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Monday, January 30, 2012
January 29--PLUS PHOTOS!!
January 29
Dzien Dobry!!! I can't believe it is almost February! Time is flying! But this week was a great week :)! We met with lots of members to talk about the ward mission plan, and contacted some awesome people, as well as visited some less actives. It was great! We met with our members: Helena (she is a gypsy and is in her 50's. She is so awesome!), Basia (who is a less-active) again and shared a little message out of the ensign with her, Gosia (who is about 32 - and is about an hour away from Katowice - and is a very strong member!), Dominika (who was baptized before I got in the country, she is about 19, works a ton) - but we shared the talk "Forget Me Not" which me and Sister Marshall LOVE, and then while we were in Gliwica visiting Gosia we stopped of at Panu Josef's house who hasn't been at church for a while because of health problems, but he is a character and is hilarious! On Saturday we met with Bozena who is in her 70's, and learned how to make Bigos...which is sourkraut, sausage, tomato sauce, onions, and some other stuff mixed in...and I actually really like it! haha. It's interesting how being in a different country your tastebuds kind of change lol. But we ate lots and lots of soups with the different members this week which was nice since the weather is colder. :).
When we were contacting on Thursday for a couple of hours we ran into such awesome people! We met a girl named Agnieszka who had met the missionaries on the street before, but lost a brochure...we gave her a Book of Mormon and she said that she would come to church this week! :). We met a lady named Marta who was very interested in reading the Book of Mormon and said that she would call if she had any questions, and then we met a girl named Dora who is not from Poland - I think probably France or somewhere...because she speaks a little English but her first language is French, but we got her number and are going to meet with her this week!
The lesson with Dorota, Agnieszka, and Pawel went really well...and they committed to read the Book of Mormon again...Agnieszka the daughter is the most interested, and said that she would be in church this week! :).
Also....haha (this week was so awesome!) we were contacting this lady in the evening...(bitter cold outside haha) and this man came up to us and said that he had met elders two years ago on this same street and that he had lost the brochure that they had given him...and that he had promised he would read...and wanted another one...and he has read the Book of Mormon before because he borrowed it from a friend...so we gave him his own copy...and he was so excited to read and study it! It was a miracle :).
I love missionary work, and POLAND! I am so grateful for this time in my life that I have to be a representative of Jesus Christ and to share my testimony with people here. I know that through sincere prayer and scripture study that we can recieve direction in our lives, and be comforted. I know that Heavenly Father knows what's best for us...and that if we continually do what is right, and show our faith through praying daily, reading our scriptures daily, going to church, serving others, and trying our best that we will feel more direction and purpose in our lives. I promise you! It really is the basic little decisions that determine our course and make the big difference in the end. I love each and everyone of you, and pray for you everyday! I know that Heavenly Father is aware of you and is willing to do whatever he can to help you if you reach out to him :).
"God loves you because you are His child. He loves you beven though at times you may feel lonely or make mistake.The love of God and the power of the restored gospel are redemptive and saving. If you will only allow his divine love into your life, it can dress any wound, heal any hurt, and soften any sorrow." President Dieter F. Uchtdorf "Forget Me Not" talk
Have a fantastic week!!! Go the extra mile to do the things that will make the big difference in your life! :)
Love always, Siostra 4c!
When we were contacting on Thursday for a couple of hours we ran into such awesome people! We met a girl named Agnieszka who had met the missionaries on the street before, but lost a brochure...we gave her a Book of Mormon and she said that she would come to church this week! :). We met a lady named Marta who was very interested in reading the Book of Mormon and said that she would call if she had any questions, and then we met a girl named Dora who is not from Poland - I think probably France or somewhere...because she speaks a little English but her first language is French, but we got her number and are going to meet with her this week!
The lesson with Dorota, Agnieszka, and Pawel went really well...and they committed to read the Book of Mormon again...Agnieszka the daughter is the most interested, and said that she would be in church this week! :).
Also....haha (this week was so awesome!) we were contacting this lady in the evening...(bitter cold outside haha) and this man came up to us and said that he had met elders two years ago on this same street and that he had lost the brochure that they had given him...and that he had promised he would read...and wanted another one...and he has read the Book of Mormon before because he borrowed it from a friend...so we gave him his own copy...and he was so excited to read and study it! It was a miracle :).
I love missionary work, and POLAND! I am so grateful for this time in my life that I have to be a representative of Jesus Christ and to share my testimony with people here. I know that through sincere prayer and scripture study that we can recieve direction in our lives, and be comforted. I know that Heavenly Father knows what's best for us...and that if we continually do what is right, and show our faith through praying daily, reading our scriptures daily, going to church, serving others, and trying our best that we will feel more direction and purpose in our lives. I promise you! It really is the basic little decisions that determine our course and make the big difference in the end. I love each and everyone of you, and pray for you everyday! I know that Heavenly Father is aware of you and is willing to do whatever he can to help you if you reach out to him :).
