Hello.
We are already half way through the transfer! That's crazy. I don't think my mission has ever gone by so fast. Sister Shiobara and I are doing well and still working hard. She's a very interesting person.
This last week we were able to attend a mega-zone conference in Rego Park. It was really good. We participated in a few workshops by the APs, and President & Sister Reynolds. I learned a lot- but something that stuck out to me was in Sister Reynolds workshop. She said how the gospel helps people fulfill their innermost desires. I spent a couple of days trying to think of what my innermost desires are haha. I think to raise a family that can last forever in God's presence. That'd be cool. And it's true, the gospel helps people do that!
At the end of all of the workshops they had the 'departing missionaries' share their testimonies. It was really weird that I was in that group! I was a little freaked out and I can't even remember what I said. But I'm sure it was good..
The Richmond Hill branch isn't thriving.. But it is surviving. The new branch president inherited a lot and is trying to wade his way through it. So, missionary work isn't high on the priority list of the Presidency or members.
As a district we are doing all we can to help the branch. I feel like there is a fine line between supporting members in their callings, and enabling them/doing their callings for them. Our district leader disagrees with me. But, I didn't come on a mission to be a visiting teacher- so I'm going to continue to focus on achieving our key indicators. That may be hard to understand in Utah, but in a branch where only 40ish people come to church on a weekly basis-it's a
problem.
Nevertheless, I do love the branch and members here and I'm willing to help them out. I know part of our responsibility is to help build and strengthen the church wherever we serve. But we can't just take over the members role and not find, teach, and baptize people.
Speaking of baptism, we haven't been able to visit with Shabana lately. She had a family member pass away- but we have an appointment set with her this week. So please keep her in your prayers. I'm excited to see her because we got a copy of The Book of Mormon in Urdu. :)
Everything is going great. I'm excited to see what's in store for the next three weeks.
Love, Sister Tenney
We are already half way through the transfer! That's crazy. I don't think my mission has ever gone by so fast. Sister Shiobara and I are doing well and still working hard. She's a very interesting person.
This last week we were able to attend a mega-zone conference in Rego Park. It was really good. We participated in a few workshops by the APs, and President & Sister Reynolds. I learned a lot- but something that stuck out to me was in Sister Reynolds workshop. She said how the gospel helps people fulfill their innermost desires. I spent a couple of days trying to think of what my innermost desires are haha. I think to raise a family that can last forever in God's presence. That'd be cool. And it's true, the gospel helps people do that!
At the end of all of the workshops they had the 'departing missionaries' share their testimonies. It was really weird that I was in that group! I was a little freaked out and I can't even remember what I said. But I'm sure it was good..
The Richmond Hill branch isn't thriving.. But it is surviving. The new branch president inherited a lot and is trying to wade his way through it. So, missionary work isn't high on the priority list of the Presidency or members.
As a district we are doing all we can to help the branch. I feel like there is a fine line between supporting members in their callings, and enabling them/doing their callings for them. Our district leader disagrees with me. But, I didn't come on a mission to be a visiting teacher- so I'm going to continue to focus on achieving our key indicators. That may be hard to understand in Utah, but in a branch where only 40ish people come to church on a weekly basis-it's a
problem.
Nevertheless, I do love the branch and members here and I'm willing to help them out. I know part of our responsibility is to help build and strengthen the church wherever we serve. But we can't just take over the members role and not find, teach, and baptize people.
Speaking of baptism, we haven't been able to visit with Shabana lately. She had a family member pass away- but we have an appointment set with her this week. So please keep her in your prayers. I'm excited to see her because we got a copy of The Book of Mormon in Urdu. :)
Everything is going great. I'm excited to see what's in store for the next three weeks.
Love, Sister Tenney
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