Dearest family and friends,
I amazed how cold St. Louis was last week. That is pretty unusual. Hopefully, everyone had a chance to go sledding or play in the snow. A lot of the Vietnamese I know here, have never seen snow, but have the dream to see it one day. I do love snow. Some of best childhood memories are definitely snowball fights and sledding. Some of our backyard fires will also a little big during winter break. Haha.
It was really good week. There were many special experiences this week. We were able to meet with member referral this week and I think he and his girlfriend are very prepared to meet with the gospel. They are certainly very humble and have desire to learn about spiritual things. We have met with them already twice. We had a very edifying experience as they related experiences that suggest the role that the Holy Ghost has already had in their life, in terms of feelings of comfort as they have prayed before and also impressions that had do things that would've have done otherwise. One of them even described something even inside that was telling him to keep pressing on and not give up on himself. Our meeting with them reminded me of the constant role that God has in our lives. We meeting them again tomorrow. One of them actually asked if through baptism, one can really become clean of all mistakes. We then testified of the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ in ability to help us change and truly have a chance to begin a new life. Romans 6:4 is probably one of my favorite scriptures in relating the power of baptism. Scriptures teach with such power and clarity. I love using the scriptures. I met with President Maxwell. He asked what was one of the things that I learned the most on the mission. There are so many things, but I think one of major one, if my love for the scriptures. I feel honestly a little sad as my study time ends. There is so much to learn and continue to study. That is what I love about the scriptures. It is truly a source of endless knowledge and one of the best modes to continue spiritual growth. It is hard to express my love for the scriptures and their words of peace and comfort and enlightenment. President Packerd in the latest General Conference captures very well my feelings towards scriptures. As he relates in the talk, it is not so much of where or what we read in the scriptures, because no matter what chapter or book, we can feel the power of revelation that God has given to past and modern prophets, and solutions to problems will come to mind. That is a great promise given in his talk. I would recommend all to read this talk and continue nourish and develop a love for the words of God.
I wish every best of wishes as everyone begins school, work, and the normal routines of life. I am so proud of Elias and his new ordination to be a deacon. I felt a great leap of excitement as I read about that in your letters. I know he will be a great asset and example to those in the priesthood. I love you all. Words cannot express my love. I hope everyone is doing well. I know prayers are answered and our questions can answered through scripture. I love being a mission and bringing a message of the love of God and Jesus Christ to the whole world. It is incredible and amazing. I amazed how cold St. Louis was last week. That is pretty unusual. Hopefully, everyone had a chance to go sledding or play in the snow. A lot of the Vietnamese I know here, have never seen snow, but have the dream to see it one day. I do love snow. Some of best childhood memories are definitely snowball fights and sledding. Some of our backyard fires will also a little big during winter break. Haha.
It was really good week. There were many special experiences this week. We were able to meet with member referral this week and I think he and his girlfriend are very prepared to meet with the gospel. They are certainly very humble and have desire to learn about spiritual things. We have met with them already twice. We had a very edifying experience as they related experiences that suggest the role that the Holy Ghost has already had in their life, in terms of feelings of comfort as they have prayed before and also impressions that had do things that would've have done otherwise. One of them even described something even inside that was telling him to keep pressing on and not give up on himself. Our meeting with them reminded me of the constant role that God has in our lives. We meeting them again tomorrow. One of them actually asked if through baptism, one can really become clean of all mistakes. We then testified of the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ in ability to help us change and truly have a chance to begin a new life. Romans 6:4 is probably one of my favorite scriptures in relating the power of baptism. Scriptures teach with such power and clarity. I love using the scriptures. I met with President Maxwell. He asked what was one of the things that I learned the most on the mission. There are so many things, but I think one of major one, if my love for the scriptures. I feel honestly a little sad as my study time ends. There is so much to learn and continue to study. That is what I love about the scriptures. It is truly a source of endless knowledge and one of the best modes to continue spiritual growth. It is hard to express my love for the scriptures and their words of peace and comfort and enlightenment. President Packerd in the latest General Conference captures very well my feelings towards scriptures. As he relates in the talk, it is not so much of where or what we read in the scriptures, because no matter what chapter or book, we can feel the power of revelation that God has given to past and modern prophets, and solutions to problems will come to mind. That is a great promise given in his talk. I would recommend all to read this talk and continue nourish and develop a love for the words of God.
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