G'day
Hey mates! We had a pretty crazy week. Whats with everyone trying to
play "Bash" the Mormon missionary?! Its been a few times in a row now
where we meet these people that are like oh hi and nice and they
invite us over and then we start the Restoration and then BAM!
contention! It must be happening for a reason because its only been
happening to me and Elder Vaivela. This week we taught Joel who even
met a member of Manly ward on the bus and recieved a Book of Mormon
from them. He seemed to be really interested when we first met him and
he's a really nice guy but when we went to teach him he wasnt exactly
humble. His biggest concern was when we said that we are the ONLY
church that holds the authority of God. He didnt like that. BUT he's
texted us a few times since we saw him and asked us a few questions so
he must have felt something when we met with him. It just goes to show
that it doesnt matter how many scriptures you go through. You can
argue until your blue in the face but its not until someone FEELS the
spirit that they will become converted. I also want to add that I know
that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints really is the
Lord's church restored to the earth again. He is the head of this
church. Thomas S. Monson is His prophet. The Authority to baptize is
in this church. And the Keys to the children of God's Salvation is in
this church.
Unfortunately our investigators were busy this week so we didnt get to
teach very much. But this week should be full of teaching. General
Conference was Awesome! I loved it. I learned so much. Priesthood
session was again my favorite. President Uchtdorf really was on fire.
His talks really get you pumped! I loved the "Do It Switch" analogy.
Maybe you noticed a different overall theme but what I noticed is that
each talk had an underlying theme of ACT. And Do it Now! Its in the
Doing that we'll gain a testimony. Its in the Doing that we're going
to bring more souls unto Christ. Its in the Doing that we achieve
Exaltation. I hope that we will all be "Doers of the word and not
hearers only." I know that I've definitely seen that on my mission. I
could also add that doing takes humility because when we GO and DO we
make mistakes and we have to repent but when we do, we progress. Thats
the purpose of Life. I felt the spirit multiple times during
conference and I also want to say that I'm so grateful for the
knowledge of a living prophet! Thomas S. Monson really is God's
mouthpiece.
We had Zone conference this week about the Restoration and it really
got all of us missionaries really pumped to share our testimonies with
everyone. Something that President Simmons read really touched me.
Have you ever thought about the blessings we have personally recieved
from the Restoration? Becuase of the Restoration I know that God Lives
and Loves me. I am a child of God. Because of the Restoration I have
had great friends that were a great influence in my life and helped me
to be a better person. Because of the Restoration I was baptized so
that I can return to live with Heavenly Father. Because of the
Restoration I have the Holy Ghost. Because of the Restoration I can
access Jesus Christ's Atonement and Repent of my sins. Becuase of the
Restoration I can take the Sacrament every Sunday and renew my
baptismal covenants. Because of the Restoration I'm a missionary.
Because of the Restoration I've been able to help God's children to
find more truth and more happiness. Because of the Restoration I've
seen lives change. Because of the Restoration my family is happy and
strong. Because of the Restoration my family is forever.
Have you ever thought about that? I know that I hadnt until the Zone
Conference. I encourage everyone especially my family to spend the
time to think about the blessings that you have recieved personally
because of the Restoration of the Gospel. I cant express the joy I
feel when I think about these blessings that I have recieved and the
blessing I have to share these truths with others. I know this is the
Lord's work. I love you all heaps as! Ofa atu
Elder Nelisoni
Hey mates! We had a pretty crazy week. Whats with everyone trying to
play "Bash" the Mormon missionary?! Its been a few times in a row now
where we meet these people that are like oh hi and nice and they
invite us over and then we start the Restoration and then BAM!
contention! It must be happening for a reason because its only been
happening to me and Elder Vaivela. This week we taught Joel who even
met a member of Manly ward on the bus and recieved a Book of Mormon
from them. He seemed to be really interested when we first met him and
he's a really nice guy but when we went to teach him he wasnt exactly
humble. His biggest concern was when we said that we are the ONLY
church that holds the authority of God. He didnt like that. BUT he's
texted us a few times since we saw him and asked us a few questions so
he must have felt something when we met with him. It just goes to show
that it doesnt matter how many scriptures you go through. You can
argue until your blue in the face but its not until someone FEELS the
spirit that they will become converted. I also want to add that I know
that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints really is the
Lord's church restored to the earth again. He is the head of this
church. Thomas S. Monson is His prophet. The Authority to baptize is
in this church. And the Keys to the children of God's Salvation is in
this church.
Unfortunately our investigators were busy this week so we didnt get to
teach very much. But this week should be full of teaching. General
Conference was Awesome! I loved it. I learned so much. Priesthood
session was again my favorite. President Uchtdorf really was on fire.
His talks really get you pumped! I loved the "Do It Switch" analogy.
Maybe you noticed a different overall theme but what I noticed is that
each talk had an underlying theme of ACT. And Do it Now! Its in the
Doing that we'll gain a testimony. Its in the Doing that we're going
to bring more souls unto Christ. Its in the Doing that we achieve
Exaltation. I hope that we will all be "Doers of the word and not
hearers only." I know that I've definitely seen that on my mission. I
could also add that doing takes humility because when we GO and DO we
make mistakes and we have to repent but when we do, we progress. Thats
the purpose of Life. I felt the spirit multiple times during
conference and I also want to say that I'm so grateful for the
knowledge of a living prophet! Thomas S. Monson really is God's
mouthpiece.
We had Zone conference this week about the Restoration and it really
got all of us missionaries really pumped to share our testimonies with
everyone. Something that President Simmons read really touched me.
Have you ever thought about the blessings we have personally recieved
from the Restoration? Becuase of the Restoration I know that God Lives
and Loves me. I am a child of God. Because of the Restoration I have
had great friends that were a great influence in my life and helped me
to be a better person. Because of the Restoration I was baptized so
that I can return to live with Heavenly Father. Because of the
Restoration I have the Holy Ghost. Because of the Restoration I can
access Jesus Christ's Atonement and Repent of my sins. Becuase of the
Restoration I can take the Sacrament every Sunday and renew my
baptismal covenants. Because of the Restoration I'm a missionary.
Because of the Restoration I've been able to help God's children to
find more truth and more happiness. Because of the Restoration I've
seen lives change. Because of the Restoration my family is happy and
strong. Because of the Restoration my family is forever.
Have you ever thought about that? I know that I hadnt until the Zone
Conference. I encourage everyone especially my family to spend the
time to think about the blessings that you have recieved personally
because of the Restoration of the Gospel. I cant express the joy I
feel when I think about these blessings that I have recieved and the
blessing I have to share these truths with others. I know this is the
Lord's work. I love you all heaps as! Ofa atu
Elder Nelisoni
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