Hey
all!
I hope everyone is doing fantastic and I love and miss
you all!
I can't believe that I have been out for a month
already!! Time has flown by! I love my mission so much! The people are so
awesome and the scenery is beautiful! Estacada is such an interesting and fun
place. I love being in the country were life is simple and peaceful! It's crazy
how I don't stress as much!
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An update on missionary work here! We picked up a new
investigator who is a Baptist. His name is Bob and he is one cool dude with
interesting viewpoints. We found him through a referral from a member. It is
crazy how missionary work is combined effort through the ward members and the
missionaries! It is like a machine. As the members and missionaries work
together to find people to share the gospel with, the machine works smoothly.
So much missionary work is done as we all work together! As members of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints we need to talk with people, get to
know them, love them, and help them develop a relationship with their savior!
It is crazy! I thought before I went on a mission that missionary work was
mainly for missionaries, when in fact most missionary work is done by the
members! As missionaries we have the easy part to invite and help them and
teach them by and through the spirit. So my challenge to you is to talk with
people you meet, share your testimony, set a good example, and give referrals
to the missionaries! ;) People will see the spirit that you have and will be
open to what you have to say! You'll be surprised! (I know I have been!) The
Lord is preparing people to receive his gospel! Another one of our
investigators is Mary. She has been prepared by the Lord to receive the gospel
I know it! We are looking forward to a baptism coming up! Yay!!! ;) I know that
as we put forth effort into missionary work and do our best, the Lord will
bless us so much! He will help us come closer to him and we will feel the love
that he has for each and every one of use! It is crazy! So many people here I
don't even know, but I LOVE THEM!! The spirit gives you courage to speak with
people! I promise! So open your mouths and watch the lord’s blessings shower
over you! It is so worth sharing the gospel with others! See D&C 18:10,
15-16. You will be so happy! I am filled with happiness everyday and I love it
so much! I am able to help my brothers and sisters on the pathway back home to
their father in heaven! What a privilege to have an opportunity to participate
in the Lord's work!
Remember that you all can be missionaries NOW! As
missionaries we need each other’s help in doing the Lord's work!
A great place to take non-members is the visitor’s
center! We are so lucky to have one! Use it to your advantage and INVITE,
INVITE, INVITE!
I promise that service is the best remedy to any problem
that you may have. By having charity, we are able to forget ourselves and help
people who are in need. You will find that as you serve that your problems will
vanish as you think about others! Service is one of the best ways to express
your love to others and one of the best ways to have the spirit with you!
I am so grateful for the gospel! It has changed my life!
I know that the Atonement is real and that Jesus Christ loves each and every
one of us. It doesn't matter how many mistakes we have made, or what we have
done, the Lord will heal us and strength us to endure our trials! Always study
your scriptures and pray and you will be blessed with the spirit.
I love you all! Keep at it! You all have impacted my life
in so many ways! Always remember who you are: a son or daughter of our Heavenly
Father who loves us! I hope all the best this week! Love you!!!
Love,
Elder Shaw
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