So this week has been interesting. We have one on date (baptism date) and are hoping that she will stay on date.
So we taught a lesson yesterday at the Palmer's house. That was so .... Just Wow! It was what we would term as a home court. And The Young man is amazing. Very spiritual, and has the desire to have his heart opened to know what God desires for him. He was our only investigator at church yesterday.
We are also teaching a man with a lot of potential. He is reading in the Book of Mormon and believes that it is true and thinks that baptism is beautifull. He has two kids and one of them was sick so he is not on date at the moment. Which is very sad!
Oh we were doing service for a woman in the ward. and she has a daughter who is not a member. We helped out and taught the Daughter and she desires for a change in her life and sees that this can bring the change that she desires. When we told her about the book of mormon she asked us where she could buy it. she asked three times about it. We then told her that we were giving her one and she looked like she was about to cry.
There are several people we are teaching who are desiring for the change, to know, and to become closer to God. We are also finding those who the Lord has prepared. Example: Last night we stopped over at one of our investigators house and one of his house mates said he wasn't there. but we invited him on a church tour and then he kept making sure before we left the we would call to set that up with him during the week. Asked us if we were calling 3 or 5 times. So the Lord is preparing them. we just need to ask and find them.
Oh, oh, oh,...... Guess what??? I went on my first exchange this week! It was so much fun yet a little weird. It felt weird being with out my companions. But it was fun I went with one of the Liberty Lake sisters. And helped teach their on-date. That was fun. Helped tape a wall for painting and teach a some-what progressing investigator. It was interesting to see how other companionships go about teaching the word.
Oh one thing before I go My spanish is coming along.
I love you all and pray that all is well. Off to write Pres. Palmer
te quiero, y te extrano
Con Amor,
Hna. Ziegler
Tuesday, 28 February 2012
Tuesday, 21 February 2012
21 February, 2012
So This week has been amazing.
We have been praying to find and teach those ready and waiting to hear the words of God. We are teaching two men right now that are simply ready. One of them (English) has a son who was baptized when he was eighteen and is now on a mission in Chile,Santiago. So he gave his Father 3 Nephi 11 to read. When we had been swept in we had been given his name by the elders telling us that he wanted a Bible. So when we came over he told us that He could not find 3 nephi in the bible. So we gave him a book of mormon and marked the chapter his son had given him to read. We took him on a church tour two days later and after wards he told us that he had re-read 11-23(ish) over five times which is not like him. And that he had stayed up till one in the morning reading he could not put it down. He has since continued reading. and we are teaching him on thur.
One of our Spanish investigators told us that he could not see how their was only the Bible. How can God have so many people. So many who want to follow Christ yet have no book. There must be another book! So we Joyously told him about the Book of Mormon. And are teaching him tonight. We are having so many miracles daily that make it so we are finding those ready to hear the word.
We also have a SPANISH investigator that actually understands apostasy! Trust me that is a big thing!
And We are teaching a Young man that we may have to give over to the Assistants. Because he is a young adult but, he is a 7 month recovering achololic and drug addict. He was athiest but during his recovery he said he discovered God and the Love that he has for him and he wants to learn how to become closer to God. Oh and another we taught just last night. He is searching for ways to have his "Seed of faith grow" his own words.
Oh I know have a food story for you. So we were invited over to eat at one of our Investigators homes for lunch. We said yes of course. They are from Guatamala. But anyway. She made us a soup that had potatoes, corned beef, and green plantains. it made all of us sick. And Then we went over to a Members home and she made us Korean food which was good but we were already queasy and almost full. But she left us for 30 minutes alone in her apartment to give some of the Food to the Palmers. it was weird!
But this week has been busy and full of the Works of God.
Oh on fri. we had zone confrence and learned about the book of mormon and how we can use it better to teach the investigator and help them understand the gospel and make sure that they are reading it every day even if it is one verse. They need to read it every day. but we were issued a challenge by Pres. palmer. He said to take a clean paperback book of mormon and mark all the names of Christ (or when they are reffering to him), Mark his words (when He is speaking), And his attributes. We are to do this in 85 days or by mothers day. I have been doing this for the last few days and have learned so much more when reading the book of mormon. It is amazing to me. I think that this would be great for you to do. You learn so much!
Also it is great to hear about home and how you are doing. How the missionaries are doing. And with the Young Man maybe get the singles involved. They might be able to help or help find him somewhere to live and someone to give him a ride every week. If he loves it so much that he is willing to walk there he needs to get there!
