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| Sister Greenwood and Sister R. They had a great day together. |
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| Some yummy Texas BBQ that a nice person bought them. Thank you! |
Can you believe I've been in Texas for two months today?!
I'm a 10 week old missionary!
Tuesday I went on exchanges (where
they partner with a different missionary) with Sister R who is an awesome
missionary. We had so much fun and she taught me a lot. She's been on her
mission for a while. She's a Spanish speaking missionary. That's who's in the
picture with me. Our appointments didn't work out that afternoon so we went
talking to everyone and knocking in my area in San Antonio. THERE WERE TORNADO
WARNINGS! That was a first for me! People thought I didn't even know what a
tornado was. There were some crazy clouds and lightning. It got really dark but
nothing happened. I just wasn't expecting that! Sister F was in a
different area with Sister R's companion for the day and they could see the
swirling cloud above them and it rained like crazy.
This week we have been getting to know the young singles in
our branch (a Branch is a small ward or congregation).
We really want to create a bond and let them know we are there for them if they
ever need anything. I love this branch. They are so supportive, funny, and
spiritual. So many great testimonies were shared yesterday at church. On the
blog, can you put up my Where the Carpet is Worn poem? It totally applies. I
think it's just a document on my computer titled Where the Carpet is Worn. If
you can't find it no worries. (I am putting it on a separate
post)
A member gave us a meal ticket to eat at Rudy's which is
this amazing Bar-B-Q place. It's attached to a gas station, they have this
awesome pit, cool atmosphere, and the food is SO GOOD! The picture is of our meal.
Brisket, turkey, creamed corn, and bread. Yummmm.
An older sheet of Elder's referrals (a
list of people interested in learning about church) from past
missionaries was in our apartment! Referrals from them are people they've
talked to interested in learning more that are young single adults. It was a really
successful day. One of them had moved but his brother was there and he was
interested. He had a bad experience going to a different church and didn't like
feeling judged. After we had a lesson, we shared with him that people aren't
perfect but the gospel of Jesus Christ is perfect. That's why we go to church,
remember Christ, repent, and take the sacrament. I was so happy that we could
tell him that our branch was so sweet. We have another appointment to teach
him, he works on Sundays, but he's a great young man that I know the gospel
will improve his life and help him come closer to Christ.
That's what I love doing here in Texas. All we do as
missionaries is invite people to come to Christ; to follow Him. I read in the
Church magazine something that hit me. All of God's children chose to follow
God's Plan. This life on earth is to see if we will chose it again.
Preach My Gospel assignment! Family, read Faith in Christ on
page 116 and do the scriptures there. Start studying preach my gospel. It's so
amazing. Help someone come close to Christ this week whether providing service,
sharing your testimony, reading your scriptures, or inviting someone to come to
church. I know that it's all out of love for our brothers and sister on this
earth that we share the beautiful truth that the teachings and power of Christ
has been restored to us so that we can return home to our Heavenly Father. (I am sure this
challenge goes out to all of you, not just us Latter-day Saints, so do what she
says!) Here is the link to the “Preach My Gospel” lesson she refers to if you
feel so inspired, otherwise go find some gospel service.)
https://www.lds.org/manual/preach-my-gospel-a-guide-to-missionary-service/how-do-i-develop-christlike-attributes?lang=eng
Carry on Christian Soldiers!
Much love, Sister Greenwood
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