Dzien Dobry!! It has officially been three weeks here at the MTC, so we are now 1/3 of the way done here! It's crazy. The days seem long, but the weeks fly by! And I got VERY EXCITING news this week that Megan & Sean are now the parents of lil' baby Lincoln Mcwhorter!!! Congratulations you guys! You are going to be incredible parents :) From the pictures I saw, he is a adorable! I am now officially an aunt, and proud to be one :).
To start things off, of where I left off, last week on Tuesday night we were able to hear from Elder Russel M. Nielson. He is one of my favorite speakers, and his message was simple yet powerful and important. He talked a lot about the scriptures, and specifically the Book of Mormon and how it being another testament of Jesus Christ prepares us in these last days for the second coming. Through it we build our faith, and it specifically promises us at the beginning and the end of the book, that if we will read it, and pray to God with a sincere heart, we may know the truth of it and of all things through the holy ghost. It is so amazing to have that promise! :) I'm excited to share my testimony of the Book of Mormon and Bible, and how these books hand-in-hand can prepare us, strengthen us, build our fatih and values, and answer our prayers. The scriptures are truly words that are here for all generations of time. No matter who you are, they can help you :).
This week we have taught a lot of lessons in Polish - two a day almost! I'm understanding a lot more when people speak, and am trying to practice forming sentences with the right grammar. I can't believe how much we have already learned! I remember the first day we were here and I could barely say the word thankyou, and now we can say complete sentences, teach people and share our testimonies in it. The gift of tongues is real! :) We are actually the first group of Polilsh missionaries that are being trained with this new language program, so it's exciting to see how much progress we are all making. At times it is hard to be patient, with the difficulty, but i know it will come if we keep our faith :).
On Sunday we were able to hear from Randy J. Harris, who is the mission district president, and his wife and I really like what both had to say. Sister Harris shared a story of when she was riding her bike in a windstorm, and how she prayed to heavenly father to stop the wind. As she rode the wind grew stronger and stronger, all the way until she reached her destination. A little frustrated and puzzled she recieved a distinct voice inside her mind that said, " I did not still the wind. Instead I gave you the strength to overcome it". Like her experience, we all have the winds of life that are beating down on us, whatever they may be. But i know that if we put our faith and trust in heavenly father, that he will give us the strength to rise above the adversary and come out strong and victorious. "Always say 'yes' to the Lord and 'no' to the world".
But I hope you are all doing well and know that heavenly father will bless you! I love this gospel of Jesus Christ, and feel honored and priviledged to bear his name and to go forth and teach people about it. I know that the Book of Mormon and Bible are the words of God. I know that Joseph Smith restored the fullness of the gospel back to the earth, all because he prayed to know for himself the truth. I know we are all children of a loving heavenly father, and through his son, Jesus Christ, we can return to him. Until next time... Do Zobaczenia :) (see ya).
Love always, Siostra 4c :)
"Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting upon the words of Christ, and endure to the end, behold, thus saith the Father: Ye shall have eternal life." 2 Nephi: 21:20.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
MTC--Week 2
Alright! Hello family and friends! :) This week has been such an amazing, and eventful week! On Tuesday night we were priviledged to hear from Elder Ballard and his wife Barbara, and they had some very inspiring words to say. They talked a lot about missionary work and how the gospel is such an amazing blessing in our lives. Elder Ballard states, "Having the gospel in our lives is such an amazing blessing in our lives." He then goes on to quote Wilford Woodruff saying "No matter what may come upon you, round up your shoulders and bear the things that come. Always sustain and defend the Kingdom of God". We need to stand up for what we believe in, keep our values strong, and press forward with a steadfastness in Christ. "You cannot change the world if you are conformed to it".
This week I feel like I have learned alot about Polish - Considering we have now taught five lessons in it! haha. I don't know if I told you last week, but we had to teach the second day we were here in it, but it is slowly, but surely coming! We have learned how to pray, bear our testimonies, conjugate, and lots and lots of other things. Me and Sister Sheahan carry around vocabulary flash cards wherever we go! It's pretty funny haha. Even when we are running outside we quiz each other with them, but i guess it's a good a way to get better :) This week was also Sister Sheahans b-day, so it was fun suprising her throughout the day with lots of candy, and we all sang to her in Polish haha. :) We also did a musical number on sunday. She sang an awesome arrangement of "I Believe in Christ" and I played the piano for her - so every spare ten or fifteen minutes we got we would try to find a piano to practice on! But it went really well :). The elders that are going to Poland with us are hilarious. They keep me and sister Sheahan laughing 24/7, and I'm beginning to think that I have laughed too much if thats possible haha. But it keeps us happy and motivated, and not too stressed out about all the Polish to learn!
