JOHN BYTHEWAY FIRESIDE

December 2, 2016

Jacksonville West Stake Center

The Florida Jacksonville Mission Choir

This was a sight to behold.  All 190 missionaries did a Flash Mob for the opening Hymn Called to Serve, then once they were up front they sang the 3rd verse which is the Mission verse.  It was inspiring.  People in the audience said it was so thrilling to hear them.  It gave them goosebumps. The missionaries sang with gusto and joy.  You would have been so proud of your sons and daughters.  

Then we sang Infant Holy, Infant Lowly.  They are not all singers but we encouraged them to have a Tabernacle Choir experience and sing with us.  We were so amazed at their willingness and confidence.  It was not easy for them all.  Some had never sung in a choir but they did it.  We love these missionaries so much.  Many brought their investigators.  They are truly like the Armies of Helaman building up the Kingdom of God.  

John Bytheway, Sister and President Lee

Brother BytheWay spoke on Pressing Forward with a Steadfastness in Christ.  

It was so inspiring.  We were laughing, we were crying.  We were touched by the spirit and so glad to be members of Christ's restored church on the earth.  How blessed we are and how grateful we are for individuals who spread the gospel with such gifts as Brother Bytheway has.  It takes hours and much time away from home to do so.  We love him and we love our missionaries.  President and Sister Lee