Thomas, Brexten

Hello Friends, it’s my hope and my prayer that what I have prepared for you today can add to the spirit of this meeting that is already here. Over the course of this year, I have run into old friends, made new ones, and increase talent and skill in various hobbies all while having Jesus Christ in the center. This year ended up being the most important year of my life. I had the opportunity to graduate high school, play in a bunch of golf tournaments, drink a lot of Dr. Pepper and have as much fun as any 18-year-old could have. I traveled to some bucket list destinations and saw the world in a bigger light. But through it all the greatest decision I ever made was to be a missionary for the church of Jesus Christ of latter-day saints. Today I will be discussing the topic of how has the atonement has helped me grow closer to the savior. In Matthew 26:39 it states “And he went a little further and fell on his face and prayed saying o my Father, if it be possible let this cup pass from me n...