Hey yall!!
I think its a sign of the times happening right now be cause time is flying by without me even recognising it!!! Mad it is.
So this week was pretty good. We had to spend a bit of time stuck in the flat though because my companion was ill. Oh well, we made the time we had working effective!
So our friend Garreth is still doing very well! He has been busy with his business this past week so we didn't have too much time to teach him. He came to church on Sunday though and once again loved it! His testimony is growing ever so much now. The stresses of running a business got to him and his mind was pretty much blown from stress. We gave him a blessing and immediately he felt peace. It was the most amazing thing ever for him. I felt the spirit so strongly. Garreth said that he knows that God's power is real. He has a testimony of the Priesthood now, so thats pretty sweet!
Another blessing from this week...The week was kinda going slow and it seemed like nothing was happening and right before we were going to bed one night, we got a phone call from one of the assistants to President Ogden. AP Tonga told us that he has a golden referral for us, so we got way excited! Turns out that this member from LA posted a video of Elder Holland on his facebook and one of this guys friends watched it and felt the spirit. He emailed his member friend and pretty much told him he wanted top learn more about the church, so this member calls our mission office directly to give us the details of this referral! The guy's name is Craig and he is South African!! Sweet eh? We got in touvh with him and will hopefully start teaching him tonight!!! What a brilliant blessing from the Lord. He knows what we need and if our desires are right or not! He will bless us if we ask!
I cant think of anything else that was exciting haha We found a couple new potential investigators to try by this week, so that's great. Ummm, I am beginning to be an expert on fixing racer bikes ahhaha....i wish it would snow but the sky is refusing me! I love this country and the people in it. Congrats on your mission call Heidi!!! Yeah...cant think of anything else haha Sorry. I will make sure I have a good story to tell next Monday! Ill do something funny :P
There is a sweet quote that my district leader said last week that I believe is a good principle to live our lives by. "Give the Lord time to work with you." Amen!
Love you all!
Godbless.
-Elder Jaquish
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Monday, January 30, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
DO MISSIONARY WORK!!! :)
Hey everyone!!
Ahh, so this week was transfers and the call came for me to stay with Elder Tulip for another transfer! Im so happy to be staying here. I feel like there is so much more for me to learn from my companion and more work for me to do here on the area!!The most recent blessings was given to us only by Heavenly Father. I dont think we really did anything extra to deserve it, other than prayer. Our next door neighbour moved into the house a couple months ago and we always say hi to him every now and then. One night last week we got to talking to him about life. He said that he is just stressed out and isnt happy. We talked to him about what we did as missionaries and how what we share can improve his life. Turns out that one of his ex-partners was a Mormon, but didnt live the standards. So his knowledge of our beliefs were basic. We went around and taught him the next night about the Saviour and how we can come
unto Him and and be released of all our worries. He asked us what he would need to do to be baptised. We looked at each other, then looked at him with a huge smile!! We were like, ummmm, so we will teach you everything you need to know and you will be ready for the date of 11 Feb. 2012 and he accepted!!! So sweet huh??? So yeah, thats the latest
with the work of progressing investigators. Our other investigators arent really moving forward, so we are giving them a short break. One other cool thing that happened this week is that I got a new bike!!! Well, used bike. Its a Peugot racer road bike and its flippin sweet! £89 and £50 of that I got from selling one of my bikes. Oh yeah.
Well my time has run out because I got caught up in doing others things haha So have a good week everyone and DO MISSIONARY WORK!!! :)
Godbless,
Elder Jaquish
Ahh, so this week was transfers and the call came for me to stay with Elder Tulip for another transfer! Im so happy to be staying here. I feel like there is so much more for me to learn from my companion and more work for me to do here on the area!!The most recent blessings was given to us only by Heavenly Father. I dont think we really did anything extra to deserve it, other than prayer. Our next door neighbour moved into the house a couple months ago and we always say hi to him every now and then. One night last week we got to talking to him about life. He said that he is just stressed out and isnt happy. We talked to him about what we did as missionaries and how what we share can improve his life. Turns out that one of his ex-partners was a Mormon, but didnt live the standards. So his knowledge of our beliefs were basic. We went around and taught him the next night about the Saviour and how we can come
unto Him and and be released of all our worries. He asked us what he would need to do to be baptised. We looked at each other, then looked at him with a huge smile!! We were like, ummmm, so we will teach you everything you need to know and you will be ready for the date of 11 Feb. 2012 and he accepted!!! So sweet huh??? So yeah, thats the latest
with the work of progressing investigators. Our other investigators arent really moving forward, so we are giving them a short break. One other cool thing that happened this week is that I got a new bike!!! Well, used bike. Its a Peugot racer road bike and its flippin sweet! £89 and £50 of that I got from selling one of my bikes. Oh yeah.
Well my time has run out because I got caught up in doing others things haha So have a good week everyone and DO MISSIONARY WORK!!! :)
Godbless,
Elder Jaquish
Monday, January 9, 2012
Rainy Days...
