Week 34 In Every Thing Give Thanks

Hello! 

Wednesday Nov 20th a older sister came in to transfer videos. To see her light up when her youth family appeared was fun to watch. 

Thursday was both me and my wards temple night. The wife of my past bishop came and sat by us for dinner at the temple which was fun.

Saturday I showed a few people how to fold clothes in the laundry. 

Tuesday the 26th at institute we watched a video of Al Carraway. When she had been meeting with the missionaries, one morning she called the missionaries and blurted out "I want to get baptized!" then got nervous and hung up...When reflected: Sometimes the Spirit gives us little nudges. Recently the Spirit nudged me to change things up. I'm now serving Tuesdays evenings helping with crafts; it's fun and I'm learning. (My P-Day is now Friday because I got my schedule changed until January then changes again.)

Scripture thought: Helaman 3:35 Nevertheless they did fast and pray oft, and did wax stronger and stronger in their humility, and firmer and firmer in the faith of Christ, unto the filling their souls with joy and consolation, yea, even to the purifying and the sanctification of their hearts, which sanctification cometh because of their yielding their hearts unto God. 

When we do the little things, the daily things, God will help us to be the best we can be. He will comfort us and help us. 

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! 

Sister Gill 

Week 32 When joy is our focus

Hello! 

Wednesday I helped/shadowed a guy who I might be related to. Half his family trees last name is Gill. 

Friday a sister invited me to go to a store with her on lunch break which was fun. Met with the sisters in the evening which was good. Thankful for them. 

Saturday in the temple laundry I got to know Sister Godwin who is another service missionary. She's an ordinance worker but got sent to laundry. 

Sundays sacrament talk: Meekness is higher like charity. Meekness is when you know how to use a sword and when someone comes at you, choosing not to fight back. Not having contention when it's easy to have. Do we still hold onto things that happened 20 years ago and will hold onto them another 20? Or do we have the strength to let go? Grievance can end with you. 

Monday went better than I thought. There wasn't tons of sorting to do though. 

Scripture:Alma 36:24..I have labored without ceasing, that I might bring souls unto repentance; that I might bring them to taste of the exceeding joy of which I did taste; that they might also be born of God, and be filled with the Holy Ghost. 25...the Lord doth give me exceedingly great joy in the fruit of my labors. 

I know that when we serve others the  best we can, He will help us with our struggles. We have help on both sides daily. 

Sister Gill 

Pictures 

-Quote (Title inspired by quote)

-With sisters 

-With Sister Andrus 

Week 31 Our Joy Can Help Others Have Joy

Hello again! 

Thursday the temple went well. I know Heavenly Father is helping us in the details of our lives. I know He won't give us things we can't handle, and if it is a lot, He will help us. 

Friday I missed some of a lesson with family search so a sister stayed behind to help me. Thankful for her. 

Saturday I helped a little with everything in the laundry which was fun. 

Sunday we had another devotional. One of these days I'll have to get a picture with Sis. Andrus, everyone thinks we are companions. 

Sister Eubanks talk: 

1. -When we have His power, what do we do with it? Do we use His power to help others? 
2. -When we don't use the atonement, we are wasting it. 
3. -What does the Abraham covenant look like in our every day life? 
4. -Wait upon the Lord. When others are with us during our trials, it might help. *
5. -One person saw another struggling and helped. Let others help. (that's ministering) 
6. -Christ has already paid for our sins, and yet we still carry around __lbs of weight? Part of a story* 
7. -Our joy can help others have joy in their lives. 

Scripture thought: Alma 31:33 Wilt thou grant unto them that they may have strength, that they may bear their afflictions...35 Behold, O Lord, their souls are precious...38...he also gave them strength, and they did suffer no manner of afflictions, save it were swallowed up in the joy of Christ...

I have noticed that as I have served, I have found people who seem extra happy and grateful. It makes me want to strive harder to be better. 

Sister Gill 

Pictures 

-Up canyon last Tuesday 

Week 30 Life is like a jalapeno

Hi, This weeks been crazy, but here's a few highlights. 

Saturday my dad and I helped clean the church. Half way through, the vacuum stopped working. We had to find a different outlet to work which took a few. Do we quickly give up or do we keep trying until we finish? Later when at the temple laundry, I sorted dirty clothes with a sister I've seen in initiatory. We found a temple recommend, m&ms and a comb in 2 men's pants pocket. It also seemed like they had a lot more shoes then usual.

Sunday I met with the sisters. It seems it's been a hard week for all. Sister F shared 'Approaching the Throne of God with Confidence' (Oct. 2014) by Elder Jörg Klebingat. I loved it because he talks about the lies the adversary tries to tell us because he knows we are striving to become closer to our Savior along with ways to "restore to you the kind of peaceful assurance and spiritual confidence that is yours to have if you only want it". I highly encourage you to read it! 

Monday Sister Andrus decided to eat half a small jalapeno to help her sinuses. After about an hour she said the spiciness went away and her sinuses were empty. Then it got compared to life. Sometimes life is hard but when you push through and learn, you get better from the experience. 

Scripture thought: Alma 26:12 Yea, I know that I am nothing; as to my strength I am weak; therefore I will not boast of myself, but I will boast of my God, for in his strength I can do all things; yea, behold, many mighty miracles we have wrought in this land, for which we will praise his name forever. 

