Hola y'all!
What a crazy week it's been! Transfers are today and good news....
What a crazy week it's been! Transfers are today and good news....
both me and Sister Carter are staying here in Lake Travis!! I can't believe
it's September already! My 7 month mark will be this Saturday! (I
can't believe it)
On Monday last week we had a Zone p-day and then that night we had
family night with the Burris', and some other families in the ward, and
we went bowling! It was a lot of fun! We even had an investigator
there! We saw many miracles this week and continued to do lots of
service (which I love doing)!! We had a lesson with Pricila this week
and we really hope to set her baptismal date soon!
it's September already! My 7 month mark will be this Saturday! (I
can't believe it)
On Monday last week we had a Zone p-day and then that night we had
family night with the Burris', and some other families in the ward, and
we went bowling! It was a lot of fun! We even had an investigator
there! We saw many miracles this week and continued to do lots of
service (which I love doing)!! We had a lesson with Pricila this week
and we really hope to set her baptismal date soon!
We went on exchanges with Sister Judd and Sister Hicken in
Fredricksburg on Wednesday and it was great! We double covered their
area and we met with lots of less actives and had some really good
lessons with them! One of the sisters we visited has a daughter that
wanted to talk with the sisters about going on a mission and so we
told her how great it was and what we do as missionaries! She got a
lot more excited to go, and so that was great to hear!
Fredricksburg on Wednesday and it was great! We double covered their
area and we met with lots of less actives and had some really good
lessons with them! One of the sisters we visited has a daughter that
wanted to talk with the sisters about going on a mission and so we
told her how great it was and what we do as missionaries! She got a
lot more excited to go, and so that was great to hear!
This week in District meeting we learned more on how to be better
listeners! It was very inspiring because a lot of times as
missionaries we have a hard time truly listening to those we talk to
because we just want to jump in and solve their problems. Sometimes we
don't realize that all we have to do is listen.
listeners! It was very inspiring because a lot of times as
missionaries we have a hard time truly listening to those we talk to
because we just want to jump in and solve their problems. Sometimes we
don't realize that all we have to do is listen.
We had a good visit with Venida Smith (recent convert) this week
and she is doing so well! A miracle happened during our visit! She
said her husband Dennis wanted to start meeting with the missionaries
too! We were so excited to hear that! After our visit we went and
asked Dennis if he wanted to join us for a closing prayer and he said
yes (miracle)! We set up an appointment with him this week and can't
wait!
and she is doing so well! A miracle happened during our visit! She
said her husband Dennis wanted to start meeting with the missionaries
too! We were so excited to hear that! After our visit we went and
asked Dennis if he wanted to join us for a closing prayer and he said
yes (miracle)! We set up an appointment with him this week and can't
wait!
Another miracle happened this week! After we had dinner with a
family in our ward on Friday night we went by some potentials, and when
we knocked on this families door they opened up and let us right in.
We shared a message with them and they invited us to come back again
this week!
family in our ward on Friday night we went by some potentials, and when
we knocked on this families door they opened up and let us right in.
We shared a message with them and they invited us to come back again
this week!
On Saturday we had the wonderful opportunity to go see Abby Ryan's
baptism! Her birthday was also on the same day she got baptized! It
was such a wonderful spiritual experience!
baptism! Her birthday was also on the same day she got baptized! It
was such a wonderful spiritual experience!
Sunday we had church and one of the less active families we've been
working with came!! And bore there testimonies! The spirit was so
strong! We also had the opportunity to teach the Sunday school
lesson on the importance of following the commandments! We taught
them hand signs to help them remember.
working with came!! And bore there testimonies! The spirit was so
strong! We also had the opportunity to teach the Sunday school
lesson on the importance of following the commandments! We taught
them hand signs to help them remember.
This week I've been studying a lot about hope and faith. I would
like to share with y'all what I've learned or that stuck out to me in
talks that I've read.
We all experience difficult times in our lives. Elder Quentin L.
Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles has taught: “Life is not
easy, nor was it meant to be. It is a time of testing and trial.” In
the midst of these trials we can choose how to respond. There is one
choice that will always bring peace and hope--that choice is faith.
The Savior said, “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye
might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of
good cheer; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). Faith in Jesus
Christ will help us endure the tribulations we encounter in this life.
Faith is a “hope for things which are not seen, which are true”
(Alma 32:21; see also Hebrews 11:1). Faith is a principle of action
and power that motivates our day-to-day activities.
Would we study and learn if we did not believe we could obtain wisdom
and knowledge? Would we work each day if we did not hope that by doing
so we could accomplish something? Would a farmer plant if he did not
expect to harvest? Each day we act upon things we hope for when we
cannot see the end result. This is faith. (See Hebrews 11:3.)
