Congrats Siah!

 

Uo ma Uso ma Tuafafine,

Talofa Lava... seki ma pusi a le vaiaso... o au ma lau soa sa maua se seti fou... ou te faafetai tele lava o le Alii ma matou Tama o i le Lagi mo lona faamanuiaga ia ma'ua.... o au ma lau soa ua taumafai e sue ma saili se tagata fou e aoao... te iloa le aso tofi lana te'a... sa ana pogi ma;ua... ou te iloa ma mautinoa o le Atua e fesoasoani ma'ua aso uma... ma le taime ua tatala le ana pogi... ua alu le aso atoa e saili se seti fou... te iloa, ua maua.... ou te iloa ia au o le Atua e vaai ia ma'ua ma silafia o mea uma lava e manaomia o ma'ua... ou te faafetai mo le avanoa matagofie e ana pogi ma sue le fesoasoani o matou Tama o i le Lagi... ou te molimau atu ia te outou e moni ma faamaoni le talalelei... ma lo matou Tama o i le Lagi e silafia mea uma e moomia fesoasoani i le olaga nei... alofa atu... ma faamolemole... taumafai e ana pogi... iloa ia au e tatalo ma ole atu i le Alii mo lona fesoasoani e foai mai ia matou soo se mea e silafia e faaaoga ia matou... alofa atu!

Friends and Family,

Kiora! What a great opportunity I had to experience the love of the Lord and a testimony building experience. I know that this church is true because it helps us to live the doctrine we learn day after day. This last week me and my companion decided to fast. We needed help from our Father in heaven in finding a family and someone who will accept the baptism invitation. Well we opened our fast and started our day and after the second appointment and being rejected a couple times, we had a lesson with a former investigator who was ready for baptism.  We talked with her and set her for the end of this month. I know and testify of the power of fasting and what it can do for us not only in the mission field but for us at home. I always and everyday feel the love of friends and family who pray for missionaries and as well as for me. Thank YOU! I am also well pleased to announce the calling of my little brother, Elder Josiah Tiatia! He will be laboring and serving in Oaxaca, Mexico Spanish Speaking Mission! I know that this work is the Lords work and I am happy to hear the great and wonderful twin of mine will be serving his mission! God Bless you  Siah as you search and learn and know how simple the doctrine of Christ can be. You will know how the Saviour works. So for the new missionary here is a scripture. It is revelation given to Joseph Smith when missionaries were being called.

Doctrine and Covenants 39:5-10, " And verily, verily, I say unto you, he that receiveth my gospel receiveth me; and he that receiveth not my gospel receiveth not me.

   And this is my gospel—repentance and baptism by water, and then cometh the baptism of fire and the Holy Ghost, even the Comforter, which showeth all things, and teacheth the peaceable things of the kingdom.

  And now, behold, I say unto you, my servant James, I have looked upon thy works and I know thee.

   And verily I say unto thee, thine heart is now right before me at this time; and, behold, I have bestowed great blessings upon thy head;

  Nevertheless, thou hast seen great sorrow, for thou hast rejected me many times because of pride and the cares of the world.

  But, behold, the days of thy deliverance are come, if thou wilt hearken to my voice, which saith unto thee: Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on my name, and you shall receive my Spirit, and a blessing so great as you never have known.

  And if thou do this, I have prepared thee for a greater work. Thou shalt preach the fullness of my gospel, which I have sent forth in these last days, the covenant which I have sent forth to recover my people, which are of the house of Israel.

   And it shall come to pass that power shall rest upon thee; thou shalt have great faith, and I will be with thee and go before thy face." 

 

I know that this is so true and that if we listen and heed the counsel of the Lord we will receive the blessings that he has in store as well as the power that comes when we testify! This counsel was given in a General Conference talk…I’m not sure how long ago but I remember it and ran across it during my studies. In verse 7... take out James name... and put your name... and the in verse 10... for those that have already been baptized... put the sacrament... to remember the covenant we entered into... I know i have made mistakes and I know that mistakes is what helps us grow and we have to learn humility before we can do anything. I love you all and know and testify that this is true... in the name of Jesus Christ Amen...

-Elder Tiatia