Dzien Dobry! I hope you all had a fun time at the beach! It sounds like things went well :). I'm glad you all got to spend some time together. HAPPY 18th BIRTHDAY NATE!!! You are awesome bud!!!! I hope you do soemthing fun! Its crazy to think that you are 18!
Things are going well here in Warsaw! We met with Agnieszka from France a couple times this week before she heads back to France, and she knows that the Book of Mormon is true, and wants to share this message with her family and children :). We were able to get the information for the missionaries in France and the church address. Miracle :). She is such an amazing person, and siad that the world would be a much better place if people read the Book of Mormon :).
We were able to meet with a new investigator named Graszyna who we met at the park! She came to church on Sunday and really enjoyed it. She said that before we contacted her she was thinking about God and religion, and said she thinks that it might be a sign :).
A lady also showed up at church who had recieved a flier from us, and was really impressed that we actually lived what we believe. She said she would be back next week, and that she wants more fliers to give her friends and family. Cool stuff! :)
We met with Maria this week, and had a good lesson with her. Her daughter is coming this week...so earlier today we went over to her house and helped clean some things. I love her so much! She is so fun, and love the gospel and people so much. She is amazing.
We were so close to reaching the standard of excellence this week...so we are trying for it again this week! :). It was really fun trying to achieve it and a little crazy haha :).
On Saturday we were able to do a culture night and go see an opera in Lazenki Park (a really pretty park in Warsaw)...and it was really good!
But I just want to let you all know that I'm so grateful for this gospel and the power it has to make us so happy in this life. Take time to enjoy the little things each day...and i know that we will see how much Heavenly Father has blessed us with. He loves us so much and we truly are his children.
And now, my beloved bretheren, i would that ye should come unto Christ, who is the Holy One of Israel, and partake of his salvation, and the power of his redemption. Yea, come unto him, and offer your whole souls as an offering unto him, and continue in fasting and praying, and endure to the end and as the Lord liveth ye will be saved. Omni 1- 26
Have a fantastic week!
Thursday, July 26, 2012
July 16th
Hello! Glad to hear you are having a fun time on the East Coast! Hope you all have a great week out there. Well things are going well here this week! We met an awesome new investigator named Agnieszka - unfortunately she is only gonna be here another two weeks - because she lives in France, but she is from Poland and is here for work. Last Monday night when we were planning we felt prompted to contact down this one street, and we met her the next day! She was so excited about the Book of Mormon, and is so in-tune with the spirit. Prayer plays a big role in her life, and she really is searching for something more. We were able to teach her about the restoration, and she said it would make her so happy if she could know that this was true! So we are going to have another lesson again with her tomorrow. She is great :). On Sunday after church we met with Maria and taught her about the Law of Tithing. She agreed to pay it after she was baptized and saw how the Lord would bless her enormously if she did.
But Time here is flying...and it's crazy to think that the summer is half way over almost! We have been working hard and are seeing Heavenly Father bless us and the people here as we find the ones that are ready to accept this message. Missionary work is the best, and I feel so grateful for the opportunity that I have everyday to be a representative of Jesus Christ and to share my testimony with others about it. The gospel changes us...into something far greater and better than we can imagine. I know it is because of Jesus Christ and his atonement...and the power of repentance. We are able to be forgiven - and to feel 100 percent clean again. It is an amazing gift that we ALL have. This life is so short and just "a moment in time". I know that if we decide right now to do the things that will help us become closer to Christ and his gospel that we will forever be grateful for our decision, and we will see the blessings the gospel brings to us and how it enriches our lives. Prayer is essential, and is gives us direct communication with Heavenly Father. I know that he will answer us if we pray to him...with our whole hearts. I love this gospel and I love the people here in Poland!
