So this past week has flown by!! It seems like I just was sitting
here writing last week's email. Life as a missionary is pretty
different. Time seems to do weird things to you brain. The days go by
pretty long, but the weeks seem to just fly by!
So this past week, we've just worked really hard with building
stronger relationships with the branch members. It's hard to help
investigators feel welcome, and important when the members don't know,
don't care, and don't help our investigators know that this is the true
church. That being said, we've visited with many members this past week
telling them about our investigators, who they can share the gospel
with, and different activities we can do to help the missionary work.
Also, we've talked alot with the branch leaders and have talked about
how we can help in-actives, and part member families become stronger and
have a desire to follow Christ. I've learned alot about the importance
of members in the mission, and I encourage everyone to talk with the
missionaries and learn how you can help the investigators, and
missionary work progress in your wards. Without members helping us,
missionary work is really, really,
really, hard. So please don't be afraid to help!
So Ruben is really progressing really well. I feel like we don't
even teach him. He seems to be teaching us. We ask him about the
Sabbath day, Law of Chasity, and Baptism, etc. and he says, "Well, I
think it's this..." or "I believe we should do this..." It's so much
fun!! I love teaching people who have the hunger and desire to learn to
the point that they learn it themselves. It's so much easier to help
them build a testimony and become converted unto Christ when they want
to do so! He has a baptism date for the end of the month, which he
should make it if he keeps coming to church. Only problem would be his
boss, so needs him to work on Sunday sometimes, but Ruben has told him
he won't keep doing it. So I'm glad he's standing up for what he
believes is right!
I hope that the challenge I gave everyone in the beginning of July
is going good! You all have about 2 months to finish the Book of
Mormon. I hope this has helped your testimonies grow, and you've found a
greater joy in the word of God! I know that the Book of Mormon truly
testifies of our savior, Jesus Christ. He lived, died, and rose again
for us! He lives and I know he is our Savior, Lord, and King. Please
keep reading the Book of Mormon and I know that each page will
strengthen your foundation in Christ a little bit more. The church is
true, and I know that I'm helping others come unto Christ through his
gospel. Yeah, missionary work is totally worth it! En el nombre de
Jesucristo, Amen.
Have a good week everyone!!
Love,
Elder Jensen
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