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| Hermana Vernon, Me, Hermana Carter |
I have the greatest companions in all of New Jersey.
They
are loving, sweet, selfless, oh-so-funny, hard working, disciples of
Christ. It is a blessing to be their companion and trainer.
I
have learned so much from each of them this week. From Hermana Carter, I
have learned how committed she is to being obedient. She is a hard
worker. I love her for it. From Hermana Vernon, I have learned the power
of trusting the Lord, even in the little things.
How could one not be grateful with companions like that??
We
have had our struggles this week, but we have had so much fun over
coming together. Our companionship has been transformed into a
friendship.
For
example, this month we have really put an emphasis on contacting people
in our area. We are struggling with finding solid investigators, so
through contacting are putting our trust in the Lord that he will put
someone in our path. We have taken contacting quite seriously and have
literally opened our mouths and declared the gospel in every moment.
"...for
the time has come that it is expedient in me that you shall open your
mouth to declare my gospel; therefore, fear not..." Doctrine and
Covenants 30: 5
"And
your whole labor shall be in Zion, with all your soul, from henceforth;
yea, you shall ever open your mouth in my cause, not fearing what man
can do, for I am with you. Amen." Doctrine and Covenants 30:11
Sunday
morning we planned to pick a less active up for church and take the bus
with her. Sadly, she didn't answer the door or the phone when we
arrived. We waited a few minutes, knocked and called again, but nothing.
We were going to be late to church, so we went to the nearest busy
street and flagged down a bus. (Here in Jersey, you don't wait at a bus
stop for the bus. You wait along the side of a main road and when a bus
comes down the street you wave and they'll pick you up. It's much like a
taxi) When we got on the bus, we all sat down. I sat in the front. I
have had a goal to bear my testimony on a bus since I got to this area,
but as soon as the opportunity arrived my stomach filled with knots. I
knew if I waited too long it would be too late. So with all of the
courage I had, I leaned over to the bus driver and presented myself as a
representative of the Lord. I cordially asked him if it would be
alright if I shared a message about Jesus Christ. He of course spoke
Spanish and said that he would love it if I would. I turned around to
the bus full of people and began my testimony. My companions were
shocked, but smiled at me in support. After I was finished, I closed in
the name of Jesus Christ and a few members on the bus even joined in to
say "Amen". That simple testimony lead to 2 new investigators!
I have thought a lot about my calling as a missionary this week. I think my mission scripture says it best:
"Behold, I am a disciple of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I havebeen called of him to declare his word among his people, that they might have everlasting life." 3 Nephi 5:13
I
only have 18 months to declare repentance and invite others to come
unto Christ through baptism. These first 10 months have been incredible,
and I know that the next 8 will be used to capacity.
I have loved this work with everything that I have this week...and it feels so good. It's even better with two best friends.
I love my job :)
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