tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53037814896362343132024-03-04T20:02:23.890-08:00 Sincerely, Sister Matheson dmathesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03922052110499831752noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303781489636234313.post-6878365152832805892015-10-05T22:07:00.000-07:002015-10-05T22:07:30.559-07:00Week 79 - Final letter from Florida Fort Lauderdale MissionConference was <b>INCREDIBLE</b> and was much needed this week. The Spirit confirmed to me over and over that the Prophet and Apostles are called of God. I know that Jesus Christ stands at the head of this church and that the gospel is going forth with great power. It's exciting to be a part of as a full time missionary. I chose the following scripture to be the scripture that I will "ponderize" this week...<br />
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<i>3 Nephi 9:22 Therefore, whoso repenteth and cometh unto me as a little child, him will I receive, for of such is the kingdom of God. Behold, for such I have laid down my life, and have taken it up again; therefore repent, and come unto me ye ends of the earth, and be saved. </i><br />
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This week we felt like knocking a certain street by our apartments. We met a man who told us his roommate used to be LDS. As we were praying the roommate, Tyler, walked in the door. He told us that he had served a mission in Thailand, but did not believe in the gospel any more. We bore testimony, but his heart was too hard to recognize the Spirit. Although he rejected our testimonies I know that God wanted us to be there because of the prayers of his parents and loved ones. Throughout my mission I've been grateful for the opportunities to see just how much God truly loves His children. No matter how far they have strayed, He will continue to reach out in love to them. <br />
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<i>D&C 84:88<br />“And whoso receiveth you, there I will be also, for I will go before your face. I will be on your right hand and on your left, and my Spirit shall be in your hearts, and mine angels round about you, to bear you up….”</i><br />
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The time has actually come, I can't believe it. When I first started my mission it seemed as though it would never end. The words to the hymn "I Stand All Amazed" seem to sum up my feelings right now. I know that God lives. I know that Jesus Christ is his son and my personal Savior. I know that this is the Restored gospel and that Joseph saw God the Father and Jesus Christ. I know that the Book of Mormon is the word of God and can keep us safe and protected from the adversary so long as we heed it's teachings. I know that Thomas S. Monson is the prophet today and holds all of the Priesthood Keys. I will forever be indebted to my Savior for the opportunity I've had to serve a mission in the Florida Fort Lauderdale mission. I will forever be changed for the better. <br />
I love you all! <br />
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I already know that next week will be too crazy for me to focus and type a group email.<br />
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<b>See you soon!!! </b><br />
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Sincerely, Sister Matheson</div>
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dmathesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03922052110499831752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303781489636234313.post-88690362463321835172015-09-28T21:23:00.001-07:002015-09-28T21:23:47.468-07:00Week 78<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />This week was definitely a trying week. We knocked more and worked harder than I ever have on my mission and yet we did not find any elect people to teach. I'm grateful for the experience, however, because it helped us stay humble and fall to our knees more. God blessed us with a miracle while I was on an exchange with Sister Tui. We were knocking doors and it was getting really dark, but we felt like we needed to keep knocking. We met a Haitian woman who invited us in to say a prayer with her and her daughter. During the prayer her mother came into the room and afterwards asked if we were Mormon. We told her yes and she told us that she had been baptized down in Miami years ago. She didn't speak any English, but we ended up teaching the Restoration to her daughter and granddaughter. They took a Book of Mormon and promised to read and pray. <br /><br />While reading in Helaman I found comfort in the experience that Nephi had while preaching the gospel. After Nephi prophesies about the chief judge being murdered and the people believe him to be a prophet. He's about to return home when God commands him to return and declare repentance he obeys and sees no success. He preaches to every multitude and they continue to reject him, however, as he stayed faithful he was blessed with power and authority. <br /><br />Sometimes we will not see the immediate fruits of our efforts, perhaps they won't even be the desired blessings, but God knows best what experiences we need to help us grow and will bless us eventually depending on our faithfulness. <br /><br />Here's a quote to ponder...<br />"A mission has shaped, and formed, and fashioned, and underscored everything that has happened to me since that hour...We simply ask them to put everything on hold: put education, put professional opportunities, put marriage, put whatever for 18 months to two years, and go voluntarily, and pay your own way, and have the experience of a lifetime. Ostensibly, theoretically, and truthfully, it is for the church, it is service to the kingdom and religious principles, to spread Christianity, and I would include and encourage everyone to go, and if not a single solitary person joined the church. If not one joined the church, I would still say do it, simply because of what it meant to me. They're supposed to go give service; they're supposed to go love people where they are. If they join the church, fine, but if they don't, fine. If they can do anything, anything they can do, any single solitary Christian decent worthy thing they can do, they are supposed to go do. And if people join the church, great! And if they don't, missionaries have left a nation, community, or a family, or a person….better than they had found them! And that is” our call”, as a Missionary!" (Elder Jeffrey R. Holland)<br /><br />Sincerely, Sister Matheson</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This week was a rather rough week. Our solid investigator, Ramish, called us and told us that he "wasn't feeling it any more". He didn't give any further explanations when we inquired, however, he did seem sad to discontinue meeting with us. We're praying that he'll have a change of heart. Our other investigators dropped us as well, but Sunday night we had a great lesson with a potential we had met during the week. Kim and her son Kyle were a little skeptical of the religion at first, not understanding that we were indeed Christian, but after bearing simple testimony they agreed to at least listen to the first lesson. We brought a member a long and as we taught the Restoration and focused on the Book of Mormon the Spirit filled the room and they accepted baptism for the tenth of October. It was a tender mercy from God after all of our investigators dropping us. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4 For many times you have desired of me to know that which would be of the most worth unto you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5 Behold, blessed are you for this thing, and for speaking my words which I have given unto you according to my commandments.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6 And now, behold, I say unto you, that the thing which will be of the most worth unto you will be to declare repentance unto this people, that you may bring souls unto me, that you may rest with them in the kingdom of my Father. Amen.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This past week in my scripture study of the Book of Mormon, I have been pondering what Jacob spoke when he said in Jacob 4:10….”Wherefore, brethren, seek not to counsel the Lord, but to take counsel from his hand. For behold, ye yourselves know that he counseleth in wisdom, and in justice, and in great mercy, over all his works”...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love you all, I love the Lord, I love this work, I thank my Heavenly Father every day for the opportunity He has given me to serve him here in South Florida. I know that the Book of Mormon is true. I know that we have a living prophet on the earth today and as we listen and heed his words we will be protected. </span></div>
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dmathesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03922052110499831752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303781489636234313.post-38143407633007281582015-09-14T21:45:00.000-07:002015-09-14T21:45:55.336-07:00Week 76 - It POURED Miracles!<div style="background-color: white;">
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Soooooooo funny story. Last P-Day I packed all of my things and brought them down to the transfer meeting <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1838304389" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">on Wednesday</span></span>. As we sat in the chapel and watched the board, waiting for our names to be read, I heard my name but didn't register where they said I would be going....I realized after a moment of shock that I was companions with SISTER CLEGG!!!!! We're serving in Port St. Lucie which is the area just south of my last area. We live in the same apartment so I packed my things for nothing. I literally just moved down the hall. We freaked out in the transfer meeting and hugged each other right away. We couldn't believe it. We had joked about it so much, but now we're actually companions! </div>
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I'm SO excited to be companions with Sister Clegg and to work in the area of Port St. Lucie. I know that this is where God wants me for my final transfer. We have already been seeing huge miracles in our area. <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1838304390" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">On Friday</span></span> we were knocking doors and saw a mother on a walk with her two children. We talked to them and offered them a card. We also invited her to prepare for baptism and attend church. She accepted everything! As we went back for our return appointment we taught her and a friend who was visiting. The lesson was incredible. When we sat down they said, "can you give us a brief history of your church and tell us what makes it different?" Boy can we ever! We taught the Restoration and everything clicked for them. When we taught about the Book of Mormon he said, "I've always wondered what the scripture meant that says, 'other sheep I have...'. Sister Clegg just looked at each other in amazement. </div>
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We also went to follow up with a former investigator named Carol. She had been seriously planning on attending church that day, but her daughter had to go to the emergency room. We set up a return appointment with her and at that lesson she accepted a baptismal date and agreed to have us over every other day to help her prepare for it. It was incredible!</div>
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I actually studied about Ammon and Aaron and their missionary work. After Ammon's encounter with King Lamoni's father, his heart was softened and he was ready for Aaron to teach him. Aaron was open to the promptings of the Spirit and he trusted that God had a plan for him there. As he went and taught a 'former' he found that he was ready at that time and then King Lamoni's father was converted.</div>
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Transfer results.....I'M TRANSFERRING FOR THE LAST 6 WEEKS OF MY MISSION!!!!! </div>
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I'm excited to get to know a new area and ward and find the people who need to hear my testimony.<br /><br />This week while knocking doors we met a man named David. He told us he wasn't sure if God even existed and Sister Brisco and I both testified of how we know that God is there. His heart began to be soft and he then asked us to pray for him to be able to overcome his alcoholism. He cried and cried and then told us that he felt peace. He knew that God sent us. The following day we took a member over with us who had struggled with addiction before his baptism. He bore his testimony and said just the perfect things that David needed to hear. The members sometimes doubt how powerful their testimonies, but this was a great experience for all of us.<br /></div>