Love you all, con carino
Hna.Ziegler
We have been praying to find and teach those ready and waiting to hear the words of God. We are teaching two men right now that are simply ready. One of them (English) has a son who was baptized when he was eighteen and is now on a mission in Chile,Santiago. So he gave his Father 3 Nephi 11 to read. When we had been swept in we had been given his name by the elders telling us that he wanted a Bible. So when we came over he told us that He could not find 3 nephi in the bible. So we gave him a book of mormon and marked the chapter his son had given him to read. We took him on a church tour two days later and after wards he told us that he had re-read 11-23(ish) over five times which is not like him. And that he had stayed up till one in the morning reading he could not put it down. He has since continued reading. and we are teaching him on thur.
One of our Spanish investigators told us that he could not see how their was only the Bible. How can God have so many people. So many who want to follow Christ yet have no book. There must be another book! So we Joyously told him about the Book of Mormon. And are teaching him tonight. We are having so many miracles daily that make it so we are finding those ready to hear the word.
We also have a SPANISH investigator that actually understands apostasy! Trust me that is a big thing!
And We are teaching a Young man that we may have to give over to the Assistants. Because he is a young adult but, he is a 7 month recovering achololic and drug addict. He was athiest but during his recovery he said he discovered God and the Love that he has for him and he wants to learn how to become closer to God. Oh and another we taught just last night. He is searching for ways to have his "Seed of faith grow" his own words.
Oh I know have a food story for you. So we were invited over to eat at one of our Investigators homes for lunch. We said yes of course. They are from Guatamala. But anyway. She made us a soup that had potatoes, corned beef, and green plantains. it made all of us sick. And Then we went over to a Members home and she made us Korean food which was good but we were already queasy and almost full. But she left us for 30 minutes alone in her apartment to give some of the Food to the Palmers. it was weird!
But this week has been busy and full of the Works of God.
Oh on fri. we had zone confrence and learned about the book of mormon and how we can use it better to teach the investigator and help them understand the gospel and make sure that they are reading it every day even if it is one verse. They need to read it every day. but we were issued a challenge by Pres. palmer. He said to take a clean paperback book of mormon and mark all the names of Christ (or when they are reffering to him), Mark his words (when He is speaking), And his attributes. We are to do this in 85 days or by mothers day. I have been doing this for the last few days and have learned so much more when reading the book of mormon. It is amazing to me. I think that this would be great for you to do. You learn so much!
Also it is great to hear about home and how you are doing. How the missionaries are doing. And with the Young Man maybe get the singles involved. They might be able to help or help find him somewhere to live and someone to give him a ride every week. If he loves it so much that he is willing to walk there he needs to get there!
Love you all, con carino
Hna.Ziegler
Monday, 13 February 2012
13 February 2012
I have been in the feild for a month!!!!
So this week has been great. On tuesday it was transfers. We gained a
companion. Hermana Ruiz. She is very sweet and very spunky. And like
my hiccup she has a sneeze. We are a very noisy companionship except
Hna. Christoffersen who just stands there and shakes her head.
So this week we had a goal as a companionship to have 20 lessons we
exceeded that goal!!! And we have two new investigators that we can
teach as we are a threesome. So many doors are open to us now!!!!!
Okay so I have been feeling under the weather this week. Fever and
phelgm! Bleh!!!! (Okay the funny faces thing went away!!! Not
fair!!!!) Any way I actually had to stay in our apartment because of
how bad I felt yesterday afternoon. I wanted to continue on and do the
work. I felt that even if I was dying I would be out here helping
others to come unto Christ. But my companions love me too much and
insisted that I get some rest. I then made some chicken soup and feel
much better today. Since we live with a member my companions were able
to continue with the work. It felt so weird with out them though!
So we did have one on date but they did not come to church on sinday
so we will have to postpone the baptism. so frustrating though.
because they are so ready!!!
So story for the week-
We were trying to contact a spanish refferal that we had recieved
knocked on the door a few times the only answer was a dogs barking.
Hna. Christoffersen thought it was a big dog, I thought it had
throught problems, Hna. Ruiz Said it was a chiuaua (how do you spell
that?) Anyway. we were walking away when the neighbor opened his door
talked to us in spanish and invited us in. We then talked to him and
taught a little of the restoration, and why we pray. We did not get
much more than that in because he like most of the hispanics we teach
love to talk!!! Boy do the love to talk!! (I think Aunt Lee would have
some comeptition)
Anyway our week has been great. I am feeling better not quite over it
yet but better!
