Sister Ali Stout's Mission Blog: May 2011

Hear, O ye heavens, and give ear, O earth, and rejoice ye inhabitants thereof, for the Lord is God, and beside him there is no Savior. Great is his wisdom, marvelous are his ways, and the extent of his doings none can find out. His purposes fail not, neither are there any who can stay his hand. From eternity to eternity he is the same, and his years neverfail. For thus saith the Lord—I, the Lord, am merciful and gracious unto those who fear me, and delight to honor those who serve me in righteousness and in truth unto the end. Great shall be their reward and eternal shall be their glory.

Doctrine & Covenants 76:1-6

Sunday 22 May 2011

Temple Endowment

Ali took out her endowment May 21, 2011. It was a very special day for all of us.

“Our covenants supply strength—they produce the faith necessary to persevere and to do all things that are expedient in the Lord. Our willingness to take upon us the name of Christ and keep His commandments requires a degree of faith, but as we honor our covenants, that faith expands. In the first place, the promised fruits of obedience become evident, which confirms our faith. Secondly, the Spirit communicates God’s pleasure, and we feel secure in His continued blessing and help. Thirdly, come what may, we can face life with hope and equanimity, knowing that we will succeed in the end because we have God’s promise to us individually, by name, and we know He cannot lie (see Enos 1:6; Ether 3:12).”

D. Todd Christofferson, "The Power of Covenants," Ensign, May 2009

Friday 6 May 2011

Ali Receives her CALL!

On May 5, 2011 , Ali received her mission call. She couldn't be happier to be called to serve in the England Leeds Mission. She enters the England MTC on August 5, 2011.

This was taken just moments after she got the mail. We were in Utah and drove home that night to open it with family and friends.