"God loves you because you are His child. He loves you beven though at times you may feel lonely or make mistake.The love of God and the power of the restored gospel are redemptive and saving. If you will only allow his divine love into your life, it can dress any wound, heal any hurt, and soften any sorrow." President Dieter F. Uchtdorf "Forget Me Not" talk
Have a fantastic week!!! Go the extra mile to do the things that will make the big difference in your life! :)
Love always, Siostra 4c!
January 23
Hello Family and Friends!! I hope all is well! :) Things are going well here in Polska and we are excited for the week ahead of us!
This past week we met with a couple of members who are now coming back into the church, and had some great lessons with them. I think I forgot to mention that the week before last week we were able to do some service at a members house (Helena) and we got to paint part of the inside of the house with the elders. It was fun! She should be moving into the house pretty soon...but this week we have a lot of meetings set up with members...because we are trying to get a ward mission plan started here in Katowice...and work with the members more...which will be a huge blessing years down the road :).
This past week we met a young man named Adrian who was atheist, but was open to reading the Book of Mormon and meeting with us...so we are going to call him this week to hopefully set up an appointment! He was so awesome! last night we also ran into a guy who loved talking to us...and was worried that he was taking up too much of our time haha...(which is usually the other way around :) ) and we invited him to institute and our english class!
Later today we have a meeting with Dorota and her family, and are going to be teaching her about the importance of the Book of Mormon...and how everything essentially relies on them reading it, and finding out if it is true. Were hoping that they will come to church this week too :).
In March Elder Christofferson is coming to Warsaw, so we all get to go see him speak! We can't wait! :)
Funny story that happened this week...we were searching for a less active member...and we couldn't find the address, so we asked someone if they knew where it was...and he was like oh yeah! I know exactly where that is...and he dropped us right off in front of a sign that said "sister missionaries of love" haha. We thought that was pretty funny :).
I love the people here! They are fantastic! I'm excited for the upcoming week...and the daily miracles that Heavenly Father brings to us everyday.
..."as much as ye shall put your trust in God even so much ye shall be delivered out of your trials, and your troubles, and your afflictions, and ye shall be lifted up at the last day." Alma 38:5
STAY AMAZING!! :) know that if you put your trust in God he will help you accomplish all that you need to!
Love, siostra 4c
This past week we met with a couple of members who are now coming back into the church, and had some great lessons with them. I think I forgot to mention that the week before last week we were able to do some service at a members house (Helena) and we got to paint part of the inside of the house with the elders. It was fun! She should be moving into the house pretty soon...but this week we have a lot of meetings set up with members...because we are trying to get a ward mission plan started here in Katowice...and work with the members more...which will be a huge blessing years down the road :).
This past week we met a young man named Adrian who was atheist, but was open to reading the Book of Mormon and meeting with us...so we are going to call him this week to hopefully set up an appointment! He was so awesome! last night we also ran into a guy who loved talking to us...and was worried that he was taking up too much of our time haha...(which is usually the other way around :) ) and we invited him to institute and our english class!
Later today we have a meeting with Dorota and her family, and are going to be teaching her about the importance of the Book of Mormon...and how everything essentially relies on them reading it, and finding out if it is true. Were hoping that they will come to church this week too :).
In March Elder Christofferson is coming to Warsaw, so we all get to go see him speak! We can't wait! :)
Funny story that happened this week...we were searching for a less active member...and we couldn't find the address, so we asked someone if they knew where it was...and he was like oh yeah! I know exactly where that is...and he dropped us right off in front of a sign that said "sister missionaries of love" haha. We thought that was pretty funny :).
I love the people here! They are fantastic! I'm excited for the upcoming week...and the daily miracles that Heavenly Father brings to us everyday.
..."as much as ye shall put your trust in God even so much ye shall be delivered out of your trials, and your troubles, and your afflictions, and ye shall be lifted up at the last day." Alma 38:5
STAY AMAZING!! :) know that if you put your trust in God he will help you accomplish all that you need to!
Love, siostra 4c
Friday, January 20, 2012
January 16, 2012
Czesc!! Hope you all had a great week this week! It FINALLY snowed here haha...and it's snowing a lot! But were bundling up, drinking lots of hot chocolate, and staying warm :). Transfers were this week for some of the missionaries...but since I'm still being trained I will still be with Sister Marshall for this next transfer which will be awesome because she is great! We have a blast together and have had a lot of laughs :).
