Lรฉih hรณu!
Wow, can't believe it's Monday again and it's Octobeeer ๐ How's everyone doing? ๐ I felt like last week happened soooo fast... And uhmm, nothing much happened too. We did finding everyday for almost 3 to 4 hours (whew).
Updates/Highlights from last week:
Sept 24 Monday -
It's my 5th month mark today! ๐ Crazy how time flies... Anyways after emailing today, we...had KBBQ with Sister Lim and Sister Rodriguez. It was nice catching up with them ๐ They're doing [missionary] work [in Tagalog] now and it was great to hear their missionary work experiences too... At night, we met with a former (kinda sketchy guy) ๐ It's sad that he doesn't have much interest in the Gospel anymore and just met with sister missionaries before because they're pretty lol. Haaaay ๐ Nevertheless, we still shared how the Gospel can bring joy in our lives and how God loves us so much, that no matter how imperfect we are, He is still there for us.
Sept 25 Tuesday -
Gave a training about Extending Commitment Invitations during our District Council. We also had an activity wherein I gave them scripture verses and from that, they should come up with a commitment that they'll extend to the people that they're teaching...It was a fun activity ๐ I know that people would not likely change unless they are invited to do so... As missionaries, we desire the Salvation of souls (Mosiah 28:3) and we could do that by extending specific and right commitment invitations to the people. I know that when we commit them to do something, we are also inviting them to come unto Christ and invite them to repent and change.
Sept 26 Wednesday -
Did Crossroads (service)... Then did Finding in the afternoon-evening... Tiring day haha... Nothing special happened though but I just want to share this talk that I read today: The Best Is Yet to Be by Elder Holland (Click for link). Please read it ๐
Sept 27 Thursday -
Did a lot of finding today but no success. Rejections here and there ๐ Since we're so focused on finding souls to teach today, we just ate biscuit for dinner haha no time to eat.
Pictures: Reminds me of a special dog back in LA ๐
Sept 28 Friday -
Had our Zone Opening Exercises and set our "zone goals" and the things we will improve as a zone:
- Focus on Christ - His attributes and teaching skills (teach like the Savior's way)
- Be more effective and use backup plans
- Work with members - talk to them before and after sacrament meeting, also don't waste time
Today we also met with a returning member who's actually a BYU-H alumni too but since he got back to Hong Kong, he stopped coming to church ๐ข We are doing our best to remind him everyday to pray and read again the Book of Mormon.
Sept 29 Saturday -
Finding all daaaay. ๐
Sept 30 Sunday -
I always love Sundays. ๐ ... Sacrament talks focused on serving other people and doing "small" good deeds for them. It reminded me of the hymn "Have I done any good?"... I made a goal that every night before I go to sleep, I will evaluate myself if I did something good today / small good act for others.
That's my week. Sorry it was short.
I know that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is a true church and I am grateful that I have the gospel in my life. I am grateful for Jesus Christ's Atonement and for His sacrifice. I know that the Book of Mormon is true and they keystone of our religion. I also know that all missionaries help the gathering of Israel. Heavenly Father loves us so much. Never ever forget that ๐
Love y'all! Have a great week!
Your Sister in Christ,
Aลซ Jรญmuih - Sister Apao
China Hong Kong Mission (Apr '18 - Nov '19)
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Email me:
wealthia.apao@myldsmail.net
Written Letters and Packages:
Sister Wealthia Apao
18 Dorset Crescent
Kowloon Tong
Kowloon City
Hong Kong