Second Setting Apart

 Notes from Marissa’s Second Setting Apart

given by Jared Hadden

January 13, 2020

Sister Hadden, I know that it has been a difficult decision to choose to return to the mission field and serve, but I know that it is a decision you can be proud of, one that will bring you joy and great experiences over the next year. We bless you that as you serve, you can build relationships with companions and with other missionaries in your districts that will bring you happiness and fulfillment, that as you serve the people of Ventura and the cities around, you will find opportunities to improve the lives of the people you work with through service and through teaching, that you will bring the action of the Gospel into their lives. And while there will be difficult times and trials that will arise, you will have the perspective to recognize the benefit and the good that you are doing, and that will bring you comfort and joy as you serve. Most of all, we bless you with safety, that as you serve in the field, you will be healthy and able to work throughout your mission, that you can look forward to the time that you return to your family and tell us fun and exciting stories of the time you served. We are grateful for the example that you are setting, and for the decisions and efforts that you are making. 

We say these things in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.