This week we were able to meet with Iwona...and we went to her house for the first time...because she lives about an hour away by bus...so we left right after study at about eleven...and then got to her house about one. We taught her about the Holy Ghost more, and how the Holy Ghost speaks to us each individually in different ways. It was a good lesson and we shared some quotes by President Hinckley that we both liked, so we are praying that she will be able to more fully recognize the spirit in her life. She is awesome. We also found out that she has a dog named Jessica Daisy haha :) It made me laugh :).
After we visited Iwona, we went and visited a less active family who lives about ten minutes away from her and had a good lesson with them. They are such an awesome family, and we were able to give them some ensigns to read! Ella (the mom) loved the last conference ensign and was excited for more! I agree with her though...the last general conference had some amazing talks in it! :)
We also met a man while contacting downtown who was on his way to work...and were able to give him a Book of Mormon. He was excited to read it, and found the promise that it contains beautiful. It was a great experience, and I know that Heavenly Father places people in our paths every day that are searching for something more.
Being in Poland has made me appreciate the basics and fundamentals of this gospel. That we have a father in heaven who knows us and knows whats best for us. That Jesus Christ is our Savior...and that he atoned for our sins and died for us. That through prayer we can talk to our Heavenly Father and recieve direct revelation from him. What an amazing blessing! I am so grateful for the power of prayer, and for the strength and peace, and direction that comes from it.
I love what President Thomas S. Monson says, "I bear my testimony to you that this work is true, that our Savior lives, and that He guides and directs His Church here upon the earth. I leave you my witness and my testimony that God our Eternal Father lives and loves us. He is indeed our Father, and He is personal and real. May we realilze and understand how close to us He is willing to come, how far He is willing to go to help us, how much He loves us, and how much He does and is willing to do for us".
I know that the closer we draw to Heavenly Father and our Savior, Jesus Christ, the closer that they will draw to us. :).
I hope you all have a fantastic week...and take the time to kneel down in sincere prayer...and pour out your hearts to Heavenly Father. I promise that if you do this, that you will see a difference in your life and feel of his love more abundantly.
Thankyou for all of your love and support!! I love you all and pray for you everyday!!
Love always, Siostra 4c :)
This week we were able to meet with Iwona...and we went to her house for the first time...because she lives about an hour away by bus...so we left right after study at about eleven...and then got to her house about one. We taught her about the Holy Ghost more, and how the Holy Ghost speaks to us each individually in different ways. It was a good lesson and we shared some quotes by President Hinckley that we both liked, so we are praying that she will be able to more fully recognize the spirit in her life. She is awesome. We also found out that she has a dog named Jessica Daisy haha :) It made me laugh :).
After we visited Iwona, we went and visited a less active family who lives about ten minutes away from her and had a good lesson with them. They are such an awesome family, and we were able to give them some ensigns to read! Ella (the mom) loved the last conference ensign and was excited for more! I agree with her though...the last general conference had some amazing talks in it! :)
We also met a man while contacting downtown who was on his way to work...and were able to give him a Book of Mormon. He was excited to read it, and found the promise that it contains beautiful. It was a great experience, and I know that Heavenly Father places people in our paths every day that are searching for something more.
Being in Poland has made me appreciate the basics and fundamentals of this gospel. That we have a father in heaven who knows us and knows whats best for us. That Jesus Christ is our Savior...and that he atoned for our sins and died for us. That through prayer we can talk to our Heavenly Father and recieve direct revelation from him. What an amazing blessing! I am so grateful for the power of prayer, and for the strength and peace, and direction that comes from it.
I love what President Thomas S. Monson says, "I bear my testimony to you that this work is true, that our Savior lives, and that He guides and directs His Church here upon the earth. I leave you my witness and my testimony that God our Eternal Father lives and loves us. He is indeed our Father, and He is personal and real. May we realilze and understand how close to us He is willing to come, how far He is willing to go to help us, how much He loves us, and how much He does and is willing to do for us".
I know that the closer we draw to Heavenly Father and our Savior, Jesus Christ, the closer that they will draw to us. :).
I hope you all have a fantastic week...and take the time to kneel down in sincere prayer...and pour out your hearts to Heavenly Father. I promise that if you do this, that you will see a difference in your life and feel of his love more abundantly.
Thankyou for all of your love and support!! I love you all and pray for you everyday!!