Hey guys. I hope you all had a fun New Years!! Mine was pretty uneventful haha I wasn't really expecting much anyways, being a missionary and all haha
Man, it seems like the weeks that you feel like you didn't work as hard are the weeks that you receive the most blessings. The lord really does strengthen us in our weaknesses. Elder Tulip was sick on Tuesday so we stayed inside all day.
Wednesday we went to a Zone Meeting with the missionaries in our zone. We talked about how we need to allow the spirit to take over the lessons and and not be afraid of the silent moments cause that's when the spirit works and speaks to the person's soul. Then they did a role play about how investigators sometimes find us weird and so they may think that the rest of the members are weird haha So they stressed the importance of having members come teach with us and to have the member extend the commitment of church. It was cool. The mini district meeting we had was better though! We talked about how, why, and the blessings of church attendance. We role-played and I got some great ideas from the spirit on how to help our investigators attend church. We were extremely blessed to have 3 investigators and 7 less-active members at church!
Thursday was crazy! We had strong winds and random rain storms that were fun to be in hahaha We did service at the horse stables and got to shovel some more poo haha Always a fun activity...not! lol Then we went to the McDermotts for dinner, except they forgot we were coming and just ordered some chinese. Mhmmm. Just James was there and we had a cool spiritual thought on Mosiah 2:41 and how the gospel and being obedient to the commandments will bring us the most happiness in life. We will be blessed in all things by doing this small and simple things. We also showed him some pictures of the temple which he found amazing. Hopefully the spirit touched his heart when he saw the temples and how beautiful and sacred they are.
Friday was sweet! Some members from Leicester that Elder Tulip worked with came over to visit and took us out to eat! Their family is soooo funny! We were laughing like the whole time at dinner, Also, this family are big Uno fans so we played at the restaurant! hahah Sweet huh?
Saturday cleaned the chapel and had a great lesson with the Hulse's. We had a way spiritual lesson with them about the Atonement. We talked about how the Saviour suffered for everyone, whether or not they accept the gospel. We should partake of the blessings available to us because He has already suffered. The kids who are investigating found it really heartfelt. We also talked about the Tree of Life and how us missionaries are guides to those who want to make it to the Iron Rod and ultimately to the tree! It was awesome. I know the spirit was there.
So that was pretty much my week! We are still trying to find those who are willing to listen to us and give some time to God. It just seems like everybody has turned their back on Him. My advice for this week is to study the Tree of Life (1 Nephi 8) and ask for revelation on how we can help others come on the path.
Godbless.
Elder Jaquish
Man, it seems like the weeks that you feel like you didn't work as hard are the weeks that you receive the most blessings. The lord really does strengthen us in our weaknesses. Elder Tulip was sick on Tuesday so we stayed inside all day.
Wednesday we went to a Zone Meeting with the missionaries in our zone. We talked about how we need to allow the spirit to take over the lessons and and not be afraid of the silent moments cause that's when the spirit works and speaks to the person's soul. Then they did a role play about how investigators sometimes find us weird and so they may think that the rest of the members are weird haha So they stressed the importance of having members come teach with us and to have the member extend the commitment of church. It was cool. The mini district meeting we had was better though! We talked about how, why, and the blessings of church attendance. We role-played and I got some great ideas from the spirit on how to help our investigators attend church. We were extremely blessed to have 3 investigators and 7 less-active members at church!
Thursday was crazy! We had strong winds and random rain storms that were fun to be in hahaha We did service at the horse stables and got to shovel some more poo haha Always a fun activity...not! lol Then we went to the McDermotts for dinner, except they forgot we were coming and just ordered some chinese. Mhmmm. Just James was there and we had a cool spiritual thought on Mosiah 2:41 and how the gospel and being obedient to the commandments will bring us the most happiness in life. We will be blessed in all things by doing this small and simple things. We also showed him some pictures of the temple which he found amazing. Hopefully the spirit touched his heart when he saw the temples and how beautiful and sacred they are.
Friday was sweet! Some members from Leicester that Elder Tulip worked with came over to visit and took us out to eat! Their family is soooo funny! We were laughing like the whole time at dinner, Also, this family are big Uno fans so we played at the restaurant! hahah Sweet huh?
Saturday cleaned the chapel and had a great lesson with the Hulse's. We had a way spiritual lesson with them about the Atonement. We talked about how the Saviour suffered for everyone, whether or not they accept the gospel. We should partake of the blessings available to us because He has already suffered. The kids who are investigating found it really heartfelt. We also talked about the Tree of Life and how us missionaries are guides to those who want to make it to the Iron Rod and ultimately to the tree! It was awesome. I know the spirit was there.
So that was pretty much my week! We are still trying to find those who are willing to listen to us and give some time to God. It just seems like everybody has turned their back on Him. My advice for this week is to study the Tree of Life (1 Nephi 8) and ask for revelation on how we can help others come on the path.
Godbless.
