Week 26 Six Months

Hello everyone, 

Wednesday I gained a sister. 

Thursday was more spiritual. At institute we talked about grace which I read about Wednesday (it's on repeat for me). Grace: The help he extends to us in the form of mercy, love, kindness and the enabling power that allows us to receive eternal life and exaltation. Then left us with a question: what will you do to have effects of grace more active in your life? Change is a big thing. 

Friday I went to beginner family search classes to learn more. It was nice to take a step back. I found 1 name to take to the temple. 

Saturday I learned how to fold more clothes for endowments. I felt like I was sewing because of the machine used for folding it. I helped with the clean clothes, I almost forgot how to do it because it's been so long. (I have been doing dirty clothes.)

Monday we gained two Elders. Sister Andrus and I got tons of food sorted along with another person. Even though the person struggles with health, I'm thankful that she still shows up and tries. All the Lord asks of us is to do our best. 

Scripture: Alma 5:46 Behold, I say unto you they are made known unto me by the Holy Spirit of God. Behold, I have fasted and prayed many days that I might know these things of myself. And now I do know of myself that they are true; for the Lord God hath made them manifest unto me by his Holy Spirit; and this is the spirit of revelation which is in me.

October 2nd marks 6 months since I got set apart as a service missionary. Makes me excited but also sad to know I only have about a year left. Even though this mission isn't what I thought it would be I'm very thankful for what it has brought and have seen blessings come and growing in ways I didn't think I would. I'm thankful for the chances I have to serve Him and others. 

Hope you all have a good week! 

Sister Gill 

Pictures 

-New quote (I took this picture Thursday evening)

-Logan temple Saturday. I'm thankful my assignment that day was there. 

Week 25 Be of Good Cheer

Hello! 

Wednesday I shadowed a scanning device I don't know very well from a sister on a different shift. Met with the sisters in the evening and had a spiritual vomit since last week we finished Preach My Gospel. Loved these scriptures Alma 26:27 & 1Ne 17:13. 

Thursday we did sealings for the first time at the temple along with a session. It was fun to do and I'm thankful I had my grandma Gill to do that with. 

Friday I watched some videos for ancestry. I feel like I'm slowly understanding the websites decently. 

Saturday the temple was busy but good. 

Sunday Elder Holland came to the spectrum. I didn't learn anything new, but I got good reminders. 

Here's a few: 

1. -The church will never leave the earth again. 
2. -Enough about fears, especially in our days. Be of Good Cheer! 
3. -We live in a marvelous time, Because we have the restoration! 
4. -Don't run from the world. Point it towards Christ. 
5. -The only person you should be pleasing is your Heavenly Father. Offend Him not who is our caregiver. 
6. -Be of Good Courage. 
7. -Repent daily, it keeps you safe. (& keeps you humble) 
8. -We have light over dark. 
9. -Christ has already won. 

Scripture: 

Mosiah 23:10 Nevertheless, after much tribulation, the Lord did hear my cries, and did answer my prayers, and has made me an instrument in his hands in bringing so many of you to a knowledge of his truth. 27 But Alma went forth and stood among them, and exhorted them that they should not be frightened, but that they should remember the Lord their God and he would deliver them. 

Life isn't easy, but when you know the Savior is helping you, you start seeing the little tender mercies. He loves each of us & I hope you know that! 

Sister Gill 

Pictures 

-Sun Rise 

-First mission Devotional with Ashlee 

Week 24 I Feel my Saviors Love

Hi! Two stories this week. 

Thursday at institute we talked about the fall. I'm thankful I was able to understand it better. We also watched a video (story telling) about a guy that went on a hike in shorts and shirt. It ended up snowing and he was unprepared. He only had his phone, luckily he had service to call to get help. When they came they couldn't land the helicopter but they were able to get him what he needed. I loved that because we can't always get our situation fixed, but He can help us with the little things so we can keep going. In the evening the temple went well. I felt my Saviors love for me and could tell throughout the session someone on the other side was close by. I felt a little more of His power through the session. I'm thankful for that. In initiatory the 3 names were exactly the same which was fun. Different dates and places but exact same names. I'm thankful I had the chance to help and be a part of their work. 

Saturday I talked with a sister about her distant family members death. He was a good guy. In one week he went from sitting by the general authorities at a church event to the next week ending up in jail because of a few wrong choices. He tried and did his best to make things right but recently died in jail do to health. I loved that through everything that he went through, he constantly had a testimony of Christ through it all. He changed lives of people in the prison but also tried to make things right. Christ is always there for us, with open arms no matter what we do. He wants us to repent and come unto Him. 

Sunday evening we had another mission meeting. Here's a few notes I took. 

New leaders in Brigham: 

• We aren't here to go through things alone. 
• Come unto Him and He will give you rest. 
• We all grow together. 
• Sister C: -You are in the season (of your mission), you are serving Him w/ everything you have because the Savior gave His life for you. 
• There is a season for everything. 
• Elder C: -Get on the water and He will help you. 

Scripture: 

Acts 7:55 But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up steadfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God. 
56 And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God. Saw that posted at an assignment and loved it! 

Sister Gill 

Week 22 The Spirit heals by work

Hello, 

Thursday I almost cancelled because I wasn't feeling good. The sister I have been wanting to do the work for popped into my head so decided I needed to go. It was very peaceful, calm and quiet. I love the people there. & I'm extra thankful for my grandma Gill. The rest of the night went way better. 

