Hello everybody!
So this week seems to
have been another tale of missed busses. They seem to waste so much time! For
what should only take thirty minutes, it took us nearly two hours to get back
to Louth on Monday, just simply because of how Thetis tables overlapped. But that's
ok. We came back and did shopping. Then I took a nap and Sister Manning worked
on getting some letters caught up on. Then our lesson got cancelled because he
never set an actual place to meet...so that was annoying. But it was really
dark and we don't personally like knocking in the dark because people tend to
be more angry if you're interrupting bed time...so we stopped by a few people
we already know. And they were still a little upset we were interrupting. So we
decided to basically just walk around for an hour and hope to find people we could
stop. But we didn't. But we were obediently trying and that's what's important!
Tuesday we walked around again because the member we were going to stop by wasn't in like she normally is (she's one who prefers we just drop in than set an appointment...) but we did a little knocking with no luck. Then we had a lesson with a lady named Mary. Mary is so sweet. She's smaller than me! Which makes me feel weird, but it's all good. She's super sweet and really loved the message of the Restoration, but isn't sure she wants to get baptised because she was just baptised into another church a few years ago. But she's not active and can't remember which church...oh well! We'll work on it with her. Then a member came and installed a new smoke alarm into our flat. Which is funny, because he installed it just about a foot away from the other one. The mission has decided each flat needs two working smoke alarms, but we can't have one in the kitchen because it would always be going off, so it's just a foot away from the other one. Then we had a lesson with Jackie on the Word of Wisdom. She wasn't too thrilled with giving up coffee since she basically only drinks coffee, no water or milk or anything. But we told her we'd find a coffee substitute she could try and she said she's willing to. Then we had a really powerful lesson with Ben. He's decided he wants to slow down a little because of school. So we are going to try and do a 15-20 minute lesson one day during the week going over scripture promises and passages. So we went over Moroni 10:30-34 where Moroni gives his final words and his final wishes before he buries the record. And how his final wish was to meet US. to meet us in the Celestial Kingdom because we came into Christ and were perfected in Him. We had asked Ben to think about what he would've put in a last letter to his mom and how he would feel if she didn't read it because she couldn't find the time to fit it in. Then how the prophets feel when we have their final words, wishes, and wisdom and we don't take the time to read it. It was really powerful and I think it really hit home how important the scriptures really are. Then we had a quick dinner and headed out to the bus station to go to Grimsby.
Wednesday was a travelling whirlwind adventure ride. We woke up early and got to the bus stop early, just for it to be twenty minutes late. But we got on the bus and made it to zone training just in time. Zone training was really good and on the importance of remembering who we are and where we came from and where the people here came from. That we are so much more capable of doing more than what we are. The theme was Lion King because of when Mufasa speaks to Simba and what he says. It was really great! But then we missed our bus back by about two minutes. Again. So we got a well-rounded lunch of bagels and donuts because Sister Manning still had a coupon. So we got Krispy Kreme donuts! And they were Nutella filled. Win for England! Then we caught the bus back, got back to Louth and set return appointments and talked to people for about an hour and then got back on the bus to Grimsby. We took the Grimsby Sisters' keys because they stayed in Hull for exchange, but we had to spend the night there so we could make it to Hull in time the next morning for our interviews.
Thursday was interviews. Our bus from Grimsby never showed up. We got there early and were walking the route the bus comes. So unless it was more than five minutes early (doubtful) it never showed up. So we were at the bus stop for an hour before the next one came. So we were only an hour late to interviews. Not too bad. President had just rearranged since we were able to call early enough to let them know. So yeah, we had interviews and it was really good! I just love President Turvey. He is so good to us! Even though we only have fifteen minutes each, I just know he listens to our concerns and cares about them. It is such a great feeling! Then we turned around and travelled back to Grimsby and back to Louth. We dropped our stuff off at home and then went to a lesson we had with Loretta and Peter. Loretta taught us how to meditate and we taught her how we pray. So it was interesting and felt a little weird but it was basically just allowing yourself to fall half asleep. Then we walked around a little bit more and headed up to see Jane and Andy! Jane's chest infection has finally passed, so we were able to see them again! We taught them the 10 commandments and they loved it because we taught them the finger play way to remember them. Jane even sent us a text the next day saying she taught all her co-workers the trick to remembering the 10 commandments and they were very impressed!
