Sis. Couch gave our lesson today on Chapter 12- An Enthusiastic desire to share the gospel.
Our Brothers and Sister throughout the world need the message of the restored gospel, and it is our privilege to share it with them.
The manual told a few stories about how Pres. Smith talked with passengers on trains and even his chimney sweep. Seldom did he miss the opportunity to share the gospel.
The world needs what we have - the gospel is Jesus Christ restored in it's fulness.
There is need for the people of this world to retrace their steps and
get back to the foundation that was laid by the Master of heaven and
earth...They have been going blindly along a pathway that has led to sorrow and
distress, but there has been placed within reach a remedy for all
ills—the gospel of Jesus Christ. There has been mapped out for all a
path that, while it is narrow, and difficult to follow, leads back to
the Father of us all; and there is no other path that leads there.
There is a real famine in the world for the words of the Lord, and many
honest souls are earnestly seeking to know what our Heavenly Father
desires of them.
Many sisters in the ward have been on missions, have missionaries out or have had missionaries change or touch their lives. What a blessing they are!
There are many people who would embrace the gospel if given the opportunity.
There were many heartfelt comments and stories shared from the sisters in attendance. We are all Human. We are all nervous to approach others. They are nervous too! Just love people and be kind. We both just want to make a connection.
Bro. Kendall came in to speak to us for a moment, light a fire under us and share his testimony about missionary work.
- He told a story about being someone's friend whether they will join the church or not.
- be enthusiastic - we are more paranoid than we need to be
- Keep it simple - ask them some questions too if they are asking you questions. We don't need to whip out all the facts, manuals, etc.
He challenged us to look up Mormon.org. Check out all the videos of people sharing WHY they are Mormon. You can always refer to someone to Mormon.org.
He said that the greatest missionary tool is LOVE.
He also refered to this quote:
Sis Couch ended her lesson by playing the song - "How great shall be your joy"
Thank you Sis. Couch! We have a string of lesson on this subject so get ready! You can tell it's important so let's act on it!
- Sis. Pyrah