Have a fantastic week on the beach! Love always, Siostra 4c :)
But Time here is flying...and it's crazy to think that the summer is half way over almost! We have been working hard and are seeing Heavenly Father bless us and the people here as we find the ones that are ready to accept this message. Missionary work is the best, and I feel so grateful for the opportunity that I have everyday to be a representative of Jesus Christ and to share my testimony with others about it. The gospel changes us...into something far greater and better than we can imagine. I know it is because of Jesus Christ and his atonement...and the power of repentance. We are able to be forgiven - and to feel 100 percent clean again. It is an amazing gift that we ALL have. This life is so short and just "a moment in time". I know that if we decide right now to do the things that will help us become closer to Christ and his gospel that we will forever be grateful for our decision, and we will see the blessings the gospel brings to us and how it enriches our lives. Prayer is essential, and is gives us direct communication with Heavenly Father. I know that he will answer us if we pray to him...with our whole hearts. I love this gospel and I love the people here in Poland!
Have a fantastic week on the beach! Love always, Siostra 4c :)
July 9th
Heyyo! Happy 4th of July this past week and Happy 25th Birthday Megan!!!! :) I sent you a little something, so keep on the lookout for the mail :). I love ya!
Well this week we were able to meet with Maria a couple of times....and I love her more and more each day! There was a women's conference here in Poland this past weekend, and she was able to go to it, and really liked it. She came to church on Sunday, and we will be meeting more with her this week :). It's the best feeling, to see those you teach come closer to Christ and let the power of the atonement change them.
We are continuing to contact a lot in parks - and have been able to have some cool experiences. The other day we stopped a mom - and this 23 year old young man overheard us and waited until we were done to talk to us. He was so excited to read the Book of Mormon and "pretended to run off with it" until he found out it was free haha. But we were able to exchange info with him, so hopefully the elders can start teaching him! After we were done talking to him, the guard at the park asked us if he could read some information about our church, and we were also able to tell him about the restoration and the Book of Mormon. I know that the Lord blesses us if we open our mouths and talk to everyone about this message.
It has been really hot this past week, and my legs got a lot of bug bites! :( but we are now spraying them like crazy before we go out haha.
But I hope you all have a fantastic time in North Carolina! I'm a tad jealous haha. I'm sure it will be great :). Glad to hear you had a good weekend in Richfield!
**I'll write you all some letters this week :) Have a great week!**
Love always, Siostra 4c
ps. enjoy the pics!
Well this week we were able to meet with Maria a couple of times....and I love her more and more each day! There was a women's conference here in Poland this past weekend, and she was able to go to it, and really liked it. She came to church on Sunday, and we will be meeting more with her this week :). It's the best feeling, to see those you teach come closer to Christ and let the power of the atonement change them.
We are continuing to contact a lot in parks - and have been able to have some cool experiences. The other day we stopped a mom - and this 23 year old young man overheard us and waited until we were done to talk to us. He was so excited to read the Book of Mormon and "pretended to run off with it" until he found out it was free haha. But we were able to exchange info with him, so hopefully the elders can start teaching him! After we were done talking to him, the guard at the park asked us if he could read some information about our church, and we were also able to tell him about the restoration and the Book of Mormon. I know that the Lord blesses us if we open our mouths and talk to everyone about this message.
It has been really hot this past week, and my legs got a lot of bug bites! :( but we are now spraying them like crazy before we go out haha.
But I hope you all have a fantastic time in North Carolina! I'm a tad jealous haha. I'm sure it will be great :). Glad to hear you had a good weekend in Richfield!
**I'll write you all some letters this week :) Have a great week!**
Love always, Siostra 4c
July 2nd
Hello everyone! It seems hard to believe that it is already July, but things are going well here in Polska! We had a couple lessons with Maria this week...we taught her the Word of Wisdom - which we knew was going to be a harder lesson, but the spirit was definately there. She doesn't have a hard problem with the coffee or tea, or smoking, but she likes her glass of wine once in a while...but we promised her that if she would live it that she would be able to enjoy the blessings promised from it! and who doesn't want those blessings!? :) As it says in D&C we are promised blessings of health, and also blessings of a clear mind...which helps us have the spirit with us more. I know that if we are willing to exercise our faith and obey all of God's commandments, we will see our lives in a new light. It's amazing how much the gospel gives us in return from LIVING it. But yesterday she came to church, and it was fast and testimony meeting, and she felt the spirit so strong there. We then had lunch over at her house...and read some of the Book of Mormon with her. She is awesome and I love her so much!
