First of all, our investigators are all doing well. We have
had a hard time meeting with a lot of them over the last couple of weeks
because they have all been really busy. So it has been a bit slow. We are also
having a hard time finding new investigators lately. Our whole district is. At
every district meeting the last few weeks, all of the companionships asked for
prayers to help them find new investigators. We have quite a few potential
investigators that were referred to us, but we only have their address and so
we try and go visit often, but they are never home. It is difficult to get in contact
with them so that we can start teaching them.
A lot of you ask what we do in a typical day, so here it is.
We wake up and exercise, get ready, do studies and training, and eat lunch.
Then for the afternoon we will usually meet with an investigator or visit with
some less-actives in the ward. For dinner we almost always eat at a member's
house. Our ward is great at keeping us very well fed. After dinner we do power
hour. "Power Hour" is something that we have in our mission that is
an hour from 6-7 pm every night set aside for finding new investigators. It is
a time that our whole mission is unified and doing the same thing and we are
all praying at the same time for the same thing. After power hour is over we
usually visit one or two more people for the night. Pretty much our days are
time between appointments with investigators is filled with visiting
less-actives and finding new investigators. The last couple of weeks we have
had lots of people stop us thinking that we are Jehovah witnesses, which is
totally great because it leads perfectly into a discussion about the gospel.
And usually the people just ask for a card and say they will think about it and
let us know and then we never hear from them again. But that is okay because we
are sharing the gospel with the Spirit and it is up to them what they choose to
do with it.
The last couple of weeks have been slow, but we still are
feeling good about what we are doing and accomplishing. I believe the Lord is
happy with our efforts. Of course we are always trying to improve, but knowing
that the Lord is pleased is always comforting. Despite the slowness of things
the last little bit, I have had A TON of small moments when the Spirit has
testified to me of the truthfulness of this Church and Gospel. With every
little thing that has happened or been said, the Spirit would be right there
touching my heart. My testimony has grown a lot. And in the end, the most
important convert on your mission, and in life, is you, so I am grateful for
those times when I feel that my testimony is stronger and my conversion is
deeper.
Well wasn't General Conference fantastic! All of our church
leaders are amazing. I liked all of the talks. I don't know what one was my
favorite, but I really loved President Uchtdorf's, Elder Bednar's, and Elder
Holland's, to name a few. Of course, who doesn't always love their talks :)
President Monson said that he would write in his journal that this was one of
the most inspiring sessions of conference he has ever been to and he has been
to a lot. I think that means that we should all continue to read and study the
talks over and over again until the next conference.
I am so grateful for this Church and Gospel. I know that
this is Christ's true church restored upon the earth. I know that President
Thomas S. Monson is a true prophet of God and that Jesus Christ is the head of
the church. Please work on strengthening your testimony every. single. day.
Read the scriptures every day. Pray every day, all day. Go to church every
week. These are small things that are so important and that make a huge
difference. A critical difference. I liked the story one general authority
shared about his grandparents who chose to go on a drive in the country with
their family one Sunday instead of going to church and that one, seemingly
small decision ultimately led to their inactivity. Do not give up the blessings
of keeping our covenants and keeping the commandments. Heavenly Father loves
all of us. Abide in His love forever.
Love,
Sister Sylvester
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