It is wonderfull to hear how everyone is doing! I am planning on sending Jessica a b-day card today I have to go get some stamps though! I write quite a bit of letters! send me a letter I will write back! the following p-day.
Anyway I hope all is well with all of you!
Love,
Hna. Ziegler
P.S.
My companions and I for President Palmers birthday on sat made hime
enchiladas and I gave him a picture that I drew. It was fun. We are
the closest missionaries to where they live. So we thought we would do
something sweet! I love the Palmers they so cute, and sweet. Anyway
have to write my letter to the president.
So this week has been great. On tuesday it was transfers. We gained a
companion. Hermana Ruiz. She is very sweet and very spunky. And like
my hiccup she has a sneeze. We are a very noisy companionship except
Hna. Christoffersen who just stands there and shakes her head.
So this week we had a goal as a companionship to have 20 lessons we
exceeded that goal!!! And we have two new investigators that we can
teach as we are a threesome. So many doors are open to us now!!!!!
Okay so I have been feeling under the weather this week. Fever and
phelgm! Bleh!!!! (Okay the funny faces thing went away!!! Not
fair!!!!) Any way I actually had to stay in our apartment because of
how bad I felt yesterday afternoon. I wanted to continue on and do the
work. I felt that even if I was dying I would be out here helping
others to come unto Christ. But my companions love me too much and
insisted that I get some rest. I then made some chicken soup and feel
much better today. Since we live with a member my companions were able
to continue with the work. It felt so weird with out them though!
So we did have one on date but they did not come to church on sinday
so we will have to postpone the baptism. so frustrating though.
because they are so ready!!!
So story for the week-
We were trying to contact a spanish refferal that we had recieved
knocked on the door a few times the only answer was a dogs barking.
Hna. Christoffersen thought it was a big dog, I thought it had
throught problems, Hna. Ruiz Said it was a chiuaua (how do you spell
that?) Anyway. we were walking away when the neighbor opened his door
talked to us in spanish and invited us in. We then talked to him and
taught a little of the restoration, and why we pray. We did not get
much more than that in because he like most of the hispanics we teach
love to talk!!! Boy do the love to talk!! (I think Aunt Lee would have
some comeptition)
Anyway our week has been great. I am feeling better not quite over it
yet but better!
It is wonderfull to hear how everyone is doing! I am planning on sending Jessica a b-day card today I have to go get some stamps though! I write quite a bit of letters! send me a letter I will write back! the following p-day.
Anyway I hope all is well with all of you!
Love,
Hna. Ziegler
P.S.
My companions and I for President Palmers birthday on sat made hime
enchiladas and I gave him a picture that I drew. It was fun. We are
the closest missionaries to where they live. So we thought we would do
something sweet! I love the Palmers they so cute, and sweet. Anyway
have to write my letter to the president.
Tuesday, 7 February 2012
6 February 2012
So my dear family so much has happened this past week. Things funny, weird, and spiritual. but first I will comment on your e-mails to me.
Okay so the week-
Monday-
Hermana Christoffersen and I went frisbee golfing. It was so much fun. And I have so fun pictures. I will have to send you a cd soon. We threw snow balls at eachother and I caught one and threw it back at the Elder who threw it. Not much else happened besides P-day happenings!
Tuesday-
Okay this day was intersting. While we were teaching one of our recent converts his roomate kept going on in spanish so I did not understand any of it. But he kept saying how cute I was, How beautifull I was. And how he wanted to marry me and take me to live with him in mexico. It was interesting. The convert keeps teasing me now.
Wed-
So we went tracting for most of this day. in the evening we came across an older gentleman named Paul. He told us that we were decieved and that we were doing Satan's work. He told us we were a cult, and would be held accountable for all the souls that we have decieved. I felt like crying for him. He went on in this vain for several minutes. I did not feel the spirit while we were talking to this man. I felt prompted to share my Testimony of Christ and I did so. He changed towards us a little and told us that we the members of the Church may not be a cult. we may even believe in Christ but our Church was still a cult. I felt like crying for this man. There is so much he is missing but is not willing to hear. But my first "Bible Bash" went peaceful.
We also helped a hispanic couple find work that was a long two hours!
Thur-
Okay this day was long. Daily Planning. and daily dose. it was interesting.
