Let’s Learn From All the Whippersnappers  

(Finland – Week 40)  

13 Oct 2015

   Yesterday we were going to teach a family that we teach in French and Finnish. We usually use the Book of Mormon that they have at their home (which is in Swahili) but this time I felt like I should grab a French Book of Mormon too. On the train there we sat by a man, and after talking with him we could tell his native language was not Finnish or English. We asked him what it was, and he said French! I whipped out the Book of Mormon that I had in my bag in French and excitedly gave it to him. He was excited too! He stood up, and took off his hat, giving us a little bow. He could tell that the book was important, and he was so excited that he could read in French again. I'm so grateful I felt the need to grab that book; the Lord knows exactly how to take care of all of His children.

   This past week we met a man whose wife had just had a baby. He was so excited to tell us about the new child, and happily invited us back! It was wonderful to share his joy and see the effect this child had on him. The scriptures talk a lot about the power of a child, and how we need to become pure and full of love, like a child. Mosiah 3:19 reads, "For the natural man is an enemy to God, and has been from the fall of Adam, and will be, forever and ever, unless he yields to the enticings of the Holy Spirit, and putteth off the natural man and becometh a saint through the atonement of Christ the Lord, and becometh as a child, submissive, meek, humble, patient, full of love, willing to submit to all things which the Lord seeth fit to inflict upon him, even as a child doth submit to his father." I love so much that of all the names God could be called by, He has chosen to be called Heavenly Father. He is our father, and He loves us more perfectly than even the most tender of parents. After we met this man we went to church, and it was our turn to give a missionary moment in the Primary. Wow, they treated us like superstars. Children have an easy tendency to love, and I loved being able to sing and share with them. 

   This past week I got to see the last session of General Conference, and I love the idea of ponderizing! I'm on my second scripture now and every time it or the first one comes up I feel a special connection to what is being said. The more we know the scriptures, the more they can help us, and I am so grateful for the help and comfort they give.

   Also, there is a fantastic street in Finland called, "kotiopetajakuja" which means, home teacher street!! Every one there must have 100% home teaching:)

        


This is a picture of me, reveling in the joy of a companion's package:) Her dad is from Tahiti, both her parents live there now.

Much love to all! Have a fantastic week!!

Love Sisar Mendenhall