Monday, April 14, 2014

Baptism went perfectly!

Dear Family & Friends,
So sorry it's taken me so long to email! Today we had zone p-day so it's been a bit crazy this morning! It was a good time though. I have only an hour so it might be a bit short today! This week has been SO amazing. The people we are teaching right now are doing so well. We FINALLY got a polish restoration pamphlet so we can really start to teach Artuar. Edison and Leevoy and both doing great and are preparing for baptism. The biggest challenges with all of our chinese investigators at this time is the word of wisdom. All of them smoke and drink so we are trying really hard to focus on prayer and coming to church to help them with those temptations. This week we had another zone meeting and Sister Hanks and I were asked to do some training on Charity and Love. Those are my favourite topics to speak about! And I realized the other day that I gave my farewell talk on Charity. I think it has been one of the overwhelming themes of my mission. The best part of this week was Sarah's baptism!!!! She has been preparing for it for so long and it was amazing to see her progress! My last companion, Sister Muller, is home now, sent me what she wrote on her facebook. Here it is:
"Today is the start of a journey for me. I am going to be baptised. In undertaking this covenant with Heavenly Father I promise to live in his spirit and the character of Jesus Christ our saviour - knowing me I will need help with this bit! Lol. This will mean setting good intentions for the day, loving thy neighbour, helping, listening and caring. My journey starts today with my friends and loved ones at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I believe Heavenly Father has sent some wonderful people to help me on this journey whether you have hugged me when I lost faith, advised me in doctrine and helped me strengthen through trials please know I have so appreciated you Sandra Cirino Kate Taroni Kristina Gjoni Rachel Wicker AmieDenise Lewis Carol Robinson to name a few "
She is just amazing!! The baptism went PERFECTLY. There were loads of nonmembers and they all loved it. A couple of them were even crying during the service and the elders gave them Book of Mormons! It was so good. Sarah was absolutely glowing. I've never seen her so happy! Kristina was able to watch the baptism and it helped her to be more motivated for her own. Hopefully she will follow suit within the next couple of weeks. I'm so proud of Sarah and it's been such a joy to watch her on her journey!
Well, tonight is dodge night so we'll be having transfers on Wednesday! I will most likely be staying here in Coventry and will probably get a new companion. I'm a bit nervous but I'm sure it will be exactly what Heavenly Father has planned for me. Please send your prayers this way! I love you all and I'm so grateful for your love and support.
Love,

Sister Jensen

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