Fri-
Had an investigator promise to a baptismal date! She is so sweet! I am so excited for her.
Sat-
This day was full of weird happenings. We went tracting in an apartment complex. met a russian man who kept trying to tell us that we could talk to us in his apartment, but we can't with only two sisters. Then he told us a thign that was so funny. I have my fish, I don't know if it is boy or gilr. but is that okay you can come and teach in my apartment now no! So funny.
Sun-
President Palmer was in my sacrament meeting in my english ward. it was weird. But it was a pretty good day.
So another funny quote of the week was- I am legally obligated not to tell you waht her car looks like.
So I also got sick this week. Don;t worry I am fine. Just now more sugar at all. The only time I eat it now is dinner appiontments I feel to bad to tell them I can't have it! It was me seriously sick when I eat to much.
Well Gotta go love you lots bye!
Hna.Ziegler
Okay so the week-
Monday-
Hermana Christoffersen and I went frisbee golfing. It was so much fun. And I have so fun pictures. I will have to send you a cd soon. We threw snow balls at eachother and I caught one and threw it back at the Elder who threw it. Not much else happened besides P-day happenings!
Tuesday-
Okay this day was intersting. While we were teaching one of our recent converts his roomate kept going on in spanish so I did not understand any of it. But he kept saying how cute I was, How beautifull I was. And how he wanted to marry me and take me to live with him in mexico. It was interesting. The convert keeps teasing me now.
Wed-
So we went tracting for most of this day. in the evening we came across an older gentleman named Paul. He told us that we were decieved and that we were doing Satan's work. He told us we were a cult, and would be held accountable for all the souls that we have decieved. I felt like crying for him. He went on in this vain for several minutes. I did not feel the spirit while we were talking to this man. I felt prompted to share my Testimony of Christ and I did so. He changed towards us a little and told us that we the members of the Church may not be a cult. we may even believe in Christ but our Church was still a cult. I felt like crying for this man. There is so much he is missing but is not willing to hear. But my first "Bible Bash" went peaceful.
We also helped a hispanic couple find work that was a long two hours!
Thur-
Okay this day was long. Daily Planning. and daily dose. it was interesting.
Fri-
Had an investigator promise to a baptismal date! She is so sweet! I am so excited for her.
Sat-
This day was full of weird happenings. We went tracting in an apartment complex. met a russian man who kept trying to tell us that we could talk to us in his apartment, but we can't with only two sisters. Then he told us a thign that was so funny. I have my fish, I don't know if it is boy or gilr. but is that okay you can come and teach in my apartment now no! So funny.
Sun-
President Palmer was in my sacrament meeting in my english ward. it was weird. But it was a pretty good day.
So another funny quote of the week was- I am legally obligated not to tell you waht her car looks like.
So I also got sick this week. Don;t worry I am fine. Just now more sugar at all. The only time I eat it now is dinner appiontments I feel to bad to tell them I can't have it! It was me seriously sick when I eat to much.
Well Gotta go love you lots bye!
Hna.Ziegler
Monday, 30 January 2012
30 January, 2012
Okay So this week has been interesting....
as we were sweeping our new area! We felt like we didn't get much done but we met all but two members of the ward council. and quite a few of the part member families, and some of the inactive's. We also taught two lessons to this investigator and her family. A very sweet woman. Her kids are ready but she is not. Has a few things to overcome but she is working for it! With faith she will be able to do it. We teach her and her family again today!
So I am amazed that I am only working on my fourth week her in the field how strange is that! I feel that I have been out here longer than that!
So about being family history consultants that is so cool. Do you realize how much a missionary tool that is? Many people get there non-member spouse to investigate the church that way.
Oh and we met a member who is from Germany and she recognized our name as being German. She asked where are family is from. I said Austria she then asked what part. I told her we couldn't find the information. She then told me that we should go online to Europe Austria and they would have the information there. Or we could go to the Austrian embassy and ask them. If that didn't work she said try the German one. They would know! They would be able to find out for you! She then told that was how a friend of hers and found his ancestors. A very sweet woman, thought I would pass the information along.
So why did we move to Nauvoo? I am curious about what you would say! I am grateful that we did but still am curious! I can not believe how much time has flown by. It feels like yesterday that Mariah was dropping me off at the MTC and said goodby have fun! and then just left I was like hey, what, where. what is going on here? ..... But I have gained many friendships and experiences that I would not trade for the world they have helped me become stronger in the gospel and become who I am today! And I am writing many of these friends!
