Family and Friends!
I hope this week has
been a great one, cause I know that it has been for me! The snow has
come (but only stayed for 3 days)! We have been working hard and
"putting our shoulders to the wheel."
The world has need of willing men
Who wear the worker's seal.
Come, help the good work move along;
Put your shoulder to the wheel.
Put your shoulder to the wheel; push along,
Do your duty with a heart full of song,
We all have work; let no one shirk.
Put your shoulder to the wheel.
Last
week was awesome and we got so much work done. In true fashion, Satan
worked hard on the hearts of the people that we work with and our week
didn't quite live up to last week. But in the end it was still awesome
and I can truly say that I saw God's hand in our lives multiple times a
day this week. The important thing is that when these moments come up,
we must continue to work hard and endure to the end. I think the coolest
thing to see was the power that servents of God have in the lives of so
many. There are currently 7 missionaries serving in the Washington Ward
not including the office Senior Couple. It is a testimony that there
are countless young people so willing to take up the work of
missionaries, but also that the members are so willing to share with
their friends what they believe!
The Church has need of helping hands,
And hearts that know and feel.
The work to do is here for you;
Put your shoulder to the wheel.
Put your shoulder to the wheel; push along,
Do your duty with a heart full of song,
We all have work; let no one shirk.
Put your shoulder to the wheel.
As
I said this week was really awesome! I have felt so many times since I
have come out on the mission how important it is for me to be here.
There are countless people that have touched my life and I hope that I
have been able to touch some lives as well. I know that the work and
calling of a missionary is sacred and important in Heavenly Father's
plan for each of us. We had the opportunity to meet with a less active
family this week that in the past missionaries hadn't been able to get
in very often. Sister Cohen has a pretty good relationship with them,
but they had been hard to get a hold of. Anyways I had the opportunity
to share my experiences that I have had as a music major and the
Cagnon's really opened up. Sister Cohen was suprised had how comfortable
they felt so soon after meeting Sister Manwill and I. I know that we
are all called to serve in specific places at specific times to help
those around us come closer to Jesus Christ!
Then don't stand idly looking on;
The fight with sin is real.
It will be long but must go on;
Put your shoulder to the wheel.
Put your shoulder to the wheel; push along,
Do your duty with a heart full of song,
We all have work; let no one shirk.
Put your shoulder to the wheel.
This
week has been really interesting as well. Aja, a recent convert, has
been struggling as of late. Her grandmother passed away and many other
trials have come her way in such a short span of time. I can tell that
the adversary is working hard on her and that her faith is being very
strongly tested. I know that it is not by chance that at the time of her
deepest trials and needs Heavenly Father has put 7 missionaries within a
7 mile radius of her home. We are all cheering her on and have been
trying to lift her up as she makes important choices in her life.
Then work and watch and fight and pray
With all your might and zeal.
Push ev'ry worthy work along;
Put your shoulder to the wheel.
Put your shoulder to the wheel; push along,
Do your duty with a heart full of song,
We all have work; let no one shirk.
Put your shoulder to the wheel.
I mentioned that Donna has a baptism date on November 30th
in my email last week. She is going so strong and is an example to me
and those around her. She is so dedicated and has a great testimony! In
fact in most lessons she ends up teaching us about what we are talking
about. She is already sharing what she has learned with her friends and
has invited them all to her baptism. I have been amazed at how amazing
she is and how ready she was to hear the gospel!
We are so excited for how the work is moving along here in
Washington and can't wait to see the further blessing that Heavenly
Father has in store for the people here!
It snowed all Monday night and Tuesday
and left a couple of inches. There weren't any accidents that I noticed
and the roads were pretty clear. Sister Cohen is a great driver. She is
going home next month and she is from Utah so she can drive in the
snow. So don't worry, I am in good hands! I was going to send pictures
but I left my plugy thing at home, so I can't :D
We had fun in the snow though. I am sure we will be shoveling snow at some point. We are so excited for the season!
Remember the Lord loves you and the Church is true!
Love,
Sister Nay
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