Hello hello all!
This week Sister Fitzpatrick and I did a lot of editing for the mission's video. I will attach a link to watch it on youtube. (that was our halloween, editing..woot woot! we did dress up tho. i painted sis fitz and I's hoodies...i'll include pics!)
On Saturday we had a special Zone conference, in which President M. Russell Ballard presided. He came to visit the mission and tour around a bit.
Leading up to his arrival I was a mix of emotions. Sister Jennings and I were set to sing during the conference. We practiced the song and I was getting quite nervous for it. As I sat down and we began spiritual prep my hands were literally shaking. The elders we were by weren't helping, they politely reminded me that I wouldn't just be performing for an apostle, but the president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. How kind. I read a bit in 2 Nephi 31 to attempt to calm my nerves, and soon President Ballard entered the chapel.
As he entered the room you could tell what a sweet man he was. After he had made his way up to the stand, he asked to shake our hands before beginning the meeting. Though it was just a brief handshake, I could feel the love the leadership of the church has for the missionaries as I looked into his eyes.
The conference started and Sister Jennings and I actually performed our musical number after we had opened with a hymn, prayed, and President Southward had announced the order of the meeting. I wasn't expecting to go so soon, but it was good to get it out of the way. Wow I was nervous. As we began I felt shaky, but a sister told me after she didn't believe me on that. It felt like a good performance, though I probably looked down at the music too much. As we walked off the stand President Ballard was so sweet, complimenting us as we walked by and thanking us. (We sang "Savior Redeemer of My Soul" no I apologize, i didn't get a recording.)
It was amazing to get to hear from President Ballard. He reminded us of the simplicity of missionary work, which seems to be a theme this week. I think we find many excuses not to share the gospel, and justify keeping to ourselves. On Sunday, in a ward council we opened by singing "Love One Another." I feel like this is truly how we do missionary work. It doesn't take a direct invitation to be a missionary. Often times, it is the love we express to those around us that helps them see our testimonies and how much this gospel means to us.
I love you all, I challenge you to find someone to show Christlike love to this week, many are in need of it.
Love,
Sister Jensen
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