Family,
I am so excited to write again. I loved hearing a little bit
about each of some of my friends who are also in the mission field and how
different yet similar their experiences are serving the Lord throughout the
world. Truly this is the "marvelous work and a wonder" spoken of by
Isaiah (and many many other prophets).
I'll start with the exciting news: Haopeng and Tiffany came
to church!! Thank heavens for MLK Jr. day and no school, so they could come to
church!! It was such a relief to have them there. We also had a new investigator
there, Victor. We found Victor by knocking doors back when we were with a
priest, Sam. We took turns on each door, and on Sam's turn we found Victor!
We've been trying to meet with him, but things kept coming up. He is 60 and
from Mexico originally but moved to America when he was just 6. He wants to know more
about what happens after we die. His mother passed away a few years ago and he
was very close to her. He lives in Oakbrooke, a 30 minute bike ride from the
church, and probably an hour and a half walk. Guess what? He walked to church!
He told us he would come, and he honored his commitment! Wow. He came in a few
minutes late but an awesome member family came in at the same time, recognized
a stranger, and had him sit with their family. That was perfect! They then,
after sacrament meeting, invited him over to their home for dinner.
Yes! Members are the means!
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| We hope he stops before the water |
I was glad to hear about your experiences at Stake
Conference. The Church decided that for this whole year, all the youth 12+ will
attend the previously "Adult session" of Stake Conference, and every
session will be on "Hastening the Work." The church leaders decided
that since youth are a significant group of member missionaries, they should
attend too. Ours are coming up in the next months. We have been working well
with our amazing Ward Mission Leader to have a member present at every lesson
possible and it's been going great. I've realized there is nothing like the
experiences and testimony a member of the church can share to an investigator.
It carries with it force and spirit that can seriously help someone to join the
Church. So good job, family, keep it up, and pray for more opportunities! My
advice would be "Just Do It" ;)
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| Elder Tommy Webber and Elder Schaffner |
One other thing I learned this week is why the Spirit is
key. Without the Spirit, we cannot teach, we cannot find, we cannot testify, we
cannot learn. The Spirit is the key to the door of missionary work. It opens up
all the possibilities for success and growth and inspired service. And how do
we get the Spirit? Simply put, we must keep the commandments. The Spirit is our
covenanted promise if we remember Him, and keep His commandments. We must pray
daily, study the scriptures, and live worthy (which all means, keep the
commandments). Those words summarize it all. I pray that we may all have the
strengthened resolution to keep His commandments.
I love the work. I love you.
Elder Webber
Scripture: John 5:39
P.S. Dad could you send me some examples/ stories of how you
have been sharing the gospel? I want to share them with members :) thanks
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