So to answer these questions of yours,
How is the work going?
The work is progressing. Just last night we knocked on a door and it turns out to be less-actives who just prayed the night before looking for Christ's guidance in their life. They want to meet with us latter on this week and want to come back to church!
We are planning on tracting for both Spanish and English so we will see how that goes!
How is the weather?
Cold, but getting warmer, last night we had a rain storm a few of the pamphlets in my back pack got wet, nothing else just pamphlets. it was kinda weird but I am very thankful for that. I do not know what I would have done if my scriptures got wet! I would have cried!!!
Diana where is your companion from?
Her family moved from one part of Virginia to the other while she has been out here so she is not exactly sure. But they are close to D.C.
How is the Spanish going?
The Spanish is coming. Slowly but surely! I am starting, just starting mind you. to understand the native speakers when they speak. My confidence in my speaking is growing and I am starting to use it more! I just need to remember to do so! And Eric I loved hearing how yours is!!!
is there anything you need?
Umm yes, Could I have your recipe for Russian tea? And some pictures of the family sent via snail mail? if at all possible! Thank you so much!
How is the life of a missionary ?
It is interesting, exciting and tiring! I have no desire to exercise in the mornings but I know I need to!
Oh you should ask the new sister how the blue book is coming? It is fun and very educational!!!!
I am also sorry about meep meep she will be fixed though right?
Life here is growing and I hope all is well with all of you!
Love you all,
Hna. Ziegler
as we were sweeping our new area! We felt like we didn't get much done but we met all but two members of the ward council. and quite a few of the part member families, and some of the inactive's. We also taught two lessons to this investigator and her family. A very sweet woman. Her kids are ready but she is not. Has a few things to overcome but she is working for it! With faith she will be able to do it. We teach her and her family again today!
So I am amazed that I am only working on my fourth week her in the field how strange is that! I feel that I have been out here longer than that!
So about being family history consultants that is so cool. Do you realize how much a missionary tool that is? Many people get there non-member spouse to investigate the church that way.
Oh and we met a member who is from Germany and she recognized our name as being German. She asked where are family is from. I said Austria she then asked what part. I told her we couldn't find the information. She then told me that we should go online to Europe Austria and they would have the information there. Or we could go to the Austrian embassy and ask them. If that didn't work she said try the German one. They would know! They would be able to find out for you! She then told that was how a friend of hers and found his ancestors. A very sweet woman, thought I would pass the information along.
So why did we move to Nauvoo? I am curious about what you would say! I am grateful that we did but still am curious! I can not believe how much time has flown by. It feels like yesterday that Mariah was dropping me off at the MTC and said goodby have fun! and then just left I was like hey, what, where. what is going on here? ..... But I have gained many friendships and experiences that I would not trade for the world they have helped me become stronger in the gospel and become who I am today! And I am writing many of these friends!
So to answer these questions of yours,
How is the work going?
The work is progressing. Just last night we knocked on a door and it turns out to be less-actives who just prayed the night before looking for Christ's guidance in their life. They want to meet with us latter on this week and want to come back to church!
We are planning on tracting for both Spanish and English so we will see how that goes!
How is the weather?
Cold, but getting warmer, last night we had a rain storm a few of the pamphlets in my back pack got wet, nothing else just pamphlets. it was kinda weird but I am very thankful for that. I do not know what I would have done if my scriptures got wet! I would have cried!!!
Diana where is your companion from?
Her family moved from one part of Virginia to the other while she has been out here so she is not exactly sure. But they are close to D.C.
How is the Spanish going?
The Spanish is coming. Slowly but surely! I am starting, just starting mind you. to understand the native speakers when they speak. My confidence in my speaking is growing and I am starting to use it more! I just need to remember to do so! And Eric I loved hearing how yours is!!!
is there anything you need?
Umm yes, Could I have your recipe for Russian tea? And some pictures of the family sent via snail mail? if at all possible! Thank you so much!
How is the life of a missionary ?
It is interesting, exciting and tiring! I have no desire to exercise in the mornings but I know I need to!
Oh you should ask the new sister how the blue book is coming? It is fun and very educational!!!!
I am also sorry about meep meep she will be fixed though right?
Life here is growing and I hope all is well with all of you!