Friday was pretty slow. We had weekly planning and lunch and then went out. Our service activity fell through, so we walked to go visit John and talk to him on his doorstep for a little bit. Then we walked back and had our lesson with Jackie. She is so amazing. We had gotten a little sample of the coffee substitute and she surprised us because she had already bough ten her own and donated her 12 cans to the local cafe so she can give it up. Holy Smokes! It was crazy. I almost started crying I was so happy for her and her new found commitment to God. So we went over prayer and scripture study and she asked for a large print Book of Mormon. The same large print Book of Mormon she had refused just two months ago. What miraculous changes she is making. Then we went to visit this girl who told us to stop by. But her step dad told us to go away. So we did knocking in the area and tried by a few people.
Saturday went really quickly. We went to the library first thing in the morning and then went to Market Rasen with Sister Elliot to visit Andy and Bethany. Bethany is the nine year old. We taught her the Plan of Salvation and talked to her about church again. Her mom said she can come next week but they'll need a lift. Sister Elliot was such a sweet heart to offer one. So we will be doing musical cars next week to try and find a way to get everyone to church. But I guess that's a good problem to have! Then we went to give Jackie the large print Book of Mormon and talked to her about the Restoration and Thomas S. Monson. We shared "Dare To Stand Alone" with her and it really touched her. Then we solidified a baptism date. So Jackie should be entering the waters of baptism on the 29th of this month! Then we had tea and walked around afterwards, visiting a few members and asking for their help with some things. Then we met up with Josephine and went to visit this guy named Chris. He talked a lot. We talked little. It was interesting, to say the least.
Tuesday we walked around again because the member we were going to stop by wasn't in like she normally is (she's one who prefers we just drop in than set an appointment...) but we did a little knocking with no luck. Then we had a lesson with a lady named Mary. Mary is so sweet. She's smaller than me! Which makes me feel weird, but it's all good. She's super sweet and really loved the message of the Restoration, but isn't sure she wants to get baptised because she was just baptised into another church a few years ago. But she's not active and can't remember which church...oh well! We'll work on it with her. Then a member came and installed a new smoke alarm into our flat. Which is funny, because he installed it just about a foot away from the other one. The mission has decided each flat needs two working smoke alarms, but we can't have one in the kitchen because it would always be going off, so it's just a foot away from the other one. Then we had a lesson with Jackie on the Word of Wisdom. She wasn't too thrilled with giving up coffee since she basically only drinks coffee, no water or milk or anything. But we told her we'd find a coffee substitute she could try and she said she's willing to. Then we had a really powerful lesson with Ben. He's decided he wants to slow down a little because of school. So we are going to try and do a 15-20 minute lesson one day during the week going over scripture promises and passages. So we went over Moroni 10:30-34 where Moroni gives his final words and his final wishes before he buries the record. And how his final wish was to meet US. to meet us in the Celestial Kingdom because we came into Christ and were perfected in Him. We had asked Ben to think about what he would've put in a last letter to his mom and how he would feel if she didn't read it because she couldn't find the time to fit it in. Then how the prophets feel when we have their final words, wishes, and wisdom and we don't take the time to read it. It was really powerful and I think it really hit home how important the scriptures really are. Then we had a quick dinner and headed out to the bus station to go to Grimsby.
Wednesday was a travelling whirlwind adventure ride. We woke up early and got to the bus stop early, just for it to be twenty minutes late. But we got on the bus and made it to zone training just in time. Zone training was really good and on the importance of remembering who we are and where we came from and where the people here came from. That we are so much more capable of doing more than what we are. The theme was Lion King because of when Mufasa speaks to Simba and what he says. It was really great! But then we missed our bus back by about two minutes. Again. So we got a well-rounded lunch of bagels and donuts because Sister Manning still had a coupon. So we got Krispy Kreme donuts! And they were Nutella filled. Win for England! Then we caught the bus back, got back to Louth and set return appointments and talked to people for about an hour and then got back on the bus to Grimsby. We took the Grimsby Sisters' keys because they stayed in Hull for exchange, but we had to spend the night there so we could make it to Hull in time the next morning for our interviews.
