We have had a great week in Jiayi. I am really enjoying this area and being around the people here. To Start the week, we went on exchanges with the Assistants. I went with Elder Fear from South Carolina and really enjoyed it, I was focusing on "asking questions in order to minister to the one." We met with one of their investigators and she ended up sharing how she felt as she partook of the sacrament, which led right into a baptismal invite that she accepted. It was amazing! I love teaching the Gospel.
This week Elder Densley and I had a miracle as well. We were able to meet with a referral from some other missionaries in our district. The man's name in Brother Xie. We were able to share the Restoration of the Gospel with Him, and he asked some great questions that really helped Him better understand in depth the message. After contemplating with real intent, He accepted a baptismal goal for the end of March. It was amazing to see such a humble man, truly wanting to know if it is true, and then make a decision to have faith in Christ. As He prayed to end the lesson, the spirit was so strong. Watching someone discover truth for them self, and them feeling the spirit of God, is one of the most special things i have ever been apart of.
In studies I was really focusing on making the sacrament a more important part of my week in order to help our investigators do the same. I studied Elder Meurs talk about the sacrament from October 2016 conference side by side with 2 Nephi 31 and learned how weekly renewing our covenants/promises we have made with God through the sacrament, has everything to do with the Doctrine of Jesus Christ. I had one of the most special sacrament services of my life as I prepared more than ever before for it.
I have recently been studying in 2 Nephi, particularly the last couple chapters. Some on my favorite verses:
2 Nephi 25:23,26
23 For we labor diligently to write, to persuade ourchildren, and also our brethren, to believe in Christ, and tobe reconciled to God; for we know that it is by grace thatwe are saved, after all we can do.
26 And we talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach ofChrist, we prophesy of Christ, and we write according toour prophecies, that our children may know to whatsource they may look for a remission of their sins.
2 Nephi 33:10-11
10 And now, my beloved brethren, and also Jew, and all yeends of the earth, hearken unto these words and believe inChrist; and if ye believe not in these words believe inChrist. And if ye shall believe in Christ ye will believe inthese words, for they are the words of Christ, and he hathgiven them unto me; and they teach all men that theyshould do good.
11 And if they are not the words of Christ, judge ye—forChrist will show unto you, with power and great glory,that they are his words, at the last day; and you and I shallstand face to face before his bar; and ye shall know that Ihave been commanded of him to write these things,notwithstanding my weakness.
The Book of Mormon has been the means by which I have learned about my Savior the most. I know He lives and loves us, and everything He has ever done has been inline with the will of our Heavenly Father. He came down to earth and lived a perfect life in order to raise us up, to pick us up when we're down, and to calm our troubled soul. Since I have been on my mission, I have gained a love for my Savior that has influenced my life for the best. I am grateful for the opportunity to help other's come to the knowledge of Jesus Christ. This is my personal experience as I have made the effort to allow Christ into my life, I hope you all can have the same experience. Let him in, by studying his life, keeping the commandments, praying, and going to church. It will make you happier :)))
Love you all!
Elder Henderson
During the Chinese New Year the Elders are invited over multiple times a day for a meal! Their friends are so kind and generous to the Elders!
Pictures of one of the burned apartment buildings from last week.
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