February 23, 2015

Dear Family and Friends, 

     It's official!!!!!!!! Normally, what would follow that is like a wedding announcement or something, but I'm a missionary so that means.. I WAS TRANSFERRED. I am now currently in New Mark ward in the Platte City Stake. Still in Missouri and now in the country again! I'm also still in the same church building next to the Kansas City temple. I still get to see most of the members in the North Kansas City ward every Sunday. Pretty sweet, right! I will more than likely be here the rest of my mission. I can't wait. You know why? This area has really been struggling. The sisters haven't had any investigators in at least the last 3 months. I'm so excited to see this ward bloom. Although there is a lot of work to do, and it'll probably be a rough first couple of weeks getting things going again, but I know the Lord has put me here for a purpose and I will do all I can to fulfill it. However, Sister Lamb and I could really use your prayers. Oh yeah, Sister Lamb is my new companion!!!!!! I'm so excited. Sister Lamb and I served around each other in Liberty when she was serving in the Historic Liberty Jail. I did you exchanges with her. In all seriousness, it's like President and the Lord allowed best friends to be together. I'm so blessed.

     The ward is definitely different than the ones I have been in previously, but I already love them! A few months ago, the Platte City stake started having the missionaries teach the youth the missionary lessons, hoping to help them gain a greater conviction in the Savior, His Gospel, and the Restoration. Many of them have struggled in their teenage years finding out what they truly believe. I can definitely remember those years.. considering it was only a couple years ago. It's hard to stay on the straight and narrow path when the world makes it look so undesirable. But let me tell you. The fruit of the Tree of Life, as in Lehi's dream in the Book of Mormon, is far more desirable than anything the world could possibly offer.

      We taught Mickinly and her sister Mckinzie yesterday about the Restoration. Mckinzie wants to serve a mission. Man..... obviously, you know I told her that it would be the best decision of her life! But only if the Lord doesn't tell her otherwise. Every woman is different. For me, Heavenly Father knew, in order for me to get my bum in gear I needed to serve Him. Full-time. For a year and a half. So here I am.

     You never know who's heart you'll touch as you serve Him with all your heart, might, mind, and strength. Our responsibility is to help each other return to live with God again. One day it'll be a wonderful reunion. Love you guys so much! If you get a minute this week send me a short email or letter this week. I pray for you often! Have a great week!

 

Doctrine and Covenants 67:10

 

Love,

Sister Penman 

 

     

     Sister Lamb and I drinking hot chocolate. It's been really cold lately. She's from Woodland Hills, UT :)