Friday I got help with my family tree. When getting help, we almost merged a father and son. The first and middle names are switched. I also looked at family search guide. If you want to learn family search I suggest using that website! (http://www.thefhguide.com)

Saturday the laundry went better then I thought. I'm thankful I went. In the evening meeting with the sisters, these scriptures stood out. Jacob 3:1; Mosiah 24:13-14; Alma 26:27. You can look those up if you'd like. :)

Scripture:Words of Mormon 1:7 And I do this for a wise purpose; for thus it whispereth me, according to the workings of the Spirit of the Lord which is in me. And now, I do not know all things; but the Lord knoweth all things which are to come; wherefore, he worketh in me to do according to his will. 8 And my prayer to God is concerning my brethren, that they may once again come to the knowledge of God, yea, the redemption of Christ...14 And in the strength of the Lord they did contend against their enemies. 

This past week I haven't been feeling as good, but as I have been to my assignments and tried my best I have felt help and motivation and left feeling better. I know He is there helping me. He loves you, and is cheering you on every day! 

Hope you all had a good labor day weekend! 

Sister Gill 

Week 21 If you go and do, the Holy Ghost will help you

Hello again! 

Wednesday I read some talks from April 1995. The sisters talks were 2-5 minutes and really good. I thought it was cool that they each included a scripture. 

Thursday the temple was good, more and more people seem to be noticing my name tag which makes me happy that I can tell them what a 'service mission' is. I love the temple! 

Friday I shadowed different people and helped a little. Nearly every person I shadowed I learned something new.  

Saturday the temple laundry had been super busy and behind. When I came in along with a few others we got completely caught up before I left. I'm thankful for the sisters I serve with! For their kindness and examples. 

Sunday we had another service mission meeting and the part that stuck out is: what the Savior did wasn't easy. What the prophets did wasn't easy (which I've never thought about). So why would it be easy for me? I also met with the sisters for a little bit. It was cut short do to schedules but I'm very thankful that we were still able to meet. 

Scripture thought: Matthew 13:8 But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold. 9 Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. 10 And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables? 11 He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given. 

Sometimes it takes faith and patience to understand Him. But we will eventually if we seek to. Thanks for taking the time to read! 

Hope your doing well! 

Sister Gill 

Picture

-New quote 

Ps. I also recommend listening to "Power of a Good life" by Marlin K. Jensen from April 1994. 

Week 20 As long as it's not a bullet

Hi family and friends! 

Wednesday I got asked to help make duplicates of 2 CD's. It wasn't working very well but with a little help I got it done. 

Thursday at the temple I saw like half the staff from the history center so that was fun. Then did confirmations with Ashlee. 

Friday I worked on slides and transferred them to thumb drives. I also talked to a lady about health problems. It's amazing how much Heavenly Father is in details of our lives and knows what we need/can handle. I'm thankful for the people I have at my assignments even though they struggle. It inspires me. 

Saturday I took Ashlee to do baptisms. Later the laundry went well, when discussing weird things they find in pockets the weirdest has been a bullet. I hope I never find one! (How I came up with the title :) ) But I did find car keys. 

Monday Sister Andrus had me listen to a podcast about this guy has severe arachnophobia and it was great! I loved it! It's now an excuse I'm going to use. (To long to type.) 

Scripture thought: Jacob 5:23 And it came to pass that the Lord of the vineyard said unto his servant: Look hither; behold I have planted another branch of the tree also; and thou knowest that this spot of ground was poorer than the first. But, behold the tree. I have nourished it this long time, and it hath brought forth much fruit; therefore, gather it, and lay it up against the season, that I may preserve it unto mine own self. 

If we keep nourishing our testimony and knowledge, it will grow. Your father in heaven loves you! & so does your Savior! 

Hope you all have a good week!

Sister Gill 

Week 19 Have You Thought to Pray?

Hey everyone! 

Wednesday I shadowed staff helping missionaries. I ended up shadowing a sister that is adopted and struggles with her family. As I shared things that have helped me the staff later told me she seemed less nervous and more comfortable. I hope I helped her in some way.

Thursday we went back to the Logan temple. It is nice to be back. 

Friday I talked to a girl that's a non-member (we talked a little about the church). She is going to school in biology. It was fun to hear her favorite animals especially since I've never heard of them before. I also talked with an older guy and he told me a lot about his pictures and history. I shadowed device transferring and met a few different people the whole day. & got a little help with my family tree. *(At the Family History Center device transferring is taking old film borders, VCR/cassette tapes, older computers etc and switching them to DVDs, putting them on thumb drives etc. thought I'd explain that.)

Saturday the temple had been hectic but it was good busy. I'm thankful that I was assigned there that day. 

Monday went well. It was Ember's last day. She's been here for the last few months, it's going to be weird without her. I was nervous I'd be on my own so I prayed this past weekend to not be alone. & I wasn't alone! A high schooler came in and helped along with 2 guys towards the end of day. We left at the same time. Thankful for the help I got! 

Weekly Scripture: 2ndNe 30:18: Wherefore, all things which have been revealed unto the children of men shall at that day be revealed; and Satan shall have power over the hearts of the children of men no more, for a long time. And now, my beloved brethren, I make an end of my sayings. 31:3...For the Lord God giveth light unto the understanding; for he speaketh unto men according to their language, unto their understanding. 32:9 But behold, I say unto you that ye must pray always, and not faint; that ye must not perform any thing unto the Lord save in the first place ye shall pray unto the Father in the name of Christ, that he will consecrate thy performance unto thee, that thy performance may be for the welfare of thy soul.

I've prayed a lot more just for help with little things and goals and it has helped me tremendously! No prayer is to dumb or stupid for Him! 

Hope you all had a good week! 

Sister Gill

 Picture 

-With Ember (her last day) food pantry