Bula Vinaka!
This
week was exciting because we got to spend some time getting to know our new
Mission President. We were all so sad to see President and Sister Klingler go,
but I feel really lucky to have two Mission Presidents in my mission. Twice the
love. Twice the knowldege. Twice the insights. Twice the everything. It's
fabulous. Tuesday we had a small Zone Conference where we got to know
them a bit, then our District went back for individual interviews on
Wednesday.
One
of my favorite things that Sister Layton shared was the story of Esther. She
shared Esther 4:14....."And who knoweth whether thou art come to the
kingdom for such a time as this?" I LOVE this scripture. We all have a
purpose. There is a reason I (and every other missionary ) have been sent
to our individual areas at this time. We just have to find out what it is ....
then do it!
President
Layton talked a lot about strengthening relationships with our ward leaders. As
he was talking I kept thinking about the famous quote by JFK and how it applies
to missionaries....... "My fellow [Missionaries], ask not what your
[ward/bishop/ward mission leader/members] can do for you, ask what you can do
for them [ward/bishop/ward mission leader/members]." I think that's the
key to building the strong relationships with the members that are so
essential.
One
of my favorite parts of missionary work has recently become OYMing. Or talking
to people on the street. Some are just sooo exciting! People are entertaining.
And so sweet. A couple of days ago, we talked to two older Fijian gentlemen who
were waiting for the bus. They were blown away that we could speak Fijian. They
begged us to come to their island and said they would pay the way and donate
land for the church. Ha. We gave them a pamphlet and said they can be the first
members on their island. They were almost in tears when we eventually had to
leave. I love these people. :)
I'm
grateful for another great week here in Lautoka! I love this Gospel and I LOVE
being a missionary!
Loloma
Levu,
Sista
Matheson :)
P.S.
Happy Late 4th of July!
After
Church with Neelam's family!
Banana stand :) These kids
are so cute!
One of our wonderful
investigators..... Mere!
Our
super funny OYM on the street.
Preethi's
Birthday Party on July 3rd. (I was celebrating Aubree's Birthday too)
Feeding
cake to Preethi. It's an Indian Birthday tradition. :)
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