Dear Family,
Monday FHE and we
went to the Hullinger's flat. They showed us a video (2014) by Bruce
Hafen. He is an emeritus general authority. He wrote
the biography of Elder
Neal A. Maxwell. Elder Maxwell chose Brother Hafen to write his life
story after he got leukemia. He didn't know how long
he had on this earth so
they worked very hard. He was able to read the book just before he died.
It was a very interesting video with many stories
of Elder Maxwell and
their conversations.
Wednesday Hair
day for which we are always grateful.
Thursday we took flowers
to a friend who had hip surgery. We also had our weekly ward missionary
meeting. Our ward is really stressing the less active
members. Next week
we will start visiting some of them with another ward missionary. We also
cleaned our flat and cleaned up the yard. Realtors representing
the owner come every six
months to check on cleanliness etc. WE PASSED!
Friday It was a
true hot summer day. No walking which is always sad for us. We went
to the movies where it was cool. We have air conditioning in our flat
but we can only
run it for short periods of time because it leaks. We have had it fixed
but it still leaks.
Saturday we went with
the Hullingers for brunch and a ride touring the countryside. They are a
very fun couple and we enjoy being with them. We went to
a very unique old
cemetary. Elder Hullinger owns the funeral home in Roosevelt, Utah.
They love looking at cemetaries just like Adrienne and me.
Saturday and Sunday have
been very spiritual days. A young boy was baptized on Saturday. He
lives with his mother, a less active member. She is becoming
active again. She
also deals with anxiety issues. She is very sweet and shy. They live with
the grandma who is not a member but she came to the baptism.
The spirit was so
strong.The opening song was "I Know My Father Lives." Elder Harper
and Elder Quinton performed the ordinances. They are very special to
us because they are in
our ward and live close to the office. Watching them doing their missionary
duties is always emotional for us.
Today, Sunday, a sister
gave her farewell talk. She is Tongan and is called to Brazil. She
had a hard time talking because she was emotional and feeling the spirit.
We felt for her because we have experienced those same emotions.
Our testimonies have
grown by being missionaries. Maybe it is because we read and study the
scriptures more. We are so immersed in missionary work we feel
the spirit
speaks to us often . We get teary quite easily.
Elder Chen one of our
missionaries taught the mission prep class today. He is from mainland
China and is called to speak Chinese. Right now he is in our
area and speaking
English. That is difficult for him but he works very hard to say things
correctly. All of our Chinese missionaries have very strong testimonies
and
are very close to the
spirit. Today in class Elder Chen had a read Ephesians 6: 10-18
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall beable to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit,and watching there
unto with all perseverance and supplication for all saint
It was a beautiful lesson.
We love you all,
The Moms, the Grandmas, The Sister Sisters
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