Dear Family and Friends,
This week was kind of slow. I was sick for most of it. Starting Wednesday, my energy started decreasing fast. Thursday through Saturday, I basically slept all day. Sunday, I took two naps, and Monday one nap, and yesterday zero. I am on the mend! I am feeling much better now. It was frustrating though, feeling sick for so long. I feel bad for people with chronic illness. I wold need more patience. I definitely learned about more about myself those days though. Maybe for another letter.
On Sunday, our mission had eight baptisms. Our Chinatown branch had five of them. Four of them were from the other sisters in my apartment. It is so exciting to see people follow the example of Jesus Christ and receive baptism! I sang at this baptism. I can't remember what it is called, but it is about when Jesus is baptized by John in the river Jordan. I sang a duet with another woman in our branch. I love singing!
Rachel asked me about the Chinatown Branch. There are about 40 people who come to Church every Sunday. Most of them are from China, a few from Taiwan, and few from other places. There are only a few children. As far as solid members, there are only a few of those two. Our branch is mostly less active members and recent converts. I like Gospel Principles class, because everything is brought back to the basics. It is a great refresher. The missionaries teach that one.
Rachel also asked about what a typical day is like.
6:30-7:00 We exercise. Sometimes we go to park, sometimes we stay in the apartment and just stretch.
7:00-8:00 We get ready for the day.
8:00-9:00 Personal Study
9:00-10:00 Companionship Study
10:00-11:00 Language Study
11:00-12:00 Lunch, we usually eat lunch at our apartment. I eat noodles or leftovers almost everyday.
12:00-6:00 We teach lesson, contact on the street, teach English class, sometime we have zone/district meetings.
6:00-7:00 Dinner, We usually eat out or eat leftovers. Chinatown missionaries are given more money for food.
7:00-9:00 Usually we contact.
9:00-9:30 Daily Plannng
9:30-10:30 Socialize with my roomies, and get ready for bed.
There you have it!
We had another dinner appointment this week. Her name is Wong Jiemei. She is not a member, but does believe in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. She is older and has cancer. She has such a good heart. It was lovely to be with her. Her home has a good spirit. She fed us a ton of Chinese food. Yum!
Yesterday, we taught Yu Wen again. It was great except for the fact that I usually "tingbudong" with him. (I can't understand his Chinese.) Hehe! He came to church last Sunday, and really liked it. In our meeting yesterday, we showed him "The Restoration" DVD. It shows the story of Joseph Smith, and the restoration of Jesus Christ's church. Without prompt, when the movie ended, Yu Wen said, "Wo xiangxin." (I believe it.) Wow! So cool! We then talked to him about prophets more and asked him if he believes that Thomas S. Monson is a prophet of God. He said yes! He really is ready. We have another meeting with him tomorrow. And in a couple Sundays, a baptism! Yea!
Everyday, I fall in love with the New Testament over and over again. I love reading the stories and teachings of Jesus. I liked these scriptures from my reading this week: John 6:35 - "And Jesus said unto them, I am the abread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never bthirst."; John 8:12 - "Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the alight of the world: he that followeth me shall not bwalk in cdarkness, but shall have the light of life.", 31-32 - "Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye acontinue in my word, then are ye my bdisciples indeed; And ye shall aknow the btruth, and the ctruth shall make you dfree."; and John 11:9-10 - "Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man awalk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world. But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him." They all talk about how Jesus Christ is our greatest source of strength. He is the bread that nourishes us and he is the light in our lives. If we cling to him and this light, we will never walk in darkness. :o)
I love you all so much!
Yan Jiemei
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