Every week President Perriton receives personal letters from each missionary. He highlights some of the stories and quotes at zone conference each transfer. Following are some excerpts we'd like to share with you:
*The Lord truly directs our paths. It’s so strangely coincidental that these people would let us in, that I choose to believe it’s no coincidence at all.
*Our family is doing great. We’ve done our best to contact them every day. At first I was scared of smothering them. But today, when the dad prayed, he asked Heavenly Father to help the missionaries not be afraid and come over more often. I feel that if we’re there any more than we already are, we might as well move in! I believe it’s true that there are those who are prepared by the hand of the Lord to receive the gospel. Finding “those that will receive you” has found a more special place in me and the way I do missionary work.
*As I’ve worked on my goal this last transfer to gain greater spiritual power by having a good companionship relationship, I’ve come to realize just how important it is. When you plan and prepare together, you can feel the spirit together, which qualifies you to teach by the mouths of two witnesses.
*I have been thinking about my time as a missionary and I want to be the missionary that I thought I would be before I went into the mission field. Like Brother Joseph or Alma, really go up and bear testimony to everyone, sound the gospel in every ear, plan with fire and ferocity, pray for the spirit, really make the effort that it takes to connect with my ministerial power as a missionary. These thoughts motivate me to keep me going.
*We got a baptism date! We are sooooo happy. I can’t describe the joy that I feel.
*Wahoo! We have a baptismal date!!! Oh man, every hard day just flew out the window. Oh man, it’s so cool to see a person understand, grow and progress! I am so excited.
*Wow! What a special week! Our investigator was baptized yesterday. It is truly amazing to see the spirit touch someone’s life. Another investigator, scheduled to be baptized next week came to church and stayed to watch the baptism. After the closing prayer, he stood up and said, “OK Now it's my turn!” Happiness filled me at that moment like it never has before!
*Another great week! How could it not be when you are a missionary in Daejeon Korea?!!
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