Three months.
Oh how fast time flies... days are long weeks are short and months are even shorter. Next week is transfer week again. I am not sure what will happen but I know that what happens will be what is right. I will let ya'll know in my next email on Monday if I am leaving or if I am going!
This last week was wonderful! The Baptism went so well, everything flowed perfectly and the spirit was so strong. I don't think there was a dry eye in the whole room. I feel so blessed that the Lord allowed me the wonderful opportunity to get to know this beautiful family and to teach them, it has been such a privilege. Everyday I grow closer and closer to my Heavenly Father in a way that I believe only this mission could do for me. As hard as it was to leave on a mission I am so grateful to be here and I realize now that it wasn't really a sacrifice at all. I have been blessed far more than I have given, the Lord loves us all. This I know!
To tell ya'll a little bit more about the ward I am serving in... In the northern part of the ward there is quite a bit of wealth but as you go more south it gets more into the sticks and the people who don't have has much money. I am serving in the south part of the ward right now so we work with a lot of people struggling financially, I feel a little bit more comfortable with this group of people for some reason, they are humble and they know that they must rely on God to keep them going.
Oh how fast time flies... days are long weeks are short and months are even shorter. Next week is transfer week again. I am not sure what will happen but I know that what happens will be what is right. I will let ya'll know in my next email on Monday if I am leaving or if I am going!
This last week was wonderful! The Baptism went so well, everything flowed perfectly and the spirit was so strong. I don't think there was a dry eye in the whole room. I feel so blessed that the Lord allowed me the wonderful opportunity to get to know this beautiful family and to teach them, it has been such a privilege. Everyday I grow closer and closer to my Heavenly Father in a way that I believe only this mission could do for me. As hard as it was to leave on a mission I am so grateful to be here and I realize now that it wasn't really a sacrifice at all. I have been blessed far more than I have given, the Lord loves us all. This I know!
To tell ya'll a little bit more about the ward I am serving in... In the northern part of the ward there is quite a bit of wealth but as you go more south it gets more into the sticks and the people who don't have has much money. I am serving in the south part of the ward right now so we work with a lot of people struggling financially, I feel a little bit more comfortable with this group of people for some reason, they are humble and they know that they must rely on God to keep them going.
We work with a lot of African Americans, people I have come to love dearly. The problem we are facing is the lack of diversity of the individuals who are active members of the church, most of the people are wealthier white folks. When we do get people to church they are often upset because of the lack of outward diversity, then they struggle to come back again. This is a huge reason why this baptism we just had was so important and will dramatically help the missionary efforts in the ward... The family we just baptized is of African American descent. Because of the increasing diversity of the ward, all will feel welcome! The work will continue to go forward and less people will feel uncomfortable. We have already seen such a huge change in this ward as this family has come into the gospel, some of the less active members have already started to come back. It is so beautiful to watch!
This last week I have been trying to memorize the story of Joseph Smith found in JSH... I have never been super good at memorization but I almost have it down. I love being able to study and pray about the Book of Mormon over and over again. I have felt in my heart that it is true and that Joseph Smith was called to be a Prophet of God in this dispensation.
I love you all so much. Thank you for your love, kindness and support. I have truly been blessing with some amazing people in my life. I miss you all so much but I know that we will all meet again soon enough.
God be with you!
Love Sister Emily Barnett
This last week I have been trying to memorize the story of Joseph Smith found in JSH... I have never been super good at memorization but I almost have it down. I love being able to study and pray about the Book of Mormon over and over again. I have felt in my heart that it is true and that Joseph Smith was called to be a Prophet of God in this dispensation.
I love you all so much. Thank you for your love, kindness and support. I have truly been blessing with some amazing people in my life. I miss you all so much but I know that we will all meet again soon enough.
God be with you!
Love Sister Emily Barnett
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