Elder Marcus Matthews returns on January 17th , from his mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in the Las Vegas West Mission from January 2021 to November 2021, then in the São Paulo Brazil South Mission from November 2021 to January 2023. Marcus attended a Portuguese branch while in Las Vegas, helping him in learning the language.
Joe and Renee Matthews of the Heritage Ward (M3rd) are his parents.
Elder Marcus Matthews will be speaking on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 10:30 am in the Stake Center, located 100 N. Arrowhead.
Welcome home Elder!
Elder Matthews Testimony:
Hi brothers and sisters, some of you may know who I am my name is Elder Marcus Matthews and a little over 2 years ago. I was called on a mission to serve in the Brazil São Paulo South mission. Due to complications with covid 19 I was reassigned to serve in Las Vegas west yes an hour from my house haha. I didn't know what to expect but I love both of my missions with my whole heart. I saw the Lord's mighty hand innumerable times in Las Vegas as I tried to bring the gospel to the people there. After almost a year in the mission I had the opportunity to go to Brazil finally and let me tell you it was so hard. I couldn't understand what the people were saying and the culture was different but I took the advice of the Brazilians and got to work on studying the language so I could teach the people. I saw the Lord's merciful hand as I made an effort to learn their language. I know the gift of tongues is real and I know the gifts of the spirit are real. I testify that Jesus is the Christ and is anxiously waiting for anyone who may have strayed from the path. Let him carry your burdens I exhort you all to seek him in all you do and he will guide you back to the presence of our Father in heaven. I testify that lives with all my heart and love in the sacred name of our Lord Jesus Christ amen!