August 1, 2017 Farewell, Oh Canada!

THE CHURCH OF

JESUS CHRIST

OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

Jeffrey Lane Shields, President

Canada Toronto Mission

1624 Wanless Drive

Brampton, ON    L7A 0A7

Phone: 905-452-7484

13 July 2017

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Beddes

561 Loveland Lane

Farmington, UT  84025  United States

Dear Brother and Sister Beddes:

Elder Colten Beddes has served honourably in the Canada Toronto Mission and will soon complete his mission.  I will send his honourable release certificate to his Stake President to whom he should report for a personal interview and formal release upon his return home.

Elder Beddes is an outstanding missionary.  I am sure that during the past months he has shared many of his experiences with you.  During this time in the mission field, the Lord has touched the hearts of the people he has served in Ontario: members, those of other faiths, and fellow missionaries.  Elder Beddes has been a valuable instrument in helping the Lord move His work forward.  Thank you for raising such a fine young son and preparing him to serve the Lord.

When Elder Beddes arrives home, you will notice that he is more spiritual, confident, and mature than when he left.  Although he has been tried through the many hours of hard work and some disappointment that he has experienced, Elder Beddes has been richly blessed.  He has seen great success as he has relied upon the Spirit of the Lord in his labours to bring souls unto Christ.

Verily, verily, I say unto thee, blessed art thou for what thou hast done; for thou hast inquired of me, and behold, as often as thou hast inquired thou hast received instruction of my Spirit.  If it had not been so, thou wouldst not have come to the place where thou art at this time. (D&C 6:14)

Elder Beddes will look back on his mission and realize how completely his course was directed by the powers of heaven.  As he returns home, he knows that his mission will continue throughout his entire life.  Having been guided by the Spirit, he is well equipped to face the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead of him. 

Thank you for your support and encouragement.  Elder Beddes leaves the mission field with our love and best wishes for continued success in all his future endeavours.  We pray for his well-being and happiness.

With love and deep appreciation,

Jeffrey Lane Shields

President