Well.. this has been exciting.
Here's some of the craziness that has been this past week:
- All of the missionaries in my mission have been asked to no longer enter into homes, have face to face contact, and congregate in groups. We are allowed to go to church buildings, go on walks, and to the store on Pdays. Sister Brandley and I basically live at the church now.
- We get to do this thing called.... ONLINE PROSELYTIZING! So yes! The work still moves forward! We have been using Facebook and Google in order to connect with our friends and our members. All our teaching has been done through video calls and phone calls. It has been actually really cool to be able to connect using technology! We have loved getting to connect with so many wonderful people and to have lessons via video chat with them!
- Sister Brandley and I made a new friend! His name is Ted and we hadn't been able to contact him until this week because we didn't have a complete address. However, we were able to connect with him via social media and we had our first lesson through video chat! And, we were able to help him download the Book of Mormon App! It was so amazing and we are excited to continue to visit with him!
- We also were able to have a Sunday service (through video chat) with a part-member family yesterday! It was such a tender mercy because the wife, who isn't a member, usually works on Sundays and hasn't ever been able to come to church. But this Sunday we were able to have a lovely service with the whole family! It was such a wonderful experience and the Spirit was so strong!
- We were able to get Chick-fil-a this week so... conclusion: the world hasn't ended quite yet.
I really don't know what else to say. There have been so many different emotions felt this past week. Much laughter and joy from being able to connect through video chat and coming up with creative ideas to spread the gospel online. Many tears and anxiety from all the different changes and learning that quite a few of the most wonderful missionaries and friends will be ending their missions early. Throughout all of the craziness and emotions felt this week, I have come to understand that the Savior is the source of all peace. If you need comfort, turn to Christ. If you need relief from pain, turn to Christ. If you need strength, turn to Christ. I love the scripture D&C 101:16 that says:
Therefore, let your hearts be comforted concerning Zion; for all flesh is in mine hands; be still and know that I am God.
May we all take the time this week to be still and turn to Christ. I KNOW that it is through Him that we can find relief during these perilous and upsetting times. I am so grateful for Jesus Christ and for the strength and peace that comes from His Gospel. I love you all so much and I hope you know that you are constantly in my thoughts and prayers! Be safe this week and know that the Lord is watching over you!
Lots of Love,
Sister Ferrin
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