I feel like this week I was handed over a beautiful little piece of
heaven! Like the heavens opened and I could see the light at the end
of that tunnel. This transfer has been nothing but learning and
growing, of overcoming fear, learning patience, building
relationships, and finding people that are prepared for this gospel.
I'm not going to lie, this transfer has been one of the hardest
transfers, these last week weeks actually, have been some of the
hardest weeks.... we have coming home everyday... exhausted, sweating,
laughing and crying. But, we have been coming home feeling satisfied.
We may not be the best teachers, but we have a determination to bring
the gospel to everyone here in Joyo, Japan!
This week was a great week! One that has changed my heart and has made
me that happiest missionary! We went and visited or progressing
investigator T-San at his work. We talked about the pamphlet that we
left with him. He was very interested in it. We taught him about
Christ and the who he was and what he did. We also wanted to focus on
baptism this lesson. So we talked about baptism and what it is, and
why it's important to receive it. We extended the invitation to be
baptized and at first he was a little worried, "I don't have any time,
I'm always working." He would say. We smiled. But then we asked if you
had time would you be baptized? And he said without a shadow of a
doubt. "HAI(yes)!" Our faces lit up with joy. We know that this man
has been prepared by the Lord for us to find and to teach and to bring
this gospel to! We don't have a date set yet. But hope to really soon!
The other amazing thing that happened, was with a less active member.
Now, if you didn't know I absolutely love less actives, they are my
favorite people to teach! But there is this less active member who We
meet with every week, and she is so sweet. We decided we really wanted
to take her out, and what perfect event to go then a concert by a
famous Mormon singer Idiye kyodai, he is known for "I'll find you
there my friend" song. He concert was going to be in Fushimi. So, we
called her up and asked her if she wanted to go. At first she was like
"uhh.. nah.. I don't think so" but then she actually kinda wanted to
go. So, we made all these arrangements to go, we biked to her house,
we called a taxi, and we headed to Fushimi. It was a miracle to get
her to come. She hasn't been to church in quite a few years. But, it
was good. We got there on time. She had a great time listening to the
music and talking to old friends that she had. On the ride home.. I
turned to her and I said "well, did you have a good time?" I will
never forget it, but she turned to us and smiled... "I am so happy"
she said in English to me. The tears that rolled down my cheeks.. were
some of the happiest tears I have ever cried.
I felt that God, was just giving us a little glimpse of how much He
loves us. If I feel this love for people, how much more does God?
I can't believe another transfer has come and gone. This week is
transfer week. Muliaga Shimai and I are praying that we are staying
together, but we aren't that sure yet.
I am grateful for all the happy and sad moments I've had in this
transfer they have helped me get better and become the missionary that
God knows who I can become.
I love you all! Have a great week!
Love ロケット姉妹
heaven! Like the heavens opened and I could see the light at the end
of that tunnel. This transfer has been nothing but learning and
growing, of overcoming fear, learning patience, building
relationships, and finding people that are prepared for this gospel.
I'm not going to lie, this transfer has been one of the hardest
transfers, these last week weeks actually, have been some of the
hardest weeks.... we have coming home everyday... exhausted, sweating,
laughing and crying. But, we have been coming home feeling satisfied.
We may not be the best teachers, but we have a determination to bring
the gospel to everyone here in Joyo, Japan!
This week was a great week! One that has changed my heart and has made
me that happiest missionary! We went and visited or progressing
investigator T-San at his work. We talked about the pamphlet that we
left with him. He was very interested in it. We taught him about
Christ and the who he was and what he did. We also wanted to focus on
baptism this lesson. So we talked about baptism and what it is, and
why it's important to receive it. We extended the invitation to be
baptized and at first he was a little worried, "I don't have any time,
I'm always working." He would say. We smiled. But then we asked if you
had time would you be baptized? And he said without a shadow of a
doubt. "HAI(yes)!" Our faces lit up with joy. We know that this man
has been prepared by the Lord for us to find and to teach and to bring
this gospel to! We don't have a date set yet. But hope to really soon!
The other amazing thing that happened, was with a less active member.
Now, if you didn't know I absolutely love less actives, they are my
favorite people to teach! But there is this less active member who We
meet with every week, and she is so sweet. We decided we really wanted
to take her out, and what perfect event to go then a concert by a
famous Mormon singer Idiye kyodai, he is known for "I'll find you
there my friend" song. He concert was going to be in Fushimi. So, we
called her up and asked her if she wanted to go. At first she was like
"uhh.. nah.. I don't think so" but then she actually kinda wanted to
go. So, we made all these arrangements to go, we biked to her house,
we called a taxi, and we headed to Fushimi. It was a miracle to get
her to come. She hasn't been to church in quite a few years. But, it
was good. We got there on time. She had a great time listening to the
music and talking to old friends that she had. On the ride home.. I
turned to her and I said "well, did you have a good time?" I will
never forget it, but she turned to us and smiled... "I am so happy"
she said in English to me. The tears that rolled down my cheeks.. were
some of the happiest tears I have ever cried.
I felt that God, was just giving us a little glimpse of how much He
loves us. If I feel this love for people, how much more does God?
I can't believe another transfer has come and gone. This week is
transfer week. Muliaga Shimai and I are praying that we are staying
together, but we aren't that sure yet.
I am grateful for all the happy and sad moments I've had in this
transfer they have helped me get better and become the missionary that
God knows who I can become.
I love you all! Have a great week!
Love ロケット姉妹
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