Torgau

Sister Mittleman & I at Church

Us and the Elders in front of a castle in Torgau

A Ward trip to the city of Torgau

The bus or the Germany World Cup Soccer Team!!!

Hello!!!

This week went by so fast I don’t even know what happened....

This week we had a few appointments with some of the members of the ward here. At these appointments, the members decided to bring some of their friends along to hear more about the church. This was a really awesome opportunity for us to be able to explain a little more about what we do and who we are. Although some of their friends didn't want to look into or learn more about what we believe, it was a cool opportunity to exchange opinions and beliefs. I love learning more about other religions and other beliefs. In many cases people’s religion end up being more of a lifestyle than just a title.

Yesterday in our Sunday school lesson for our investigators, aka, R. We asked him what he wanted to talk about and he said baptism...then about half way through the lesson, our ward mission leader taught about how important it is to have faith in Christ before we get baptized. We talked about why we get baptized and why it is important at all. Something that really stuck out to me was how Heavenly Father works with his children. Our ward mission leader said that for us to fully comprehend something like a covenant, we have to physically do something to help us remember. We learn better through action. By getting baptized, we are cleansed. But this symbol helps us to remember the promises that we make to Heavenly Father. Our investigator talked about how when he is in lessons with us and when he goes to church, he just feels so good. He said that that feeling goes away when he isn't there and he wants it to stay.  We talked about how the Holy Ghost works and the hope that we can find in our Savior. It was so powerful. It is truly amazing to watch the spirit work through the hearts of men. Although I haven't seen many baptisms on the mission but I have been able to see the spirit touch people.  :)

I am sorry for the short email this week! But I love you all and I hope that you have a lovely week!

Sister Reed