Love you all,
Hna. Ziegler
Monday, 23 January 2012
23 January , 2012
So I just got the package this morning. I have not had the chance to open it yet! So thank you so much for it and whatever maybe inside! Though from Momma's e-mail I have a good guess.
So this week has been great. We got two new investigators, both woman. One has downs syndrome so we are not sure what her understanding will be but she wants to learn and President said that if it will benefit her and her family to go on ahead and teach her. Then we found on Saturday a very sweet woman and as my companion would say Legit!!!!! I really don't get why they use the word but whatever!
So we had a huge snow storm through here Wednesday through Friday it was crazy. Because not only did we get a lot of snow but they did not plow the roads till Friday morning! so we had to deal with all the ruts and ice on the roads. I actually slipped on the way to get the mail it was funny. I was running because it was cold, and all of a sudden I am down sliding halfway across the road. I felt like doing it again it was fun. I only got some bruises so don't worry! Any way.
Oh funny stories so we have two wards and some how we got scheduled to have two dinners! One Spanish one English. My stomach was hurting from how much I had to eat! Not fun but I am learning the art of eating slow and less and making it look like more. I am going to need it if this continues! That is a very scary thought!
Okay I do feel as if I patter on but at times I am not sure what to talk about! I need questions to answer! And Eric please, be a good boy!!! (If you saw the Bednar's talk at the MTC) if not let me know!
Which reminds me-
We had a baptism on Saturday and 11 yr-old his Dad does not speak any English. His Dad was baptized last month, and ordained two weeks ago so he got to baptize his son. We are now working with his 9 yr-old son. He is shy and a sweet kid. So I gave a talk yesterday in ......."Spanish" I felt so nervous. But I had written it all on my own in Spanish so I just read from my notes. I felt bad for doing that but I wasn't sure how I would do otherwise! I was told I did a good job and several of the branch members told me that they like my talk. It was on the atonement!
Oh so my companion keeps telling members that you own a restaurant in Nauvoo. and maybe if you say Hey I fed your daughter!!! Well she likes to joke about it! So March should pick up a bit in the business. usually does! Well that is when Nauvoo family inn and suites starts hiring for the restaurant! If I am remembering correctly!
I feel that i am all over the place today so much to talk about and so much done! I am starting to truly appreciate my time in the MTC. They do prepare you for the field but there is so much out here that you in the MTC just don't comprehend! Like yesterday we were given the news that we are switching areas with one of the Elder companionship. So this morning we went over the area book and who we visit, why, the people to call for what, and what has been taught. we also exchanged phone numbers it was very interesting! So we are excited to what is called 'sweeping an area" where we come barly knowing anything about the area and go contacting teaching and just wow! So My companion is excited to "Sweep,Train"!
But there is so much so this week I will work on writing a highlights list to write home about!
Okay lastly for this week.... One of the Elders in my district had asked for a drawing. So I did it but now He wants it colored. Oh elder Cumacho. He is from Peru! Funny though. He and Elder Ortiz (his companion, our district leader) like to say things like great answer, wow that was profound...ect... They do this after I hiccup in meetings so they think it funny and at times it is! but I will leave you with a high note...
In the book of Mormon personal study I have been reading in Alma. What an amazing book! There is so much in there. I was reading about when Alma taught the Zoramites and I loved how he related the word of God and faith to a seed. That if it is a good seed it will grow, if it is bad nothing will come from it. But our goal is for the seed to bear fruit for it to do so we must have faith and study upon the word so that the seed has nourishment so that it may grow. I also liked when Korihor went about teaching falsehoods that when he came to the people of Ammon the they were wise and bound him and took him to their high priest who questioned him and seeing that his heart was hard cast him from the land. The peopled in the next land did the same and their high priest seeing the same thing had him sent to the chief judge of the land and Alma who was the high priest over the whole land and church. They questioned him and taught him much about the gospel but he would not hear till a sign was made unto him. which sign would later partly cause his death.
It is just amazing to me how some people have closed of their hearts from the word God and refuse to hear it. I am sad for these people. For we desire so much to share with them what we have, a precious gift from God. and they refuse to listen!
Well I love you all, have an amazing week and know that our Heavenly Father is always there,
Con amor,
Hna. Ziegler
So this week has been great. We got two new investigators, both woman. One has downs syndrome so we are not sure what her understanding will be but she wants to learn and President said that if it will benefit her and her family to go on ahead and teach her. Then we found on Saturday a very sweet woman and as my companion would say Legit!!!!! I really don't get why they use the word but whatever!
