Devine design!

Malo e lelei!

Man this week was a really good week! We had Mission tour and Elder Cardon the area 70 came to speak to us. On Tuesday we had it here in Tonga and then Wednesday we flew to Vavau with him. He is such a powerful speaker. He asked us to write down two questions before the meeting started and then after the meeting see if they were answered. Both days I wrote down questions and I was able to not only have answers but advice on what I need to do to keep going. Im so grateful that we are able to have called Servants of the Lord to lead and direct us in these days. I know that Heavenly Father is able to speak to us through them, and if we listen we will be guided down the right path. One thing I love about being a missionary, and that I have come to learn and gain a testimony of is Divine Design. Heavenly father knows us and knows what we need, when we need it. I strongly encourage you all to read the talk by President Rasband from this last conference. :)

This week our investigator Aisea will prepare himself to pass the sacrament. I'm so excited for him! Its the most amazing feeling to see your investigators progress in the gospel. We will also be helping him get ready to get a temple recommend to do baptisms. He told us the other day he's thinking about going on a mission. Man I just smiled because I know the blessings of serving a mission. This work is so powerful. 

I hope you all have a great week! Keep reading your scriptures EVERYDAY :) I promise you will see blessings in your life from reading everyday. Keep inviting those around you to come unto Christ. Ofa lahi atu :) 

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Sista Silivesita

Pictures from Vavau

This is President Makai he is friends with Brother Tuileva.  (Who is our neighbor/friend and was Kenidees Sunday school teacher.)

I wanted to share a few things Kenidee wrote us in our personal email because it is so true!!  She is a beautiful, valiant daughter that we have been PRIVILEGED  to raise!....... "I had the special opportunity to interview with Elder Cardon. It was such a blessing for me! Not all of the missionaries had this opportunity maybe like 15 and I was one of them! During my interview he asked me about my family ( yes of course I cried) and I had the opportunity to share with him about my wonderful family. I shared with him how dad is a convert and how much it has blessed my life and the lives of others. Because of dads decision I have the opportunity to share the gospel with the people here in Tonga. I also shared how grateful I am that you guys were sealed in the temple and that I had the blessed opportunity to be born in the covenant. I think my favorite lesson to teach is the plan of salvation because Heavenly Father has blessed us with this plan so that we can all live with him again. That is our goal and purpose here. EVERYDAY we need to continually try and become like Him. 

He also asked me to share my testimony with him.I shared about the Book of Mormon and the influence it can have in ones life. 

Elder Cardon paused for a minute before he started talking again and said " Sister Sylvester I want you to know that you are a valiant young lady. You have been called here for a reason and you will be blessed so much for it." And then he said "I want you to email your parents on P-day and tell them everything about our interview,  I want you to thank them for the beautiful, valiant daughter they have raised."  She then gave us a challenge to read the Book of Mormon more...."I know you guys are busy but this book is the most important book here on earth. If you don't have a testimony of its teachings you can't progress in the gospel. 

There's and invitation and a promise in the introduction of the Book of Mormon. I know the blessings from this Book can change lives!!!  Im so grateful for you guys and I cant wait for the day I get to see and hug you again!