Excerpt from Megan on July 28th:
"So President Pace called Saturday while we were eating at a recent converts house. I picked up and chatted with him as they brought out the food. I was a little nervous because transfers are coming up and that usually means change. He asked me to be a Sister Training Leader. To be honest I had had a hard night the night before that call. I was disappointed because we had a lesson that didn't go the way I wanted and I knew I could have done better. I was feeling pretty inadequate when he called. Today was the Leadership meeting which was an incredible spiritual experience. It was 4 hours of pure spiritual high. The missionaries going home in the next transfer bore their testimonies which of course just rips your heart out. We spoke about working more effectively with the members, asking for referrals from everyone and how to do it, and we decided our mission focus for August. Our focus will be on baptism, we will be working to invite someone to be baptized every day. I am excited for this goal. We did this as a district in the islands and it really helped us focus in on baptism. I am excited, but I also saw what Hermana Rhodes went thru and I know the Lord has a lot of work to do with me so I can fulfill this calling. This will not be easy, but it will be a great learning experience.
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Joy in the Journey
Excerpt from Megan's letter July 14th:
"Mom, I have always appreciated your encouragement and support regarding helping us focus in 100% on our missions. I remember sitting on the futon next to you while you were doing case notes one day. This was after I got my mission call, about a week before I left. I just have in my head "Enjoy it! Get lost in the work and just love it!" You just said it so happily and in a manner that was like "don't worry! Its going to be great if you can just enjoy it". I have subconsciously kept that comment present. I have also heard your voice in my head again as just about EVERY companion has echoed you in saying "Be nice to yourself!" I have lots of drive, but I feel like I am finally learning how to enjoy the journey. I think sometimes I substitute working efficiently, with working hard. I will go around and take the harder route as long as I can just keep walking and not stop for crosswalks, but Hermana Floisand is teaching me to smell the flowers enjoy the journey and work hard but efficiently. There is a special spirit in our companionship, we are both focused in on the work and I pray that the Lord will continue to guide our efforts.
"Mom, I have always appreciated your encouragement and support regarding helping us focus in 100% on our missions. I remember sitting on the futon next to you while you were doing case notes one day. This was after I got my mission call, about a week before I left. I just have in my head "Enjoy it! Get lost in the work and just love it!" You just said it so happily and in a manner that was like "don't worry! Its going to be great if you can just enjoy it". I have subconsciously kept that comment present. I have also heard your voice in my head again as just about EVERY companion has echoed you in saying "Be nice to yourself!" I have lots of drive, but I feel like I am finally learning how to enjoy the journey. I think sometimes I substitute working efficiently, with working hard. I will go around and take the harder route as long as I can just keep walking and not stop for crosswalks, but Hermana Floisand is teaching me to smell the flowers enjoy the journey and work hard but efficiently. There is a special spirit in our companionship, we are both focused in on the work and I pray that the Lord will continue to guide our efforts.
Sunday, August 17, 2014
Kim Coming Home This Week!
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| No surprise, Kim's testimony is in picture form. |
"This is the greatest work EVER! To quote Myriah, a YSA member, "The more I get to know God, the more I like Him." Serving has become my reprieve and I look forward to lessons like I looked forward to a new movie before my mission. Why!? Because repentance is real, the spirit really refines us and as we roll up our sleeves and get to work the dust of eternity is all around us and the Lord's work is all we could ever want to do!!!
KIM COMES HOME AUGUST 20TH
HOMECOMING IS SUNDAY, AUGUST 24TH 1:00 P.M. IN SOUTH JORDAN, OPEN HOUSE AT 11:00 A.M. BEFORE CHURCH. CONTACT APRIL AT a3frog@gmail.com FOR DETAILS.
SO EXCITED TO HAVE HER COMING HOME!!
