Happy Monday, Presidente!
What a good week! I feel like this past week was just what Hermana Heims and I needed. I am really liking 2014.
Let´s start with Sunday. We had 5 investigators come to church including our Columbian family!!! Hermana Heims and I found them our very first night together and they truly are a miracle family. Our lessons with them slowed down a bit over the holidays, but we´ve been able to meet with them a couple times these last two weeks and we just love them. We´ve also been bringing more members to lessons with them and our ward is really excited about them too! They have sincere desires to find the truth. I love meeting with them because the lessons are always a bit challenging, but so powerful when we allow to Spirit to guide. I´ve definitely been learning how to put morning studies to good use!
Javier also came to church! His 4 time in a row. He´s a young, quiet peruvian student studying art. He has a huge heart and pure desires. We´ve brought a lot of JAS with us to our lessons with him and he´s been progressing so much. We brought our recent convert Danny with us and it was AMAZING to see his testimony in action. Recent converts in lessons are thee best.
We are also super excited about Ridel´s baptism tomorrow! He has his interview yesterday and came out smiling from ear to ear. He then preceded to tell us that he offered the closing prayer in the interview with Elder Bronwell! This was a miracle because it was his first time praying in front of someone. Le cuesta mucho because he has a speech impediment and a studder. However, we learned that the more the spirit is present in the lesson, the more he is able to communicate and the more comfortable he feels.
Hermana Heims and I also had a few growing experiences that taught us alot about humilty and learning to work together. And epecially about OBEDIENCE. We saw miracles this week and I know it has almost everything to do with our efforts to be as obedient as possible. I know that the Lord works with us when it comes to our weaknesses and I am so grateful!
I´ve been able to work with Hermana Frost a few times this week as well! Hermana Crandell was on bed rest and I thought Hermana Heims´neck could use the extra rest. I really love working with Hermana Frost. We had some pretty great lessons and I know it helped her SO much to be able to get out of that piso.
All is well here in Barrio 5. Have a great week and thank you for everything you do!
Love,
Hermana Scheu
Hi family and loved ones. What a great week it has been! 2014 really just picked right up and we´re doing our best to keep up!
I included my weekly letter to the president, because it really does sum up the week. Miracles and lots of growth these past 7 says. Again, I love being a missionary. Life is good and Heavenly Father really does love His missionaries.
Also, one of my favorite movies from the mission is called "On the Lord´s Errand". It´s the life of President Monson and I just love it. We watched it last night with a recent investigator and every time I see it my testimony grows stronger and stronger of our beloved prophet. We can learn so much from him. The thought/invitation of the week is to watch it and love it as much as I do.
Oh, and just one more thought that really got me this week- Temples. I love the temple so much! We get to attend every 6 weeks and I always count down the days! (8 more) We had a lesson on temples with another recent convert Tuesday night and we watched a couple sweet videos that have stuck with me all week. El Salvador Temple Dedication Celebration and Temples are a Beacon. Yes, I do realize that the first one is in Spanish, but I´m absolutely convinced that you wont be able to fight back the tears. So sweet.
And now, I will leave you with a few awkward but awesome missionary moments:
1) The other night we saw two pigs walking down the street. Just following along with the crowd. We had to do a triple take. Definitely not something you see every day in downtown Madrid. But believe it or not, I´ve seen worse.
2) I caught someone staring me down the other day while we were at an Internet Cafe. Usually it´s the chapa (missionary tag) that draws all the attention, but the lady was pretty insistent. I finally looked up and smiled. She told me that she knew me from somewhere and then boldly stated, "You´re from Nicaragua, right?" I laughed and then realized that she was completely serious. Flattered.
3) So I have this hat. Some would say it´s magic and turns me instantly into a French babe. Okay, maybe "babe" is not missionary appropriate, but "French" is pretty accurate. Every time I wear it people speak to me in French. I´m talking random strangers from the street. Lovin´ it.
4) Lost my missionary agenda (aka missionary´s best friend) 3 times in the past 7 weeks. THREE TIMES. More unfortunate than it is awesome, but maybe keep my poor agendas in your prayers.
I love you all! Now I should probably go answer all of mom´s pressing questions :)
Have a great week! The church is true.
Love your happy missionary,
Hermana Scheu
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