What a strange week this has been. President Maurer has
officially left the mission, and he sent one more email before he went. he
wanted us to focus on the work, be a preach my gospel missionary, and he
strongly supported us in our work. It was hard to see him and sister Maurer
leave, and I know that they really did love the missionaries and the mission,
but their time has come. I actually just met president Argana. He walks in the
office, and that feeling I had when president Maurer walked in was exactly the
same. I know the Lord called him to serve as the mission president, and I can
already tell that indeed, he is the man the Lord called. I am excited to work
with them
We went on splits with the assistants... for 4 hours. I was
able to teach a family. I can't remember the name of the nanay or tatay, but I
remember their daughter, G, and their son, C. We started, and the first
thing C says is "Can I be the opening prayer?" melted my heart to
see this family work so hard to understand the gospel. Brother was a little bit
hesitant because his family doesn't want him to change religions, and he has
taken lots of abuse from the family. But, the rest of the family wants soooooo
much to be baptized and learn the gospel, that all we need to do is help him
recognize the truth. The assistants have a very full schedule, and they won't
work in their area for probably 3 weeks because they will travel the mission
with president Argana and his family. they have asked us if we can visit maybe
2 or three families in their area, including the one above, and teach them, and
continue to prepare them for baptism! hopefully, we can find time to do that.
zone conference was sooo much fun! it was a very spiritual
thing, and president Maurer talked about how to do a perfect fast. I followed
his steps, and I have never had a better fast. It was so amazing to have a fast
like that. He talked about how fasting is supposed to help us control the
natural man and have our spirit take the lead. and I felt it. other then that,
We gave a training about the mission purpose, and it was amazing to see how
many problems we can solve by simply focusing on our purpose. We watched an
amazing mormon message, called the music of the gospel, and it really put
things into perspective for me. very spiritual zone conference.
we got a text from a less active member. I visited the
family before, and they knew the truth, but they were offended, so they really
didn't try to come back. It was from a member of that family. she said she
really wanted to be active in the church again and wants us to help here. Of
course, we were amazed by that, and set up an appointment. we will see how that
goes.
I still enjoy the mission. Lots of nice things are happening
to us, and we have eaten at soooo many members homes this week. lots of yummy
food.
I am so happy that Lo and Molly both were baptized! they get
to experience the gospel at a young age, and that is a great gift from the
Lord. congratulations to them and to their families. I apologize that I sound
so formal, I can only be so intimate when I am emailing from across the world.
I will have time to more properly speak with everyone when I return.
Lots of missionaries are getting trunky. Lots and lots. I
hope that I am not. in a few days, I will be halfway through the mission
experience, and that is mind blowing to me. I enjoy all the opportunities the
mission presents, and I hope I can keep working hard.
I hope all is well. I got a package from grandma Kuehne, and
I love it so much! so does my companion :) the Filipinos barely get packages,
and they never get American candy and food. they are very grateful for the
things they receive, and they are just as quick to give. they are a special
people.
Other then that, that is all. Work happens. We have
interviews this week, along with exchanges. work all day
I miss you all and love you all. I enjoy the mission, and
know the church is the true church, and the way for us all to return to Him. I
may be different when I return, and I know the Lord is shaping me to be more
like who He needs me to be. What a blessing that is
Until next week
MAHAL KITA!!
Elder Kuehne
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