Thursday was interviews. Our bus from Grimsby never showed up. We got there early and were walking the route the bus comes. So unless it was more than five minutes early (doubtful) it never showed up. So we were at the bus stop for an hour before the next one came. So we were only an hour late to interviews. Not too bad. President had just rearranged since we were able to call early enough to let them know. So yeah, we had interviews and it was really good! I just love President Turvey. He is so good to us! Even though we only have fifteen minutes each, I just know he listens to our concerns and cares about them. It is such a great feeling! Then we turned around and travelled back to Grimsby and back to Louth. We dropped our stuff off at home and then went to a lesson we had with Loretta and Peter. Loretta taught us how to meditate and we taught her how we pray. So it was interesting and felt a little weird but it was basically just allowing yourself to fall half asleep. Then we walked around a little bit more and headed up to see Jane and Andy! Jane's chest infection has finally passed, so we were able to see them again! We taught them the 10 commandments and they loved it because we taught them the finger play way to remember them. Jane even sent us a text the next day saying she taught all her co-workers the trick to remembering the 10 commandments and they were very impressed!
Friday was pretty slow. We had weekly planning and lunch and then went out. Our service activity fell through, so we walked to go visit John and talk to him on his doorstep for a little bit. Then we walked back and had our lesson with Jackie. She is so amazing. We had gotten a little sample of the coffee substitute and she surprised us because she had already bough ten her own and donated her 12 cans to the local cafe so she can give it up. Holy Smokes! It was crazy. I almost started crying I was so happy for her and her new found commitment to God. So we went over prayer and scripture study and she asked for a large print Book of Mormon. The same large print Book of Mormon she had refused just two months ago. What miraculous changes she is making. Then we went to visit this girl who told us to stop by. But her step dad told us to go away. So we did knocking in the area and tried by a few people.
Saturday went really quickly. We went to the library first thing in the morning and then went to Market Rasen with Sister Elliot to visit Andy and Bethany. Bethany is the nine year old. We taught her the Plan of Salvation and talked to her about church again. Her mom said she can come next week but they'll need a lift. Sister Elliot was such a sweet heart to offer one. So we will be doing musical cars next week to try and find a way to get everyone to church. But I guess that's a good problem to have! Then we went to give Jackie the large print Book of Mormon and talked to her about the Restoration and Thomas S. Monson. We shared "Dare To Stand Alone" with her and it really touched her. Then we solidified a baptism date. So Jackie should be entering the waters of baptism on the 29th of this month! Then we had tea and walked around afterwards, visiting a few members and asking for their help with some things. Then we met up with Josephine and went to visit this guy named Chris. He talked a lot. We talked little. It was interesting, to say the least.
Sunday was the BEST DAY EVER!!!! We had an amazing testimony meeting, a lesson in Gospel Principles about Obedience, and then a Relief Society lesson on our commitment to God. Then, after lunch, we literally had the best lesson with Ben EVER!!! We had a testimony meeting with him and when he shared his testimony, it was just so powerful. He's been having a lot of missionary experiences with his friends at school and when he ended he was like "so I think it's true" and I just looked at him and said "Ben, you're going to be a great missionary in a few years." And he just kinda smiled and so I said "And Ben, you can't tell people what you don't know. You may say something you don't know you know, but you know it and it's true. So if you're having these great missionary experiences, you know it's true." And he was like "yeah, I know. But I still have a lot to learn." Anyways, long story short, he decided on a baptism date. I'm a little frustrated because it's so far away, but he chose it and is committed, so that's important! He is set for the 26 of November! Then we went to town for a lesson that stood us up, so we walked around again and talked to people, with no luck of return appointments, but still good finding.
Today we have just done shopping and had lunch. We are in Grimsby now and then heading to Hull tonight for exchange. I love you all and can hardly wait to hear what amazing things you have been up to this week! My spiritual thought for this week is from conference again. "Look to the Book, Look to the Lord" it is simple but profound. The Book of Mormon truly testifies of Christ and truly has His restored Gospel in its pages. I am so thankful for this gospel and how much it has changed me and my life and the opportunity I have to share this with the people of England. Look to the Book. Look to the Lord. I love you all! Until next week
Sister Hope
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