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Hello hello!!
We've
had a blessed week--there were ups and downs all week, we were feeling
quite discouraged on Saturday night and then on Sunday Heavenly
Father just started pouring out blessings.
Schaefen came to church on Sunday and is much more open and also able to learn more about the gospel!
Church was
incredible!! And Sister Ahlstrom and I sang a musical item after Sunday
school, President Massen had everyone come back together and he
explained a bit about what was happening and the decision process and
how the church is organized for Ross and Schaefen. He then called our
new branch presidency and set them apart. It was beautiful and the
spirit was so strong. Really confirmed my testimony of the
restoration. I'm sure you've heard about it, but we go for an hour and a
half now--short sacrament meeting with 1 speaker, just focus on the
sacrament. And then one big gospel principles class. The focus of the
branch is missionary work--building up the Kingdom. Different, but it
will be really good!!
Ross really enjoyed
church and he got a lot out of it. He said it was because he prepared
himself Saturday night like we asked him to! He is doing soo well and
his faith and determination are growing every time we see him.
Shogan
came to sacrament meeting because he is starting night shift. He is
still moving along, he had so many ups and downs last week it was like
the silver bullet roller coaster at 6 flags.
We
drove 4 1/2 hours (there and back) to Merredin on Friday to contact a
referral who is searching for the purpose of his life. When we got to
the address there, it turned out to be a motel with 12 rooms. The
reception was closed and we knocked on every single door, but not a
single person was there. Not even like we are home but not
answering but like a ghost town. All the little tiny towns out there
are so strange, you just feel surreal going there. But we met the
coolest less active sister there. Been 28 years since she went to
church, she was heavily involved before, her husband was branch
president and she went out with the missionaries heaps, they just moved
to the middle of no where and fell away. Because she is so far away it
will be hard to see her often, but she could so easily come back. There
are some families out there (and a few potentials) and we are thinking
if they will all come back we can arrange a car pool ha.
Sooo
many tender mercies this week, especially Sunday. The Lord's hand is
so apparent in this work. I wish that I had taken my setting apart
more literally and really understood the power in it earlier. It gives
you more courage. We had an investigator telling us that when we are
there there is such a special feeling when we come, that it hangs in the
air and is just beautiful and that people feel it even if they don't
want to listen, and that years down the road they will remember it and
grab onto it. She is so receptive to the spirit and willing to follow
Heavenly Father's will.
This couple came and
got on the computer beside me and started whispering to each other about
us really loudly. It was pretty funny, so then they said something
about sisters out loud so I looked at them and asked how they were doing
and when they were surprised I was like, "Oh sorry, I thought you said
my name." She was so hostile and they started speaking in nunga really
fast to each other. So I'll just keep humming How Firm a Foundation
loudly.
And there is a flavour of blueberry
ice cream at the chapel that is to die for. I'll take a picture of it
so someone can check for me and see if we have it in America. That way I
have a few weeks to prepare myself if not.
We've been able to go help out at the Penstones a bit, they leave Friday! So more painting this week :)
I
LOVE being a missionary. I love Sister Ahlstrom so much. She is so
strong and funny and this time here in Northam has been incredible. And
I love you all!
Actually I hate her because she just poured ice water on my head...Have a wonderful week!
Love,
Sister Formica
