Here is my letter to President this week:)
"Good afternoon President Ulrich,
Another beautiful week in Bolton, England and many experiences all of which Elder Benigni and I learned from. Nevertheless all the day we keep smiling and continually pray for the spirit. Satan is working ever so hard to stop this work from progressing! It is very present that he is doing everything he can with his limited resources to stop the enlightenment and inspiration of the spirit to the hearts of each child of God. What a powerful work to be involved in.
This week proved trying for Elder Benigni and I as pretty much all our appointments ended up falling through or being rescheduled. Thank goodness for the comfort of planning. I would say that has been the focus of my week is effectively planning and pursuing the spirit in all that we do every day. It has been said many times and I truly believe that there really is not perfect timing, just missed opportunities. So as a missionary you do the very best you can and Heavenly Father makes your worthy diligence perfect by making His plan perfect. Hope that makes sense. On Friday we went to visit some less active members and as we walked to the bus stop we knocked an investigators house only to find out he would not answer the door. Carrying on we knocked a door and met Rachel who seemed to be desperate for change and desired hope for herself and her family. Taught a lesson on the door step and made a next appt leaving her with a question to ponder. Continuing on to the bus, we found our investigator Mubarak just in time for the bus to arrive! Heavenly Father’s timing couldn’t have been more inspired. I loved that experience because as we go out of our way to fulfill Heavenly Father’s will He makes perfect servants out of imperfect individuals.
Elder Benigni and I are so very happy to be working together. Every day is a recognition of the divinity of companionship and the power of prayer. We have accepted and are committed to the AP's instruction to be more united and understanding in each companionship. It shall be done!
Patience is definitely one of my flaws as a child of God and I have loved being able to rely on the spirit to let me see and love each individual we meet every day. No matter what state they are in, I have been able to help them understand that the message we bring is far more lasting than anything the world can supply. That message presses on and every day is a day to improve. I have been able to understand in my first month that it truly is the simple things that make the greatest impression on others and building is brick by brick. Use the correct materials given and focus on the work at hand, for there is a dead line and this is the work of the Lord.
Very quickly my favorite moment this week was teaching Noel the worth of each soul and that Heavenly Father is never going to despise us if we are ripped up and thrown to the ground, thinking we are worth very little. I took £20 and held it front of him and asked him what is this? He quickly responded and asked if he could have it... I crumpled it up and threw it on the ground; shocking both Noel and Elder Benigni! I then asked would you still want this. Thinking it was a trick question he sat in silence, this allowed the spirit to re-enforce the message :) He then responded and explained that even though bad things might have happened to or with this, it is still worth much! We are worth much and I am thankful for the spirits confirmation of this simple yet powerful truth. We have been blessed to repent and have great worth, never to forget our celestial heritage. That was the beginning of the lesson and the lesson went incredibly well - teaching the restoration and then we actually ended up giving Noel a Priesthood blessing. So humbled by the privilege to magnify this calling and the priesthood for which we hold.
There is immense Power in the Priesthood. I am so very thankful for worthy examples of such a power, and it is a confirmation of the true church every day and every moment.
Love you, See you this Wednesday.
Elder Cooper
Bolton, England
Another beautiful week in Bolton, England and many experiences all of which Elder Benigni and I learned from. Nevertheless all the day we keep smiling and continually pray for the spirit. Satan is working ever so hard to stop this work from progressing! It is very present that he is doing everything he can with his limited resources to stop the enlightenment and inspiration of the spirit to the hearts of each child of God. What a powerful work to be involved in.
This week proved trying for Elder Benigni and I as pretty much all our appointments ended up falling through or being rescheduled. Thank goodness for the comfort of planning. I would say that has been the focus of my week is effectively planning and pursuing the spirit in all that we do every day. It has been said many times and I truly believe that there really is not perfect timing, just missed opportunities. So as a missionary you do the very best you can and Heavenly Father makes your worthy diligence perfect by making His plan perfect. Hope that makes sense. On Friday we went to visit some less active members and as we walked to the bus stop we knocked an investigators house only to find out he would not answer the door. Carrying on we knocked a door and met Rachel who seemed to be desperate for change and desired hope for herself and her family. Taught a lesson on the door step and made a next appt leaving her with a question to ponder. Continuing on to the bus, we found our investigator Mubarak just in time for the bus to arrive! Heavenly Father’s timing couldn’t have been more inspired. I loved that experience because as we go out of our way to fulfill Heavenly Father’s will He makes perfect servants out of imperfect individuals.
Elder Benigni and I are so very happy to be working together. Every day is a recognition of the divinity of companionship and the power of prayer. We have accepted and are committed to the AP's instruction to be more united and understanding in each companionship. It shall be done!
Patience is definitely one of my flaws as a child of God and I have loved being able to rely on the spirit to let me see and love each individual we meet every day. No matter what state they are in, I have been able to help them understand that the message we bring is far more lasting than anything the world can supply. That message presses on and every day is a day to improve. I have been able to understand in my first month that it truly is the simple things that make the greatest impression on others and building is brick by brick. Use the correct materials given and focus on the work at hand, for there is a dead line and this is the work of the Lord.
Very quickly my favorite moment this week was teaching Noel the worth of each soul and that Heavenly Father is never going to despise us if we are ripped up and thrown to the ground, thinking we are worth very little. I took £20 and held it front of him and asked him what is this? He quickly responded and asked if he could have it... I crumpled it up and threw it on the ground; shocking both Noel and Elder Benigni! I then asked would you still want this. Thinking it was a trick question he sat in silence, this allowed the spirit to re-enforce the message :) He then responded and explained that even though bad things might have happened to or with this, it is still worth much! We are worth much and I am thankful for the spirits confirmation of this simple yet powerful truth. We have been blessed to repent and have great worth, never to forget our celestial heritage. That was the beginning of the lesson and the lesson went incredibly well - teaching the restoration and then we actually ended up giving Noel a Priesthood blessing. So humbled by the privilege to magnify this calling and the priesthood for which we hold.
There is immense Power in the Priesthood. I am so very thankful for worthy examples of such a power, and it is a confirmation of the true church every day and every moment.
Love you, See you this Wednesday.
Elder Cooper
Bolton, England
Out of space I have to use another message hahaha
I am sure you can imagine how stressed I was/ am when I write my weekly
letters with 0 to -1 minutes of time.
I found out the sad truth that I cannot write hand written
letters during the week either.
EXPLANATION...The Pictures were:
Crazy Poses- Whitefield District. Silly yet profound missionaries ;)
The family is a member reactivated her name is Pauline and I refer
to her as Sister P. She is like a missionary.
Celebration of Life mostly. Hahaha! It was actually Pauline's Birthday:)
It has been a fantastic week and I have loved studying every morning.
I have a binder of talks and I would invite you to read :
Cheryl Esplin’s talk about the mirror / frame focus
Labourers of the Vineyard -Holland
Come what may - Wirthlin I know you already love this one ;)
The Sacramental Covenant - Melvin
J Ballard. This was so powerful, read before sacrament!
Character of Christ Bednar. Studied in the MTC and I have absolutely
loved applying/ trying to improve hahaha!
Side note I imagine Return Missionaries feel like Tarzan....
Elder _______ - Jane, Jane - Elder _______ hahhahah so funny in my mind
Love you all!
Elder Cooper
Bolton. England
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