Pleasant Hill Bishopric Steps Out

Bishop Palomino addresses Mt. Sinai’s congregation, while the pastor looks on

We were told that Mt. Sinai's meetings started at 10AM, so Bishop Palomino and Brother Egg walked in the doors at right on time.  As we soon found out, that was the time they start arriving, and by 10:30, the meeting was in session.

Brother Egg’s neighbor, Joseph Prempeh had invited him and the ward’s Sister missionaries to attend during a teaching discussion at Joseph's home. Just the week before, Pleasant Hill Ward had a 5^th Sunday combined meeting 3^rd hour to help the ward understand and focus on their Ward Mission Plan. Among the 10 goals for the Ward was item number 2; “Bishopric to fellowship with local clergy and engage in service opportunities”. Bishop Palomino thought it a good idea to have the whole bishopric attend Mt Sinai's service that morning. Brother Scherer, 2^nd counselor, arrived a little after the service started.

The service lasted until after 12:30, and Bishop Palomino had to text his Priesthood Executive Committee (PEC) that the Bishopric was not going to make it back to the building in time for the PEC meeting. We were glad we stayed through the service as we were warmly embraced by dozens of the congregation and thanked for attending.  Joseph Prempeh, who gave the lion’s share of the sermon, was in attendance at 2PM for Pleasant Hill’s sacrament meeting. 

After sacrament (Fast and Testimony) meeting was over, Bishop Palomino spent the entire 2^nd hour on a chapel tour with Joseph. The two leaders made a warm commitment to engage in collective service efforts in the community.

Hearts were knit together in the worship of our Savior as the Mt Sinai congregation placed our bishopric at front and center for their remarkable services. Seeds of fellowship have been planted.  There is at least one more congregation in Kissimmee that knows a little more about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. As a matter of fact, it might be safe to say that they have “Met the Mormons”.