For a quick update about Germany. It’s
cold here. Probably in the upper 50's lower 60's every day. Plus it rains
almost every day. I now know why Germany is so green! But, I have to say, I’m
not very jealous of the 100 degree weather. I would rather have it in the 60's!
That’s about all I know about Germany right now. Oh! I also know a LOT about
the DDR now! Do you know what that is? It's East Germany, behind the wall. I
get told stories every day on the street! I should write some of them down!
They are very cool!
So, for my week....
Montag: We were supposed to go on
Tausch. However, the sister from Chemnitz missed their train, and there wasn't
one for a long time. So they got here late, and just decided to sleep over!
This was actually really fun! Especially because It’s a new sisters program and
we got to tell them all about it! We all 4 went and gave Schwester Dörlitz a
flower because she likes flowers and does a lot for us.
Dienstag: The sisters were still
here! We did studies, bought a Bratwurst! Oh! It was sooo funny! Sister Hahn wasn’t
planning on staying over, so she didn't have any missionary clothes, (they came
straight from playing b-ball) so they were in their work out clothes. She
borrowed a skirt and shirt, but she didn't have any shoes, none of our shoes
fit, so she was just walking around Markt with just socks on! It was pretty
funny! We then went on splits! I went with Sister Moffet! We found a couple of
new contacts, and it’s always fun to learn some new things. Sister Moffet is
very good at giving advice. I had kind of felt like I fell into a rut of
missionary work, and that I wasn't really progressing personally. She gave me
some really good tips. One of them was "change your prayers, and it will
change everything". This week, I have witnessed this to be true. Prayers
are answered. By saying sincere prayers, we see miracles. If you are feeling in
a rut in life change your prayers to be more meaningful! I promise it will
help! We also had Geminde Abend this night! Lutz, a less active gave the thema.
It was very cool to see him share his testimony that he hasn't shared in a long
time. I think it was good for him to realize that he still has his
testimony!
Mittwoch: We missed our bahn, so,
this made our WHOLE day late. We got late to Sch. Kretchmar, and she took us to
this member who now lives in an old folks home! He's 80 something and learned English
in school and likes to talk to us in English! It’s pretty amazing that he can
still speak it! Sch. Kretchmar then invited us over to eat. Even though we
didn't have an appointment with her, she had everything prepared like she was
going to feed us. People are funny! I ate a new vegetable. It’s called korabie
(have no idea how to spell it) and it was good! We don’t have it in America! We
then went to an appointment with Frank. I love him. He makes puppets and worked
illegally for the U.S. army somehow. But, he also frustrates me. He talks a
lot, and doesn't let us teach very much! We somehow got the restoration in! We
then went to Schwester Rieman, another less active. Her husband who is a
non-member was there. He asked a lot of questions that were actually good
questions, just hard to answer. Bruder Krause is good friends with this family!
He is now our new Ward Mission Leader and we are very excited! We then went to English,
played scatigories. People here can already speak perfect English! Sometimes
they even teach us some new fancy words!
Donnerstag: distrikt meeting. We
almost got on the wrong train, but luckily the zone leaders saw us, called us
and told us to run over to the other part of the train. Trains.... anyways.
Good distrikt meeting about planning, and preparing. The war chapters are good
for this topic! We were then planning on going home and doing some stuff...but,
there was a Chinese guy who got kicked off the train at our layover stop
because he bought the wrong ticket. Luckily he spoke a little English so we
were able to help him buy the right ticket. In doing that we missed our layover
train. So...we were stuck in this little town for 2 hours with this Chinese guy.
He was very nice, showed us pictures of China. Cool. We also found the best
bakeri I’ve ever been too! I hope we have another train fall out there again!
But we finally got home, quickly went to Frau Dhillons house for a lesson. We
taught about Jesus and the atonement. She doesn't like when we use the Book of Mormon,
so we just used the Bible. It was actually a little hard!
Freitag: Our lesson with the Meckel
Family fell out! But, we got to talk to Schwester Meckel and got some things
settled. We go over every Monday at 17! Good! We did some finding, then went
with Lucy and walked a dog from the shelter here in Gera. He was cute. I miss
animals sometimes! We had a short lesson, and talked more about goals. Lucy has
really good goals, better than the ones I think of! She helps us out a lot! We
then had Herr Strauss. During our lesson we thought he was going to drop us. We
just bore testimony, and then he asked when we could meet again. That was a miracle.
Then, my favorite part of the week...weekly planning!
Samstag: We had a ward "Get to
know you" party! It was fun! We got to play sports with the little kids!
It reminds me of playing with my cousins! We then met really quickly with
Raymond. Very African but very cool! We still aren’t sure how much interest he
has in our message, because he keeps telling us he doesn't want to change! We
will see what we can do, or, what the Spirit can do for him!
Sonntag: Church! We were there for a
long time today because Bishop wanted to talk to us. Then we went to a member’s
house and I ate fish with scales on it for the first time. I was joking with
sister Medley in the morning because we knew we were eating fish, and she
doesn't like fish...I said that it would be funny if it still had the scales
and stuff on it. I need to be more careful with what I say. It was actually
good! And you don’t eat the scales, if you were wondering. We went finding for a
while. We haven't found anyone new in a long time. It’s a little frustrating.
But, life keeps going, we just need to keep doing our best!
Well, I don't know if I have a very
good spiritual thought this week. Sometimes a feel a little spiritually
drained. And emotionally drained. And physically drained. But, I’m still doing
well! Remember to always do your best in all that you do. I've learned that
that is sometimes all we can do. Trust in heavenly father, He really does know what’s
best! Sometimes I wish I could explain things in person, but I guess that will
come! Oh! And on Saturday we got transfer calls! I’m going to…just kidding. I’m
staying, and Sister Medley is staying! She will be the longest I’ve had a
companion. The Lord knows what he is doing! I feel so blessed to have one of my
best friends as my companion also! I need to remember to be more grateful! Love
you!!
Liebe, Sister St. John
Some scenery!
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