Frohes Neues!!!

Mom Note: This is from Jan. 2, 2017

 

Again, there's not much time. We're in Bamberg because we got invited to lunch by the Bishop and his wife brought a series of circumstances that started because of New Year's Eve. So let's go through the week!

 

On Sunday, we were reminded that there was going to be a ward party for New Year's on Saturday. On Monday, we were at a member's house and they asked us if we were going too to the party and told us we should try and stay if we could. Well, we emailed President right then and there because they wanted us to ask, and President said we could, if we got a ride home. Well, our GML is great, and the short story is that we had a great time at the ward party and got home just before one in the morning. It was a lot of fun, and we got to know a lot of the members on a less professional level than member and missionary. It was great. :) We didn't light any fireworks, but it was so much fun to see them. Just like last year, the city EXPLODED!!!! It was so cool! I love fireworks in Germany. It's great. :)

At the party, the Bamberg Bishop and his wife were there but they left before midnight. Well, Sis. Wolf left her favorite scarf so she called a member so she could ask us if we could get it back to her. We offered to just come to Bamberg for P-Day to give it to her, and she and her husband offered to take us and the other sisters to lunch to thank us. It was way sweet of them, and the Indian food was WAY good. It was tons of fun. :)

 

As far as work goes, the week was great. We had an appointment with a super cool potential investigator, but she never showed up. So that was kind of disappointing. But we did make contact with a lot of cool people is week, and a random inactive member who we met at the bus stop this morning! That was a fun time. Miracles are happening. :)

 

This week I've been thinking a lot about what it takes to share the Gospel with people, because sometimes it's hard. Especially as missionaries, we want every member to share the Gospel with their friends and bring the people to us so we can teach them. That is not how it works, though. Sharing the Gospel can be really hard, but we all do it every day just through our examples. The hard part is hat we oftentimes just don't see everything our example does. There's not a ton of time to expand on this subject, but I want to challenge you all to make a list of all the people who have ever influenced you for good, and then thank them for doing whatever it is they did. Let them know how much you appreciate their example in your life. 

 

Once you've done that, write a list of all the people you know, and think of ways that you can influence them for good. Maybe it's something you're already doing or have already done, but think of something you can do, and then do it! Spread your light, and let it shine! I promise that as you do, you'll feel the Spirit of the Lord more strongly in your life, and you'll be happier. I promise. :)

 

I love you all. Have a great week, and an incredible day!

Liebe Grüße,

Sister John

 

P.S. It snowed today!!!! We only have like, 2 inches, but we had a snowball fight with the Bamberg Sisters and Elders and built a snowman. It was great. :)