Week 74 Last Full Month

 Hey all! 

Crazy to know I'm in the last full month of my 18 month mission! I'm thankful for the chance I've had to serve others as my Savior would! 

Tuesday we weeded and deadheaded flowers by the baptistry. I also met one of the Elders. I think he's new to the mission. 

Wednesday I started 2 new institute classes both in person (one on Monday). It opened my eyes a little to who our Heavenly Mother is, Eve's role, and Adam's role before Eve. In the evening we had our district council by video call, we've got a new sister so that was fun to see her. There also was a new sister leader called to take my place. I'm thankful for the chance I had to be called as the first sister leader in the South Service Mission District ever. I'm excited to help the new one also. 

Friday I sorted but instead of cans, it was extreme bubble wrapped dry foods. I thought I'd do it alone, but I had help from 4ish people which made it a little more fun. 

Scripture thought: D&C 29:5 Lift up your hearts and be glad, for I am in your midst, and am your advocate with the Father; and it is his good will to give you the kingdom. 6 And, as it is written—Whatsoever ye shall ask in faith, being united in prayer according to my command, ye shall receive. 

Hope you have a good week! 

Sister Gill 

-Flower from temple 

Week 73 Scripture stories the Spirit tells to me

Hey everyone! 

This week I started reading Saints. Also when reading in 1st Nephi I got a prompting once again that the Book of Mormon is true. It always seems to be when reading about Lehi (and his family). He was a great man. He's one of my favorites in the scriptures. Thankful for that. Food pantry went well. I sorted cans again by myself. It's been a minute so it was nice to mix things up. :) 

In church Sunday our bishop talked about the importance of ministry and how every step of it makes a difference. From Come, Follow Me: "How might you create a habit of pondering?" He shares that he usually picks one specific verse in the scriptures and studies that for a week. How it makes a difference within 6 months and years to come. (My Heart Pondereth Them Continually By Brother Durrant Nov. 2015 Ensign) 

Scripture thought: D&C 21:9 For, behold, I will bless all those who labor in my vineyard with a mighty blessing, and they shall believe on his words, which are given him through me by the Comforter, which manifesteth that Jesus was crucified by sinful men for the sins of the world, yea, for the remission of sins unto the contrite heart.

Stay safe and keep healthy! 

Sister Gill 

Week 72 Beginnings of a new book

 Hey again! 

Tuesday Sister Mason and I deadhead the flowers in front of the temple again. 

Wednesday after our district council another sister and I went on a small walk/hike up the canyon. 

Friday I filled the carts with groceries again at the food pantry by myself. Towards the end I swept part of the floor. 

Sunday from Come, Follow Me I liked Helaman 3:35 because when you want to improve with something or get stronger you have to work at it to improve. They prayed and fasted and got stronger in humility and firmer in their faith in Christ. They gained joy that comes from Christ. (If you want to, you can look that scripture up.) 

My sister and I have also started reading the doctrine and covenants this past week. We noticed it repeatedly shares pieces of D&C 4 (mission chapter); the importance of the plan of salvation; Ask then receive, knock and it will be open. 

Scripture thought: D&C 6:18 Therefore be diligent; stand by my servant Joseph, faithfully, in whatsoever difficult circumstances he may be for the word’s sake.19 Admonish him in his faults, and also receive admonition of him. Be patient; be sober; be temperate; have patience, faith, hope and charity.

I love those two verses for a few different reasons. I've had many times that I've felt strongly Joseph Smith was called to be the first prophet of God and to restore the church especially during my mission. Also, we all have struggles, but I love that it says to be kind and help each other. 

Hope you're all keeping healthy and happy! 

Sister Gill 

Week 71 Go and Do

 Hey all! 

I don't have tons to share from this week. I've been thinking a lot about the talk good, better, best by Elder Oaks and Elder Holland's video about a father and son taking a drive. Finding two roads, taking one and finding out that's a dead end so going and taking another. They felt they should go the one way so they would know without doubt the other way was the correct one. Both of those topics have been heavy on my mind. 

From Come, Follow Me both of us (my sister and I) liked how when they fought, they had God's strength and support, so they did not fall. 

