Hello all!
This week has been rough. But I've learned so much. We had a
lot of people drop us, disappear, etc... but that's okay! We're learning,
growing, and still seeing miracles happen everyday. :)
Tuesday, we had district meeting. We talked a lot about
being "the perfect missionary," but not the "without flaw
missionary", Perfection being defined as being complete and whole in
Christ. It was great. There is a great talk by Elder Garret Gong that has
changed my mission and life and just everything. It's called "Becoming
Perfect in Christ". I highly recommend it. :)
Wednesday, we finally had a lesson with Angela! We really
emphasized the Book of Mormon, harder than ever. That's where some of her
hesitations are at, so that's what we talked about. :) it was incredible
though, because it was 100% by the Spirit. We had a lesson planned out to teach
The Plan of Salvation (from Atonement to 3 Kingdoms) and we had it planned
pretty detailed. Scriptures, questions, how we would transition, etc...We
walked into that lesson feeling SO prepared. :) Then the Spirit kicked in and
we took it in a completely different direction-the direction she needed. And we
felt even more prepared! It truly was an example of the words being given in
the very moment we need them. And as long as we do our part to prepare, the
Lord will help. :)
Later that night we had a great lesson with 2 new
investigators, Jan and David, and a member, Charity. It was really good! We
introduced the church, because they knew nothing about it, and got to know them
more. They are pretty hesitant, but there was a great spirit there and so we
will see how it all pans out. :)
Thursday, we had lunch with the senior couple, the Neeleys,
and it was wonderful! :) We all shared our favourite scriptures or what we
studied that morning and there really was a great spirit there.
Friday, we went to stop by a less-active that the Bishop had
asked us too, but had the hardest time finding it. We're are pretty sure the address
doesn't exist haha..BUT I was able to talk to this super sweet lady on the bus!
She lives outside the mission, but is in South Kensington a lot, and said she
will pop by the VC soon! She was just bubbly and smiley, and I didn't even have
to try hard to keep the conversation going. :)
Saturday, we had the VC meeting and we gave a training on
using the Cinema more effectively. It was really good. :) I'm so blessed to be
a part of this great Visitor Centre family. :) And to be able to be in the VC!
We see so many miracles! I forget which ones happen on what days, but here are
just a few. :)
This week, we had a lady come in and just ask for a Book of
Mormon. She only had time to briefly talk, but in those 3 minutes, she took a
book and left all of er information so that missionaries could meet with her
where she lives. 3 minutes! That's all it took. People can feel the difference
in the VC, compared to outside. And it's such beautiful spirit and experience
to see people feel it as they walk in. We also had a young couple come in and
watch Because He lives. Afterward, they simply said "Wow. That was
powerful." And will be going to the church in their countries. :) We also
had young man whom the Elders had brought in,cry through the film we showed,
because of how touched he was. I just love serving here. And I love being a
missionary. :)
So late Friday night, we got a text from the 1st counselor
in the Bishopric, asking if we could give talks on Sunday, because the people
that planned to, cancelled. And on Sunday he came running up to us and
exclaimed that he wanted to hug us because of how grateful he was! Haha so we
both talked on Sunday about the Book of Mormon. :) I loved it! It was such a
wonderful opportunity to speak on something that is so close to my heart. I
mean, we talk of the Book of Mormon everyday, but not in that setting. I was
just so grateful. :)
We left a card in someone’s mail slot, and when I opened it,
a cat was staring me down. It was slightly terrifying.
WELL! I love it here. I know it's hard. But I'm grateful for
the hard times. It makes everything so much more worth it. :) I have learned so
much this week, and am so grateful for the many more ahead. They're gonna be
good ones. :) I love being a missionary, with all my heart! Thanks for everything.
:)
Love,
Sister
Moody
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