It looks like Syster Hauglid and I will be sticking with each other in Örebro for at least a little bit longer. The next official transfer happens on the 18th of December, so we'll see if I get to stay in Örebro until that point. If I do, that would mean that I'll have been in Örebro for a third of my mission. =) I want to stay through the 23rd when our American Bishop is going to have all of the missionaries over for a Thanksgiving celebration. But I'll do whatever I need to do.
We don't know when Collins will get baptized, because his economical situation has taken a downward turn so he is unable to come to church for some time (until he saves enough money to travel the 1 hour trek).
The Swedish woman we've been working with came to Relief Society again and most definitely wants to keep meeting. She's trying to rearrange her schedule so she can come to Sacrament meetings as well. She's definitely very much interested, we'll see how things pan out.
All of our recent converts (and I mean pretty much all 8 of them in the ward) seem to be having a rough time as a late. Between school, work (or the lack of), or the question about whether or not they will get to stay in Sweden has certainly been taking its toll on our people. I just want them all to be happy!
Scriptures from this week:
Deuteronomy 24:5 "When a man hath taken a new wife, he shall not go out to war, neither shall he be charged with any business: but he shall be free at home one year, and shall cheer up (HEB be happy with) his wife which he hath taken."
Thought it was interesting that they put so much emphasis on safeguarding that relationship--allowing the Israelites that time to be happy and have joy together during that first year together.
Deuteronomy 31:6 "Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee."
Joshua 1:5 "There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee."
Pretty much the same message with these two scriptures. Of course they remind me of President Monson's recent talk from General Conference. We're not alone, even if it is sometimes easy to think so.
John 21: 25 "And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen."
There were so many different things that Christ taught. We have the chance to keep learning and growing every day.
Acts 2:36-38, 41: "Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.
"Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?
"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost....
"Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls."
This is one of the scripture masteries with an extra verse added on the end, because I like to know the result of the events of that day. Miracles happen. They really do. It doesn't matter if they are "small" or "large". Little instances are often what "prick the hearts" of those we come into contact with and help them draw nearer to Christ.
Love you all!
Allie
District picture (last district meeting of our current district before upcoming transfers!)
Elder Lunquist, Elder Packer (he's moving to Örnsköldsvik), Elder Johnson (he was in my MTC district!), Elder Muirbrook (he's moving to Borås), me and Syster Hauglid
And a picture of everything we dumped into our Elders mailslot last week. 16 Kex bars (they're pretty much a better version of Kitkat and both of our elders really like them), 100+ notes containing quotes, inside jokes, and memories, two toothbrushes, confetti, and Book of Mormon picture figures. So you can just imagine their surprise when they opened their door and found this wonderful surprise! This was as mean of a prank we could do haha.
We don't know when Collins will get baptized, because his economical situation has taken a downward turn so he is unable to come to church for some time (until he saves enough money to travel the 1 hour trek).
The Swedish woman we've been working with came to Relief Society again and most definitely wants to keep meeting. She's trying to rearrange her schedule so she can come to Sacrament meetings as well. She's definitely very much interested, we'll see how things pan out.
All of our recent converts (and I mean pretty much all 8 of them in the ward) seem to be having a rough time as a late. Between school, work (or the lack of), or the question about whether or not they will get to stay in Sweden has certainly been taking its toll on our people. I just want them all to be happy!
Scriptures from this week:
Deuteronomy 24:5 "When a man hath taken a new wife, he shall not go out to war, neither shall he be charged with any business: but he shall be free at home one year, and shall cheer up (HEB be happy with) his wife which he hath taken."
Thought it was interesting that they put so much emphasis on safeguarding that relationship--allowing the Israelites that time to be happy and have joy together during that first year together.
Deuteronomy 31:6 "Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee."
Joshua 1:5 "There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee."
Pretty much the same message with these two scriptures. Of course they remind me of President Monson's recent talk from General Conference. We're not alone, even if it is sometimes easy to think so.
John 21: 25 "And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen."
There were so many different things that Christ taught. We have the chance to keep learning and growing every day.
Acts 2:36-38, 41: "Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.
"Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?
"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost....
"Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls."
This is one of the scripture masteries with an extra verse added on the end, because I like to know the result of the events of that day. Miracles happen. They really do. It doesn't matter if they are "small" or "large". Little instances are often what "prick the hearts" of those we come into contact with and help them draw nearer to Christ.
Love you all!
Allie
District picture (last district meeting of our current district before upcoming transfers!)
Elder Lunquist, Elder Packer (he's moving to Örnsköldsvik), Elder Johnson (he was in my MTC district!), Elder Muirbrook (he's moving to Borås), me and Syster Hauglid
And a picture of everything we dumped into our Elders mailslot last week. 16 Kex bars (they're pretty much a better version of Kitkat and both of our elders really like them), 100+ notes containing quotes, inside jokes, and memories, two toothbrushes, confetti, and Book of Mormon picture figures. So you can just imagine their surprise when they opened their door and found this wonderful surprise! This was as mean of a prank we could do haha.
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