Translation to English (because that's effective in Sweden if they talk too fast to understand knowing only Danish): A Short Visit to Sweden
Monday
started as a normal week! We did some contacting and stopped by a guy who said
we should try in the morning. But he opened the door and explained that he had
just called the Ambulance and they were coming. So we gathered it wasn't the
best time to talk... As we walked down the stairs, the paramedics were coming
up and they asked us, confused, what we were doing there. We quickly said we
just stopped by, but the man was waiting for them so they shouldn't worry about
us! We visited Vor Frue Kirke, which is on Christianshavn and has a beautiful
golden-trimmed, spiral, tower. It was gorgeous weather as well, so we could see
everything very clearly! Then we headed in to København to go bowling, but
plans changed and we ended up eating MAX Burger with the Sisters from Nykøbing
Falster.
Tuesday was
strange! We had Physical Therapy for Ældste Throckmorton again, so we walked a
bunch that morning. When we showed up for the appointment, I wasn't feeling
very well so I was basically just zoned out. Afterwards, we hopped on a bus to
take it to Kongens Nytorv where we could switch to the Metro. Once we got off
the bus, I started walking towards a small side street to hopefully find a
trash can, and Ældste Throckmorton followed me, confused where I was going. All
in all, there wasn't a trash can, but there was a storm drain, so I threw up in
a storm drain! Then we caught the Metro and came home to Amager! I took a short
nap when we got home, but we otherwise went out to visit some people with Pres.
Henrik Olsen. I felt fine the rest of the day, so no worries there.
Wednesday
morning, we biked in to Frederiksberg for District Council, which the Zone
Leaders and Sister Training Leaders talked about selling the "Mulcher
5000" but didn't give any good reasons why it was useful, or better, or
helpful. Thus we discussed being bold and charitable in our contacts, not
shying away from telling people the truth in order to help them. It was really
good! After coming home, we went knocking and testified to everyone who opened
the door! It felt good. :)
Thursday was
pretty sweet! We went out contacting that morning and had some awesome
conversations! One man, Rasmus, talked with us for a while. He hadn't thought
much about religion before, but had recently started reading the Bible and has
since read everyday because he thinks it's so helpful! We also got in touch
with Isamar, the Venezualan mom! They were out of town, so we couldn't get a
hold of them before. But she's super happy and wants to meet! So we have good
contact with her.
Friday was
awesome! We woke up super early and biked to the airport. Then we took a train
from Denmark to Sweden! We had to switch trains in Malmø to Ystad, Sweden where
Ældste Throckmorton unfortunately lost his backpack on the train... But we
enjoyed trying to understand Swedish people! It's a hit and miss where we can
completely understand some people, but others sound just like weird sounds and
some Danish words. Then we took a ferrie to Rønne, Bornholm. We ate breakfast
with the Bornholm Elders (Ældste Gottfredson and Ældste McKinnon) along with
Ældste and Søster Hess. They're all super awesome, so life was just peachy!
Ældste McKinnon and I also ate at a member, Lene's house before going out to
Sorthat to knock. It was pouring rain and we were completely soaked, but the
El-cykler (electric bikes) were super fun to ride! We had a super hyggeligt
evening with Exploding Kittens and Tropical Salsa Porkchops. (Very impressed
with their dinner!)
Saturday
started wonderfully with a good morning run around the beach and harbor! Ældste
Throckmorton rode a bike because he didn't have any running shoes. but then we
hopped on the ferrie and headed back to Sweden. We ate some MAX Burger in Ystad
and then came back to Denmark! We had just enough time to have personal study
before we headed out to Ballerup to eat with Henrik and Hannah Olsen! And guess
who shows up there, Hannah's parents! Ravnhild and Verner Korgaard! That was
super exciting because Ældste Throckmorton and I both have served in Skive!
'Twas super fun! Also a long day with lots of travel.
Sunday
turned out well. We had church where we taught the YSA/English Sunday School
class. It was super cool. We also had SOS afterwards, which was fun! Then
Ældste Throckmorton and I went out contacting before we had to come in and do
Weekly Planning.
Spiritual
thought! I had a cool experience while teaching Sunday School. We were talking
about the Widow of Nain who lost her son (Luke 7) when Christ comes and tells
her not to weep and then raises him from the dead in the middle of the burial
parade. One of the (senior) Sister missionaries pointed out the compassion that Christ
had on the widow who was suffering the loss of her son. As she spoke, I was
reminded that she had also lost one of her sons back when he had been serving
on a mission. Hearing this Sister's testimony of Christ's compassion and love
towards us was deep and personal because it not only happened in a story, but
had happened for her. It struck me as a strong reminder that the scriptures are
not just stories! They are actual people! They really did happen! And those
kinds of people have those kinds of problems today! The gospel is not just a
great idea to discuss, it literally changes lives of those who use it! It can
change your life! It really is true, and I'm grateful that I can testify that
I've seen it change me and those who I've been privileged to help along the way.
The Savior truly does live! He truly does watch and bless you. He loves you!
Don't forget that.
--
Ældste
Jepsen
- Vor
Frelsers Kirke (Church of Our Saviour)
- In
Sverige! (That's a building in Malmø by the Arena)
- The Olsens
and the Korsgaards
No comments:
Post a Comment