Dearest Family,
Mom and Dad, your ward has FOUR MISSIONARIES?! That's crazy!! I guess our ward at home is pretty big... I just forget because the branch here is so small! But it amazes me.. We talk to all of these people out here and they complain or talk about how they stopped going to mass or church because they got a new Pastor and they don't like him as much as the old pastor and that he teaches differently and all. And I am able to testify and share with them that in our church, you will always be taught the same doctrine, you don't ever have to worry about that because the same lessons and principles are being taught at all of our churches. So no matter where you go, you'll always be hearing the same thing and nothing will be different like that. It's incredible. I love it! So fun though! Invite them over for dinner and try and help them as much as you can! Offer our home for a place for them to teach their investigators!!!
We were able to participate and volunteer at the Halloween Carnival here and it was so much fun! We dressed up... I wore a pink wig and a cape and Sister J wore a wizard hat and cape! It was way fun to see all the cute little kids in their costumes! We have been praying really hard and consistently to be able to teach a family. There are so many cute little families here that we know could be benefitted by the gospel, we just need to find them!
Mervin is getting baptized in 4 days! SO EXCITING! He is just
awesome. He has expressed his desire to get sealed to his wife who passed away a while back. We are so excited that he is beginning to recognize the power of the priesthood and how important it is and how influential it is to our families! I will definitely send you pictures this next week!
So yesterday, I taught my very first Relief Society Lesson, all by myself!
CRAZY! It was so much fun! I learned so much, it was awesome! I was a little nervous before but since the relief society here is so small,
it wasn't as intimidating. I have a feeling though that I'm going to
have to teach a whole lot of relief society lessons on my mission! I was asked
to teach this lesson the Saturday before at like 7... hahaha. Very last minute
but it was a great opportunity for me to learn more about the gospel.
DAD... I remember that your eye always would twitch every once in a while.
I have began to notice my eye twitches SO MUCH now. Every time I yawn it
twitches... and just randomly. It might be from stress... but it's quite
interesting. I inherited it from you pops! Doesn't bother me though haha, just something funny I have been able to realize.
So this past week, we met with one of our investigators Cathy. She is so
sweet! We taught her the Plan of Salvation this past week and committed for to baptism for November 23rd and she accepted! We aren't exactly sure
how committed she is but she did say she'd get baptized if she found out it was true! She expressed how much she enjoys and loves having us over and
talking about the gospel. She has had a lot of struggles in her life and I feel
as if the gospel and what we've been able to help her understand has truly
helped give her comfort and peace. It is awesome being able to see the Lord's
hand as we teach.
Anywho, this past week was awesome. We really have been blessed to be able
to have seen so much success. I know that sometimes we're going to have hard and long weeks with no success, but a week like this past week is something that we treasure. We know that its not going to always be happy and dandy, but if we are striving to follow the Spirit and work hard we will see success. Success doesn't mean baptism, it means talking to others and inviting them to come closer to Christ. Offering the invitation to learn more. That is my purpose as a missionary and my success is based upon that.
I hope everything goes well for you all this next week. Know that you are
all in my prayers each and every day. Remember that each and every one of us as individuals can make a difference in furthering the Kingdom of God. We are all able to help the Kingdom move forward. As we live the commandments and strive to become more Christlike, we will recognize those missionary opportunities more and recognize how influential we can be as we live righteously. I love you all so much and am grateful for all you guys do.
Love,
Sister Allen
Mom and Dad, your ward has FOUR MISSIONARIES?! That's crazy!! I guess our ward at home is pretty big... I just forget because the branch here is so small! But it amazes me.. We talk to all of these people out here and they complain or talk about how they stopped going to mass or church because they got a new Pastor and they don't like him as much as the old pastor and that he teaches differently and all. And I am able to testify and share with them that in our church, you will always be taught the same doctrine, you don't ever have to worry about that because the same lessons and principles are being taught at all of our churches. So no matter where you go, you'll always be hearing the same thing and nothing will be different like that. It's incredible. I love it! So fun though! Invite them over for dinner and try and help them as much as you can! Offer our home for a place for them to teach their investigators!!!
We were able to participate and volunteer at the Halloween Carnival here and it was so much fun! We dressed up... I wore a pink wig and a cape and Sister J wore a wizard hat and cape! It was way fun to see all the cute little kids in their costumes! We have been praying really hard and consistently to be able to teach a family. There are so many cute little families here that we know could be benefitted by the gospel, we just need to find them!
Mervin is getting baptized in 4 days! SO EXCITING! He is just
awesome. He has expressed his desire to get sealed to his wife who passed away a while back. We are so excited that he is beginning to recognize the power of the priesthood and how important it is and how influential it is to our families! I will definitely send you pictures this next week!
So yesterday, I taught my very first Relief Society Lesson, all by myself!
CRAZY! It was so much fun! I learned so much, it was awesome! I was a little nervous before but since the relief society here is so small,
it wasn't as intimidating. I have a feeling though that I'm going to
have to teach a whole lot of relief society lessons on my mission! I was asked
to teach this lesson the Saturday before at like 7... hahaha. Very last minute
but it was a great opportunity for me to learn more about the gospel.
DAD... I remember that your eye always would twitch every once in a while.
I have began to notice my eye twitches SO MUCH now. Every time I yawn it
twitches... and just randomly. It might be from stress... but it's quite
interesting. I inherited it from you pops! Doesn't bother me though haha, just something funny I have been able to realize.
So this past week, we met with one of our investigators Cathy. She is so
sweet! We taught her the Plan of Salvation this past week and committed for to baptism for November 23rd and she accepted! We aren't exactly sure
how committed she is but she did say she'd get baptized if she found out it was true! She expressed how much she enjoys and loves having us over and
talking about the gospel. She has had a lot of struggles in her life and I feel
as if the gospel and what we've been able to help her understand has truly
helped give her comfort and peace. It is awesome being able to see the Lord's
hand as we teach.
Anywho, this past week was awesome. We really have been blessed to be able
to have seen so much success. I know that sometimes we're going to have hard and long weeks with no success, but a week like this past week is something that we treasure. We know that its not going to always be happy and dandy, but if we are striving to follow the Spirit and work hard we will see success. Success doesn't mean baptism, it means talking to others and inviting them to come closer to Christ. Offering the invitation to learn more. That is my purpose as a missionary and my success is based upon that.
I hope everything goes well for you all this next week. Know that you are
all in my prayers each and every day. Remember that each and every one of us as individuals can make a difference in furthering the Kingdom of God. We are all able to help the Kingdom move forward. As we live the commandments and strive to become more Christlike, we will recognize those missionary opportunities more and recognize how influential we can be as we live righteously. I love you all so much and am grateful for all you guys do.
Love,
Sister Allen
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