We had a second MLC this transfer, which is
crazy because it was all the way in Crestview again, so we used so many
miles (miles are the most annoying thing as a missionary, and especially
a zone leader, cause everyone is always wanting more, but we only get
so many as a zone)! But it was a great meeting and well worth the time
and miles, plus I was back in the view, aka Zion! This MLC was focused a
ton on the white hand book. As missionaries we are to read 3 pages from
the white handbook every day, but hardly anyone really understands what
they read because it's just a habit now, so they shared a scripture that
put things into perspective for us.
"And whatsoever they shall speak when moved upon by the Holy Ghost shall be scripture,
shall be the will of the Lord, shall be the mind of the Lord, shall be the word of the Lord,
shall be the voice of the Lord, and the power of God unto salvation."
So the white hand book is basically scripture that we should be reading
and studying so we can become better and more obedient missionaries. Every time that I go to a zone meeting, or a MLC ,or whatever, I always
get a little glimpse of this amazing missionary that I can and want to
become, it's awesome how much the spirit can teach you if you are willing
to learn.
Sisters,
can i just say something? y'all are amazing! Elder Abrams and I had the
opportunity to teach in Relief Society on Sunday, which was pretty
strange being the only guys in a room full of 30 women, but it was
AMAZING! we were able to teach about #LIGHTtheWORLD and were fortunate
enough to feel of their sweet and tender spirits! Everyone always talked
about how amazing the sisters in the church are but I never fully
grasped that until I was able to stand in front of them and hear all of
their incredible comments and testimonies. Thank you sisters for all
that you do and the spirit and light and love that you emulate, it
doesn't go unnoticed! I am convinced that the number one thing that my
wife must have is a firm testimony in the restored gospel and an
understanding of how it can bless our lives, beauty will fade, and
personalities will change over time, but one thing that will stay
constant is a testimony of the savior.
So
funny story from church yesterday. We had this guy in our ward get up
to bare his testimony, and all he talked about was how the scriptures
say not to celebrate pagan holidays (because they don't focus enough on
the Savior) and to keep the feasts of the old testament, so he testified
of how not celebrating Easter and Christmas has blessed his life. He
then proceeded to say " Don't get offended if you say 'Happy Christmas'
and I respond with 'Happy Hanukkah.'" It was so awkward, but funny at the
same time; I am just thankful that no investigators where there, that
could've been bad. Now, for the ironic part, later in the evening the
church had their world wide CHRISTMAS devotional and talked about how we
need to celebrate CHRISTMAS and how it is a time to remember the Savior
and feel of His light and love in our lives.
I love the Christmas season and am so happy
to be serving my God, especially at this time of the year. Even though
the work is really slow right now, I am so happy! Mosiah 2:40-41 is such
a true principle! I love y'all and hope y'all have a great week!!
Elder Schipaanboord
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