December 15, 2014
Dear Mi Familia y Amigos,
I guess I just felt like speaking a little espanol. Hopefully it spiced up your morning. Hope everyone is doing well! I had a pretty good week. I do have to admit it wasn't too great teaching wise. We just found out that a couple of our investigators just want money from us which kind of stinks because we can't really help with that, but hey, so is life. However, we did find two new investigators this week through the 'He is the Gift initiative. Miracles are happening as we focus on the miracle of the Savior's birth :) If haven't given any out to your friends yet, take a moment to ponder about the people in your life and say a prayer in their behalf to know how you can share this beautiful message with them! I know it allows them to feel the Spirit and gives them the opportunity to receive revelation for themselves. Go out and preach the Gospel ya'll!
This week we had our all mission zone conference! All of the 250+ missionaries were in the Independence stake center for a really powerful meeting. Something that really stood out to was something President Medina said. His talk was on appreciation and how we can all do better at loving people genuinely and unconditionally. Although we can make righteous judgments for our spiritual safety, we need to express our gratitude for all our brothers and sisters.
I'm so grateful for the Gospel of Jesus Christ and this time of year we get to remember and celebrate the Savior's birth. At different times this week I've thought about Mary. Can you imagine how she felt when the angel came to her and told her she would 'bear the Son of God'? Although I know her faith was exceeding, imagine the responsibility she felt to raise him and nurture him. I think sometimes we reflect on our own families and pray that we have taught them enough or that our example was strong enough or one they could turn to. Just as Mary did her best and put her trust in God, we can know our best is all that is asked of us. Because Mary and Joseph did their best and led by example, Jesus Christ was raised and accomplished the most important event in history. The Atonement.
I know we can be healed through His Atonement and through our example of sincere repentence, give others the chance to see that Gospel of Jesus Christ is about forgiveness and change. I love you all so much! Thank you for your endless prayers! Talk to you next week!
Love,
Sister Penman
Sister sommer and I at the conference!
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