Family!
Oh
my goodness! You all are crazy! Yet I wouldn't expect any less. I am so
happy that you were able to attend conference and be able to listen to
the inspired words of our Prophets and Apostles.
I
loved conference! It literally is Christmas time for us sisters. I
really wish we had that many people on the square every day! We had so
much fun, I will admit we were dead tired by the time Sunday evening
rolled around but it was so worth it. Being able to talk with so many
members from all around the world was so uplifting. Which is funny
because our goal was to uplift the members but really they were the ones
who uplifted us. I loved making people teach us about conference.
(The one good thing about not being able to attend all the sessions). We
were able to listen to so many insights from the same talk, it's
amazing how we can all learn something different after listening to the
exact same thing. Just another reason why I love this gospel. Everything
is unchanging, the scriptures, the principles, the ordinances. Yet
everyone learns and experiences things differently. There are so many
people in the world, and everyone is in a different place. We all have
different needs, concerns, and experiences. That's the miracle of this
gospel, one size fits all. It doesn't matter who you are or what you are
going through, this gospel and Jesus Christ will help you. I don't
think there really are that many things in the world that can and is
meant for everyone, but this is it :)
Sunday
evening we had a 'debriefing' meeting for the whole mission after
conference. We were able to share and listen to a few of the amazing
miracles that had happened because of conference. In one of my letters
from a friend in TNT, I was asked what kind of invitations we extend to
members and guests on the square, we extend everything from 'will you
meet with local missionaries?" to "will you be baptized...?". I'll admit
I was suspicious about extending the baptismal invitation on the square
but after conference I testify it works. I haven't been able to have a
chance to do it yet but there were so many sisters who were able to
share that they have new investigators that have baptismal dates all
because of conference. Conference is Christmas time :)
Following
the debriefing President gave us his surprise, we got to watch the new
movie Meet the Mormons. It is so good! I want all of our investigators,
and everyone who is curious about the 'mormons' to watch this movie. The
church did an amazing job creating something that gives insight to show
who we are and how we really are just normal people. It's also funny,
but that might just be because we're all sister missionaries and things
are funny to us that I realize aren't probably that funny to others.
Just the other day we actually ran into the 'Bishop' in the movie. Haha
we freaked out like we saw a celebrity...yep us sister missionaries are a
little odd. It's a great movie and I suggest everyone see it! All the
money that is earned goes straight to charity so it's even better.
This
entire week we have been crazy busy trying to contact all of our
referrals while also teaching and staying in contact with our
investigators. It's been fun.
A
really cool miracle that happened during this crazy week is because of
the power of the Book of Mormon. We have two investigators, P&C, who
we met on the square about a month or so ago. They were on vacation
from Norway (they speak english luckily) They were both super sweet and
seemed a little interested. We gave them both a Book of Mormon but following that day we were never able to get in contact
with them. This actually has a tendency to happen a lot. And when they
received a Book of Mormon I just pray that they open it up at least
once. If they do that then it's in the Lord's hands. Well earlier this
week they finally answered the phone and yep the whole conversation left
us both in tears. P had read about a third of the Book of Mormon, they
had both gone to church, which was a 2 hour drive, and loved it and said
it was worth the drive. After going to church the next day they found
out C was pregnant! They have been married about 10 years and have been
trying to get pregnant for a while. They are now meeting with local
missionaries and are seriously thinking about being baptized. All
because they opened up the Book of Mormon. I love the Book of Mormon and
it is seriously the most powerful tool we have to tell people about the
restored gospel of Jesus Christ.
Today
we were able to have another miracle lesson with M. Really, we don't
even teach a lesson, he teaches us. I think the veil is very thin for
him because the insights and experiences he has had since discovering
the church is miraculous. He literally is the perfect investigator, we
don't even have to extend commitments because he does it himself. For
example, we were talking about his scripture reading and he shared with
us that it hasn't been as good as his prayers, not yet daily but that's
his goal for this week. He then goes to share that this morning (he
lives on the other side of the world) he forgot to pray and read some
scriptures, well his day was not very good and he tells us that he never
wants to start a day without prayer and scriptures ever again. We loved
it. We asked him if there was anything specific that he would like us
to talk with him about next time and he asked if we could review the
baptismal interview questions again so he can see how he's doing and see
what he still needs to work on. I tell you, he's amazing.
Also
for all of you missionary parents and grandparents, if you missed the
Saturday morning session, or if you just don't remember. You should
listen to the closing prayer :) It was said for you.
I love you all and hope you have a week full of miracles!
XOXOXOX
-Sister Fluckiger
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