Here is Elder Meanea's letter for this week. He constantly tells us in his emails how grateful he is for all of the support of his family and friends. This week in his email he shares a challenge for your personal study of the Gospel. We would invite you to take Elder Meanea's challenge that he talks about Monday, July 25 and then to write Elder Meanea and share your experiences with him, we can't think of anything he would like to hear more. Thank you!
My Wonderful Family and Friends!
I have had a brilliant and humbling second week at the MTC. I know these are the things God needs me to experience to be ready for my people in Taiwan, and for that I am grateful.
Thursday, July 21, 2016
We tried to do an English fast today (only speak Chinese) but about 8 o'clock, we realized we definitely didn't know enough to have any sort of conversation. We had our last lesson with Yang, because we only get five. It was good, and I'm learning more about teaching with the spirit every day. It was Star Wars night in the residence, some guys made some robes and spent a while re-enacting various scenes from Star Wars.
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| Even Missionaries need some chill nerdy time in the MTC :-) |
We had service this morning, where we go and clean other buildings. We spent the whole time telling riddles to each other, which was really entertaining. Our district is really close, and I am so blessed to have them. We also had Zone kickball, which is nice to get outside and look forward to.
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| Elder Meanea's District |
We had a lesson about managing stress, and it just makes me realize that I am constantly blessed with more strength than I could ever have on my own.
Sunday, July 24, 2016
A beautiful day with beautiful lessons. My favorite was that in one of the lessons they talked about miracles, and a quote from Joseph Smith that says something like, "Fear and Faith cannot exist in the same body at the same time." I've really been trying to work on casting out my fear. I just have to trust God more than I ever have. And singing with the Nashville Tribute band was amazing! And their songs are amazing. We sang about John the Baptist, the Savior's Second Coming, and how we were born to pay our blessings forward. It was a beautiful night.
Every time we sit down to study, I pray that God will guide my mind to a question that I need answered from the scriptures. And when I pick one out and write it down, suddenly every scripture in the Book of Mormon was written to answer that question. I would encourage you guys to begin your studies and write down a question. It really helps me focus and feel the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Chinese is coming along. I figure I've probably got a vocabulary of about 400 words? I want at least 2000 more before I leave, and I know I can do it if I let the Spirit teach me. Things are getting better and better every day.
I got a package from home with things from friends, and that was a great boost to the day. I'm going to make my area look nice and homey and send you guys a picture next week. Tonight we had a devotional with the Condies, he's an emeritus 70. It was a great talk about Lehi's dream, and how we need to show people the Iron Rod. I am so excited and so terrified to get to Taiwan. I know that's where I can show people Christ, but I can't speak! Sigh. As I'll say the rest of my mission, I just have to trust the Lord.
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
We went to the temple and did a session. It's a beautiful place. I love the peace we feel there. Then we did laundry and yelled "Welcome to the MTC!!!" to everyone, which is enjoyable because it isn't us. ;-)
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| Elder Meanea and Elder Potts at the Provo Temple |
You all give me so much strength, and I love knowing that wherever I am, my family is praying for me. Thank you for still keeping me "in the know" of all your lives. I love you all so much, and know the Lord will pour out blessings beyond our comprehension to us.
Elder Meanea
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| #MissionarySelfie |
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