The missionary
work here in Blantyre is progressing. We spend a lot of time finding and then
time teaching. We are seeing new people each and every day and some of them are
progressing and some of them are not. That is the joys and challenges that come
with missionary work though. This past week I went on an exchange with Sister
Getts. We went to mine and Sister Napwanga's area so it was mostly me leading
that day. I was a little nervous at first but things turned out okay. Our first
two appointments fell through but I took a second to refocus and things went
pretty smooth after that. We went and met with an investigator that has been
meeting with missionaries off and on since around January or February. He has A
LOT of questions and a few things to work on. I am glad that we got to meet with
him because some of the things that we were teaching him were things that all of
us needed to hear. Funny how Heavenly Father works that way! :) The weather is
getting warmer, 86`F on Saturday and only getting warmer. It is summer here and
every one keeps saying, "Just wait until October". Not sure if I want to! :)
Saturday we did spend some time under the shade of a big tree. We stopped to see
one of our members and she kept talking to us even though we tried to leave a
couple of times. It was good though because I think that she just needed someone
to talk to.
We ran into
another Jehovah Witness, this time it was lady. She was nicer than the last one
but still as interesting. Every time that we would bring up the Restoration she
would change the subject. I am SOOOO glad that I have a firm knowledge of the
Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and why that it is so important to
know. She did give us one of their pamphlet so we gave her one of ours as well.
It was on the Plan of Salvation because we ended up talking about if suffering
will ever end. Quite an interesting experience to talk to them.
Yesterday we had
a lesson with a LA by the name of Hope. He was struggling with the decision on
whether to just work or to go back to school. We talk to him about how that
sometimes we have to make the decision first and then take it to Heavenly Father
to make sure that it is right. We read with him some of the verses from Ether 2
and 3 and talked about the verses that we read and then committed him to reread
those chapters and to let us know. We haven't heard from him yet. He told us
that we really helped him in making his decision though. It is truly amazing
what just a few chapters of the Book of Mormon can do. I seriously love the Book
of Mormon. I am truly a country girl that is for sure. This morning the lady
that came to do our laundry today, a different one than usual, which is stopping
it sounds like, needed to know where to hang the clothes, and without even
thinking about it I just walked outside to show her. No shoes or nothing, my
feet must be getting used to the ground or they already were. People around here
walk around with no shoes on all the time so really it wasn't that different
than a Malawian or a Zambian, cause they do it there too. You can definitely
tell where my watch sits and where my sleeves end. My skin is definitely not as
dark as there but I have some great tan lines and they will only get better with
time. :)
My testimony this
week is that the Book of Mormon hold any answer that we may be seeking for.
Heavenly Father knew that WE would need the Book of Mormon and the advice that
it holds for everyday living. The Priesthood is real and should never be taken
for granted. Definitely something I have learned time and time again. If you
need a Priesthood Blessing don't hesitate to ask, we are actually serving them
by asking. Prayers are heard and answers, sometimes even when we don't realize
that we are praying for that particular thing. Malawi is beautiful but plenty
warm so enjoy the rain and snow( I know not yet) for me!!! :)
Sister Kelsey
Webster
ZLM 04/13-10/14
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