Man! I have learned and experienced so much this week that I cannot write it all. Lets just say I am so grateful for trials. I am really learning what the Atonement of Jesus Christ means. I know that there is no limit to Jesus Christ's power to help us, strengthen us and bless us as we are faithful. No limit, no end to his power, as Boyd K. Packer said in last years conference.
I
learned a lot about the Lord's timing. We, as humans want our answer or
solution right away, but God truly knows the best timing for His
children. I find so much comfort in reading the words of God. Heavenly
Father is always telling us to have faith, quiet confidence, and endure.
He is never telling us to be afraid, discouraged, negative or
self-criticizing. We just keep going. "Don't you quit" -Elder Holland.
I saw some great blessings in our area this week. We were able to
teach E and R again, and teach the daughter and friend of Sister
J. I really learned this week how important it is to focus on the
temple as we teach. When we focus on the important differences our
church has because of the Restoration, that is when the people around us
will feel the Spirit and act. They both have baptismal dates now. I
would challenge each of you to explain to someone you know about the
temple, and the possibility for families to be eternal. Ask them if that
is something they want, and invite them to learn more through the
missionaries. If we only focus on baptism, thats missing a bunch of the
picture. This work is about eternal salvation through temple ordinances.
There is only one way for people to be saved and if we are too shy we
are denying that brother or sister of ours the opportunity to be saved
as an eternal family.
As I said in the
heading, I have just found out that I AM GETTING TRANSFERRED! I will be
going SO FAR AWAY! It is called Aparri, and it is a place where there
are no Mcdonalds. Haha. I am BEYOND excited. Aparri is about 6-7 hours
away from Laoag. I will be serving in an area called Camalaniugan. :)
Wooohooo!!!! I will miss my ward here a lot, they are like family, but
we just look forward you know? I am so excited to tell you more next
Sunday! Mother's day has come so fast! :) Love you mom!
Thank you my dear family for your love prayers and letters. I have the
best family in the world, so many wonderful examples in my life. Have
the best week EVER! :)
Naimbag a malem!
Sister Andelin
The four of us :)
L and her little sisters baptisms, 2 Bye LAOAG!!!!!
Beautiful Ilocos Norte! These are the pictures I took on the drive to my new area.