Elder Jaquish
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Happy New Year everyone! Yeah, its boring as a missionary. We went to bed pretty early haha Someone showed us what the celebration was like in London and dang! it was intense. The firework show lasted for like 10 minutes. They even has fireworks coming out of Big Ben. We do it legit style here in the mother country haha
So I forgot to bring my planner today so this email be me just rambling on. Sorry.
Sunday was good! Oh, I have a new companion. Things changed and I'm not with the Zone Leaders, but my new companion's name is Elder Tulip. He is from Gravesend, which is just 20 minutes outside of London. He is a brilliant missionary. He's been out for 14 months and he knows how to teach! But yes, so on Sunday we had a missionary return home and gave his homecoming talk; we also had to speak. I spoke first on the simple things we can do each week as missionary work. My talk was supposed to be 10-15 minutes long, but I was just overcome by the spirit and spoke for 30 minutes! hahahahaha I just lost track of time really, but I'm going with the spirit took control and that's why I spoke for so long haha I sorta rebuked the ward for not having us over for dinner so often. It is our duty as missionaries to leave special blessings on the homes of the members and the best way to do that is by being there for dinner. Good stuff. My companion only got to speak for 5 minutes haha
Ummmm, so yeah, the beginning of the week was just Elder Dudley saying goodbye to different people. Thursday we had District Meeting, which was on updating the Area Book when we have lessons and meet people on the street. Also, we talked about getting members out to teach with us. It is so crucial in this work to involve the members. The number of converts will not increase unless the missionaries and the members are working equally hard. We just cannot bless as many people's lives. Friday we had weekly planning and I felt sick so we just stayed in the rest of the day. Saturday we had a couple appointments and did some finding. We had to go in at 7pm because it was Christmas Eve. Sunday I just talked about, so that's pretty much it haha
I'll leave with a spiritual thought. I will quote the wife of my mission president. She sent us an email and talked about New Year's resolutions. What she says is brilliant. Heed to her plea I know I will. "Making New Year's resolutions is another way of making commitments. I hope that each of you will take the time, if you haven't already, to reflect a little on this past year, and to ponder about improvements you want to make in yourself...both as a missionary, and as a person. Think of Sister Kearon's question..."What lack I yet?" As you do this, please keep a few things in mind. Resolutions are NOT wishes...they are goals and require effort of our part. Thomas Edison once said, "Opportunity is missed by many because it is dressed in overalls, and looks like work." In your case, it is dressed in a suit or skirt, it wears a badge....and it definitely IS work!. I know how hard you all work, and I admire you for it so much. With goals (or resolutions) set and in place, your work will become more effective as you are focused on your ultimate goals."
I hope you all have a wonderful week and a good start to the new year!
Godbless.
-Elder Jaquish
So I forgot to bring my planner today so this email be me just rambling on. Sorry.
Sunday was good! Oh, I have a new companion. Things changed and I'm not with the Zone Leaders, but my new companion's name is Elder Tulip. He is from Gravesend, which is just 20 minutes outside of London. He is a brilliant missionary. He's been out for 14 months and he knows how to teach! But yes, so on Sunday we had a missionary return home and gave his homecoming talk; we also had to speak. I spoke first on the simple things we can do each week as missionary work. My talk was supposed to be 10-15 minutes long, but I was just overcome by the spirit and spoke for 30 minutes! hahahahaha I just lost track of time really, but I'm going with the spirit took control and that's why I spoke for so long haha I sorta rebuked the ward for not having us over for dinner so often. It is our duty as missionaries to leave special blessings on the homes of the members and the best way to do that is by being there for dinner. Good stuff. My companion only got to speak for 5 minutes haha
Ummmm, so yeah, the beginning of the week was just Elder Dudley saying goodbye to different people. Thursday we had District Meeting, which was on updating the Area Book when we have lessons and meet people on the street. Also, we talked about getting members out to teach with us. It is so crucial in this work to involve the members. The number of converts will not increase unless the missionaries and the members are working equally hard. We just cannot bless as many people's lives. Friday we had weekly planning and I felt sick so we just stayed in the rest of the day. Saturday we had a couple appointments and did some finding. We had to go in at 7pm because it was Christmas Eve. Sunday I just talked about, so that's pretty much it haha
I'll leave with a spiritual thought. I will quote the wife of my mission president. She sent us an email and talked about New Year's resolutions. What she says is brilliant. Heed to her plea I know I will. "Making New Year's resolutions is another way of making commitments. I hope that each of you will take the time, if you haven't already, to reflect a little on this past year, and to ponder about improvements you want to make in yourself...both as a missionary, and as a person. Think of Sister Kearon's question..."What lack I yet?" As you do this, please keep a few things in mind. Resolutions are NOT wishes...they are goals and require effort of our part. Thomas Edison once said, "Opportunity is missed by many because it is dressed in overalls, and looks like work." In your case, it is dressed in a suit or skirt, it wears a badge....and it definitely IS work!. I know how hard you all work, and I admire you for it so much. With goals (or resolutions) set and in place, your work will become more effective as you are focused on your ultimate goals."
I hope you all have a wonderful week and a good start to the new year!
Godbless.
-Elder Jaquish