Hey, friends!!
So, here are the stories for the week. I hope you all get
something from them :)
Monday was slow. Until about 3:40. Up until that point, we
basically just hung out at home and did emails. At that point we had to run for
a bit, then a train -- like, literally sprint to make it on time. Then it was
cancelled. So we ran back to Dominoes to send a couple more emails, and
sprinted for another bus. And then again for our next train, which was five
minutes verspätet (fair-sch-pay-tet =delayed). But eventually we made it to our
member appointment, for which we were grateful. Which is exactly what we talked
about with them- gratitude. We shared Alma 34:38, and challenged them to
express their gratitude more during this month of thanksgiving. Hopefully it
sticks and we'll all learn how to better go about that. We'll see :)
Tuesday was . . . Tuesday was. Play group got cancelled, so we
went with Sister Aschle and Dracen to the PX, (the american shopping mall on
base) and showed off our tags, since we can't really proselyte on base (we're
not allowed. One of the beauties of the military area :/). Then we went and did
a district finding activity. We got on a bus, and went to one of the little
dorfs about a half hour out, and went dooring. Not the six of us all at one
door, we split off into companionships and just stayed in the same general
vicinity as the others, which made it more fun than had we just gone dooring
alone. In other words, always bring friends or a different outlook to difficult
tasks.
Wednesday was ridiculously busy. We had DDM early so that we
could make a member appointment- we started a German class with some of the
ladies in the ward. We've only had two, and only 3 people came to each class,
but I have already been impressed with the skill and desire these women have to
learn the language. Even with the 2 sisters that came to both classes, I have
seen improvement-- it's amazing and very encouraging. I have definitely seen
the "work for it," or, as the scriptures say "seek, and ye shall
find." It's definitely true.
Thursday we spent my whole life dooring. We didn't have any
appointments, so we had time to go out 2 different times to random little dorfs
and door for about an hour each time before we had to head back to the main
city. I've decided that I like little towns out in the country better than I
like the big city. They're so much quieter and peaceful. Anyway, we didn't see
much success, but we were able to give out a couple pamphlets with cards &
phone numbers, and even got contact info for one lady who seamed really open
and interested in what we have to say about eternal families. There was one
man- we didn't get contact info from him, but we gave him a pamphlet and he
took a card, and we talked with him about the plan of salvation, and he seemed
to like it, and said he'd visit the church. We'll see what comes of it. He
seemed pretty accepting.
Friday was super fun. We sprinted for so many busses and trains,
it wasn't painful. Literally. But I'll get to that. We went over to the Horners
house for lunch. We had home made tomato soup-- it was the most amazing thing
ever. We talked to them about family history, and how that's one way we can
show gratitude for what we have. Then we sat and read "singing"
books, and watched some Mormon Messages.
Saturday evening we spent with the Contrerez family. We shared
D&C 60:13 and talked with them about sharing our talents to bless others
lives. We also talked about the churches statement on the baptisms of children
from a homosexual household, and how it doesn't change the Gospel and therefore
should not change our testimony. Brother Contrerez shared some really cool
stuff about his mission and how it helped him to realize that there's a
difference between being converted to the church, and being converted to the
Gospel. The difference was really interesting to see, but helped me to realize
that, yes, there is a difference, and, no matter the situation, God still loves
us, and wants us to be happy. He will do all he can to fulfill that, and if
that means whatever, then it's all going to be fine. I trust Him.
Sunday we met wit the Kunz family. We talked with them about
setting up a family mission plan. As I was talking, I came to the conclusion
that missionary work is different than we ever thought. It's not just finding,
teaching, or baptizing. It's simply allowing others to see our light as we
invite hem to come closer to Christ. Whether is be inviting them into our
homes, or simply interacting with them and being an example. Simple
missionary work is just that: simple. We don't have to say anything, but words
open the door wider faster. That's why we are told to "just open your
mouth." God knows what they need to hear, but he can't say it, so he needs
us to help channel and fill their needs.
Anyway, I love you all, and hope everything is going well for
you.
Bis Nächste Woche!! Ich hab' euch lieb!
-Sister
Montgomery
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