So we had a huge snow storm through here Wednesday through Friday it was crazy. Because not only did we get a lot of snow but they did not plow the roads till Friday morning! so we had to deal with all the ruts and ice on the roads. I actually slipped on the way to get the mail it was funny. I was running because it was cold, and all of a sudden I am down sliding halfway across the road. I felt like doing it again it was fun. I only got some bruises so don't worry! Any way.
Oh funny stories so we have two wards and some how we got scheduled to have two dinners! One Spanish one English. My stomach was hurting from how much I had to eat! Not fun but I am learning the art of eating slow and less and making it look like more. I am going to need it if this continues! That is a very scary thought!
Okay I do feel as if I patter on but at times I am not sure what to talk about! I need questions to answer! And Eric please, be a good boy!!! (If you saw the Bednar's talk at the MTC) if not let me know!
Which reminds me-
We had a baptism on Saturday and 11 yr-old his Dad does not speak any English. His Dad was baptized last month, and ordained two weeks ago so he got to baptize his son. We are now working with his 9 yr-old son. He is shy and a sweet kid. So I gave a talk yesterday in ......."Spanish" I felt so nervous. But I had written it all on my own in Spanish so I just read from my notes. I felt bad for doing that but I wasn't sure how I would do otherwise! I was told I did a good job and several of the branch members told me that they like my talk. It was on the atonement!
Oh so my companion keeps telling members that you own a restaurant in Nauvoo. and maybe if you say Hey I fed your daughter!!! Well she likes to joke about it! So March should pick up a bit in the business. usually does! Well that is when Nauvoo family inn and suites starts hiring for the restaurant! If I am remembering correctly!
I feel that i am all over the place today so much to talk about and so much done! I am starting to truly appreciate my time in the MTC. They do prepare you for the field but there is so much out here that you in the MTC just don't comprehend! Like yesterday we were given the news that we are switching areas with one of the Elder companionship. So this morning we went over the area book and who we visit, why, the people to call for what, and what has been taught. we also exchanged phone numbers it was very interesting! So we are excited to what is called 'sweeping an area" where we come barly knowing anything about the area and go contacting teaching and just wow! So My companion is excited to "Sweep,Train"!
But there is so much so this week I will work on writing a highlights list to write home about!
Okay lastly for this week.... One of the Elders in my district had asked for a drawing. So I did it but now He wants it colored. Oh elder Cumacho. He is from Peru! Funny though. He and Elder Ortiz (his companion, our district leader) like to say things like great answer, wow that was profound...ect... They do this after I hiccup in meetings so they think it funny and at times it is! but I will leave you with a high note...
In the book of Mormon personal study I have been reading in Alma. What an amazing book! There is so much in there. I was reading about when Alma taught the Zoramites and I loved how he related the word of God and faith to a seed. That if it is a good seed it will grow, if it is bad nothing will come from it. But our goal is for the seed to bear fruit for it to do so we must have faith and study upon the word so that the seed has nourishment so that it may grow. I also liked when Korihor went about teaching falsehoods that when he came to the people of Ammon the they were wise and bound him and took him to their high priest who questioned him and seeing that his heart was hard cast him from the land. The peopled in the next land did the same and their high priest seeing the same thing had him sent to the chief judge of the land and Alma who was the high priest over the whole land and church. They questioned him and taught him much about the gospel but he would not hear till a sign was made unto him. which sign would later partly cause his death.
It is just amazing to me how some people have closed of their hearts from the word God and refuse to hear it. I am sad for these people. For we desire so much to share with them what we have, a precious gift from God. and they refuse to listen!
Well I love you all, have an amazing week and know that our Heavenly Father is always there,
Con amor,
Hna. Ziegler
Monday, 16 January 2012
16 January, 2012
Wow what a week!!!!
So I will start off from the beginning. And answer a few questions along the way!
So there is a new study program for the new missionaries that we need to do for the first twelve weeks. We have been playing catch up. and since I missed the missionaries first 'day'. I had to watch the car safety videos. a few were funny but very serious in their content matter. So we have been doing that.
So we have had some success this week. We have a baptism this Saturday looking forward to that. We got in some new doors, but they were inactive's which is great but we are also wanting to find those searching for the gospel. Maybe we're not searching hard enough? We will find them!
Oh so I got a surprise this Sunday. I walk into the church building where our Spanish branch meets and there is Holly Forsyth my MTC teacher. I was like no way! It was fun to see her! We exchanged greetings and hugs oh what fun!
