I am learning everyday how to improve myself for others' sakes. I find it a lot easier to change when it is for someone else. When I want to do something purely for myself there is no pressure. But, when it is for the purpose of helping others, I found out that it is a great source of drive.
한동호 and 전영미 my two investigators with a baptismal date were the hospital this last week, because 한동호 had hip surgery, so we haven't been able to meet with them. They didn't want us to meet them in the hospital at all, but he just got out and we will be visiting their home and bring treats or something warm and welcoming.
I am working to have more appointments this week so that we can pick up another investigator. And, we are doing that by getting others #s first so that we can call them and actually get another visit.
I am ready to help build this ward up!!
As a missionary I always want to improve myself, and I am always noticing things that I could be doing better. This last week I have been saying often to myself that I've got to be better at this or that..(to do the Lord's will).. And, I am surprised when it comes time to do the thing I want to be better at, and I slip up here and there. In having this process of falling short from time to time, I've found, in my reading, 2 Nephi Chapter 4 VERY reassuring and re-invigorating. Here are some highlights...
"16 Behold, my soul delighteth in the things of the Lord; and my heart pondereth continually upon the things which I have seen and heard.
18 I am encompassed about, because of the temptations and the sins which do so easily beset me. (A prophet is saying this! Nephi!)
20 My God hath been my support; he hath led me through mine afflictions in the wilderness; and he hath preserved me upon the waters of the great deep.
21 He hath filled me with his love, even unto the consuming of my flesh.
24 And by day have I waxed bold in mighty prayer before him;
25 And upon the wings of his Spirit hath my body been carried away...And mine eyes have beheld great things
27 And why should I yield to sin, because of my flesh? Yea, why should I give way to temptations, that the evil one have place in my heart to destroy my peaceand afflict my soul? Why am I angry because of mine enemy?
28 Awake, my soul! No longer droop in sin. Rejoice, O my heart, and give place no more for the enemy of my soul.
30 Rejoice, O my heart, and cry unto the Lord, and say: O Lord, I will praise thee forever; yea, my soul will rejoice in thee, my God, and the rock of my salvation.
32 May the gates of hell be shut continually before me, because that my heart is broken and my spirit is contrite! O Lord, wilt thou not shut the gates of thy righteousness before me, that I may walk in the path of the low valley, that I may be strict in the plain road!
34 O Lord, I have trusted in thee, and I will trust in thee forever...
35 Yea, I know that God will give liberally to him that asketh."
Until next week!
Love,
Elder Alger
#1-2 We found some epic building paintings (Elder Hips with the panda
A painting of the Chinese New Year animals, Where's yours?
#3 Korean 고기 Buffet (BBQ) It was soooooooooooooooooooooooo good!
#4-7 Study at the park near our apartment while on exchanges with Elder Remington, the park is so beautiful!
# 6 The other elders said that since I came, they have seen a lot more military aircraft.
# 9 When I came to Korea I only brought sport shorts and tees, so I got pants and a sweater. Nice and cozy!!!! BTW Koreans love their socks, you see every where such a variety of different socks and it reminds me of my twin brothers and their love for socks.
#10 It sounds weird but it is totally YUUUUMMMYYY. It is sweet potato pizza with great sauce.
#11 The leaves are changing colors!
#12 Walking around Korea and we stopped to use the restrooms and found these awesome paintings.
#13 I did I tell you that there are 5 different trash cans in our house and you bring it down and sort your trash out, it took a while to get used to, guess that's why Korea is clean
#14- 16 Are you better at it than a foreigner? We did an activity outside with people on the street as a zone and challenged them to multiple activities. Piano playing, basketball, chess, and loads more. It was fun and we got some contacts from it.
# 17 This was one of the best places we have eaten!!!! I love the healthy but mouth watering food here.
# 18 The park had another event going on. It was a bunch of students performing and they were actually pretty talented
#19-22 We had a Halloween Party thrown by us missionaries
#21 Two of the best English class members who we see really growing by being with us.
#22 The sister missionaries and Jamie painting faces
#23 Family member having a baptism, they are so precious!
#24 The members here are so friendly. They are touchy, help us missionaries a lot, and give us food all of the time.
#25 Music activity outside, put together by the sisters
#26 Cranes are soo coool!!! It is the one animal, other than the bugs, that are different than in America.
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