Week 19

December 25, 2017

Looks like fire in the sky... absolutely gorgeous!

I came across this poem, and it has struck me strongly.

’Twas battered and scared, and the auctioneer

Thought it scarcely worth his while

To waste much time on the old violin,

But held it up with a smile:

“What am I bidden, good folks,” he cried,

“Who’ll start the bidding for me?”

“A dollar, a dollar”; then, “Two!” “Only two?

Two dollars, and who’ll make it three?

Three dollars, once; three dollars, twice;

Going for three—” But no,

From the room, far back, a gray-haired man

Came forward and picked up the bow;

Then, wiping the dust from the old violin,

And tightening the loose strings,

He played a melody pure and sweet

As a caroling angel sings.

The music ceased, and the auctioneer,

With a voice that was quiet and low,

Said, “What am I bid for the old violin?”

And he held it up with the bow.

“A thousand dollars, and who’ll make it two?

Two thousand! And who’ll make it three?

Three thousand, once, three thousand, twice,

And going, and gone!” said he.

The people cheered, but some of them cried,

“We do not quite understand

What changed its worth.” Swift came the reply:

“The touch of a master’s hand.”

And many a man with life out of tune,

And battered and scarred with sin,

Is auctioned cheap to the thoughtless crowd,

Much like the old violin.

A “mess of pottage,” a glass of wine,

A game—and he travels on.

He’s “going” once, and “going” twice,

He’s “going” and almost “gone.”

But the Master comes, and the foolish crowd

Never can quite understand

The worth of a soul and the change that’s wrought

By the touch of the Master’s hand
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Our Heavenly Father loves us... he not only makes the difference in our lives, he is the difference. That is why we need to strive to have him in our lives at all times so others can see that difference, but more importantly so YOU can feel the difference. I love my Heavenly Father with all my heart. I know that He loves all of us and wants us to live with him again. I love you all and hope that you will have a wonderful CHRISTmas! LIGHT THE WORLD!

Elder Tyler Wagner

The best Nana blessed us with a fan... It's about 100 degrees in our flat! We were sooo thankful for her sweet gift!

1. How was the week?
1. Monday we had P-day, Tuesday we work on the ward listings, went tracking (knocking on doors), Christmas Caroling and delivering gifts baskets, it was a great day! Wednesday we had our mission Christmas Conference. We had lots of food, it was an Islander theme and we watched Moana, sang songs, it was spiritual and a fun time. Thursday, we did our weekly planning, loads and loads of door knocking, and had a fun sports night at the church. Friday was our early P-day, grocery shopping, emailing home, sang at the hospital, and went to a piano recital with investigators. Saturday, we had lots of meal with people and we didn't need to go tracking, it was a nice break.

2. Did you get your package?