hello everyone! wow- computer time goes by way too fast.
we had a wonderful week that was full of miracles. we make plans every night at 9 but i feel like for the most part, we just make plans so that God can change them :) we have been so blessed this to be put in places where the Lord needs us. we've been praying that we will be able to serve one person and help God do HIs work for one person and i feel like it has put a whole new perspective on my mission. every person i contact is an opportunity to serve by helping them see how the gospel can bless their lives. and visiting less actives isnt about getting a number for our goal- it's about helping someone know that they are loved by the Lord and that the Lord is very aware of them. i love this work and all the opportunities to serve. God answers my prayer every day. on thursday, we had our plans cancel on us and we both had the thought to go visit a less active Zou JM that we have been meeting with. it was perfect. we were able to go in and sit with her and share about sacrament meeting. we met her little daughter and the spirit was so strong. i love teaching people about this gospel.
we were teaching a lesson on tuesday to a Chen JM at her work- a grocery store. her coworker has been kindof listening the past couple of time we have gone to visit her. this time, when Chen JM had to leave for a minute, her coworker came over and i started teaching her about prayer and God while Ju JM kept teaching Chen JM. the coworker, Ye JM is so prepared. she says she has never had a desire to know more about God till now. and when she saw us, she was reminded of the missionaries she met in high school. she came to church on sunday and now has a book of Mormon. i am praying that she will be able to read and feel God's love. i love that about this work- we have the opportunity to teach other how God and Christ have blessed our lives and then invite them to feel for themselves. it reminds my of reading rainbow- "you don't have to take my word for it" come and see- as Jesus Christ Himself invited us to do.
the cutest couple came to english class this week. He is taiwanese and she is mexican and they both speaking perfect english and spanish. as i was teaching about God and the BOok of Mormon, i just really felt like i should invite them to know more. we met with them last night and it was wonderful. it was so strange teaching in english!1 we were both praying for the gift of tongues. haha our mission office couple came and helped us at the lesson. i flet the spirit so strong. this family is so prepared. they love the bible and God and we just told them that the Book of Mormon with help them with their family and with life. as Elder Darrington said "everything just seems to go better when we read the Book of MOrmon." it's hard to explain but when you know, you just know. the Book of MOrmon is such a powerful book and i have felt it change my life. everyone on the mission is starting from the beginning and reading it again. i am gaining so much insight into what i need to do and improve now. it's amazing the spirit that book brings into my life
it was so great to see all the pictures of tianjin and family and wang ayi! the blessings of missionary work are eternal. i have a sister- from China- in my ward and she is moving back to China soon. she has family that she wants to teach about the gospel and i told her to get in contact with you. what's your number and how can i help her get in touch with you? she is so wonderful and full of faith. i love her. she'll be moving out in febuary.
there is another sister in my single's ward who is moving to provo to attended the english learning center there. she is having a hard time finding housing because she is over 30. this is really important- if there is anyone who knows of a place that she could stay please let me know. she is darling and i'm so excited for her to be in provo. the people here continue to amaze me with their love and humility. i love finding prepared people. God's children are so precious. i am praying for nathan and sharlynn- i love their family. what is their address and i can get a letter sent to them. thank you to everyone for your support and emails. i LOVE hearing from you. it means more than you know.
i'm having trouble sending pictures but i will figure it out and send some next week. i love you all. thank you so much for the letters and package!! it was so great to hear from everybody and get a very specially delivered package. keep praying and keep serving. i love you all.
love,
Sister Newman
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