Easter

Hello everyone! It's been another wonderful week here in Northern Virginia! 

Recently, the number of friends we have had join for sabbath day worship services in out mission has skyrocketed, and our mission President wanted to keep those numbers high. We were encouraged to set our goals high and get all of our friends to participate in an Easter Sunday service this week! 

My companion and I worked diligently, inviting all of our friends to take part in a wonder Easter Sunday service with many of our ward members. It took a lot of calling and texting and planning, but we were able to get 13 of our friends to join one of these services! 

Because of this goal, we had many Easter Sunday services throughout the day, giving us the opportunity to focus so much of our time on Jesus Christ this Easter. 

Although I was away from home, this one of the greatest Easters I have had. As a missionary, I get the opportunity to talk about Jesus Christ and his gospel all the time, but as I took the time to reflect on his sacrifice, I found more meaning in my Easter. 

Jesus Christ is the son of God. He came to this earth and he worked many wonderful miracles. Most importantly, Christ atoned for our sins, making it possible for us to be cleansed on our sins as we repent. His atonement provides me with comfort, I know someone understands every hardship I have experienced. I know I am never alone. Jesus Christ rose from the dead, because he was resurrected, we will be as well. His sacrifice makes it possible for all of us to live with our families again in the next life. "And now, after the many testimonies which have been given of him, this is the testimony, last of all, which we give of him: That he lives" (D&C 76:22)

I love you all!

Sister Goodrich