February 20, 2017
Dear Friends and Family,
WEDNESDAYS IS TRANSFER DAY and that not only marks my first 6 weeks here, but we are getting 12 new sister missionaries! I will be staying in Brunswick. That is fine since the work is really starting to roll here, and my companion is awesome. This will be my 2nd half training as a new missionary. There is only 1 change in my district (missionaries in my area), and everyone else i know is still serving with me. We had valentines day! We thought WE were going to give out chocolates, but instead we got some from our lovely investigator! Adrien is one of our progressing investigators, we hope he will be baptized next month! We met Angelica last sunday, she is also progressing and she has a cute little daughter named Mya. Personal Study is such a treat as a missionary. Being Set apart really actually helps you understand more, and an hour of personal study doesnt feel like enough! There is so much to learn from the scriptures and doctrines in other church material.
In the world today, Youth are facing significant spiritual trials. They do not understand they are sons and daughters of our Loving Heavenly Father. That we can feel the love of God, and as we obey the commandments, recieve a satisfaction that cannot be found elsewhere. Will you repent and be baptized by the priesthood authority of God? Will you hold on to your faith and endure to the end? Many people look for inconsistencies or transgressions of the people in the church as an excuse not to obey the commandments. But if we act on our faith, WE WILL UNDERSTAND why the Gospel of Jesus Christ is essential. Listen to that still, small voice.
Debbie was baptized! yay! She was the Elders' investigator. When she first met the missionaries, she didnt want anything to do with them. But as she progressed, she decided to quit being a heavy smoker that she was for the last 50 years. She was estatic for her baptism. She is the happiest woman now.
Below is a picture of some scriptures
Love, Sister Prue
In the world today, Youth are facing significant spiritual trials. They do not understand they are sons and daughters of our Loving Heavenly Father. That we can feel the love of God, and as we obey the commandments, recieve a satisfaction that cannot be found elsewhere. Will you repent and be baptized by the priesthood authority of God? Will you hold on to your faith and endure to the end? Many people look for inconsistencies or transgressions of the people in the church as an excuse not to obey the commandments. But if we act on our faith, WE WILL UNDERSTAND why the Gospel of Jesus Christ is essential. Listen to that still, small voice.
Debbie was baptized! yay! She was the Elders' investigator. When she first met the missionaries, she didnt want anything to do with them. But as she progressed, she decided to quit being a heavy smoker that she was for the last 50 years. She was estatic for her baptism. She is the happiest woman now.
Below is a picture of some scriptures
Love, Sister Prue
Dear Sister Prue, I remember feeling the same way about personal scripture study time in the mission field. Part of me couldn't wait to get home again so I could read scriptures for as long as I wanted! But now, 30+ years after coming home, I find that I really have to schedule time to read my scriptures or it just doesn't get done. Guess what I'm trying to say is keep cultivating a love for the scriptures and the gospel while you're in the field, but then be sure to continue it when you get home :) So glad you're having wonderful experiences with your investigators. So glad to hear that your mission is getting so many new sisters! Sounds like the people of your mission are ready to learn more about the gospel. Go get 'em! You're in our thoughts and prayers, even if we don't write often. <3
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