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<br />I've been studying about Alma and Amulek's missionary experiences in the book of Alma. I love their fierce faith and willingness to follow the Spirit. At first they may have felt they weren't successful, but later they return and heal Zeezrom who then is converted unto the Lord. We truly are on the Lord's timetable because this is HIS work. We just have to trust that he really will provide. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-We had Zone Conference this past <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_307283058" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Tuesday</span></span>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-Sister Brisco stepped on a giant red ant hill and got eaten alive</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-A 23 year old guy jokingly proposed that we join him and his girlfriend in a polygamous marriage...HAHAHA</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One scripture I loved from the Book of Mormon this week is found in Alma <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_307283060" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">5:57</span></span>,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"All you that are desirous to follow the voice of the good shepherd, come ye out from the wicked, and be ye separate, and touch not their unclean things. . ." </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Most of the time we wont be able to see the end from the beginning. We may even feel as if we are wandering in the dark, but if we rely on the "voice of the good shepherd" we shall not fear. </span></div>
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dmathesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03922052110499831752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303781489636234313.post-56445449837600852052015-08-17T09:38:00.001-07:002015-08-17T09:38:23.184-07:00Week 72<span style="font-family: inherit;">I'll start out with some comic relief...Because of our limited miles we decided to bike a few days this week. <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1398019287" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">On Thursday</span></span> we parked our car at a park and biked to an area where we were planning on knocking. It started to get late and we got caught up teaching a lesson. By the time we left we had to RUN to our bikes (which were about a mile away), bike as fast as we could to our car, and then we would've made it home in time...well...that would've been all fine and dandy except that the PARK WAS LOCKED UP!!! Haha we couldn't leave so we waited on the sidewalk, all sweaty and gross, for the Sisters we live with to come pick us up. Moral of the story, read the park signs...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This week was quite a humbling week. All of our investigators either dropped us or got anti-ed. We tried everything we could to find. We OYM-ed (Open Your Mouth), rode our bikes, had finding time for most of our day, and still we were not finding elect new investigators. By <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1398019288" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday</span></span> I didn't know what more I could do but continue in faith, trusting that God would provide a way. We went knocking doors <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1398019289" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Sunday </span></span>night and I KNEW that God had a family of five prepared for us to find that night. We prayed with a few people, but no one was very solid. On our way home we decided to pull over and knock doors for as long as possible before calling it a night. The last door we were planning on knocking on was a family of FIVE!!! They invited us in, talked about how they had been disappointed in all of the churches that they had attended, and accepted everything! It was a tender mercy from God that would not have been possible unless we were humble. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I read in the Book of Mormon this week about the people of Limhi and how they were in bondage. God wasn't able to completely relieve their burdens, but when they humbled themselves THEN he was able to "ease the burdens which were upon their backs". I know that God is gracious. I know that he teaches us through every trial he allows us to go through. I am grateful for that. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">One of the little girls in our ward started Kindergarten today, her mom gave us a call today and said that the first thing she put in her backpack was the Restoration pamphlet that we had given her. She said that she was going to give it to her teacher and then "Sister Madison will teach her about Jesus". It was the cutest thing. Hey, even a five year old can find a way to share the gospel so we can too! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This week we have been getting very creative in our finding efforts. We drew out the plan of Salvation with chalk at a park. I was wondering why I felt prompted to do that until we saw one of my former investigators there. She didn't accept a return appointment, but I know that god wanted us to be there to remind her of the truthfulness of the gospel. We also tried different door approaches such as holding up a Book of Mormon and asking them if they'd ever seen the book before. A lot of people actually responded that they had seen it before and we were able to hand out a couple of Books of Mormon. And yes, I have been practically running door to door. Bless my companion's heart...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We've been struggling to find new investigators who progress past the first lesson. I know that God will provide someone for us as we stay diligent. That has been the theme of my studies this past week in the Book of Mormon. No matter how long the people are in bondage, God always provides a way for them to be freed and repent. Ammon finding Limhi and his people in Mosiah is a great example of that. Enos 1:4 is also an example, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"And my soul hungered; and I kneeled down before my Maker, and I cried unto him in mighty prayer and supplication for mine own soul; and all the day long did I cry unto him; yeah, and when the night came I did still raise my voice high that it reached the heavens."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We went on exchanges this week and I got to work in the other Sister's area. At the meal appointment the members told us the greatest/most cheesy Book of Mormon joke. Enjoy...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Why did the Lamanites have sore knees? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Because of all the NEPHITES (knee fights)!".....badum bum</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">p.s. I saw a real life alligator for the FIRST TIME!!! It was just a little 2.5 feet one in a pond, but still! I'm a true Floridian now.</span></div>