On Sunday during Relief Society, we were able to hear from sister Sharee Bird and she was incredible! She shared this quote by President Monson, something along the lines of "When we are faced with trials, reamin steadfast and of a good cheer, making Christ always the center of our lives, and we will be able to overcome anything that comes our way". As Jesus Christ teaches: "In the world you shall have tribulation. But be of good cheer. For I have overcome the world. The only lasting joy and happiness will come through our savior Jesus Christ. For it is eternal happiness that lasts.
I know that heavenly father has great things in store for all of his children. If we let him guide us miracles will happen, and good things will be here to come. I know that Jesus is the Christ and that he atoned for our sins, and has been where we have been and below. "For he descended below all things". I love the scriptures, and know they can speak directly to us and help us with any challenge we are faced with. They truly testify of our Savior Jesus Christ.
As it reads in D&C 68:6 "Wherefore, be of good cheer, and do not fear, for I the Lord am with you, and will stand by you; and ye shall bear record of me, even Jesus Christ, that I am the Son of the living God, that I was, That I am, and that I am to come".
Thankyou all for your wonderful love and support!!! I love you all and am praying for you!!
Love,
Siostra Forsey
This week I feel like I have learned alot about Polish - Considering we have now taught five lessons in it! haha. I don't know if I told you last week, but we had to teach the second day we were here in it, but it is slowly, but surely coming! We have learned how to pray, bear our testimonies, conjugate, and lots and lots of other things. Me and Sister Sheahan carry around vocabulary flash cards wherever we go! It's pretty funny haha. Even when we are running outside we quiz each other with them, but i guess it's a good a way to get better :) This week was also Sister Sheahans b-day, so it was fun suprising her throughout the day with lots of candy, and we all sang to her in Polish haha. :) We also did a musical number on sunday. She sang an awesome arrangement of "I Believe in Christ" and I played the piano for her - so every spare ten or fifteen minutes we got we would try to find a piano to practice on! But it went really well :). The elders that are going to Poland with us are hilarious. They keep me and sister Sheahan laughing 24/7, and I'm beginning to think that I have laughed too much if thats possible haha. But it keeps us happy and motivated, and not too stressed out about all the Polish to learn!
On Sunday during Relief Society, we were able to hear from sister Sharee Bird and she was incredible! She shared this quote by President Monson, something along the lines of "When we are faced with trials, reamin steadfast and of a good cheer, making Christ always the center of our lives, and we will be able to overcome anything that comes our way". As Jesus Christ teaches: "In the world you shall have tribulation. But be of good cheer. For I have overcome the world. The only lasting joy and happiness will come through our savior Jesus Christ. For it is eternal happiness that lasts.
I know that heavenly father has great things in store for all of his children. If we let him guide us miracles will happen, and good things will be here to come. I know that Jesus is the Christ and that he atoned for our sins, and has been where we have been and below. "For he descended below all things". I love the scriptures, and know they can speak directly to us and help us with any challenge we are faced with. They truly testify of our Savior Jesus Christ.
As it reads in D&C 68:6 "Wherefore, be of good cheer, and do not fear, for I the Lord am with you, and will stand by you; and ye shall bear record of me, even Jesus Christ, that I am the Son of the living God, that I was, That I am, and that I am to come".
Thankyou all for your wonderful love and support!!! I love you all and am praying for you!!
