Companion: Elder Hansen
Hello my fellow family and friends!
Wowie! One year mark... It
is so crazy to think that I have been out here for a year now. I was
reflecting on what I have done this past year of my life and am excited
for what is in store for this next year. With hopes that it is even
better than the first! I would have to say that one of the things I
have learned the most is ACTION! Without action, nothing will take
place. I was reading in Enos this morning and about how he wrestled
with the Lord in mighty prayer. After he had been forgiven of his sins
he didn't go off and continue with his previous ways. He took action
and changed to what he knew Heavenly Father wanted him to be. Action is
the key to any progression. Without action there would only be
digression.
We had Zone Training this last
Friday. We are entering into a new phase on the iPads! We get the
"area book planner." We now will have our whole area book on our iPads
and be able to update them right after every lesson! We also have our
planners on our iPads as well. So this week we get to spend 2 hours a
day entering in all the records that are in our paper area book and make
them digital. Woopie!
This past Monday
we found a family of 4 to teach! They are the Vogan family. We have
high hopes for this family. They are so family oriented and service
oriented.
I have gained a love and
appreciation for service, this past week especially. Service has been a
big way for us to gain the trust of everyone we are in contact with.
One member made the comment and asked, "Don't you have something else
that is more important to do right now than help me paint my house?" I
immediately share the scripture that popped into my head -- Mosiah 2:17,
"17 And behold, I tell you these things that ye may learn wisdom; that
ye may learn that when ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye
are only in the service of your God." He agreed with me and we
moved on. That was when I realized that when we are serving others, we
truly are serving God. Everyone is His child and wants us all to help
each other. It doesn't matter their race, religion, or what they do day
to day, they are children of God! As Christians we have that divine
purpose and responsibility to help everyone. I love how God has set up
the principle of service in His vast plan. As we serve others, our love
for them grows. As we allow others to serve us, their love for us
grows and so does our love for them.
I hope Josh
is doing alright. Keep me posted on him. Is Tanner still liking his
new job? I loved working with special needs kids in high school, it was
a lot of fun.
Go and serve!!!
Love you all!
Elder Shoemaker
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