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God blessed us with so many miracles this week! One of my favorites was when God led us to our investigator, Flor and her eleven year old Sister Jacky. When we knocked on their door they invited us in and we shared a prayer with them. They accepted baptism, church, and a return appointment. We were a little dissappointed when they didn't show up to church <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_744225819" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">on Sunday</span></span> so we decided to go over to their house that night and see what had happened. She explained that she had slept through her alarm and woke up late, however, we met her mom and her other EIGHT year old sister who both accepted baptism as well! We are going to see them <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_744225820" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">tonight</span></span> with a member. </div>
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I know that God wants us to teach them together as a family.</div>
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Funny story: As missionaries we have weird lingo. Let me brake it down for you. When you first come to the mission you are "born". You receive a trainer who is your "mom", etc. When a missionary is going home they say they are "dying" and their last companion "kills" them. ANYWAYS...<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_744225821" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Friday</span></span> we were going to knock doors with our STL's, but Florida decided to downpoor with thunder and lightning at the same time. We switched our schedule around and took shelter in Tropical Smoothie Cafe for dinner in hopes that the rain would stop. As we sat at our table Sister Clegg said (rather loudly) to Sister Ray, " So how many people have you killed?" Sister Ray replied, " oh just 3..." </div>
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I looked at them like, oh my gosh! People are going to think we're freaks!!!! </div>
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A member shared a quote in her testimony yesterday that I thought was very profound. She said, "You can either live like Christ or you can suffer like Christ" it is our choice to rely on him or go through our trials alone. </div>
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In the Book of Mormon I read about the allagory of the Olive Tree in Jacob 5. I loved verse 65 which reads, " And as they begin to grow ye shall clear away the branches which bring forth bitter fruit, according to the strength of the good and the size thereof; and ye shall no clear away the bad thereof all at once. . ." </div>
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The amount of trials God gives us is dependant upon our strength. He only gives his hardest trials to his children who He knows will grow and benifit from them. </div>
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I love you all. Don't get sick of me saying that because I'm going to say it every week. It's an FFLM thing. </div>
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Sincerely, Sister Matheson</div>
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dmathesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03922052110499831752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303781489636234313.post-29127335810952640662015-07-27T22:52:00.002-07:002015-07-27T22:52:57.536-07:00Week 69 - The fruit of our labors<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">
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dmathesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03922052110499831752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303781489636234313.post-51344499380846588842015-07-21T21:51:00.000-07:002015-07-21T21:51:44.369-07:00Week 68-Instruments in His hands<blockquote style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;" type="cite">
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I have to say, I'm surprised about transfers. I'm grateful and excited, however, to be <b>STAYING IN PORT ST. LUCIE</b> for at least another six weeks. Sister Tui got transferred. I'm especially excited because our investigator Dylon is getting BAPTIZED this Friday. As we taught him the lessons he accepted everything, but when we got to the Word of Wisdom, he began to justify. As we were bold and loving, he prayed about it and realized that it really was a commandment from God. It showed me the importance of receiving a personal witness for all of God's commandments. When we do that, then we are more converted to our commitment to keep those commandments and we are more deeply changed.<br /><br />We also received a referral for a woman named Jessica. As we visited with her and taught her, her desire to attend church increased. She brought her two children and her niece to church on Sunday and said that she felt like she was home. It's amazing how God prepares people.<br /><br />I read in the Isaiah chapters of the Book of Mormon. They continue to be difficult for me to understand, but as I prayed to be able to learn at least one thing and be able to apply it in my life, God answered. One verse in particular that stood out to me was 2 Nephi 20:15<br /><br /> "Shall the ax boast itself against him that heweth therewith? Shall the saw magnify itself against him who shaketh it? As if the rod should shake itself against them that lift it up, or as if the staff should lift up itself as if it were no wood!"<br /><br />I learned that, just as the ax, saw, or staff, we are completely reliant on God. We are merely the instruments in His hands and He is the one in charge. When we humble ourselves and submit our will, that is when we can be made into an effective instrument in His hands.<br /></div>
The highlight of my week was going down to the Ft. Lauderdale Temple on Friday for the sealing of Rose and Robert. They got baptized one year ago in the Pines ward, and President gave us permission to attend their sealing. It was the first sealing that I have attended and it was simple and elegant. I also got to see my "baby" Sister Anderson. </span></div>