Sunday church notes: -We may not be able to fully help someone, but we can help them know Christ can fully. -Look unto me in every thought. Doubt not Fear not. D&C 6:36

Scripture thought: 1st Ne. 3:7 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, said unto my father: I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know that the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them.

I know that no matter what happens, if we do what he asks and follow His way, He will help us and we will find a way to accomplish what life throws at us. (This year's youth theme is also go and do.) 

Hope you all have a good week! 

Sister Gill 

Week 70 Butterflies Are Miracles

 Hi everyone! 

Tuesday Sisters Snider, Mason and I pruned bushes and dead headed the dead flower heads at the temple. We saw a moth that we originally thought was a butterfly. It's a pretty moth for it being that. Then we went up to a cave type thing.

Wednesday my sister and I worked on primary kits for a primary in my stake. It was fun to get my sister involved with that. We painted little blocks yellow. They are for Christmas. 

Friday Sister Snider and I did the grocery carts. We go in a line and on the handle of the carts is a color taped to it. Each grocery has taped above it 3 different colors based on the carts handle and it tells how many of each we need. We collect them one by one. After that we put them in the finished carts line which is at the end. Organized by color. 

Sunday when talking virtually to sister missionaries, she shared her miracle was seeing a butterfly again. She shares that as a miracle every week. The simple things are big things. 

Scripture thought: Moroni 7:19 Wherefore, I beseech of you, brethren, that ye should search diligently in the light of Christ that ye may know good from evil; and if ye will lay hold upon every good thing, and condemn it not, ye certainly will be a child of Christ. 

Hope you all have a good week! 

Sister Gill 

Pictures 

-Little sunset 

-Quote from Cave area. 

-Moth/Butterfly 

-Temple grounds flowering 

Week 69 The earth will never again be the same

 Hey! 

On Tuesday we weeded again at the temple. It sprinkled a little but it was nice. 

Wednesday from district council: The Holy Ghost helps us make decisions and keeps us out of trouble (when trying continually). 

Thursday I liked studying the new revelation: "The earth will never again be the same." It reminded me of Pres. Nelson's questions, "How precious is the Book of Mormon to you? If you were offered diamonds or rubies or the Book of Mormon,..Which is of greater worth to you? First..What would your life be like without the Book of Mormon? Second, what would you not know? And third, what would you not have?" It made me think about how grateful I am to have the gospel in my life. 

Friday at the food pantry we did the grocery carts again and put them in the line then cleaned. 

Sundays reminders from church: -Worship makes things easier. -It's important to have that place of quiet and peace for prayer and for Him. -He is proud of our every little efforts. -He is constantly listening to us and knows us. Pray for revelation. 

Scripture thought: Moroni 6:9 And their meetings were conducted by the church after the manner of the workings of the Spirit, and by the power of the Holy Ghost; for as the power of the Holy Ghost led them whether to preach, or to exhort, or to pray, or to supplicate, or to sing, even so it was done. 

Hope you're all doing good! 

Sister Gill 

Week 68 Perfection is Pending

Hello! 

Tuesday we pulled weeds at the temple. 

Wednesday during our mission counsel the part I liked was from 1st Samuel 16-18. Samuel was commanded to find who the Lord had chosen to be the next king. David was chosen, and immediately David went into battle. Due to his small stature, his armor did not fit and he battled with five stones and a sling. Today, we are going through a lot of things that on the outside looks strange, similar to what all people thought about young David. But the Lord's point of view is different as he sees our potential and the potential of what a pandemic can do for us. We also went over a new service mission pamphlet. In it "Perfection is Pending" -Pres. Nelson. I also studied the new restoration that came out during general conference again and that was a good reminder. 

Friday I got to go inside another temple because a family member got sealed. It was nice to be back for a short time. 

Monday (today) was Come, Follow Me for companionship study. I liked Alma 36:27. If you want to, you can take the time to read it. :)

Scripture: 

Mormon 8:16 And blessed be he that shall bring this thing to light; for it shall be brought out of darkness unto light, according to the word of God; yea, it shall be brought out of the earth, and it shall shine forth out of darkness, and come unto the knowledge of the people; and it shall be done by the power of God.

Hope you're all doing well! 

Sister Gill 

Pictures 

-Growing flowers 

-Temple #5 Payson, Utah