Today David received his first calling in the church. He is now the second counselor in the new Deacon's quorum presidency. Dason Jack is the President and Lincoln Phelps is First Counselor. It's exciting to see David growing up and taking on responsibility.
We were fortunate to have Grammie and Grandpa Mangum in town. They came to hear Anthony give a talk. He became the secretary of the Teacher's quorum today. David was also asked to give a talk next Sunday. It'll be his first real talk in Sacrament (not counting one liners from the Primary Program). He's plenty nervous about it. He spent a couple of hours working on it this afternoon.
I also had the chance to home teach the Porter family today. My companion Pierre went with me. They are a great couple. I found out that one of my other families will be moving in the next month or so. We'll try to help where we can.
This evening Rebecca organized a game of Monopoly. I think there was more fun than crying. It's not really a game where everyone wins. I felt guilty because I built three houses on Boardwalk and pretty much wiped out Rebecca in one turn. She put on a brave face though and we worked things out.
David it is a wonderful opportunity to serve Heavenly Father in the Deacon Quorum presidency. There is much work to do including passing the sacrament each Sunday, and caring for the members of your quorum. For your talk, any any talk, remember the tree parts: 1st introduction (tell them what you plan to tell them 2nd body (tell them) 3rd conclusion (tell them what you told them). Good luck.
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