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dmathesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03922052110499831752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303781489636234313.post-18638079480065838432015-07-14T19:37:00.000-07:002015-07-14T19:37:34.637-07:00Week #67<div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br />Sister Tui is recovering well. She ended up not even needing a hard cast. <br />We are back to working full days. :) <br />This week we received a referral for a guy named Dylon. He is 18 and referred himself. We met him on Friday at a park for our lesson. He told us that he had a friend who lived in Utah who was a Mormon. He was looking for a church where the people were "real" and where he could get closer to God. We taught him the Restoration and he accepted everything with excitement. The next day we taught him the Plan of Salvation at a member of the bishopric's house. They offered to give him a ride on Sunday and they ended up being the perfect member friends for him. He agreed to prepare for baptism on the 25th, however, Satan is already trying him. His uncle who he lives with gave him an ultimatum: Either he could "drop the Mormon stuff" or he would have to move out by August 1st. Dylon is staying strong and we are praying that he will find a place to live. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We know that God will provide a way. <br />This experience has been a testimony to me that no one is going to go through life without things that will test their faith. It is in those moments when we desire to come closer to God that our faith will be tested. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Endure to the end.<br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sincerely, Sister Matheson</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Quote to ponder….</span></div>
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Sister Tuiolemotu's surgery was quite a bit longer than I expected, but all was well. We haven't done much besides letting her rest and recover. Don't worry, I'll attach some gross pictures of the after-math:) While she's been recovering we've been able to go on splits with our STL's so that we could have finding time in our area. Last week, while knocking doors with Sister Clegg, we ran into a man who had a lot of questions about the Plan of Salvation. Although his questions were good, he was not sincerely interested and just wanted to talk. If we had let him, he could've talked for much longer, but thank goodness Sister Clegg cut him off and ended the conversation short. </div>
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We KNEW that God had prepared someone for us to find and we had limited time so we started RUNNING to every door. The next door that answered was a woman named Kerri. She invited us in, cried during the prayer, told us that she has been looking for a church, and accepted everything! In that moment I learned the importance of urgency and being sensitive to the "decoys" that Satan will put in our path. </div>
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I've been reading the Isaiah chapters in Nephi as well as a talk titled, "Lessons From Liberty Jail" by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland. From both I read this scripture, "The Lord has 'graven thee upon the palms of [His] hands' " </div>
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I love you all! Remember that we promised our Heavenly Father that we would come down to earth, with these specific challenges and circumstances, knowing that we would be able to be a beacon of hope to all. Continue to share your testimonies. Continue to stand up for what you believe in. Continue to turn to the Lord in prayer for guidance and direction. He is the author of peace. He will guide you. Also, the talks from last general conference were not coincidental. Read them over as a source of strength. Love you!</div>
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I'm so grateful for the protection of angels. I know that the brake could've been a lot worse, but Sister Tui was blessed to have it only be her left arm. I'm grateful for the opportunity I have to serve her by helping her with everything! She will be getting a plate in her arm and a cast. I'll let you know how it goes next week. </div>
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This week was quite eventful. Our investigator, Kyle, was not too sure about attending church this last week. He wanted to take the lessons really slow and not rush into going to church. We told him to pray about it. We had a lesson scheduled with him for <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_772030830" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Friday </span></span>evening, but with the event of Sister Tui breaking her arm, we had to cancel. We called him and invited him to church instead, explaining what he could expect when he attended. He didn't seem to sure on the phone, but <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_772030831" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Saturday</span></span> night we got a text from him letting us know that he would be there. After church he said it was the most comfortable he's ever felt at a church before and he planned on coming again. </div>
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Our investigator Sharon got BAPTIZED! We were pleasantly surprised by the member attendance. So many people came to support her and help us out (since we were one hand short....hehe). <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_772030832" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">On Sunday</span></span> she was confirmed and Kyle, along with his mother, were there to see it. </div>
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This week I studied about the parable of the 10 virgins. I compared it to the preparation we bring to church when we partake of the sacrament. If we do not prepare ourselves, then we will not be ready for the bridegroom (or the sacrament). The speaker actually talked about that <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_772030833" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">on Sunday</span></span> as well. </div>
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Love you! Pray for Sister Tui's arm to heal. </div>
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<br />dmathesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03922052110499831752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303781489636234313.post-41918202071141462942015-06-22T22:01:00.000-07:002015-06-22T22:01:59.658-07:00Week 64<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">
God blessed us SO MUCH this week. We got a referral for a boy named Kyle who requested a Book of Mormon. He ended up having a mom and sister who we started teaching as well. His grandmother became a member of the church before passing which sparked his interest. We're going to continue working with him. He's already read 15 chapters of the Book of Mormon. </div>