Okay so hear is BIG news........ready for it...... Elder Jeffery R. Holland spoke to the whole mission on Saturday!!!!!
Excited yet!!! Well here is some of what he said to us!
Okay first off I have to tell you that he shook each of our hands. It was so cool.
Now onto what he said.......
He said that every beautiful thing that has happened in his life since his mission is because of his mission. That when he tells us that his mission means everything to him he is not just saying words but it is an expression of his soul. He then also told us at we are expected to act and behave as missionaries at all times. We are not to go home and tell the young deacons all about the pranks you played or to make the mission less than it is and not taint what a mission is. Don't you dare do that! Is what he told us. He went on to say that we are part of the miracle of the restoration. That we as missionaries are the example to the members and to our investigators. So as he said very passionately "Don't you dare go home and go inactive, Don't you dare walk away from this church, Don't you dare go home and turn your back on the gospel. You are here teaching people how to live by these principles, So don't you dare and not live them yourselves!" We are in this forever! And it starts with us being the example, having the faith, the testimony, it starts with us! He then told us that when we shook hands with him that was our interview. almost all of you passed he said, there only a few, a few that need to do better and they know who they are!
He also told us that Preach my Gospel is to convert the missionaries, and the missionaries are trusted to well.... teach! He wants us to come home and be like unto Capetian Moroni. Be stalwart in our faith. The as thing he told us was about the book of Mormon. That it is a book of revelation, and that it is the most powerful testament of Christ to ever be written. Without it our religion would be nothing. One last note on his talk he asked us to pray for him. He is being interviewed by a notoriously (or so he has heard) against religion, reporter for the BBC. You will have to watch that and let me know how it goes! And Pray for him!
So I must go! I love you all and Nichole thank you for the picture he is adorable!
Con amor (With love),
Hna. Ziegler(hugs too)
So I will start off from the beginning. And answer a few questions along the way!
So there is a new study program for the new missionaries that we need to do for the first twelve weeks. We have been playing catch up. and since I missed the missionaries first 'day'. I had to watch the car safety videos. a few were funny but very serious in their content matter. So we have been doing that.
So we have had some success this week. We have a baptism this Saturday looking forward to that. We got in some new doors, but they were inactive's which is great but we are also wanting to find those searching for the gospel. Maybe we're not searching hard enough? We will find them!
Oh so I got a surprise this Sunday. I walk into the church building where our Spanish branch meets and there is Holly Forsyth my MTC teacher. I was like no way! It was fun to see her! We exchanged greetings and hugs oh what fun!
Okay so hear is BIG news........ready for it...... Elder Jeffery R. Holland spoke to the whole mission on Saturday!!!!!
Excited yet!!! Well here is some of what he said to us!
Okay first off I have to tell you that he shook each of our hands. It was so cool.
Now onto what he said.......
He said that every beautiful thing that has happened in his life since his mission is because of his mission. That when he tells us that his mission means everything to him he is not just saying words but it is an expression of his soul. He then also told us at we are expected to act and behave as missionaries at all times. We are not to go home and tell the young deacons all about the pranks you played or to make the mission less than it is and not taint what a mission is. Don't you dare do that! Is what he told us. He went on to say that we are part of the miracle of the restoration. That we as missionaries are the example to the members and to our investigators. So as he said very passionately "Don't you dare go home and go inactive, Don't you dare walk away from this church, Don't you dare go home and turn your back on the gospel. You are here teaching people how to live by these principles, So don't you dare and not live them yourselves!" We are in this forever! And it starts with us being the example, having the faith, the testimony, it starts with us! He then told us that when we shook hands with him that was our interview. almost all of you passed he said, there only a few, a few that need to do better and they know who they are!
He also told us that Preach my Gospel is to convert the missionaries, and the missionaries are trusted to well.... teach! He wants us to come home and be like unto Capetian Moroni. Be stalwart in our faith. The as thing he told us was about the book of Mormon. That it is a book of revelation, and that it is the most powerful testament of Christ to ever be written. Without it our religion would be nothing. One last note on his talk he asked us to pray for him. He is being interviewed by a notoriously (or so he has heard) against religion, reporter for the BBC. You will have to watch that and let me know how it goes! And Pray for him!
So I must go! I love you all and Nichole thank you for the picture he is adorable!
Con amor (With love),
Hna. Ziegler(hugs too)
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