Miracles in Halmstad

Miracles in Halmstad

Jennifer Juker

May 30, 2011

Hey Everybody,

This week has been an adventure, I got to be "senior companion"! It was a fun adventure! We felt the Lord working through us a lot this week. It started out rough; one of our investigators chose to not take lessons from us anymore and to continue studying with the Jehovahs Witnesses. We were bummed but really couldn’t change their mind. We went to visit some inactives and on the way to our next teach we found a young lady who is super sweet and thinks she believes in God! She has tons of questions and inspirations when we teach. When we met with her the first time, she was nervous and a little scared, I said the opening prayer and she felt The Holy Ghost and felt peace and recognized it herself! IT was awesome. Miracles are happening everywhere, If you just open your eyes and look around!

Another investigator told us that she wants to be baptized this summer! Its exciting because she has known the Book of Mormon is true for something like 16 years and she has such an amazing spirit. She comes to church every Sunday. But we dont know where she lives and we can only meet on Sundays. This week she asked us if we could meet with her during the week! It was awesome! So we have an appointment for Thursday and I’m excited

In our district we have two sets of systrar so we are going to attempt splits at the end of this week. Im excited Ill be staying in Halmstad and Syster Tanner is coming from Lund to come be my companion. Im excited to see how it will go.

My challenge this week is for you to notice the miracles around you. Pray for help to recognize the Lords hand in all that you do and all that goes on. I think that is something I took for granted while back at home. I just went through life working hard and trying to make things happen on my own. But in taking a step back and one closer to Christ we can realize that He is in all that we do and in every success we have. I know that Christ is watching over us and guides us through life even if we ar hesitant to listen. He always is there to give us a little help. Please Pray! There is an awesome feeling that comes every time you sincerely pray. I know that this is how Ive been able to make it through these last few days. Its been tough but when relying on the Lord all things are possible!

Oh and pictures consist of the weather lately! We found out it rains all the time in the summer here in Halmstad. The package mom sent, me drinking hot chocolate, the övningkör is a ´sign that goes on the drivers training cars but we randomly have one on our fridge and the one of me before we left home to come to the library to write. lol I was bored and waiting´=)

I love you all! You guys are awesome! Keep up the good work and work hard!

Love

Syster Juker

Time Warp Continues

Jennifer Juker

May 23, 2011

Hey everybody!

Its pretty crazy how the time works, long days, short nights and even shorter weeks. Its been awesome though! We did better on our goals this week, did some tracting and some visits with less actives. I really enjoy visiting them, they are kind and speak slowly so I can understand what they say. Some people have strong accents so occasionally its difficult.

Well I dont know if you guys heard about how the world was supposed to end at 6pm on satuday? But evidently it was supposed to. A guy was on CNN and talking about it. dont worry we werent watching it. We did get texts from someone asking about doomsday and things like that. So we answered their questions and tried to calm their fears. He was still scared so we met with him and taught him the Restoration and how when the world does go that way the Prophet will know and tell those who will listen. It was a pretty great lesson. He is really sincere and has accepted to prepare to be baptized. Its pretty awesome.

While we were out contacting this week I actually opened my mouth. lol It seems like the toughest thing to do; but at the same time the easiest. I know the gospel will help everyone but they just wont accept it. Its tough. I studied this week about the power and authority we have from God to preach His gospel. Its pretty awesome! I know that I have been strengthened from that knowledge as well as from all of your prayers.

Sunday was busy, we taught relief society, taught an investigator about baptism, I spoke in sacrament meeting, we visited less active members, we had a member teach and dinner with the Stode family. They are awesome! Its cool to be able to follow conversations in swedish even if its still super hard to talk. I know whats going on now so im thankful. I dont feel so foolish when people are talking. My talk was on peace, it was rather difficult to get the guts up to go and speak but the spirit was super strong all day yesterday. It was awesome!

