Tuesday was exciting! It was raining
quite a bit, but we had service at Bob's house. He wanted our help
cleaning out his gutters, which actually went very quickly because everything
was wet! We got to talk a bit with him about what he's been reading in the Book
of Mormon, so that was good. After that, we walked around to irritate Ældste
Throckmorton's foot (which didn't work) until we ate with Josh and Hannah
Keogh! It was official Pancake Tuesday, so we celebrated! Lemon juice and sugar
on pancakes is actually really good!!
Wednesday was more walking! Because
we didn't succeed the day before, we spent hours contacting before the
appointment at the physical therapist's. But it worked, and now he's not sure
what the problem actually would be, so that's fun. We had a Come, Follow Me
study group that evening, but no one showed up because they were too busy/out
of town. Better luck next week, I guess.
Thursday was splits! I went with
Ældste Steffensen to Taastrup, which was really fun! We went contacting in
Albertslund and Ordrup. We met some fun people and had some great
conversations! Some new people who want to be taught is always a positive. Then
we ate dinner with Binni and Kristina, some members in the Frederiksberg Ward.
Binni is Islandic and Kristina is Danish, and they both speak their own
respective languages to their children! It's super cool! (I've basically
decided I want a bilingual family.) Their kids, Marcus (8), Amelia (5), and Lukas
(newborn) are super cute and really fun to talk with. Ældste Steffensen is also
just super fun to work with. It was a good day!
Friday included more splits, just in
a shorter amount of time! We all went to the Frederiksberg Elders' area and had
a Blitz Splits contacting around with the Assistants (Ældste Danielsen-Jensen
and Ældste Owen). I got to go with Ældste Anderson, which was super fun! Some
guy also grabbed his hand as he kind of waved to get his attention. It was
hilarious. After District Council about obedience and commandments, Ældste
Throckmorton and I made a pit-stop in KBH station to get my Rejsekort fixed.
But they just remade the card for me instead.
Saturday was pretty normal. We did
Weekly Planning and headed out to stop by the Venezualan family. But they
weren't home, unfortunately. Then we just did some classic contacting.
Sunday was interesting. We had some
fun visitors who only spoke English. I translated in Priesthood while Ældste
Throckmorton went on splits to the Young Men and talked about missionary work.
That was strange, but went well. After church, we went out to do some stop
by's. After a couple, we felt very strongly, at the same time, to visit someone
we hadn't thought about that day. But after biking down there, he wasn't home.
So we ended up going back home and contacting around in the city like usual. We
were able to contact and schedule with someone who was previously taught by the
sisters, so that was cool! I'm still curious why we felt specifically to visit
someone who didn't answer the door and wasn't home, as far as we could tell.
But that's just trusting in the Lord for ya. :)
Spiritual Thought: I was reading in
Mosiah about Abinadi where he is telling the priests of Noah why the Law of
Moses really is important. It says:(verse 28) "And moreover, I say unto
you, that salvation doth not come by the law alone; and were it not for the
atonement, which God himself shall make for the sins and iniquities of his
people, that they must unavoidably perish, notwithstanding the law of
Moses." It reminded me of the changes that have recently occured.
Sometimes we get caught up in doing "home teaching" where we forget
the true purpose of doing it. In Priesthood on Sunday, Ældste Flake talked
about Elder Gong's talk about the Campfire. We discussed that our position
(close or far away) to the fire of faith can be dangerous. If we are too far
away, we (spiritually) freeze. However, if we are too close, we can be
(offended) burned. By being close to the Savior Himself, we'll be guided and
understanding when changes come and require something different. The last days
are here and are quickly coming to pass. So be prepared! (You're welcome to
sing Lion King if something stirred inside you with that last line.)
Thanks for all the support! Keep
enjoying life and have a great week!!
--
Ældste Jepsen
- Sushi with Ældste Steffensen and
Ældste Anderson (whose birthday was Monday!)
- Ældste Throckmorton and I being
wet (Thanks rain!)
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