Set Apart

Monday, Sept. 12th, our stake president, Brian Stucki, and one of his counselors, David Johnson, stopped by the house to set Eric apart as a missionary. After some small talk both before and after the setting apart, Eric, James and I make a list of the blessings that caught our attention and stayed in our hearts.

• You are now a representative of Jesus Christ
• In every action and word remember you represent Him
• Be mindful of the history and culture of the people of Japan
• Do not teach faster than you are prompted
• Meet their needs
• Teach in a language the people of Japan will understand. Not just the Japanese language, but the language of their culture.  Jesus taught in a way the people could understand, even his disciples.
• Be healthy and strong enough that when the mission president sends you to difficult areas, your physical body will not hold you back
• This is a foundation for your future life and marriage
• You will form brotherhoods, bonds that will last through the eternities with companions and those you teach
• You will be blessed with good companions
• You will not just be teaching of the restoration of the gospel, but you will be teaching about Christ’s first visit to the earth, birth and life. You will help them understand who Christ is before teaching His gospel