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Last night we knew we needed to find at least one more new investigator. While knocking doors we found a family of FOUR! They invited us right in and felt the Spirit very strongly. They accepted church with excitement and recognized the need to be baptized. We are going back this week with members to help them prepare for that. </div>
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A member gave a talk yesterday and mentioned something that I have been pondering a lot about. He talked about the difference between Laman and Lemuel and Nephi and Sam. They both were obedient in leaving Jeruselem, going back and getting the Brass Plates, going back to get Ishmael and his daughters, and building a boat. What they did not have in common, however, was their attitude and purpose behind being obedient. Nephi and Sam always did it out of love for their father and for God whereas Laman and Lemuel did it out of obligation. Eventually the Book of Mormon conveys the consiquences of their choices. In the talk "The Fourth Missionary" it says,</div>
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" This way, the Lord's way, is in the end, easier. It is easier to give yourself to him to surrender your will to His than it is to fight the fight within. It is easier to give yourself to Him, than it is to wrestle in your heart and soul between what you want and what the Lord wants, between the natural man and your divine nature.". </div>
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Sorry, I forgot to bring my memory card adaptor...ok I lost it. The search is on. I will send pictures next week. Lots and lots of pictures. LOVE YOU!!!</div>
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First of all, Happy (early) Father's Day Daddy! I love you so much and I'm so blessed that God gave me you as a Dad.<br />
I am so glad that you were the first person to greet me when I came to earth. :)<br />
Thank you for all that you taught me and the example you've been in living the gospel. Love you!!</div>
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My new companion is....SISTER TUIOLEMOTU!!! (Say that five times fast). We just call her Sister Tui.<br />
She is Samoan and lived in Hawaii most of her life. She is awesome and I'm excited to learn from her this transfer. </div>
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This week we really struggled to find new investigators, but the Lord still blessed us for going out and knocking doors every day. We had been praying to find a family of four and God blessed us with something better. While knocking with a member we met a woman named Angel. She let us into her home and brought her son to join us for the prayer. After the prayer she told us that she had been baptized into the Church six years ago along with her son. She had recently moved here and stopped going to church. She also got married and has a daughter who was never baptized. She agreed to have us over for a Family Home Evening this next week. </div>
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We incountered a lot of "Athiests" this week. Their reasonings behind their belief that God doesn't exist was always so vauge. It seemed as though they had not been diligent in their quest to find God and chose the easier path: Not believing in him.<br />
My amazing companion shared this scripture with them and I want to share it with you.</div>
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I'M STAYING!!! Sister Abad is being transferred though. </div>
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This week we had an amazing miracle. A woman who is engaged to a less active member had contacted the Elders for a Priesthood blessing when she was in the hospital. After the blessing, the Spirit was so strong that she was in tears and wanted to know more. She then was referred to us. We met her this week and she was SO prepared. She had read from the Plan of Salvation pamphlet three times and was already in 1 Nephi 3. As we met with her and taught her the first three lessons throughout the week she expressed her desire to be baptized. Even though she has a hard time getting around, she came to all three hours of church <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_851938796" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">on Sunday</span></span> and told everyone that she was hoping to get baptized this month. When God prepares people, he REALLY prepares them. </div>
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I also finished reading the Book of Mormon again. I love the epistle that Mormon wrote to his son Moroni. </div>
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I am so grateful for the sacred truths that Moroni included, especially the Sacrament prayer. </div>
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Our investigator, Sharon, told us that when she partook of the Sacrament she immediately felt peace and comfort. </div>
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In Relief Society we were challenged to spend 24 hours as though the Savior were beside us, hearing our every thought. </div>
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Sister Abad and I attempted to do this yesterday and it was much more difficult than I had previously thought. </div>
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First of all...Congratulations on graduating, Preston!!!! I'm so proud of you! </div>
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We have been focusing on getting new investigators...it's a process. </div>
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Oh and Sister Abad has been teaching me the National Anthem for the Philippines. (That's right Hannah)</div>
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dmathesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03922052110499831752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303781489636234313.post-89912105383847317432015-05-26T10:22:00.000-07:002015-05-26T10:22:03.523-07:00Week 60 Happy Memorial Day everyone!!!! I hope you enjoyed the long weekend. We saw some great miracles on that day...<br />
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Yesterday we met an amazing woman named Stacy! She invited us right into her home even though her family was celebrating Memorial Day. She accepted church, a return appointment, and BAPTISM!!! After we invited her she said, "Yes, of course. What do I need to do to prepare for it". We ended up teaching her the restoration and she shared her desire to change her life with us. I am so excited to go back and teach her <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1144352737" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">tomorrow</span></span>!</div>