We were also able to meet with Adam and teach him the gospel of Jesus Christ - faith, repentance, baptism, the gift of the holy ghost, and enduring to the end. It was a good lesson - and we tried to be creative by using different object lessons haha.
We have been dropping a couple of our investigators because they arent' progressing, or are too busy right now...but we are definately finding some awesome people! We contacted a lot of people who were interested in the message of the restoration...this one family who definately had a light about them told us they were actually searching for a religion to join (just having a new born baby) and when we told them about the restoration, they said it sounded too good to be true. Another lady we contacted last night said that she thinks it is very possible the Book of Mormon is true, and that she wanted to see if she could have another one because her daughter is also searching for truth. It's amazing how the Lord prepares people and how he guides us to them.
I know there will one day be a temple here, the and the blessings from it will flow to the people here in Poland.
We are laying the foundation of a great work :)
As we contact people everywhere we go, everyday...on buses, trams, sidewalks, bustops, parks, elevators...I have realized the power of our testimonies - and how with the spirit, we can help people see the truthfulness of the gospel. We can't convince anyone, but the spirit can. The role of the Book of Mormon is the keystone...because I know that if anyone reads it with sincere intent to know if it is from God, and with a desire to act upon that answer, that they will know it is true. I too have read it, and know that it is true with all my heart. I love this gospel. I love our savior, Jesus Chirst. I know that God has restored his church to the earth today, and that we have a living day prophet who leads and guides us. :).
Stay Amazing! And make this week the best!!
Love, Siostra 4c
We were also able to meet with Adam and teach him the gospel of Jesus Christ - faith, repentance, baptism, the gift of the holy ghost, and enduring to the end. It was a good lesson - and we tried to be creative by using different object lessons haha.
We have been dropping a couple of our investigators because they arent' progressing, or are too busy right now...but we are definately finding some awesome people! We contacted a lot of people who were interested in the message of the restoration...this one family who definately had a light about them told us they were actually searching for a religion to join (just having a new born baby) and when we told them about the restoration, they said it sounded too good to be true. Another lady we contacted last night said that she thinks it is very possible the Book of Mormon is true, and that she wanted to see if she could have another one because her daughter is also searching for truth. It's amazing how the Lord prepares people and how he guides us to them.
I know there will one day be a temple here, the and the blessings from it will flow to the people here in Poland.
We are laying the foundation of a great work :)
As we contact people everywhere we go, everyday...on buses, trams, sidewalks, bustops, parks, elevators...I have realized the power of our testimonies - and how with the spirit, we can help people see the truthfulness of the gospel. We can't convince anyone, but the spirit can. The role of the Book of Mormon is the keystone...because I know that if anyone reads it with sincere intent to know if it is from God, and with a desire to act upon that answer, that they will know it is true. I too have read it, and know that it is true with all my heart. I love this gospel. I love our savior, Jesus Chirst. I know that God has restored his church to the earth today, and that we have a living day prophet who leads and guides us. :).
Stay Amazing! And make this week the best!!
Love, Siostra 4c
June 25th--Melissa's 22nd Birthday
STO LAT! :) That is a birthday song in Polish haha. But It is true, I'm officially 22! craziness! Thankyou for all of your emails! :) It was great to hear from all of you, and it definately made me feel loved :). Well this week was an awesome week needless to say. We had an awesome lesson with our investigator Maria, and she set a baptismal date for August 18th, along with Adam (the little kid we are teaching - his mom is a member). So exciting stuff to look forward to in the next months! Also, we have met some great people here this week, and were able to meet with a lady named Sylvia yesterday...and she said her daughter would be interested in this message too. So I think we are going to have another lesson with them tonight!
The weather has been really good...not tooo hot, but not cold! (ha obviously since it is summer). But I'm looking forward to this week....and the lessons that we have set up! We contact in a lot of parks in our area, which has been great - since a lot people are there throughout the day.
The EuroCup is still here, but I think it ends in the next week or so....but we haven't had too many tourists in our area.
