[Sent 20 Jan, 2015]
Rakkaat ystävät!
It's getting ever colder here in the north. It's about -17
degrees today, and we're expecting about -25 C tomorrow. Pray for the sake of
my extremities!
- On Wednesday we went to our first East Zone zone meetign
in Mikkeli. I've never been to Mikkeli before, but it's a cute little town and
I wish we had more time to look around. There are only 8 companionships and a
senior couple in our new zone, so we're pretty small. There are also only 4
sisters total.
- We helped clean the apartment of two brothers who are
recent converts. The member who was with us is very good with them, and she
spear-headed the project. Sisar Lafferty and I were in charge of the kitchen.
It was fun, and we got to wear pants. We also had the chance to share an
uplifting you-can-do-it message, and it was pretty weird to do it in jeans.
It's no wonder they ask us to dress professionally, or else I don't think the
message would really get accross.
- We and the Elders had been asked to be in charge of the
Young Men/Young Women activity on Friday for the youth in our ward. We talked
about missioanry work and played a game to help them practice talking simply
about church to their friends. They actually enjoyed it quite a bit, and of
course there were refreshments courtesy of Mom's cookie recipe.
- We went to explore a cave next to our apartment building.
It's big enough to drive into, so we went in the car because we were too
chicken to do it on foot even with a flashlight. It's actually just a big
storage area for construction or winter care machines (the things that drop
gravel all over the roads) and it wasn't that big, but man alive it was scary.
We've been focusing a lot on trying to find more fresh
faces. On Sunday evening our plans fell though in such a way that we were left
to wander the streets for about an hour. We ended up meeting this really
awesome young woman named Iris (fake name). I knew she was one of the Lord's
elect when she told us her dog's name is Harry, like Harry Potter. But seriously, she is so cool, and it felt really good to just be bold with her. We told her
straight up what we talk about with people, and she said we could come
visit her. We're going on Wednesday, so I'll let you know what happens next
week.
We're meeting with M tomorrow (she had to cancel last week
and has been out of town). We've been in contact with her, though, and as far as
we can tell, she is still reading the Book of Mormon and still likes what she's
hearing.
T is still pretty set on the Bible, but she's still willing
to meet and chat so we're going to keep working with her and try to help her
feel the Spirit of what we're teaching so she has the desire to know for
herself.
The Book of Mormon truly is the word of God. It's a sign of
our Father's love for His children; for us. It is convincing proof of the
reality of living prophets on the earth today. It was writted by inspiration
and translated through the power of God. It supports the Bible and confirms
the truths of the gospel of Jesus Christ. I know for myself that it is a true
book. I have prayed about it and Heavenly Father has confirmed to me that it is
holy scripture, meant for us in our day. I recieve comfort and understanding
from it every time I read it. I feel the love of my Savior Jesus Christ through
its words. I am so grateful for this precious gift from my Father. I challenge
you all to pray about it, even if you already have. If you haven't read it,
start now. It will change your life forever.
I love you. The Lord loves you. Remember that, and stay
shiny!
Rakkaudella,
Sisar Hillebrant
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