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While knocking doors this week we knocked into a man who invited us in right away. He introduced us to his wife and we were a bit confused at first. We asked her if she was a member and she said, "yes, that's why I thought you were here". We shared a short message and asked her why she had not been to church over the years. She explained that she was already so blessed by God that she didn't need to go to church; that church was in her heart...? It pained my soul to see someone so blessed forget the source from which those blessings came. </div>
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I read in the book of Mormon when Mormon leads the Nephite army in battle even though they are not repentant. They people are filled with so much pride that they attempt to fight without the help of the Lord. Ultimately they are destroyed and experience many trials because they were not willing to repent. Sometimes we can become just like that when we are too prideful to go back to the basics: "Church, pray, and read". </div>
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We were knocking doors <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1144352738" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">on Wednesday</span></span> and I noticed, what I thought was, a dog sitting in a cage. I was confused when it didn't bark after knocking the door. Then i realized that it was a giant PIG!!! I pulled Sister Abad over to the window and said, "that is literally a pig. It's LITERALLY a pig!!!" I couldn't believe it. </div>
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Last night we were visiting a Less-Active member and taught about the Book of Mormon. I noticed that every concern he had or problem that he was going through linked back to the lack of scripture reading in his life. It reminded me of this scripture that I read this past week:</div>
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"[W]hosoever will hearken unto my words and repenteth and is baptized, the same shall be saved. Search the prophets, for many there be that testify of these things." (3 Nephi 23:5)</div>
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The chapter continues with Jesus expounding the scriptures to the Nephites and explaining the importance of recording the things that the Spirit directs them to record. </div>
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Sorry this email is pretty short....my companion and I got sick this past week at the same time. Comp unity. Don't worry, we're fully recovered. :)</div>
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Sincerely, Sister Matheson.</div>
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It was so good to see your beautiful faces yesterday for Mother's Day. </div>
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I must say, I have a pretty amazing family. I don't know why God has blessed me so much. </div>
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We found out that our miles that we have to drive got cut by 400 so we have been biking every single day. It's a good time. </div>
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This week Christian got BAPTIZED!!! It was nothing on our part because he had been investigating the Church for over two years. He had to wait until he was eighteen to get baptized so this last week was finally the time for him to do it. He was so excited for this long-awaited day. His non-member family came to support him and we got to meet them as well. It was great to see the Cultural Hall filled with members from two different wards who had been a part of his Conversion story. </div>
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We also had the oportunity to contact a referral from a member. When we knocked on her door, she seemed very busy. She declined the prayer at first because she said her house was a mess. We offered to help her clean and organized and she was a bit confused. She asked, "how much?". We explained that it would be free, of course, and that we'd love to share more about the Gospel as well. She agreed so <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1333017434" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">on Saturday</span></span> we spent a good chunk of time cleaning their garage with them. Throughout our time there, Milly asked us questions about the Church and then we were able to share a message with her. It was a great experience to see how service can soften people's hearts. </div>
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This week I studied 3 Nephi when Jesus appeared to the people in the Americas. It was wonderful to read how simply and powerfully Jesus Christ established the Church through calling Nephi and his Apostles. Because the people had a simple DESIRE to believe and a DESIRE for Him to stay, he was able to perform miracles and pray in there behalf. How powerful would that be to have Jesus Christ pray for you? Well, as representatives of Him, we have the opportunity to pray for people as well. This week I want to make sure that I am even more intune with the Spirit so that the people we pray with can feel that Spirit as well. </div>
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I'm so grateful for the Scriptures and the power they are in my life. </div>
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I truly know that The Book of Mormon is the most correct book on the earth. </div>
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The Word of God is the only thing that will help us endure the distractions and temptations of the adversary.<br />
READ THE BOOK! TAKE MORONI'S PROMISE AND TRY IT AGAIN AND AGAIN!</div>
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oh...And I love you all so very much. Muahhh</div>
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dmathesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03922052110499831752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303781489636234313.post-1098932123531623012015-05-04T21:01:00.000-07:002015-05-04T21:01:23.825-07:00Week 57<div>
I got transferred to.....PORT ST. LUCIE!!!!! It's about a 2 hour drive north of where I was before. I am now in the most north zone of the mission. It took me a while to get used to all the white people. Haha and everything is so spread out. We spend quite a lot of time in the car going from one appointment to the other. </div>
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My new companion is SISTER ABAD! This is her fourth transfer. She's Filipino and 5'0" so you can imagine what the two of us look like walking down the street. I already accidentaly elbowed her in the face...that's how short she is. I love it. She's absolutely crazy (in a good way) which makes the work fun.</div>