We got bikes, Jack and Josephine, lol yup we named them. Recieveing our bikes was as momentious as getting a new car at 16! lol We no longer have to go by bus schedule, we are free!!! =) Its a wonderous feeling. Well except when it rains, then its rather chilly but fun none the less. I am not all that coordinated in the riding of bikes and in a skirt makes every trip an adventure!

This week we have taught many people about the Restoration of truth through Joseph Smith. Its a great history one I am very thankful for. One thing Id like you all to do is to find a quiet place where you can be alone and read Joseph Smith´s own account of what happened. Then to kneel down in prayer and ask for reasurance in your faith. I know that these things are true. That Joseph Smith really saw God and Jesus Christ and that through him Jesus Christ Restored the fullness of His Gospel´. Its an awesome knowledge and I know that even if you already knew, seeing as I have for a while now, that you will be strengthened and that your testimony will grow. Every time we share the first vision their is a special spirit that comes and its an awesome feeling. Im so thankful for the blessing of knowing what we know and the opportunity I have to share it with everyone here in Halmstad! (Brother Bob, Just do it =))

I love you all and thanks for all you do! Keep up the good work and help out the missionaries where ever they are! You guys rock!

love,

Syster Juker

Adventures in Halmstad

May 16, 2011

Hey Everybody!

It’s been an awesome week! We've felt the ´Lords hand in our work lots this week. Monday during personal study a harley drove past our apartment and I was reminded immediately of papa! It was cool, there aren’t too many harleys around these parts. Tuesday we taught a lesson on keeping the Sabbath day holy. it was awesome but she has to work most Sundays. She promised to try to come the next Sunday she didn’t have to work. So I’m excited! we had our first district meeting in Holsingberg and that’s spelled wrong lol but some pictures here will be from that. on a not cloudy day you can see Denmark from the coast. it was cloudy when we went.

Saturday was our day of consecration! It was super good and we worked hard all day. We had one of our investigators this week accept a baptismal date! I was super excited! ´He’s been ´taught three times, twice ´by us it’s pretty awesome. He is a little hesitant still but he is definitely searching for what we have. We got stood up for another lesson but got asked for the time but we thought she asked us if we were wise. It was fun to laugh about.

Towards the end of the day we went looking for a less active member’s house and got stuck in some pouring rain as we were waiting for the bus. Only to realize that the bus wasn’t coming to that stop because it was Saturday. we then had a squirrel seeking shelter from the rain share our bus stop spot as we ´found the nearest one.

This week I have really realized the importance of understanding the atonement and realizing the significance of everything that happened for us individually. As we center our lives on living more fully´like Christ and taking full advantage of the Atonement we will live with real love in our hearts and long to help one another come closer to Christ. I know that because I’ve seen in work in my life here in Sweden and at home. The Atonement is real, Heavenly Father loved us so much that he asked Christ to suffer for us and Christ loved us so much that he suffered it. I’m so thankful for this event and the blessing it has been in my life. Will you all find a little time this week to think and ponder the atonement and what it means to you individually? (Bob Just do it! =)) I know that if you do your eyes will be opened and your hearts will be filled with peace and happiness. I love you all! Have an awesome week!

Pictures consist of:

Rainy adventures, some graffeti that reminded me of the elephant mom drew on my letter, a really cool catholic church we saw when with the squirel, our cookie experiment because we didnt have all of the ingredients. Cool pictures ón the way to the train from our district meeting. And our ice cream adventure, it was sunny one day and we both wanted ice cream and as i went in to buy stamps the stamps are of ice cream so ´we decided it was a sign and bought some. It was delicious but super rich!

Love,

Syster Juker

SWEDEN!

May 9, 2011

Wowzers!

Its been a great day so far! I'm in Halmstad Sweden with my Trainer Syster Page! We have lots to do here in Halmstad and I'm super excited to get it done. I know I had a little come apart in the phone call today but I think its just goes to show where my heart is. I know that this is the most important message anyone can ever receive. It just hurts when someone doesn't have time for it. I know my testimony isn't wavering bit and I know that no matter what I have grown so much with all of these experiences. I'm so thankful to be here right now and to represent The Lord in Halmstad.