Many scriptural stories tell how great things were accomplished
through faith. By faith Noah built an ark and saved his family from
the flood (see Hebrews 11:7). Moses parted the waters of the Red Sea
(see Hebrews 11:29). Elijah called down fire from heaven (see 1 Kings
18:17–40). Nephi called for a famine (see Helaman 11:3–5). He also
asked the Lord to end the famine (see Helaman 11:9–17). Seas have been
calmed, visions opened, and prayers answered, all through the power of
faith.
As we carefully study the scriptures, we learn that faith is a strong
belief of truth within our souls that motivates us to do good. This
causes us to ask: In whom should we have faith?
Think about your everyday activities. What are things you act upon
each day that you cannot see the end results of? How does faith move
you to action?
Why Should We Have Faith in Jesus Christ?
We must center our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. To have faith in
Jesus Christ means to have such trust in Him that we obey whatever He
commands. As we place our faith in Jesus Christ, becoming His obedient
disciples, Heavenly Father will forgive our sins and prepare us to
return to Him.
The Apostle Peter preached that “there is none other name under
heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved” (Acts 4:12; see also
Mosiah 3:17). Jacob taught that men must have “perfect faith in the
Holy One of Israel [Jesus Christ], or they cannot be saved in the
kingdom of God” (2 Nephi 9:23). Through faith in the Savior and
through repentance, we make His Atonement fully effective in our
lives. Through faith we can also receive strength to overcome
temptations (see Alma 37:33).
We cannot have faith in Jesus Christ without also having faith in
our Heavenly Father. If we have faith in Them, we will also have faith
that the Holy Ghost, whom They send, will teach us all truth and will
comfort us.
Now I have some questions for y'all to think about.
How can faith in Jesus Christ influence us in our family
relationships? In our jobs? How does faith in Jesus Christ influence
our hope for eternal life?
I have a strong testimony on faith! I know it's important for us to
keep moving forward with faith even though sometimes it's hard because
we can't see the result! I know this church is true! Jesus Christ is
our Savior and Redeemer! I love y'all and hope this week will be a
wonderful week full of many adventures!
Con Amor,
Hermana Mann
like to share with y'all what I've learned or that stuck out to me in
talks that I've read.
We all experience difficult times in our lives. Elder Quentin L.
Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles has taught: “Life is not
easy, nor was it meant to be. It is a time of testing and trial.” In
the midst of these trials we can choose how to respond. There is one
choice that will always bring peace and hope--that choice is faith.
The Savior said, “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye
might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of
good cheer; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). Faith in Jesus
Christ will help us endure the tribulations we encounter in this life.
Faith is a “hope for things which are not seen, which are true”
(Alma 32:21; see also Hebrews 11:1). Faith is a principle of action
and power that motivates our day-to-day activities.
Would we study and learn if we did not believe we could obtain wisdom
and knowledge? Would we work each day if we did not hope that by doing
so we could accomplish something? Would a farmer plant if he did not
expect to harvest? Each day we act upon things we hope for when we
cannot see the end result. This is faith. (See Hebrews 11:3.)
Many scriptural stories tell how great things were accomplished
through faith. By faith Noah built an ark and saved his family from
the flood (see Hebrews 11:7). Moses parted the waters of the Red Sea
(see Hebrews 11:29). Elijah called down fire from heaven (see 1 Kings
18:17–40). Nephi called for a famine (see Helaman 11:3–5). He also
asked the Lord to end the famine (see Helaman 11:9–17). Seas have been
calmed, visions opened, and prayers answered, all through the power of
faith.
As we carefully study the scriptures, we learn that faith is a strong
belief of truth within our souls that motivates us to do good. This
causes us to ask: In whom should we have faith?
Think about your everyday activities. What are things you act upon
each day that you cannot see the end results of? How does faith move
you to action?
Why Should We Have Faith in Jesus Christ?
We must center our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. To have faith in
Jesus Christ means to have such trust in Him that we obey whatever He
commands. As we place our faith in Jesus Christ, becoming His obedient
disciples, Heavenly Father will forgive our sins and prepare us to
return to Him.
The Apostle Peter preached that “there is none other name under
heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved” (Acts 4:12; see also
Mosiah 3:17). Jacob taught that men must have “perfect faith in the
Holy One of Israel [Jesus Christ], or they cannot be saved in the
kingdom of God” (2 Nephi 9:23). Through faith in the Savior and
through repentance, we make His Atonement fully effective in our
lives. Through faith we can also receive strength to overcome
temptations (see Alma 37:33).
We cannot have faith in Jesus Christ without also having faith in
our Heavenly Father. If we have faith in Them, we will also have faith
that the Holy Ghost, whom They send, will teach us all truth and will
comfort us.
Now I have some questions for y'all to think about.
How can faith in Jesus Christ influence us in our family
relationships? In our jobs? How does faith in Jesus Christ influence
our hope for eternal life?
I have a strong testimony on faith! I know it's important for us to
keep moving forward with faith even though sometimes it's hard because
we can't see the result! I know this church is true! Jesus Christ is
our Savior and Redeemer! I love y'all and hope this week will be a
wonderful week full of many adventures!
Con Amor,
Hermana Mann
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