March 10, 2015

Dear Family and Friends, 

 

     Well today is Tuesday and it's pday! Our whole zone has pday today because yesterday the Lord blessed us with a General Authority named Elder Renlund, who visited and toured out mission. We had a Zone Conference with him and his wife yesterday and it was awesome. It was so cool to hear what he, the quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and the First Presidency wanted our mission to hear. How many times in my life am I going to be able to here from a Special Witness of Christ on such a personal level? This was the second one I've had on my mission. Last March Elder Martino visited us also and gave us awesome instruction. I'm so blessed! However, before Elder Renlund gave his training he said. 'If there is anything I want you to hear, it's these four things: 1- Thank you. The Presidencies of the church want to thank you from their heart, for your diligence and obedience in the work of the Lord. 2- This is where you are meant to be. The Twelve and the Prophet pray fervently on where the Lord needs you to be on your mission and you have been called here for a purpose. 3- President and Sister Vest have been called of God and they love you. 4- I testify that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of a living God.

     He went on to teach wonderful principles that I'm stoked to apply into my missionary work, but the one principle that I noticed the most was charity. In all things Gospel, Charity never faileth. Sister Lamb and I were able to attend a leadership meeting with the zone leaders and district leaders after the Zone Conference and when Elder Renlund opened it up for questions, and elder(district leader) spoke from the back, 'What do you do if your companion just doesn't care?' He said that he has been trying to figure out what he can do to help, but he was at a loss. Elder Relund then testified of what he could do to help this young man. Charity.

     I've learned so much this week! Sister Lamb and I were able to have 4X as many member presents this week than last week. We are so grateful the Lord has been blessing us in furthering the Work here in New Mark. A member referral, Linda, came to church! She had a huge smile on her face during the talks in Sacrament and throughout Relief Society. Unfortunately, her husband didn't come. Please say a prayer for Jim! I know Linda will be able to progress so much more with Jim by her side. Also, we have an appointment with the Temple President, Pres. Hardy's physical therapist and his family this weekend. I'm so excited! They're the Kunce family.

     Thank you so much for all the love and messages. I'm so grateful for my Savior and especially leading up to celebrating his Resurrection. General Conference is coming up. I'm going to do all I can to prepare to receive revelation for myself and for our investigators, After all, He promises it. And God always keeps his promises. have a great week!

 

Love,

Sister Penman

 

 

pics from recent snow storm. ps- its been 70 degrees the past 2 days. I love missouri