Love,
Siostra Forsey
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
MTC--Week 1
Dien Dobry Family & Friends! Ι arrived at the MTC last week on Wednesday, and have now almost officially been here an entire week!! It's crazy :) There are six of us in the district going to Poland - 2 sisters & 4 elders! My companion is Sister Sheahan, from Montana and she is awesome!! We have a blast together and have had some good laughs! There is Elder Van Bakel from Holland, Elder Hayes from Wales, Elder Dopp from Idaho, and Elder Walter from California. We all have had an incredible experience so far, and have learned so much. I feel like we have been here way longer then just a week, and look forward to the 8 weeks ahead of us! On Thursday night we met with our Branch President, President Gray and President Miller...and we are also in the branch with the people that are going to Bulgaria and Las Vegas. We have kind of a trio companionship, with Sister Tate who is going to Bulgaria since she is solo. So it has been a lot of fun! :)
On Sunday night we had a fireside in the remembrance of 9/11, and it was very inspiring. We watched a video recaping the event and watched people share their stories and how it affected them. I really like What President Brown (The Mission President of the MTC) said. He said: The only antidote to terrorism is the gospel of Jesus Christ. The gospel of Peace. I truly believe that the gospel of Jesus Christ unites us and blesses our lives. It is the only way that we can return to our heavenly father. THROUGH JESUS CHRIST WE CANNOT FAIL. His atonement was for each and every one of us, and we have the choice to use it, and be cleansed of our sins, afflictions, and trials in this life.
Now onto the learning aspect of the MTC :) We have been studying Polish for about seven-eight hours a day, so it gets pretty intense! It is a lot to take in, but I know that the Lord will bless us as we focus on our purpose. And that is bringing people unto the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. It is for them and not us. They have this computer program that we use about an hour a day called: TALL and it helps you be able to learn vocabulary and phrases, and know how to pronounce stuff instead of guessing haha. So it has been really helpful! We have taught two lessons in Polish already, to an investigator that is Polish so it has been preparing us!
Let see....We also joined the choir they have at the MTC and it is huge! needless to say :) haha. with all the missionaries, but it is awesome! And like everyone says, the chocolate milk here is AMAZING. ha.
But I love all of you guys, and know that we can be happy in this life if we strive to live righteously and come unto Christ. There is no greater joy, and happiness that lasts then this. I promise you! The atonement is real, and I know that heavenly father loves each and every one of us, and has a divine plan for everyone on this earth. If we put our lives in the Lords hands, he will make the most of it, and we will recieve more joy and peace and happiness in this life then we imagined possilbe!!
I love you guys!,
Siostra Forsey!
On Sunday night we had a fireside in the remembrance of 9/11, and it was very inspiring. We watched a video recaping the event and watched people share their stories and how it affected them. I really like What President Brown (The Mission President of the MTC) said. He said: The only antidote to terrorism is the gospel of Jesus Christ. The gospel of Peace. I truly believe that the gospel of Jesus Christ unites us and blesses our lives. It is the only way that we can return to our heavenly father. THROUGH JESUS CHRIST WE CANNOT FAIL. His atonement was for each and every one of us, and we have the choice to use it, and be cleansed of our sins, afflictions, and trials in this life.
Now onto the learning aspect of the MTC :) We have been studying Polish for about seven-eight hours a day, so it gets pretty intense! It is a lot to take in, but I know that the Lord will bless us as we focus on our purpose. And that is bringing people unto the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. It is for them and not us. They have this computer program that we use about an hour a day called: TALL and it helps you be able to learn vocabulary and phrases, and know how to pronounce stuff instead of guessing haha. So it has been really helpful! We have taught two lessons in Polish already, to an investigator that is Polish so it has been preparing us!
Let see....We also joined the choir they have at the MTC and it is huge! needless to say :) haha. with all the missionaries, but it is awesome! And like everyone says, the chocolate milk here is AMAZING. ha.
But I love all of you guys, and know that we can be happy in this life if we strive to live righteously and come unto Christ. There is no greater joy, and happiness that lasts then this. I promise you! The atonement is real, and I know that heavenly father loves each and every one of us, and has a divine plan for everyone on this earth. If we put our lives in the Lords hands, he will make the most of it, and we will recieve more joy and peace and happiness in this life then we imagined possilbe!!
I love you guys!,
Siostra Forsey!
Friday, September 9, 2011
Safe and Sound
Hello! This is Megan, Melissa's sister. Just wanted to let you guys know that Melissa was dropped off at the MTC safe and sound, with a huge smile on her face! She will be there until November 8th. I will post pictures of that morning later on! As you know, she will be a fantastic missionary! :)
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