At Stake Conference Sunday, we had a children's choir of 10 and 11-year olds. They sang four or five songs, including "If the Savior Stood Beside Me." I have been impressed with this song ever since I first heard it. And after hearing it Sunday it really stuck in my head. It became the theme for my family home evening lesson last night. We discussed how often we act better when company is at our house. And we shared what we would do and say differently if Jesus came to live at our house for a day. (And luckily there were a few things that we wouldn't have to change!)
We decided to do an experiment and pretend that Jesus would be with us all week long, no matter where we go--school, work, the store, soccer, football, piano lessons, etc. etc. Everyone received a small picture of the Savior to put in their room, locker, desk, mirror, wherever they want to remind them of the challenge. And I taped four 8.5 x 11 pictures of him on various walls in the house. I am really interested to see how this goes. I know all of us can treat each other better, and I hope perhaps most of all for measurable change in myself this week.
Also from stake conf., our stake president shared a study from a scientific journal that proved that whining is the most annoying sound in the world. (To think someone spent money proving this!) He then shared a scripture in the New Testament about Paul and his followers being beaten and imprisoned. And instead of whining they sang hymns and converted the jailer. Pretty cool.
I am going to try to whine less... :)
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Monday, August 8, 2011
Kenny mission update Aug. 8
Last week, Kenny wrote that they were sort of mugged by a guy who stuck his hand in Kenny's companion's pocket. But Kenny said he shoved the little guy off and he left. I guess it was a pretty lame attempt. I know this is common in his area, and I hope he is careful.
Today he wrote that he has had some terrible migraines this week and couldn't even talk. He got a blessing from his comp and wondered why the Lord would wait to heal him since he is there on God's errand. He said his comp blessed him to be able to sleep, and 30-40 mins later he did fall asleep and was doing better the next day though still pounding advil. I could tell from his writing that he had really been in a lot of pain.
He also told me that the churches there (Catholic) are huge with huge golden altars (more like a wall) and pretty impressive. He sent a few pictures, which I'll have to save on here. He said some people cross themselves when the elders walk by them on the street. I'm not sure if they are protecting themselves or trying to bless the elders who they might fear are "lost." My words, not his.
He also said there is an area in their mission that is so dangerous they have to be out of it by 5 pm. They have seen dead guys lying in the street. Lots of drug activity, etc. "It is just really bad," he wrote. But they had baptized a guy who lives there and were visiting him and helping him with some painting.
They expect to baptize about 15 people this month. They were hoping for 25, but it looks like 15. Exciting. We keep him in our prayers and he appreciates it.
Today he wrote that he has had some terrible migraines this week and couldn't even talk. He got a blessing from his comp and wondered why the Lord would wait to heal him since he is there on God's errand. He said his comp blessed him to be able to sleep, and 30-40 mins later he did fall asleep and was doing better the next day though still pounding advil. I could tell from his writing that he had really been in a lot of pain.
He also told me that the churches there (Catholic) are huge with huge golden altars (more like a wall) and pretty impressive. He sent a few pictures, which I'll have to save on here. He said some people cross themselves when the elders walk by them on the street. I'm not sure if they are protecting themselves or trying to bless the elders who they might fear are "lost." My words, not his.
He also said there is an area in their mission that is so dangerous they have to be out of it by 5 pm. They have seen dead guys lying in the street. Lots of drug activity, etc. "It is just really bad," he wrote. But they had baptized a guy who lives there and were visiting him and helping him with some painting.
They expect to baptize about 15 people this month. They were hoping for 25, but it looks like 15. Exciting. We keep him in our prayers and he appreciates it.
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