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I'm loving it up here in Port St. Lucie. Since I've been in the Fort Lauderdale my whole mission it has been quite a change, but a good one. The people here are a lot more laid back, but still receptive. On Transfer day, <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_984977070" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Wednesday</span></span>, we saw SO many miracles. They had not been able to find any elect new investigators and we knew we had to find at least FOUR by the end of the night. We prayed about a street to knock and both chose the same one. The first man that we talked to let us in to say a prayer with his wife and daughter in law. We taught them the Restoration with the pamphlet and got a return appointment for the following day.</div>
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A couple doors down we found a girl who was searching for the gospel, she just didn't know it yet. We said a prayer with her and taught her a short lesson. She agreed to let us come back and to attend church so that she could prepare for baptism. We couldn't believe it! Withing the first 15 minutes of our contacting time we had found those FOUR investigators that we were looking for. </div>
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It didn't stop there. We went to knock on the door of a potential investigator and taught his whole family. We then had four additional New Investigators for the day. We could feel God pouring out the blessings on us all day. It was a great way to start the transfer in this new area.</div>
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I read the Beware of Pride talk and Pride seemed to be the center of my studies in the Book of Mormon as well. It was pride that ultimately disqualified the people for the blessings that God had for them. I also studied about mighty prayer and recognized the correlation between the two. I am so grateful for how much we pray as missionaries because it helps us recognize where all of our blessings are coming from. That is definitely something I will continue to do for the rest of my life.</div>
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I love you all!!! Keep reading your Book of Mormon daily and if you get a chance, read "Beware of Pride". It's a good one.</div>
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dmathesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03922052110499831752noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303781489636234313.post-89884631340069990732015-04-28T22:40:00.000-07:002015-04-28T22:40:34.174-07:00Week 56 - I'm.....TRANSFERRING!!! <br />
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All week we were struggling to find new investigators. <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1761904514" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">On Sunday</span></span> night, however, we were knocking and found a Haitian family of FIVE!!! We taught them about the Restoration of the gospel using the pamphlets and pictures and they loved it. They kept asking for the address to church and all accepted baptismal dates. Sister Morrow and I walked away in SHOCK! God just placed them in our lap!</div>
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We ate Sorbet at a famous Ice Cream shop called Jaxsons</div>
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<span style="background-color: #e7e6e2; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.89px;">God is too good to us. This week we weren't able to work as much in our area as we had hoped because Sister Morrow wasn't feeling too well. God compensated when we gave the 100% that we had. <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1464039712" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">On Saturday</span></span> night we were walking to our car from our investigators house. I had the impression to talk to a woman taking her garbage out. When we got talking to her she expressed a desire to find a church that was close by. We ended up praying with her right then and there. She accepted baptism, church, AND a return appointment. We already loved her! <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1464039713" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Sunday</span></span> morning we gave her a call to remind her about church at around <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1464039714" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">8:20</span></span> (Church starts at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1464039715" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">9:00</span></span>). She had just woken up, but told us that she would be there. We sat in Sacrament, a little sad that she hadn't shown up, when we got a text from her telling us that she was IN THE FOYER! She came in with her two little kids, looking all spiffy. </span></div>
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We had the opportunity to do a "mini mission" this week with a Young Women from our ward. We picked her up <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1464039716" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">on Friday</span></span> night and she stayed with us till <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1464039717" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Saturday</span></span> evening. It was fun to have a change of pace and show someone how fun missionary work can be. </div>
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We ran into a lot of people who had previously been members of the church but had had their names removed from the records. I kept having the impression that a common theme with all of them is the lack of doing the basics every day! Because they lacked the spiritual protection that comes from reading the Book of Mormon daily, they were subjecting themselves to the snares of Satan. I read this scripture during my personal study and thought I'd share...</div>
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"And they did pray unto the Lord their God CONTINUALLY, insomuch that the Lord did bless them, according to his word, so that they did wax strong and prosper in the land." (Alma 62:51) </div>
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The basics are repeated so much because they are the things we neglect the most. They are also the things that will save us and protect us from the powers of the adversary. </div>
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