March 18-22, 2013

Our experience at the Missionary Training Center was a spiritual feast! There was much to learn and the training was not only intense, but was full of fun and excitement. The topic of discussion each and every day centered around the Preach My Gospel (PMG) manual. We gained a greater understanding and insight for this wonderful book of scripture. It became clear as to why prophets, seers and revelators wrote this book for our time and have asked us to make PMG a regular part of our scriptural study. We are grateful for testimony that we have received of the truthfulness of this great work! The application of this manual in our lives will bless us in all ways and will give us greater insight into the kingdom. We are grateful for new friendships and we were impressed and inspired by their dedication to The Lord. Many of the Sr. Couples have served multiple missions, with many serving four or more. It was an exciting week and we will always treasure up those spiritual feelings in our hearts.

Elder Scott D. Whiting of the Seventy was the keynote speaker at the Tuesday night devotional. He was dynamic! His topic centered around being exactly obedient in all things and by doing so, we would be successful missionaries. He compared the MTC to an incubator, whereby we needed just a little help, a kick start, to our new missionary lives.

On Wednesday, we were able to watch nearly 700 new, young missionaries arrive at the MTC. Almost half of them were sisters! They looked very young, but they are valiant in all ways. Our hearts swelled as we watched faithful parents leave their children curbside so that they might learn and grow. The Lord is hastening His work and the future of our church is in good hands.

We testify they the work is true and that The Lord is always near strengthen and lift us. We felt the presence of the Holy Ghost throughout our MTC experience and we are grateful for our opportunity to serve.

Stay strong and keep the faith!!

We love you,
Elder and Sister Warner