Yea, for this cause I have sent you hither, and have selected my servant "Elder Ethan Miles" and have appointed unto him his mission in this land.
Doctrine and Covenants 58:14
Doctrine and Covenants 58:14
(Some words taken from Nathan Miles' email to Elder Miles - March 14, 2016)
"The phrase “March Madness” this time of year means the NCAA basketball tournament and all the excitement with the "fanatic" and casual college basketball fans that turn fanatical for their teams. All of the build up for a 40 minute game that only one team can win and advance and the other goes home totally dejected. Let’s use this as a metaphor for missionary work. As of your last email a week ago you have one person ready to except the Gospel and get baptized this upcoming week. We are hoping and praying for him to make it to that “game day” and come out of the water victorious over the opponent, the Adversary. A victory for the Greatest team of all time lead by the Greatest coach of All, our Savior Jesus Christ."
Even though their investigator Shannon dropped his baptismal date, he still wants to learn more. He told Elder Miles & Elder Trounce that he knows he will be baptized eventually.
(Some words taken from Nathan Miles' email to Elder Miles - March 14, 2016)
"The phrase “March Madness” this time of year means the NCAA basketball tournament and all the excitement with the "fanatic" and casual college basketball fans that turn fanatical for their teams. All of the build up for a 40 minute game that only one team can win and advance and the other goes home totally dejected. Let’s use this as a metaphor for missionary work. As of your last email a week ago you have one person ready to except the Gospel and get baptized this upcoming week. We are hoping and praying for him to make it to that “game day” and come out of the water victorious over the opponent, the Adversary. A victory for the Greatest team of all time lead by the Greatest coach of All, our Savior Jesus Christ."