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Showing posts with label Stories. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Stories. Show all posts
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Two LIttle Stories
In Tobago:
An investigator sister and her five year old daughter came to the Tobago branch last Sunday for the very first time.
Saturday night at 3:00 AM her daughter came running into her room and said, "Is it time to go to church yet???"
I think Elder Barton and brand new Elder Jarvis must have done a fabulous job teaching that family about the blessings of church!
In Guyana:
Elder Mulder shared this sweet experience in his testimony at zone conference. A sister who had been baptized for a few weeks was trying to put into words the joy that had come into her life as a member of the Church.
She said
"I’m REALLY REALLY EXTREMELY HAPPY, SERIOUSLY!!!”
That's what it's all about
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Special Gifts in Suriname
"We must seek after spiritual gifts. As we do with the intent to build the Lord's kingdom, with no motive but to accomplish the Lord's will, then the Lord blesses us."
I read that quote from Elder Neil L Andersen this morning in the Church News (April 18, 2009, p 6) and it reminded my of an experience in Suriname.
I was sitting next to my husband on the stand in the small Wanica Branch on Easter Sunday.
I noticed this beautiful young (19-20 year old) sister sitting at the keyboard.
You need to know that there are very few members who play keyboard in the West Indies. Generally we sing hymns A cappella - often without even a starting note. The chorister stands, hold up his or her arms and says, "three....four..." and then the congregation begins singing and makes their way to a unified key (eventually - or sometimes never).
We sang some beautiful Easter hymns that day and this sister accompanied us beautifully - with both hands. I was impressed.
After the meeting I went over and complimented her. I was stunned to find out that she had only been playing in earnest for three weeks. She had played a little with her right hand before, but three weeks ago Elder Vernes, the most talented pianist and organist in the mission, started coaching her. He told me she learned incredibly fast.
He had started her on "All Creatures of our God and King' a week earlier and she played it perfectly in church that day.
But that is not all....
Elder Vernes told me that Valerie has a little keyboard at home for practicing but lately it has been out of batteries. Her home (where she lives with her family including 3 or 4 sisters who are also members of the church) has no electricity. So she has been practicing by just running her fingers over the silent keys!
Here is another story from that same sacrament meeting in Suriname
The branch mission leader got up to bear his testimony and referred to Moses' call as a prophet when he told the Lord that he was "slow of speech" (Exodus 4:10).
This man said that when he joined the church he couldn't read and didn't have much school. He didn't even speak the language (Dutch). As a new member he accepted callings, studied and learned how to read. He said that as he read the scriptures he prayed for wisdom.
He testified:
"God loves his children. If we don't do anything we won't have success. We need to help the Church grow and our faith will grow. Five years ago I was not able to speak Dutch. Now I can speak and read Dutch and stand before you and bear testimony. Without this Church it would not have been possible."
It's amazing to see the gifts and power God has prepared for us as we turn to Him and do His work.
"And all these gifts come from God, for the benefit of the children of God." (D&C 46:26)
I read that quote from Elder Neil L Andersen this morning in the Church News (April 18, 2009, p 6) and it reminded my of an experience in Suriname.
I was sitting next to my husband on the stand in the small Wanica Branch on Easter Sunday.
I noticed this beautiful young (19-20 year old) sister sitting at the keyboard.
You need to know that there are very few members who play keyboard in the West Indies. Generally we sing hymns A cappella - often without even a starting note. The chorister stands, hold up his or her arms and says, "three....four..." and then the congregation begins singing and makes their way to a unified key (eventually - or sometimes never).
We sang some beautiful Easter hymns that day and this sister accompanied us beautifully - with both hands. I was impressed.
After the meeting I went over and complimented her. I was stunned to find out that she had only been playing in earnest for three weeks. She had played a little with her right hand before, but three weeks ago Elder Vernes, the most talented pianist and organist in the mission, started coaching her. He told me she learned incredibly fast.
He had started her on "All Creatures of our God and King' a week earlier and she played it perfectly in church that day.
But that is not all....
Elder Vernes told me that Valerie has a little keyboard at home for practicing but lately it has been out of batteries. Her home (where she lives with her family including 3 or 4 sisters who are also members of the church) has no electricity. So she has been practicing by just running her fingers over the silent keys!
Here is another story from that same sacrament meeting in Suriname
The branch mission leader got up to bear his testimony and referred to Moses' call as a prophet when he told the Lord that he was "slow of speech" (Exodus 4:10).
This man said that when he joined the church he couldn't read and didn't have much school. He didn't even speak the language (Dutch). As a new member he accepted callings, studied and learned how to read. He said that as he read the scriptures he prayed for wisdom.
He testified:
"God loves his children. If we don't do anything we won't have success. We need to help the Church grow and our faith will grow. Five years ago I was not able to speak Dutch. Now I can speak and read Dutch and stand before you and bear testimony. Without this Church it would not have been possible."
It's amazing to see the gifts and power God has prepared for us as we turn to Him and do His work.
