Letter from the Seventy

I went outside in the rain to get the mail today and I had a letter from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, The Seventy. It reads as follows:

Dear Sister Clark:
We recently learned that Christopher has joined the military and is attending basic training at Lackland AFB, TX. We are pleased to inform you that he has been attending the Church services on base and are grateful for the spirit he brings to the meetings. President Collins is the Church leader at Lackland AFB and will do all he can to help strengthen Christopher's faith and testimony. We appreciate your support and know you join with us in asking that the Lord will guide and protect him during this time of uncertainty and turmoil in the world.

In these troubled times, it is heartwarming to see members courageously step forward to help preserve our freedom and way of life. You can be proud of the part you have played in supporting Christopher in this important decision. Military life can be very rewarding for both the service member and his family. We express gratitude oi you for your selfless service and sacrifices in his behalf.

We have a deep and abiding interest in the welfare of Church members everywhere and want to ensure the blessings of Church membership are available wherever Christopher and you are stationed. As military members move around, occasionally they are unable to find out where and when the Church meetings are held. Our Military Relations Division can assist you. In addition, many times they can assist in locating the name of an LDS group leader at a deployed location around the world, so Christopher can attend Church services while away from his family.

If you have any Questions, please don't hesitate to contact the Military Relations Division at (801) 240-2286 or e-mail them at PST-Military@ldschurch.org. We know that the Lord is mindful of you and Christopher and the challenges you will face together as he valiantly serves in the Military.

Sincerely,
Robert C Oaks

It just strengthens my testimony that Heavenly Father is indeed watching over everyone of us and gives us the support we need in this life. As terrible as the world can be there is the calming influence and support that the gospel and the Church bring to us. We are truely blessed to have such leadership in the church. I can't imagine what other family members are feeling without having heard anything about their family members. The missionaries contacted me and now the Seventy has contacted me. I can feel peace in knowing that he is being taken care of and watched over by multiple people in the Church. We are so blessed.