We had a great experience this week with one of our members. Helen is amazing and taking classes to major in respiratory therapist. She struggles a lot with life and her son but has strong faith and hope. We talked to them about building their faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ because the gospel is the only way to true happiness. We talked to them about the 5-5-5 family plan. It's when they come up with a goal of who they want to bring to church, baptism, and to the temple in one year. We explained that ever member is a missionary and being a missionary is one of our responsibilities to make sure the members know they are the main point of bringing others to come unto Christ, they are the main people to build up the kingdom of God. Helen is helping her son learn how to be a missionary. They challenged themselves to a few goals and asked us to follow up with them on Friday. I am super excited. She said to us, "I don't know if you know this but I needed you two here at this moment. People put on their happy face but really inside they are struggling. You guys should visit more members" I felt like I followed the prompting of the spirit along with Sister Wang. Such a cool experience!
We did complimentary street sweep and we haven't done that for 2 months. Elder Johnson was in charge and he knew we needed to do this, at that moment I felt a change come over me. I was happy and enjoying life. I was complimenting everyone I saw and sharing the gospel and I was truly happy. I then realize that the gospel is the only way to success and happiness. Serving those around me gives the best feeling to me. I moved on from some of the negativity and anger I had been feeling. I learned how to repent daily this week, whether I sin or not. I did want to change to become a better person and it does make a difference. Faith does lead to repentance.
I was having a really hard day last week and I received a letter in the mail from Clair Pilling. Her letter was exactly what I needed. She wrote a little note about a specific letter and said, "This is a letter from Heavenly Father" I read the letter and my heart was full of peace and love. I know Heavenly Father was looking out for me in that moment. Sister Pilling knew I needed this somehow. I am forever grateful for this experience. Best letter ever!
Sister Wang and I have been working really hard and we just accomplished our goals three times in a row now. Ba Bam!!
I love that Sister Wang has been cooking Chinese food and that we can get our food from the nearby Chinese markets instead of walking a mile to Target like Sister Johnson and I use to do. I told Sister Wang about the msg and she makes sure I get the right food that doesn't have msg in it. I still got a headache and dizziness but good news, I am doing a lot better.
One of our investigators has changed her baptism date to Jan. 30 so her son could come to the baptism. I am so excited!! First baptism.
Another of our Investigators has softened her heart to the gospel and I can see a change. She always asks hard and profound questions but we were able to answer them. We met with her 4 times already and she finally kneeled down to pray with us. Really cool lady.
A lady texted us and showed up at the church and we met her for the first time. She was so eager to learn about the gospel that she stayed for the Chinese branch AND the English Branch. She is awesome and eager to learn.
One of our members invited two of her friends to church and introduced them to us and they were interested. The work is hastening on!!!
I arm wrestled with my missionary grandma Tina Chen. I bested her three time and she beat me one time. That one time I kind of injured my wrist and I also snapped my finger and now it's purple :) I am truly taking care of myself.
So Chinese New Years is coming up.... I am in charge of choreographing the dance with Sister Hironaka of Hip Hop and Elder Johnson is in charge of lion dance and cha cha dance. We are doing a parade and wearing costumes and it's gonna be one of the biggest event here in Flushing! I am super excited!!
I will hit my 6th month mark this week :) I will be going to the temple with Sister Hironaka and Sister Johnson for their one year mark next month. I am excited!!
I am going to the Brooklyn Bridge today for sure! A few weeks ago all the missionaries were at a member's house for one of our elder's birthday. Elder Johnson didn't want to eat this one specific food and asked me to eat it. I said no because I was soooo full. He said I will do something for you if you eat this... Ugh.... I told him he has to take me to the Brooklyn Bridge and that is what we are doing. Yay!!!
I love you!
I love you!
Love ,
Sister Moore
P.S. I will send pictures later. I promise.
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