Hello All,
Hope everyone is enjoying lighting the world in 25 ways over 25 days.
At
the beginning of the week we had a lesson with our investigator Wesley that
has been investigating for about a year and a half. We have talked to
him about baptism but he says he wants it to be meaningful and he isn't
there yet. With the help of the Elders Quorum President we found out
that he doesn't believe he will go to Heaven or be forgiven of his
past when he was in the military. We taught about Grace + Atonement and
Repentance. It was a powerful lesson. He also came to church and stayed
for Gospel Principles.
The rest of the week has
been kind of rough. Sister Pope has been sick with stomach pains and a
sore throat. We went to the doctor but didn't get much information from
them. The Sister Training Leaders - Sisters Erickson and Hammond went
on little 2 hour blitzes with me so that we could teach a few lessons and
keep the work going in Sumner. I am so grateful for them, it helped me a
lot.
Sunday
was probably the hardest day. We stayed home from church and it felt
like the longest day of my life. We asked if the young men could bring
the sacrament to us but the bishop didn't want anyone else to get sick
so we weren't able to partake of the sacrament. I was reaching my limit
with patience. I was trying to focus on Sister Hammond's advice of focus
on the things I can do not the things I cannot do. We got a text from
the STLs reminding us that today for Light the World is was to Honor
Heavenly Father and asked how today has been a delight. I thought to
myself today has been everything but a delight. I was about to go
upstairs to lay down when I felt a prompting to pray. I asked Heavenly
Father how I could better honor him this day and make the rest of the
day a delight. I had a prompting to read Luke 22 along with the
sacrament prayers with Sister Pope. I could tell she felt bad that I
wasn't able to partake of the sacrament due to the sickness, but it
isn't her fault she is sick. I also read "Gratitude on the Sabbath Day"
by Elder Henry B. Eyring. I felt more peace and love as I turned to
Heavenly Father. We concluded with a prayer of gratitude as suggested in
Henry B. Erying's talk. We also watched the video "Special Witnesses of
Christ." My attitude totally changed and the rest of the day was a
delight. I am so grateful for that experience that helped me understand
how important the sacrament is to me and how Sunday truly is the Sabbath Day.
I
have also seen miracles with sharing "Light the World" with people and
leading into the Restoration. I love sharing the Gospel especially at
Christmas time.
Have a joyful week!
Much Love,
Sister Wynder
D&C 68:6, 78:18-19, 59:5,7-8,12-15
Jacob 4:7,10-11
Here are some pictures - Bryn said - "We had a movie night and watched "The Testaments" - classic!!
Some of the Christmas tree decorations we sent to them -
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