I'm thankful for the scriptures, especially the Book of Mormon. I know if we turn to it daily, it will help us with our challenges. 

Sister Gill 

Week 29 The Mission Split

Hello all! 

Tuesday at institute read Mosiah 18:8-10 and studied the sacrament prayers. We also talked about the fullness of ordinances and covenants. When we only partake of (one) the bread during sacrament or when we get baptized it isn't fulfilled, we also have to take the water and get confirmed for the ordinance to be complete (was the major ones we talked about). 

Wednesday I took a second to ask a elderly sister in a wheelchair if she needed help. She needed help getting to the log in page on family search and putting her thumb drive in the computer. Simple actions/help can go a long way.   

Saturday evening I went with my sister and an older sister to a family search gathering. My favorite part was the parents of the family singing I Believe in Christ. 

Sunday I liked from the speaker: 

-How does reading the Book of Mormon everyday bless your life? Do you read it everyday, or at least attempt to and as much as possible? In the evening we had our mission meeting. Never thought I'd be able to say our mission split as a service mission. The only 2 I knew from school are now in the other mission (Brigham and Tremonton/Garland), but we gained a few more. We currently have 5 sisters and 20 elders. 

Notes: 

1. -Opposition is in all things; part of fallen natures. 
2. -Opposition causes growth. 
3. -2nd Ne.2:11

Scripture thought: D&C 11:13 Verily, verily, I say unto you, I will impart unto you of my Spirit, which shall enlighten your mind, which shall fill your soul with joy; 14 And then shall ye know, or by this shall you know, all things whatsoever you desire of me, which are pertaining unto things of righteousness, in faith believing in me that you shall receive.

Sister Gill 

Pictures 

-Logan temple Tuesday evening 

Week 28 Faith Without Works Is Dead

Hi All! 

Tuesday at institute we talked about prioritizing needs and wants. A girl talked about how she felt guilty going hunting instead of listening to conference for a session. Also talked about studying vs reading. 

Thursday the temple was peaceful. I met Al Carraway in the evening. 

Saturday I was about to leave the temple, I got talking to an older sister and temple worker. The sister said "Faith without works is dead." You have to work at things if you want it to stay alive. 

Sunday there was a devotional, Elder and Sister Johnson of the 70 came and talked to my stake. 

Notes I took: 

Sister 

-It doesn't matter where you live, it only matters how you live. 

Elder 

1. -We have a Savior willing to do lots for us, which makes our healing and saving possible. 
2. -Have ye spiritually been born of God? Have you experienced mighty change in heart? 
3. -We don't have the power to change without the outside help (the Savior) because of the atonement. 
4. -Can you imagine saving someone's life? The Savior saved all of our lives. I'm thankful I had both my dad and sister for that devotional (family oriented). 

Scripture thought: Alma 13:27...[do] not procrastinate the day of your repentance; 28 But that ye would humble yourselves before the Lord, and call on his holy name, and watch and pray continually, that ye may not be tempted above that which ye can bear, and thus be led by the Holy Spirit, becoming humble, meek, submissive, patient, full of love and all long-suffering;

I hope you all had a good week! 

Sister Gill 

Pictures 

-With Al Carraway 

Week 27 Revelation is Real

Hello again! This week is little longer. 

Wednesday Sister Skerritt helped me a little with family search. I found a sister and I'm trying to find more about her and her family. 

Thursday the temple went well. I know Heavenly Father knows each of our circumstances and loves us with a perfect love (charity)! From institute: 

3Ne.14:

7 Ask, and it shall be given unto you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. 

8 For every one that asketh, receiveth; and he that seeketh, findeth; and to him that knocketh, it shall be opened.

Friday I talked with a sister about how much reading scriptures and doing the little things can help so much. I took my sister to do baptisms. It was a nice quick trip. I know Heavenly Father is helping me with my efforts. Met with the sisters in the evening and loved these scriptures: Moroni 8:16 & John15:16-17. Then did initiatory with a friend. Thankful she was willing to go.

Saturday and Sunday was general conference. 

A few things that stood out to me: 

1. -Strive to see Christ in the center of lives, (in faith and service). 
2. -We need less WiFi and more Nephi. 
3. -We all have different rules to follow and have different paths. He has a different plan for each of us. 
4. -3 D's of satan: Deception, Distraction, Discouragement is how he attacks us most. 
5. -Are we willing to give up all we have to have the gospel in our lives? Are we half or full in? 

Christ gave His all for us, He gave His life for us. I got a confirmation each talk was inspired from the Lord, I challenge you to know for yourself also. 

Monday morning was a little rough. But I said a prayer for help and within a few minutes remembering the reason I am going is for those who don't have as much food, I felt motivation and strength to go. Prayer is Real! He knows what you need! & He is helping you! 

Scripture thought: Alma 8:15 Blessed art thou, Alma; therefore, lift up thy head and rejoice, for thou hast great cause to rejoice; for thou hast been faithful in keeping the commandments of God from the time which thou receivedst thy first message from him. Behold, I am he that delivered it unto you. I have been trying to find the little reasons to be happy. If you look, you will find. I challenge you to do that. 

Sister Gill  

Pictures 

-Temple with Jennifer Friday evening

-Quote 

Ps. What was your favorite thing they spoke about or favorite talk? I'd love to hear your thoughts.