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Nära
och Kära,
Well this week was pretty much a test of endurance. We (Syster
Pool and I) are pretty sick of the endurancy tests that keep coming our way! We
have been able to hold up alright anyway, Heavenly Father always helps us
out when we ask! Test him, it works everytime we have faith!
I måndags it was a chill pday then we visited the Robayos who
came back from Columbia. They are a great family and always do everything they
can for the missionaries. We then had FHE with the YSA. I translated for the
Reynolds, they are understanding more of things though so its great to see them
excell at understanding the language. There were a couple less actives who came
and it was great.
I tisdags we had a busy day. We met with Sandra and showed her
the DVD on the Second Harvest and got her jazzed to do some more missionary
work. She shared with us her conversion story and how much initative she took
in order to find the church herself. She typed in Jesus Christ in a web browser
and it came up with our church website. (lds.org)
She looked around a bit and liked what she saw so she found the nearest
building and came and knocked on the door. Of course with Heavenly Fathers
timing the missionaries were inside and able to teach her right then and there!
Shes incredible. We were able to meet with Wilson and talk about the last
lesson with Li and figure out what is the best thing to teach next. He really
enjoys doing this missionary work as well. We were able to meet with Emelie
too. That was by far the highlight of the day. She wanted to know more about
temples and we weren't really sure how to go about it. Syster Pool prepared a
bunch of thoughts from the special edition Liahona on temples and we just went
with that. Marina was with us and the Spirit was strong as we testified of the
truths we know through the temple. At the end of the lesson we went to leave
and she gave us hugs, we told her we loved her and she said she loves us too!
It was a great lesson and Im thankful that I was able to be here for it. Our
plan was to go out to Bankeryd and find some members that we are not sure
about. We havent ever met them and they dont show up to church. So we headed
out on a bus I had never been on before (naturally Syster Pool hadn't either)
We had a few maps printed off but they didnt help us on the bus route. We got
off finally and had to back track a ways. Then like always when you are out in
the elements It began raining. We were able to find out some new information
before having to tredge up a steep hill to our appointment with the Schelins.
It went really well and they are excited to help also with missionary work. We
talked about their son serving a short term mission, he already has all of his
money saved to serve a full term mission but for some reason hasn't yet.
Hopefully we can get the ball rolling soon for him.
I onsdags we had an incredible lesson with Niklas and Lasse.
Lasse had a lot of questions like usual but Niklas was really able to help
answer them. We then had to make our way to another Schelin house. They asked
for ideas on what to do if the invite we give them isn't well recieved. It was
interesting to be asked that question. As missionaries its something we face
everyday and now it seems to not faze us. Agency is part of the plan is the
only response I really could give. Wednesday was National day here so we saw
some festivites it Rådhusparken with Lasse. He explained some of the normal
things that happen during he celebration and it was rather different than the
4th of July at home but quite enjoyable all the same. We had a dinner with the
Nilssons and showed them the DVD and then helped the Reynolds with some
language. They needed help with Pronounciation of swedish. It feels good to
help people out.
I torsdags we had a lovely district meeting with Äldster Ririe
and Norr. We felt the Spirit as we did some role plays. We made some calls to
some old TUs in our phone as we waited for Maggis to come. We got her
introduced to Preach My Gospel and she is looking forward to our program we
want to do with her. We had language study afterwards with Johannes and the
Spirit was present there as well. He answered questions about his testimony and
his priority for church. it was great.
I fredags We had an interesting day as this was when Marcos was
coming home to meet with us the last time before his baptism on saturday. He
said he would be back early afternoon. We went and helped the Wiklöfs and I
took some pictures with them because it was my last time with them. Then
we had lunch with them and met Li at the church. He just got back from England
and is here in Sweden till Tuesday and then he is going to China. We talked
with him about the Second Harvest and showed him the DVD. We got to translate
it into english for him which was cool. He seems to be excited to get down to
business in missionary work when he comes back to Sweden. We did some weekly
planning before meeting with Niklas and discussing things for our ward counsel
on sunday. We got a frenzied call from Marcos saying that he didn't feel ready
but that he was thankful for all the work that we have done for him. It hurt to
be so close and then let down. He said he would see us in church but he didn't
come. We will try to keep contact.
I lördags we had a great lesson with Lasse in which he said many
times things like "If Im a member" or "when I am a member"
It was great to see what he is thinking about as we teach him. We talked about
the prophets and testified that it is through the Book of Mormon that he will
know the truth of all the other things and commandments that we have. We just
have to read a book and ask God. Its pretty simple and yet so many don't. We've
got lots of work to do! Wilson then asked for some help with his thesis. He
came and we started to help with the english side of things and realized the
Reynolds could help and we could go out. So we did and traded spots. We went
out and visited some members to visit and show the video it went well. We
stopped by an open house that one of our members invited Marcos to hoping that
he would come too. Sadly he didnt. We had a dinner at a Schelins house and it
was great we were able to get to know them better and get them jazzed to do
missionary work. They opened up there home to us whenever we need it. Which was
great, they also accepted a challenge to invite someone this month to
church.
I söndags, so many people came up to say goodbye it was hard to
keep track of who I talked to and even what we were talking about. It was a
great experience. Lasse came to church and enjoyed it like usual but Marcos was
no where to be seen. It was saddening to both of us. We did feel the spirit and
Abraham was at church and we were able to help him with prayer. We met with
Caroline and she shared her mission experience with us. It was cool. We shared
the DVD and she thought almost immediately of a friend that she has had for a
long time and now we are going to contact her sometime this week. Miracles do
happen if we are but patient and faithful and doing all we can. We were then
able to have dinner with the Malms and share a sprititual experience that got
their childrens attention and kept them busy with a puzzle. Then we visited a
few other members who were missing in action and show them the film as
well.
Idag we went to Stadsparken and got to see a bunch of different
animals and just be out in nature a little bit. It was great. This evening we
were asked to attend FHE and it will be great I feel it!
Challenge time! This one is easy- invite someone to church, now
that doesnt have to be sacrament meeting but it certainly can be. Just some
sort of church activity. If we aren't invited to change we most likely wont. I
know that as you invite someone to church in some way you will feel your
testimony grow and the missionaries will like you even more when that
person actually shows up in a meeting =)
Love you all! Have a great week!
Love
Syster Juker
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