Week 41 A strawberry scented pink rose

Hello! 

Tuesday at institute I liked when talking about light. Physical light can go anywhere. His light can go in the darkest of dark and the lighter parts. Jesus Christ has been there through it all, and because He has He can help us and rejoices with us. 

Wednesday I helped a lady with family search. She struggles with a few basic computer skills, I'm thankful I could help her with something simple. Went to a session with a friend that evening. Thankful she reached out to me. 

Thursday the session was a little bigger, and initiatory was very busy surprisingly. This weeks temple days have helped me a bit more. 

Friday was pretty normal. A guy brought over a pink rose that smelt like a strawberry. Pretty sure a strawberry was hiding in the flower. Later me and the proselytizing sisters talked about how this week we have recognized Christ's help/answered prayers and light. 

Saturday was normal. I got to see a few workers I haven't seen in a while and got to have help from a sister around my age who's an ordinance worker.  

Sunday evening was our mission meeting. There is currently 27 service missionaries serving in Cache Valley.

Scripture thought: 

D&C 88:63 Draw near unto me and I will draw near unto you; seek me diligently and ye shall find me; ask, and ye shall receive; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. 

I found this while listening to a talk. I know He recognizes our efforts and hears our prayers. When we try and ask, He will provide in His way and time. 

Hope your all doing well! 

Sister Gill 

Week 40 Miracle Volunteers in Clothing

Hello!, 

Tuesday my sister and I went to the temple in the morning which was nice. Sister Godwin and I did crafts later at the family place for kids. In the evening my sister and I found a good institute class on campus. We found the class by running into a friend who I haven't seen since middle school. 

Wednesday was my first day back at the history center in 3 weeks. It was slow but I was able to catch up a little with family search and went to a few classes. Met with the sisters later, we listened to our favorite versions of I Stand All Amazed.

Thursday was a bigger session, I saw a couple people I know from the history center from the Friday shift when I went. 

Friday I gained two sisters at the food pantry, Sister Mason and Sister Snider. It was fun getting to know them.

Saturday was hectic in the laundry. The baptisms dirty clothes was triple the regular amount. Miracle: We didn't think we'd have enough baptism suits, which was stressful. We ended up having the exact number they needed at that moment. No more, no less. It took a while to wash them, but just in time, we had volunteers come and help fold. 

Scripture thought: 1st Ne. 16:29...And thus we see that by small means the Lord can bring about great things.
When we do our part and try our best especially with the little things, we will become closer to Him and we will see His hand in our lives. 

Sister Gill 

Week 39 Happy New Year

Hello! 

First this week is the end of 39 and kind of beginning of 40. This past week was my 9 month mark, which also means my half way mark! Time is flying by.

Tuesday the 31st was Sister Andrus last official day even though she got released earlier. I cleaned a few kids rooms with Sister Pierson. She's a newer sister. 

Friday I was kind of on my own at the food pantry. I got to know Elder Bendall a little. When sorting food, we have to cut the net bags to make them bags for some of the food. I'm not good at that, but they were already cut when I got there so that was a tender mercy. 

Saturday January 4th the temple laundry was very busy. I folded lots of baptistery clothes except the suits along with towels. It was crazy but the people there made it fun. 

Sunday evening was a music devotional performed by the proselytizing missionaries. It was very good. I'm very thankful my sister came with me. 

Scripture thought: 1st Ne. 10:6 Wherefore, all mankind were in a lost and in a fallen state, and ever would be save they should rely on this Redeemer. 7 And he spake also concerning a prophet who should come before the Messiah, to prepare the way of the Lord. 

He knows we aren't perfect, which is why there is a plan. When I have read the stories from the Book of Mormon, I know if He can help them He can help me. I'm thankful for the faith and courage they had. It helps me know I can endure my trials and not worry. I know He hears and answers prayers in His time and way. I know Heavenly Father has a plan for each of us, and will line us up as we go. He loves you! 

Sister Gill 

(My schedule is done changing for the next little bit.) 

Week 38 Merry Christmas

Hi! 

Saturday I met with the sisters. When discussing John, Mark 5:22-43 came to my mind from institute. I like it because, what would you do if the Savior told you "wait a little then I will come." Sometimes we have to wait for things to happen to be able to see the miracle/tender mercy happen. In the evening the laundry went well. I'm able to help temple workers find about half the clothes lately when they need more for patrons. 

