Powerfully and Persuasively Taught

Rome East Anziani, and Rome East Zone

Just a few quick bullet points for the week, as I run short on time! 

▪Zone Conference: Combined zone conference was an absolute hit, as we were edified by our mission leaders all around! It was great having the chance to catch up with lots of old friends, and even more fun eating a cheeseburger for lunch! First one in 9 months! Anziano McConkie and I combined once again, this time for a rendition of Savior Redeemer of My Soul, which unfortunately, this time around wasn't recorded. 

Original MTC Group Members

Combined Napoli, Rome East, and Rome West Zone picture

▪Conference Encore: in 2 weeks, Elder M. Russell Ballard will be coming the the Great Italy Rome Mission, and we'll have the chance to hear from him and Anziani L. Whitney Clayton, and De Feo! Anziano McConkie and I will sing again, this time joined by a few others, as we "Bring the World his Truth!"

▪Conference, generally: while I had the chance to hear 4 out of the 5 sessions, and pieces of the 5th, I need a lot more time to digest the messages, motifs, and counsel offered by the general authorities and auxiliaries! Always a thrill to hear from our leaders, and I can't wait to continue to study their words in the coming days, weeks, and months! I particularly enjoyed Anziani Nelson, Callister, Holland, Eyring, Uchtdorf, Maynes, Oaks and Vescovo Waddell!

"The Book of Mormon provides the fullest and most authoritative understanding of the Atonement of Jesus Christ to be found anywhere. It teaches what it really means to be born again. From the Book of Mormon we learn about the gathering of scattered Israel. We know why we are here on earth. These and other truths are more powerfully and persuasively taught in the Book of Mormon than in any other book. The full power of the gospel of Jesus Christ is contained in the Book of Mormon. Period." 

I add my testimony to that of President Nelson, The Book of Mormon contains a power unlike any other book ever given for man's edification! Read it, study it, ponder it, and pray about it! It will bring the light of the gospel into your life. Period!

Vi voglio bene,

Anziano Toronto II