of the church
today. Today is a day of light.
So this is becoming a big letter... Oops. We are at the Caldwell's apartment
doing our emails. They are such a nice couple, from Montana/Midway Utah.
They were at BYU-I. Anyway, they have English keyboards!!! :D
I love you all my family! Congratulations
Eulalia for graduating!!! I will be in the air, and on a litte island Thursday. I would love to be in the the Holt Arena with you, but I will take
the Tuamotus instead.
I will write next week, and if there is any problems with internet, just
know that I love you. I am happy to be your son, and I know that
things will work out. I am soo happy to serve, and I am excited to be
able to participate in this little project at the branch of Hikueru. I
am doing well.
Have a good week!!
-Brigham
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| A good investigator friend. We ate with him last night, and Heavenly Father gave us the tender mercy of being able to have Elder White fly in just before hand. Elder White and I (who had taught him) got to go have a goodbye with him. His baptism and marriage is this weekend. so cool! |
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| Last night's call in report.The LAST ONE for me!!! Whooooohooo! Elder Tematahotoa (from FAAA) is replacing me. We were three APs yesterday, and it was fun. He and Lee Chip Sao will be a good team, and I am happy for them. |
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