But missionary work is the best! It is one of the greatest blessings in my life...and I know that it will affect my life for eternity. It has given me so much more perspective of our potential, and who we can become. The gospel can change us...and that is because of the atonement of our savior, Jesus Christ :).
I love you all! Have a fabulous week, day, and I will be praying for you! Enjoy the pics! I made a cake...not the most creative one haha....but hopefully it should taste good :).
Love ya!
Siostra 4c
June 16th
Hello everyone! First off, HAPPY FATHERS DAY DAD!!! :) I hope that you had a fantastic day yesterday. I was thinking about you! Thanks for being such an incredible father and example to me and to our family. I feel so blessed to have such an amazing dad who is strong in the gospel - and who loves and supports his family. Thankyou! :). A member in the ward here sent a video of us yesterday...I'm not sure if you got it in the email account..but I hope that you had a wonderful day!
Things here are going good...a few sad things but a few exciting things. We were supposed to meet with Ola this past week, and she finally texted us and said that her parents have forbid her to meet with us :(. But she is so eager to learn more, so we hope with prayer and fasting that things will work out. They always do in the end :). Monike, who was another amazing investigator also said that she is not ready or open to this in her life anymore :/...but we know down the road that she will be.
BUT THE GOOD NEWS! We felt impressed when planning one night to go contacting in this one park, that we usually don't go to during the day...but since we were close by it from having other plans we decided to follow that impression. When we got there we noticed a lady sitting on a bench close up by the water, and we felt impressed to go contact her. When we started to go that direction she had gotten up and started going the other way. But I decided to walk after her and talk to her. We told her that we knew that God had a plan for her here in this life. She admitted that she didn't know what direction her life should take and that she was trying to be a good person. We were able to teach her about the restoration and about the BOok of Mormon and she said that she had prayed to know what to do with her life, and this was not a coincidence! She was SO excited to read the Book of Mormon and to find out more and meet. She is around 35 - and her name is Addita. She is great!
Another cool experience happened when we contacted a lady who lived in bellvue, Washington for 7 yrs.! We were able to exchange information and hopefully meet with her this week as well.
I can't believe it is almost July! Time her goes by so fast. It's scary to think that I'm more than half way done with my mission! But I"m excited for the things that are happening here, and know that miracles are happening every day - if we open our eyes to them.
It's crazy to think I will be 22 next monday! Time really does fly!...
Anyways, I hope that you all have another great weeek :)
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your father which is in heaven". Matthew 5:16
Love always, Siostra 4c
Things here are going good...a few sad things but a few exciting things. We were supposed to meet with Ola this past week, and she finally texted us and said that her parents have forbid her to meet with us :(. But she is so eager to learn more, so we hope with prayer and fasting that things will work out. They always do in the end :). Monike, who was another amazing investigator also said that she is not ready or open to this in her life anymore :/...but we know down the road that she will be.
BUT THE GOOD NEWS! We felt impressed when planning one night to go contacting in this one park, that we usually don't go to during the day...but since we were close by it from having other plans we decided to follow that impression. When we got there we noticed a lady sitting on a bench close up by the water, and we felt impressed to go contact her. When we started to go that direction she had gotten up and started going the other way. But I decided to walk after her and talk to her. We told her that we knew that God had a plan for her here in this life. She admitted that she didn't know what direction her life should take and that she was trying to be a good person. We were able to teach her about the restoration and about the BOok of Mormon and she said that she had prayed to know what to do with her life, and this was not a coincidence! She was SO excited to read the Book of Mormon and to find out more and meet. She is around 35 - and her name is Addita. She is great!
Another cool experience happened when we contacted a lady who lived in bellvue, Washington for 7 yrs.! We were able to exchange information and hopefully meet with her this week as well.
I can't believe it is almost July! Time her goes by so fast. It's scary to think that I'm more than half way done with my mission! But I"m excited for the things that are happening here, and know that miracles are happening every day - if we open our eyes to them.
It's crazy to think I will be 22 next monday! Time really does fly!...
Anyways, I hope that you all have another great weeek :)
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your father which is in heaven". Matthew 5:16
Love always, Siostra 4c
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