Monday I brought home lots of food from the food pantry so it wouldn't go to waste, I was able to hand some out to a few families in my ward. 

An incident happened at the temple 2 days ago and yet when we went Thursday the session was still good and the Spirit was strong. It is His house and I'm thankful for the experience.

During the holidays many of my assignments have been closed. I'm excited to start getting busy when they open up again in the next few weeks. 

Scripture thought: Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

I hope you all had a Merry Christmas! 

Sister Gill 

Pictures 

-With sisters 

-Monday evening at Christmas concert with my sister 

Week 37 He is the Prince of Peace

Hello Friends!,

Saturday wasn't very busy, so I learned how to do a few more things in the temple laundry. 

Sunday a speaker talked about the definition of one of Christ's names (Prince of Peace). Prince:The ruler of a small state. Peace:A state or period in which there is no war or a war has ended. I know if we make Christ the center of our lives, and try to become more like Him, we can get direction on how to have less contention in our homes. 

Monday the food pantry went well. I'm thankful I get to help sort so others can have the possibility of having food on their tables. Then we had our Christmas mission meeting. I don't have things to share from what others shared. But I tried to focus more on who Christ is and how I can be better because of Him. The three things that stuck with me are: Selflessness, Peacemaker and a better Listener. 

Tuesday we worked on projects, I'm thankful for the sisters I serve with there.  

Thursday's session was exciting! There was a new video and the scenery was very pretty. The actors were blondes. Thankful for a slightly different session. Also thankful for dinner from my grandma Gill. 

Scripture thought: John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

I hope you all have a good CHRISTmas! 

Sister Gill 

(Also, we have 29 service missionaries in Cache Valley as of right now!)

Week 36 Be A Witness Of Him In All Ways

Hi again! 

Tuesday at institute we talked about how Faith, Hope and Charity is a gift. Faith- Are you motivated to do things, to be obedient even if you don't want to or know why? Hope- Do you feel joy and happiness and have a positive outlook of life even when it's hard because you know good things will come? Charity- Do you have the desire and ability to love others like the Savior? & which is one you think you can be better at lately? Later me and 3 other sisters cleaned out closets. Then we helped sort a project. 

Wednesday one patron asked me for help at the history center. I was able to refresh learning a little about the scanner. I was excited someone reached out and asked me for help. And "Greater Holiness will not come simply by asking for it. It will come by doing what is needed for God to change us." -Pres. Henry B. Eyring 

Thursday at institute, when we get invited RSVP, do we respond? Especially when Christ invites. No matter how big or small the prompting or who we are getting asked from (prophet etc)? Do we respond? In the evening my grandma Gill and I went and did sealings for my second time. I was a witness for my first time. That was exciting. 

Scripture thought: Mormon 7:9 For behold, this is written for the intent that ye may believe that; and if ye believe that ye will believe this also; and if ye believe this ye will know concerning your fathers, and also the marvelous works which were wrought by the power of God among them.

I'm thankful for the Book of Mormon, as I have read it daily I have noticed I have found more room to be grateful, noticed my trials have been a little lighter and felt the Spirit more. If you're not, I challenge you to read it daily. 

You're all amazing! 

Sister Gill

A pretty evening picture of the temple Thursday 

Week 35 Faith and Hope

Hello! This week was very slow but good. 

Saturday I helped 2 other sisters in laundry. It was really slow but fun for that day.

Tuesday I spray painted cardboard black with Sister Andrus, they are making a train out of it for Christmas. It was my first time using spray paint. 

Wednesday just about no one came to the history center, so I indexed and got to know my ancestors a little better. 

Thursday at institute 2 things that stood out are -All we do (tithing, word of wisdom etc) is a representation of our faith in Christ. -Alma 32:21 And now as I said concerning faith—faith is not to have a perfect knowledge of things; therefore if ye have faith ye hope for things which are not seen, which are true. In the evening I did my first session by myself. :) It's weird to be by yourself, yet not by yourself at the same time. 

Scripture thought: Helaman 10:7 Behold, I give unto you power, that whatsoever ye shall seal on earth shall be sealed in heaven; and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven; and thus shall ye have power among this people.

He knows each of us perfectly. He is the ultimate judge, it is our job to do the best we can and He will work out the rest. 

Hope you have a great weekend! 

Sister Gill 

Picture 

-Leaving temple Thursday evening.