Love always, Siostra 4c :)
January 9, 2012
Hello family & friends! Happy New Year! It's hard to believe that I have been on my mission for 4 months and that it is already 2012. It's going to be a great year though :). To catch up on how things are doing...we haven't been able to meet with Iwona, Juana, or Dorota & her family because of the holidays, but we are hoping that this coming week...good things will happen with them. In Poland, since a lot of transportation is by bus, Iwona wasn't able to come to church because of the bus schedule, but she is committed to this Sunday :). We are going to be working with more of the ward members this week to seek for referrals...as well as continue to contact and tract. We were able to give out a couple Book of Mormons last week though to some really awesome people!
For New Years eve they had alot of fire works go off right across from the apartment, since we live in the center of the city...so it was funny to wake up and to see a bunch of fire works right outside our window haha. But being the New Year...we have a goal as a mission to read the Book of Mormon again by April...so I encourage you to do also! Every time I read it I find more inspiring things and personal revelation that sticks out to me personally. I know that if we read it every day that we can receive more guidance and direction in our lives, and feel comfort and peace :). I promise!
Last week on Thursday I unfortunately got sick with a soar throat and fever...but I am better now :) and am ready to get back to work! I love being here in Poland, and have seen little miracles happen each day. I know that Heavenly Father is aware of each and every one of us...and is in the little details of our lives. He loves us so much, and wants to help us. I know that if we put our faith and trust in him, that things will work out...and everything will be alright in the end. Having an eternal perspective in this life is what helps me focus on what truly matters, and helps me become the kind of person that I want to be...and be a representative of Jesus Christ as I serve the Wonderful people of Poland!! Stay strong and positive! LOVE YOU ALL! :)
love, siostra 4c
Alma 7:24
"And see that ye have faith, hope, and charity, and the ye will always abound in good works".
For New Years eve they had alot of fire works go off right across from the apartment, since we live in the center of the city...so it was funny to wake up and to see a bunch of fire works right outside our window haha. But being the New Year...we have a goal as a mission to read the Book of Mormon again by April...so I encourage you to do also! Every time I read it I find more inspiring things and personal revelation that sticks out to me personally. I know that if we read it every day that we can receive more guidance and direction in our lives, and feel comfort and peace :). I promise!
Last week on Thursday I unfortunately got sick with a soar throat and fever...but I am better now :) and am ready to get back to work! I love being here in Poland, and have seen little miracles happen each day. I know that Heavenly Father is aware of each and every one of us...and is in the little details of our lives. He loves us so much, and wants to help us. I know that if we put our faith and trust in him, that things will work out...and everything will be alright in the end. Having an eternal perspective in this life is what helps me focus on what truly matters, and helps me become the kind of person that I want to be...and be a representative of Jesus Christ as I serve the Wonderful people of Poland!! Stay strong and positive! LOVE YOU ALL! :)
love, siostra 4c
Alma 7:24
"And see that ye have faith, hope, and charity, and the ye will always abound in good works".
January 2, 2012
Hello, this is Elder and Sister McGrath AKA Mike & Joyce.
We took your daughter and companion to Krakow today to tour a salt mine. The trip up and back plus the tour took so long that she was not able to email and has asked us to report that she is doing well.
I must say that she is an OUTSTANDING Missionary. We are so blessed to have her serving in Katowice Poland. She works hard every day trying to learn the language and then share it with everyone. People who take the time to listen to her will be greatly blessed if they can see her love for Our Savior. You have done an excellent job of raising her and teaching her correct principals.
Sister McGrath and I are also serving an 18 month mission and it looks like our entire time will be here in Katowice. We call Logan home at this time, but we have moved so much and now have children in LV, Logan and Boise. The hardest part of this for us is missing the grandkids. Having Sister Forsey here helps us fill a family void and we thank you for sharing her.
You will be back on the regular email next week but in the meantime if you need to get or give information to her please just email us and we will relay for you.
Have a Great New Year
Sincerely,
Elder & Sister McGrath
We took your daughter and companion to Krakow today to tour a salt mine. The trip up and back plus the tour took so long that she was not able to email and has asked us to report that she is doing well.
I must say that she is an OUTSTANDING Missionary. We are so blessed to have her serving in Katowice Poland. She works hard every day trying to learn the language and then share it with everyone. People who take the time to listen to her will be greatly blessed if they can see her love for Our Savior. You have done an excellent job of raising her and teaching her correct principals.
Sister McGrath and I are also serving an 18 month mission and it looks like our entire time will be here in Katowice. We call Logan home at this time, but we have moved so much and now have children in LV, Logan and Boise. The hardest part of this for us is missing the grandkids. Having Sister Forsey here helps us fill a family void and we thank you for sharing her.
You will be back on the regular email next week but in the meantime if you need to get or give information to her please just email us and we will relay for you.
Have a Great New Year
Sincerely,
Elder & Sister McGrath
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