"And all these gifts come from God, for the benefit of the children of God." (D&C 46:26)
Monday, February 23, 2009
Your Sons
I received this note from Sister Monlouis - a member who lives in Guadeloupe. She gave me permission to share it with you.
I had a surgery so I couldn't do anything for a month.
The surgery was ok, but now I have a little problem. I have to see the doctor again.
Let me tell u something that happened in the hospital:
I was still in the hospital on 14th February and I heard someone asked for Claudine Monlouis to a nurse.
I saw 4 angels named Elder Julian, Elder Roberts, Elder Snow and Elder Neff.
It was like a french song :
"4 angels came to see me this night
Brought me good and marvelous things,
one of them has a "heart-cinnamon-chocolate"cake,
the second a red rose in a "i love u" pocket
the third a pink rose in a "st valentine" pocket
and the last one had a spiritual thought"
It was wonderful. "MY" sons are wonderful. I did not think that they could come and see me in the hospital.
So I could talk about the church to the nurses 'cause the didn't know anything about the church.
The only thing they know is : the Mormons are polygamous.
Sister Eclar told me that there are any missionaries in Guadeloupe because of the strike.
If we hadn't the testimony of reserves, now we had it !!!
Our Lord knows everything, we have to obey.
Because of my faith, I was prepared so I'm not afraid.
Have a good day !
Claudine
I had a surgery so I couldn't do anything for a month.
The surgery was ok, but now I have a little problem. I have to see the doctor again.
Let me tell u something that happened in the hospital:
I was still in the hospital on 14th February and I heard someone asked for Claudine Monlouis to a nurse.
I saw 4 angels named Elder Julian, Elder Roberts, Elder Snow and Elder Neff.
It was like a french song :
"4 angels came to see me this night
Brought me good and marvelous things,
one of them has a "heart-cinnamon-chocolate"cake,
the second a red rose in a "i love u" pocket
the third a pink rose in a "st valentine" pocket
and the last one had a spiritual thought"
It was wonderful. "MY" sons are wonderful. I did not think that they could come and see me in the hospital.
So I could talk about the church to the nurses 'cause the didn't know anything about the church.
The only thing they know is : the Mormons are polygamous.
Sister Eclar told me that there are any missionaries in Guadeloupe because of the strike.
If we hadn't the testimony of reserves, now we had it !!!
Our Lord knows everything, we have to obey.
Because of my faith, I was prepared so I'm not afraid.
Have a good day !
Claudine
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Testimonies of Conversion
We had our every-six-weeks mission home fireside tonight. New members, investigators, and their friends were invited. It was a powerful group.
I met 11 year old Tracy
She was the first person Elder Mundy found and baptized on his mission - almost 2 years ago.
She has read the Book of Mormon twice.
Last December her mother and younger sister were baptized
Yesterday her Grandmother was baptized. She loves learning from her daughter and granddaughter
Here they are
The entire family is growing in the Gospel, reading the Book of Mormon, and having family home evening. Even the Dad is starting to get involved. Three generations in the church - that's what it is all about!
I heard this fine man, taught by Elders Payne (in picture), Guy, and Hickenlooper, bear his testimony tonight.
He said, "I love this book. (holding the Book of Mormon). I can't stop reading it. I read every night until 2. It has changed my life" He was baptized last week.
I met a mother and daughter.
This daughter was recently baptized and wanted a way to draw closer to her mother.
She found it
Today her mother was baptized by Elder Collins and now they are 'sisters'
I met Stacy, who is being taught by her 'tall tower' missionaries - Elders Palmer and Nielsen.
She will be baptized next week.
Missionary work is wonderful!
D&C 16:6 And now, behold, I say unto you, that the thing which will be of the most worth unto you will be to declare repentance unto this people, that you may bring souls unto me, that you may rest with them in the kingdom of my Father.
I met 11 year old Tracy
She was the first person Elder Mundy found and baptized on his mission - almost 2 years ago.
She has read the Book of Mormon twice.
Last December her mother and younger sister were baptized
Yesterday her Grandmother was baptized. She loves learning from her daughter and granddaughter
Here they are
The entire family is growing in the Gospel, reading the Book of Mormon, and having family home evening. Even the Dad is starting to get involved. Three generations in the church - that's what it is all about!
I heard this fine man, taught by Elders Payne (in picture), Guy, and Hickenlooper, bear his testimony tonight.
He said, "I love this book. (holding the Book of Mormon). I can't stop reading it. I read every night until 2. It has changed my life" He was baptized last week.
I met a mother and daughter.
This daughter was recently baptized and wanted a way to draw closer to her mother.
She found it
Today her mother was baptized by Elder Collins and now they are 'sisters'
I met Stacy, who is being taught by her 'tall tower' missionaries - Elders Palmer and Nielsen.
She will be baptized next week.
Missionary work is wonderful!
D&C 16:6 And now, behold, I say unto you, that the thing which will be of the most worth unto you will be to declare repentance unto this people, that you may bring souls unto me, that you may rest with them in the kingdom of my Father.
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