Hello everyone how is it going?
Time is weird here in the MTC because it feels like I have been gone forever but at the same time it's crazy I am leaving for the Philippines soon. We leave on the 23rd of April. I am on the pilot program for learning Tagalog which means that instead of nine weeks in the MTC to learn the language I have to learn it in six weeks. It has been good. I have learned a lot of grammar. Now I can make my own sentences and teach without notes. I still have a lot to learn but it is getting much better. I have learned to trust in God to help me teach. When I rely on my notes to teach I don't remember much, but when I put my notes away and trust in God to help me I do much better.
I was in the MTC for general conference. It was amazing to listen to all of the prophets and apostles. I know the things they taught are true.
I am now a district leader. That means that I am the leader of my class which is only about five kids. Also, about a week ago the older missionaries in our zone left for the Philippines, and a bunch of new missionaries came in. Me and my companions became the zone leaders of them. There are 26 of them. They are all really cool people. Also it was great to be here for Easter. I really missed having Easter with my family, but this Easter was special because we had a joined sacrament in the MTC with all of the missionaries. My companions and I got to help pass the sacrament to everyone. It was awesome. Also one of my favorite apostles Boyd K. Packer came and spoke to us. He talked about the importance of the Atonement of Jesus Christ and how without it, we can't return to God. He challenged us to apply the Atonement into our lives. He also told us to have faith over fear. Fear is the opposite of faith, if we have fear then we can't accomplish the things we need to. Sure some things about the Philippines are scary at first thought, huge spiders, huge rats, dirty water, a bunch of dialects of languages to learn, and many more, but I know that if I have faith in God and cast out my fear then I will be able to accomplish what God needs me to. That is why I chose 2 Nephi 4:34-35 for my missionary plaque because that is my theme.
I am trying to get the most out of my mission. That is the type of person I am. I want to do my best and to come home with no regrets. I am not perfect but I am trying hard to get better.
Anyway, the MTC has been great. I have learned a lot about teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ in English and also Tagalog. I have made many friends, but don't worry I still love and miss all my friends back home. I hope all is well. Soon I will be in the Philippines. I will let you guys know how I am doing.
I will close with my testimony that I know that I couldn't be doing anything better in my life right now than this, and that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is true. It will bring us more happiness than anything else in this world. Everyone can know the truth for themselves by reading the Book of Mormon and praying to God to know the truth. I love you all.
Love,
Elder Mifflin
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