Christmas in the MTC

SO! I had a fantastic Christmas in the MTC! We had a devotional Christmas Eve and then they put on Mr. Kruger's Christmas for us. Then for Christmas we opened our presents, skipped breakfast to eat the food we had been sent, went to a talent show that was AWESOME!!!! (the Russians did a "You a Missionary Now" song to the tune of Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance". HILARIOUS!!!!!!) Then we had another devotional in which Elder Nelson spoke!!!! OH MY GOSH IT WAS SO GREAT!!!! He spoke about Jesus and His mission. Not only His time here on earth but also his role in our lives before this world and after this world. I found that there is so much that I take for granted. I will do my best to have Christ in my thoughts every day. It is so critical in order for us to become like him and to glorify our Father in heaven.

 

     Lunch was when they made our "Christmas Dinner". It was really good.

 

     We then had a fireside in which a volunteer and a newly called mission president read and partly acted Charles Dicken's "A Christmas Carol". They were SO good! I enjoyed it very much. The President Smith (the MTC president) talked about the connection of Charles Dickens with la Iglesia de Jesucristo de los santos de los ultimos dias. Charles Dickens published the first compliment to the LDS church. He said that the Saints are the most wholesome and honest people in the world. Or something to that effect at least. But the funny thing is that he said that after traveling with the members that were leaving England to come to America and he was trying to find all the bad and bash them. Instead he found the truth. Mwahaha!!! I love those stories!

 

    Sunday morning we had the privilege of hearing from Elder Nelson again. FANTASTIC!!!! From there is was a normal sunday, then monday, tuesday and today is.... unfinished. But it is turning into a great day as well. Rarely do I actually have a bad day. I love the snow. Utah is great when it comes to snow.

 

    Ok. So here is my piece of wisdom for the week. When you talk to someone about the Church or if someone is talking to you, the objective is not to invite people to join a church. The purpose is to invite others to come unto Christ. To connect/reconnect them with the Spirtit. After that, it's all on them and their faith. Faith being an action. An action in trusting the Lord and doing those things in your life that help you understand His plan and love for you. Invite. The worst someone can do is say no. And that only hurts you because they are your brothers and sisters. Invite so they have the opportunity to say Yes. They said it once before because they are here. Help them remember. Help them connect/reconnect with the Spirit. Help them come unto Christ. I love you all. I want you to do this as well. Come unto Christ. I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

 

     This has been Elder Heath. Signing out.