There is so much love in Missionary work!

Hi Everyone,

This week was a really good week! The work here is so awesome! Especially in Havelu. The ward members here are so strong and so powerful. Yesterday we had church for 7 hours. I didn't know it was possible to go to church for that long haha! After church we went to our Fafanga. They're the people that feed the missionaries. We had dinner with the Bishop and after dinner we went with the bishopric to meet with a family who are not members. Their house is so cool. It reminded me of the tree house in George of the jungle! haha. We had the opportunity to share a little message with them and they want us to come back and teach them more. Me and sister Palenapa are so excited! Our baptisms last week got pushed to this Friday. We have two and the elders have one. We are super excited. I cant even explain the feeling when someone decides to be baptized. Theres so much love in missionary work and that is the key for conversion.  

The other day we were out visiting members, because thats our best way to get referrals here, and i was just having the hardest time. Its been so hot and the uniform we wear makes it even hotter. Also I've been so sick from the food that I've been really dehydrated. I knew I could keep going so I said a little prayer and my first though after was about our Savior Jesus Christ and his atoning sacrifice. I felt so much comfort knowing that he knows exactly how I'm feeling because He's felt this way. I put my own worries aside and I kept going with a positive attitude. We went to a less active members house and we just talked to them to see how they are doing. I could tell they were going through a hard time and after they thanked us for stopping by to see them. I could tell they needed the spirit in their home and I was glad we had the opportunity to bring it. I share this experience because I've really struggled my first couple of weeks here, but I am continually reminded that this is not about me. This is the lords work and we are instruments in his hands. We had a mission zone conference and president said "You weren't called here to learn the language...you were called to bring others unto Christ." That was so eye opening because I've been so focused on trying to learn the language that i wasn't focused on the real reason I'm here. Once I made that change my experience here has been so much better.

The lord really does know each and everyone of us personally. I thank my Heavenly Father every day for the trials and hardships I'm faced with. I know they will make me a better missionary and a better person. Im so grateful for all of your love and support. You guys are so awesome! Continue to be examples to those around you. Never hesitate an opportunity to be a missionary. Also I haven't had the chance to watch conference because of the time difference but I'm sure it was wonderful because it always is! Remember to feast upon the words that were spoken and to study them each day! Love you all!

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Sista Sylvester

Heres a picture of what they give us for breakfast. This was my plate.....6 egg sandwiches and 3 pieces of cake! hahah I could barely finish one piece of cake.