Hello everyone, how are you all?
Let me just say, it feels like I've been hit by a bus! Not having a vigorous daily schedule before I came and then the next, your days are planned and packed to the brim with activies and things to do. Needless to say it's quite stressful. However, I am learning a lot here about the culture and about tteaching the gospel. So far it's not that different, although we need to remember to spell things with "s" instead of "z". e.g. "memorise" "baptise".
This past Saturday, we had a devotional where we shared why we all decided to serve a mission. It was a humbling experience to hear about some of the problems and trials that everyone had before being able to come out here and serve the Lord. It made me think that in comparison to the trials I had, mine were nothing. One of the Elders had the opportunity to baptise his mother 1 month prior to serving his mission. It touched my heart so much and his testimony was so powerful. It was a testament to me to that God loves us so much and that if we are willing to rely on him in faith, nothing wavering, we can see miracles, no matter how small.
My companion here that I was assigned to is Elder Madsen. He is from South Jordan Utah. He and I get along really well. He has a good heart and a sharp mind and he is a big example to me in the way he is so diligent in studying the gospel. The other day we had our first teaching experience, not with real persons of interest, but with the teachers here(and yes, we are not to call them investigators anymore but instead refer to them as people of interest), and it went pretty well. We taught about the restoration, invited them to read the Book of Mormon and to pray to know if it was true. They accepted the invitation, so apparently we didn't do too bad in teaching. As I've been preparing to teach, I have been able to study more of the doctrine. I am always so happy whenever I am studying the gospel because I realise that I am so blessed to have it in my life and to know that we are all God's children and that He loves all of us regardless of our circumstances.
This morning at 8am (2am EST), we went to the temple here and I got to see its beautiful sight. It truly is a magnificent view. Everything around is so green, vibrant and full of life. I am so grateful for being called to England and to be able to enjoy such scenery.
For those of you who may be reading this and don't know what the Book of Mormon is, or if they desire to have a testimony of it, the Book of Mormon is another testament that Jesus is the Christ. It is a record of the people who lived in the Americas in ancient times. It is full of words from past people who have been called of God to teach them His gospel. These people are known as Prophets and they tell us what God wants for us. And since God loves us so much, He only wants the best for us. Now you may think, "I already have a Bible." The Book of Mormon is not meant to replace the Bible, but to go hand in hand with it.
I testify to you, here at this moment, that the Book of Mormon is true, and that Jesus is the Christ. Just as Moroni directs in Moroni 10:3-5, I invite those who have not read the Book of Mormon, to read it and to ask God yourself, through sincere prayer to know of the truthfulness of it for yourself. I also invite those who have already read it, to read it again, as it is "keystone of our religion and a man would get nearer to God by abiding by its precepts." This book has helped me so much in my life. It has comforted me in my times of need, strengthened me when I was weak and most important of all, has helped me to know and understand that Jesus is the Christ time and time again. I know that Christ lives and love each and everyone of you. I know this to be true because I have asked Him myself through prayer and have come to know this truth through the power of the Holy Ghost, and by the power of the Holy Ghost, you can know the truth of all thing. (Moroni 10:3-5)
I love you all so much,
Cheers,
Elder Jakob
Let me just say, it feels like I've been hit by a bus! Not having a vigorous daily schedule before I came and then the next, your days are planned and packed to the brim with activies and things to do. Needless to say it's quite stressful. However, I am learning a lot here about the culture and about tteaching the gospel. So far it's not that different, although we need to remember to spell things with "s" instead of "z". e.g. "memorise" "baptise".
This past Saturday, we had a devotional where we shared why we all decided to serve a mission. It was a humbling experience to hear about some of the problems and trials that everyone had before being able to come out here and serve the Lord. It made me think that in comparison to the trials I had, mine were nothing. One of the Elders had the opportunity to baptise his mother 1 month prior to serving his mission. It touched my heart so much and his testimony was so powerful. It was a testament to me to that God loves us so much and that if we are willing to rely on him in faith, nothing wavering, we can see miracles, no matter how small.
My companion here that I was assigned to is Elder Madsen. He is from South Jordan Utah. He and I get along really well. He has a good heart and a sharp mind and he is a big example to me in the way he is so diligent in studying the gospel. The other day we had our first teaching experience, not with real persons of interest, but with the teachers here(and yes, we are not to call them investigators anymore but instead refer to them as people of interest), and it went pretty well. We taught about the restoration, invited them to read the Book of Mormon and to pray to know if it was true. They accepted the invitation, so apparently we didn't do too bad in teaching. As I've been preparing to teach, I have been able to study more of the doctrine. I am always so happy whenever I am studying the gospel because I realise that I am so blessed to have it in my life and to know that we are all God's children and that He loves all of us regardless of our circumstances.
This morning at 8am (2am EST), we went to the temple here and I got to see its beautiful sight. It truly is a magnificent view. Everything around is so green, vibrant and full of life. I am so grateful for being called to England and to be able to enjoy such scenery.
For those of you who may be reading this and don't know what the Book of Mormon is, or if they desire to have a testimony of it, the Book of Mormon is another testament that Jesus is the Christ. It is a record of the people who lived in the Americas in ancient times. It is full of words from past people who have been called of God to teach them His gospel. These people are known as Prophets and they tell us what God wants for us. And since God loves us so much, He only wants the best for us. Now you may think, "I already have a Bible." The Book of Mormon is not meant to replace the Bible, but to go hand in hand with it.
I testify to you, here at this moment, that the Book of Mormon is true, and that Jesus is the Christ. Just as Moroni directs in Moroni 10:3-5, I invite those who have not read the Book of Mormon, to read it and to ask God yourself, through sincere prayer to know of the truthfulness of it for yourself. I also invite those who have already read it, to read it again, as it is "keystone of our religion and a man would get nearer to God by abiding by its precepts." This book has helped me so much in my life. It has comforted me in my times of need, strengthened me when I was weak and most important of all, has helped me to know and understand that Jesus is the Christ time and time again. I know that Christ lives and love each and everyone of you. I know this to be true because I have asked Him myself through prayer and have come to know this truth through the power of the Holy Ghost, and by the power of the Holy Ghost, you can know the truth of all thing. (Moroni 10:3-5)
I love you all so much,
Cheers,
Elder Jakob
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