So now that i've tried real authentic
fish and chips, I understand why people want you to try it. It's just
sooo much better than what we have back home. We ate at a pub a few
blocks from the mtc.
Also the MTC is absolutetly amazing.
I don't know what you all know about it, But i'll assume it's not a
whole lot. The entire mtc is just one building. 3 floors. The facility
can fit a maximum of 150 people. On average, it's around 30-50 every
transfer. As you can imagine, i've grown very close with all these
people here, since there are so few of us, it's amazing to have this
experience. The food they serve here at the mtc is also really good too.
Today they fed us a classic Baked Potato and chili. There are a lot of
little things they have here that are different. For example, the way
toilets work here is there's a separate handle from the toilet that is
basically a hatch. the longer you hold down, the more water runs, rather
than just the 1-2 gallons that they do in the US. Also, when you are
shopping, and you are paying for all your stuff, you pay for your bags.
so if I bought a bunch of stuff and they put it in three bags, i pay 5p
for each bag. If I want to pay for a nicer bag, than I can get a 10p
bag. They do this to encourage people to either not use bags, or bring
your own.
I've learned so much about how to teach the
gospel to people. I've also spent loads of hours into scripture study
and conference talks. I've started good habits, like cleanliness, both
in my room, with my laundry, and my body. Keeping a stable sleep
schedule I didn't realize is something that anyone can do, but no one
does. But it makes life so much easier. I usually get up a minute or two
before my alarm, and when it goes off, All of us jump out of bed at
once, and we kick off the day. I'm in what many may call, a high time in
life. May I remind you all to pray to God, not just when it's hard, but
when it's easy. Don't pray after the manner of a shopping list, or a
christmas wish list. GIve thanks for all things God has given you, and
you shall find joy therein. I want all of you back home to look at
yourself in the mirror, and tell yourself that God loves you so much
that he is giving you every day of your life to come closer to him.
Before
I go, I want to share a bit of revelation about a certain story in the
new testament that I feel prompted to share. A woman who was caught in
the very act of adultery was taken before Jesus, and asked what was to
be done. According to the law of the land, even the law of moses, it was
required that she should be stoned for whoredom. Jesus told them "Let
he who is without sin cast the first stone." I'm sure most everyone has
heard this story before, but maybe you haven't thought of it this way,
and this is my purpose of mentioning this story to you my family and
friends. We need to remember that she, even the one who had sinned, was
not allowed to cast the stone. Yea, even Jesus was left alone with her,
and he told her to go and sin no more. Let this be a reminder to all
people that they should not judge themselves nor their salvation based
on what they have done, Jesus is the only one who can judge you for a
sin or mistake you have made in your life. Not even you. Go no more
after yourselves for your shortcomings, and turn yourself to Christ, who
alone is mighty to save. Go no more after the lusts of your eyes, but
cross yourself in all these things. Forgive yourself of your
shortcomings, and plead with God. Repent, and live with God, for that is
the only way we will be able to live forever with happiness, and Joy.
Peace be with all of you.
Email me, I love
reading what you have to say. ask questions, and seek yourselves the
kingdom of God. This is the only time I have to speak to you as a
representative of Jesus Christ, So feel free to talk to me about
whatever you would like.
See you in 100 weeks!
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