July 8th, 2018: New Mission President

Hi everyone! This week President and Sister Christensen said goodbye, and the Lewis's came! It was so fun to meet them on Thursday at our Zone Conference and see them several other times this week! They actually came to my branch on Sunday by surprise and it was so fun! It was their first Sunday church experience in Cambodia and I was happy I got to be their translators the entire time. Our investigator, Ranit, was confirmed, and President Lewis participated in the confirmation. It was so special! The Elders also had a baptism in our branch so they stayed for that as well. It was all-around and awesome day at church, and the members absolutely loved it. 

I also realized when I was sitting with Sister Lewis during the baptism that I once was in the Gilbert Temple with her and President Lewis. Before the Gilbert temple was dedicated, they led the very last tour group through the temple with a group of youth who had helped put the shoe coverings on everyone's feet. My sister, Hannah, and I were able to tag along because it was just for the Gilbert Stake (President Lewis was the stake president of the Gilbert Stake at the time). We got to go through every single room and he and Sister Lewis gave a little mini devotional in every single room. I remembered this yesterday and it was so cool to think that at that time, I was in the temple with my future mission president. The world is so small, and now we are hear working together to bring the gospel to the people in Cambodia! 

Update on my companion: She is still sick but improving. We have been working really closely with Sister Lewis to get her feeling better and to stop throwing up every day. Thanks for all your prayers and words of support! I love you all!

Gospel Principle: The Savior's Earthly Ministry

(sorry I havent done it in a while)

I dont have a lot to share today but I have some commitments to give everyone. 

Read about the main roles of Jesus Christ roles on the earth:

~Atoned for the sins of all mankind- Luke 22: 39-46, Luke 23: 33-49, Alma 7: 11-13

~Overcame death- John 20: 1-18

~Showed us the way to receive eternal life; example - John 13: 1-17, 3 Nephi 11

My favorite verses of the entire Bible from the ministry of Jesus Christ are John 18: 33-37 when he is being judged by Pilate before he is condemned to be crucified:

33 Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews?
34 Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others tell it thee of me?
35 Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests have delivered thee unto me: what hast thou done?
36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.
37 Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.

To me, this encompasses the entire ministry of Jesus Christ. It has also given me strength in times of heartache and sadness. I know that Jesus Christ is my Savior and Redeemer, and he is the Light and Truth of the world. I know that all who follow Him will come to know the truth of all things, and find happiness, peace, and joy they cannot comprehend. I love Him, and I know that He lives!

Love, Sister Bashford

(sorry no pics but I think I'm getting a new camera soon!)