Mini-Missionary Miracles and Caricatures
Excerpts from Kim on August 11th:
"Ok, as for our area... The week was slow. Then, BAM, we found out we were going to have a mini missionary!!! We were not expecting to get so lucky!!! So we had very little time to prepare, and basically we had a series of miracles that resulted in 5 appointments just dropping into our lap for Friday and Saturday. Allie was randomly in Evanston and called us asking to meet. I randomly remembered last week to actually set a return appointment on the spot with Bridget and with
Sarah. The list goes on. Anyway, it was a HUGE blessing to us to get our mini missionary, and at her departing testimony she said the most beautiful thing... She said that she had been praying to the Lord so hard to get missionaries that were just working every single moment. She wanted to be teaching and working. And the Lord set things up so we pretty much went from appointment to appointment!! And miracles happened with her. We were on our A game but even then... We know the Lord heard the prayers of our humble little mini sister and He answered them. Her example taught me a great lesson. I can have the same experience as I really pray in all humility for whatever it is I need that only he can give."
"Ok, as for our area... The week was slow. Then, BAM, we found out we were going to have a mini missionary!!! We were not expecting to get so lucky!!! So we had very little time to prepare, and basically we had a series of miracles that resulted in 5 appointments just dropping into our lap for Friday and Saturday. Allie was randomly in Evanston and called us asking to meet. I randomly remembered last week to actually set a return appointment on the spot with Bridget and with
Sarah. The list goes on. Anyway, it was a HUGE blessing to us to get our mini missionary, and at her departing testimony she said the most beautiful thing... She said that she had been praying to the Lord so hard to get missionaries that were just working every single moment. She wanted to be teaching and working. And the Lord set things up so we pretty much went from appointment to appointment!! And miracles happened with her. We were on our A game but even then... We know the Lord heard the prayers of our humble little mini sister and He answered them. Her example taught me a great lesson. I can have the same experience as I really pray in all humility for whatever it is I need that only he can give."
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| Contacting with caricatures and our mini-missionary |
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| Sharing the gospel through art. |
Kim turn's 23!
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| Happy 23rd Birthday Kim!! Who needs a cake when you can have rice-ha, leave it to Kim. |
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| Kim will always be a kid at heart. Megan's caption for this picture would be "Why are you so jolly all the time?" --HA! |
Kim busy with exchanges as Sister Training Leader
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| 5 Guys and 2 Sister Missionaries - lovin' the mission! |
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| Busy going on splits, often. |
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| Thumbs up for being missionaries. |
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| The best part of the mission is getting to teach investigators. |
Letter Excerpt from Kim on July 21st:
Exchanges. Sister Helsten and I arrived in their apartment for the night. I look at the clock and it says 8:30 p.m. Sister Helsten started putting her stuff down and all of a sudden, the Spirit gave me the best idea. So I said, "Well,we have 30 minutes (and since this was my old area I knew by the spirit exactly who to visit) lets go see Leta. Have you gotten in to see her yet?" She said they had tried calling her many times but had not seen her yet. I know a weird back way to get into her house that sister Smith showed me. It's actually the way she prefers us to come in, it's just that these missionaries did not
know about it yet. So we bounce into the car and zip off to Leta, andsure enough she just HAPPENS to be there and we set an appointment up for the very next night!! ( love the SPIRIT). We get home right at 9:01. Perfect ending to the day!
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Meg Staying in Barcelona, Gets New Companion
Excerpt From Megan June 26th:
"It's transfer time and I am staying in Barcelona. I have a new companion. Her name is Hermana Floisand. President told me yesterday that she is literally the sweetest person he has ever met...and he wasn't lying. She is so sweet! But not annoyingly so if you know what I mean. It makes me wonder how you make people like that. She is a humble hard worker, and a stress de-something-izer. She takes the stress out of me, which is what I need."
"It's transfer time and I am staying in Barcelona. I have a new companion. Her name is Hermana Floisand. President told me yesterday that she is literally the sweetest person he has ever met...and he wasn't lying. She is so sweet! But not annoyingly so if you know what I mean. It makes me wonder how you make people like that. She is a humble hard worker, and a stress de-something-izer. She takes the stress out of me, which is what I need."
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