Here we are in the middle of April.  Finally the snow and super cold weather are gone.  No more do we have to worry about chunks of snow and ice falling off the tabernacle roof and hitting us as we walk under it as has happened several times this year.  Margaret and I love to walk the grounds on Temple Square enjoying the spring flowers at they come to life.     

   

    

     It was a pleasure to have family, roommates,  and even friends from New Zealand here for Easter. Lots of food and good visits. We all love getting together.  

     Fun updates: Hannah is the new Sophomore President at her high school, Hailey Domm received a special recognition at her new school in South Jordan, The missionaries are all doing well, choir concerts, piano recitals,  soccer games, and baseball starts this next week.   (keep us posted on events so we can pass them along in this blog.) 

     Tyson Wallace and Misty Anderson both graduate from university this next week.  Lots of hard work is rewarded.  The Wallace family is coming from Texas.  Misty and Kyle are moving back to Lubbock after graduation. We will miss them, but know they will love being close to parents especially with a baby coming in the fall!!! congratulations to all.

We enjoyed a visit with the Colorado Herrick during spring break.  What cute Kids they are.. We are Sorry we don't see them more often.

   The end of April marks the end of our mission in the Family and Church History Headquarters Mission.  It has been wonderful.  We have learned so very much and are prepared to go  on our own and do good work for our families. This last week we had the privilege of attending conference on Sunday Morning.  It was awesome to be there and here the Prophet and other authorities counsel.  We hope you all enjoyed it as much as we did.  

     This has been a special week for Max Yokota.  We all gathered together Saturday to watch his baptism and celebrate the special day with him.  With all his energy he is guaranteed a busy and prosperous future. He had five cousins in the circle for his confirmation.  How great to have these wonderful examples.  Way to go Max! We are so proud of your decision and good spirit.  We all love you.

                                                        Max at his best Last Week!!!

                                                    Max perfect for a bit this week!!!!!!!

     One of the greatest callings we each have is become effective missionaries in the Church.  The Doctrine and Covenants throughout its pages admonishes us to preach the gospel.  “Wherefore, go and preach my gospel whether to the north or south, to the east or to the west. It mattereth not, for ye cannot go amiss.”  At present there are over 14 million members throughout the word.  By Elder Bednar’s judgment in only 50 years that number will grow to over 100 million members.  Where will they come from?  Only through our good missionary efforts.

For a myriad of reason, some very sound, it is often difficult for us to see the vision and fulfill our missions to take the gospel to every part of the world.  But we can take it to or friends down the street, at work or even within our own families if we believe and are willing to put a little effort into it.  

      You have all heard of David Letterman’ Top Ten List?  Here is a Top Ten list of ways to promote the gospel.  I have divided it into groups of five.  Numbers 10 through 6 are the easiest ways to start doing missionary work.   Numbers 5 to 1 are harder to do but are much more effective.  Read them over and then pick several to try out.  Every one of them has been effectively used in times past to bring someone into the Church.  Good Luck.

Top Ten Ways to Become an Effective Missionary

10.   Place a copy of the Book of Mormon in your car, backpack, or other convenient place.

9.     Cheerfully great someone each day who is or looks lonely.

8.     Perform 2 secret acts of kindness to someone in need.

7.    Maintain a positive attitude about things.

6.    Ask for the Spirit of Missionary Work in your prayers.

5.    Write your testimony in a Book of Mormon and give it to the missionaries.

4.    Invite a friend to church.

3.    Have a conversation in which you explain an LDS doctrine.

2.    Fast and pray about a friend you can share the gospel with.

1.    Give a missionary referral.

          " Perhaps I may be the instrument in the hands of God of God to bring some soul unto repentance, and this is my Joy."    Alma 29:9

“Perhaps I may be an instrument in the ha

     On the lighter side: He who has no fools, knaves, or beggars in his family was begot by a flash of lightning.   

  Old English proverb

We all had a good month and know that  great things are coming for many of you.  

All our Love,

George and Margaret Domm or Grandpa and Grandma