Halmstad is a little ward with some awesome members. Yesterday we got to meet with the Bishop and Ward Mission leader to talk about the goals they have in mind for the ward and how we can help them achieve their goals. It was an awesome meeting. We then got to substitute for Young Women and teach them. I was really excited to understand a lot if not most of what was going on even though it was all in Swedish! After that we had Sunday School, we met Annette, one of our investigators and she seems really sweet. I cant wait to actually teach her a lesson with Syster Page. In sacrament meeting we were introduced to the ward and were invited to bear our testimonies. It was kind of difficult but the spirit was very strong as I opened my mouth. I really appreciated the opportunity to do so in like a safe zone.

We had some difficulty with our calling card, as most of you know. I started to be a little bummed about it all. But I said a prayer and gained a different focus while sorting through the details. It all turned out well and we were able to both talk with our families. Our focus for now is to strengthen the members and help them be united so we can have success in bringing others into the fold. I'm excited to make plans and accomplish things here in Halmstad. It really reminds me of our little Summit Ward in Utah. I love it

Well I love you all! The pictures attached are of our apartment and walking home and of me at the church! I hope you like them! Thanks for all your love and support! I hope you all get the chance to Read Alma 32 and talk about what you can do to increase your faith. I know that if we all have a goal to be better in just one area Heavenly Father will help us every step of the way. Right now my goal is Svenska! He is enlisted and so am I! What can you do?

Love

Syster Juker

No more Brick buildings

		April 27, 2011

Well another week has yet again flown by! Its crazy how fast it all goes these days. As you may or may not have heard I'm headed to Sweden on Sunday! Can you say CRAZY! I'm so excited nervous and all around ahh! (thats the only way to describe it) We have to meet at the travel office at the MTC at 5 am on sunday then our flight leaves from SLC for JFK at 8:50 am we will get there at 3:31 and leave from there at 6:50 for Stockholm and arrive there 9:35 am! Wow thats going to be a fun day! We have mixed feelings about sitting together or not. We kinda want to do some contacting and such! It's weird but I feel it too. We have decided that we are going to say Hello to everyone we walk passed until then and of course on the plane. It will be interesting.

I can't email pictures home until i'm in sweden but I certainly will once there :) I love getting pictures, they really help :) thank you!

I have recieved both stephs package and the one from David and Megan, thank you guys so much for all of the support! I certainly didnt expect anything like that but I loved it! Thank you!

Our last two devotionals were AWESOME! We had Elder Richard G. Scott last week and then Yesterday guess who we had?!! :) My Favorite! any guesses? Elder Dallin H. Oaks! :) I was so excited! Sister Vistaunet and I sang in the choir and Sister DeTinne-Cassel sat super close. He talked of the three challenges we must do. We must Change- work hard all day, be diligent and repentant. We must Achieve- we must learn a new language, learn missionary skills, teach by the spirt and learn lots. We must also Become- We must make these things that we must learn, change and achieve and make them apart of our lives. I invite you all to look at your life and see where you can apply these three principles and "make that change" a lyric from somewhere. Not important but :) Willl you all please do that? I know that when you do you will be able to have the spirit with you more fully and be able to decern what you can do to become closer to Christ. My testimony of this gospel has grown expontentially since being here and I hope that we can all keep our testimonies growing that way. i know that it won't just come and that we have to nourish it with the scriptures every day and every sunday by going to church and being active. The Lord will help those who first help themselves. We are blessed after all we can do. Have you done all that you can do?

This MTC experience has been great, I've learned so much, developed friendships that I never thought I would, I've felt the strength of prayer and been strengthened by those prayers given by all of you. Thank you so much for your love and support! Next email comes from sweden :) I'm excited and nervous, more on the nervous end. I keep reminding myself four days is practically a work week, I can get alot done in a work week :) but my companions are AWESOME and ready to go! I love you all so much Keep the support coming as this shall be interesting- and tough!

Love

Systeritos!