July 01, 2013 three reasons why forgetting both the keys and the bus pass can give opportunity to memorable views of the Thames

Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 4:53 AM
Subject: three reasons why forgetting both the keys and the bus pass can give opportunity to memorable views of the Thames

Dear those who have ever failed to describe the taste of egg whites,

We had the opportunity to watch the work of salvation broadcast last night with our ward. Originally it was broadcasted at bout midnight here so most wards reshowed it this last Sunday. My first thought was that this was probably the first time that the choir at the MTC had such a strong feminine sound to it. This was probably the first time that the sisters were able to match let alone overpower the sound of the elders in the choir. It was inspiring and amazing to see so many full time missionaries gathered together and singing together. While we watched, Elder Patten leaned over to me and whispered. "They have so much work ahead of them." I couldn't help but agree. I don't think anyone can fully comprehend the power that was present in that group of new and faith filled missionaries and the effect they will have on the world for good. Sometimes as a missionary you can lose sight of how great and powerful the missionary force is because you spend most of your time on your own doing work around and with people that are not of our faith or our beliefs. But this is where the power of such a large force comes. Their potential would not really be realized if they continued to spend so much time just with each other. The changes that they can bring about in the world come as they minister to individuals one by one. So when you think about how many individual lives will be touched by the individual ministering of so many people you begin to see the power of the missionary program. I’m grateful for all that I've been able to take part in and for all the time I will have for the rest of my life to continue in.

 

This week was fantastic for us. Joe and Benita are absolutely solid in their commitment to be baptized this Saturday--fully prepared and completely dedicated to keep their covenants for the rest of their lives. Megan as well is still solid for the 13th. This last Sunday her mother and sister weren't able to come to church because of work and illness. Megan still came. Without asking for help or a ride or making any excuses she travelled to church by herself on the busses, around a half an hour journey. We had no idea about this either until half way through church we realized that the rest of her family wasn't there. When we asked her about it she simply told us she had come by herself. She has a true and sincere desire and this is manifest through her works.

The thing that has really stood out to me about working with these three is how little Elder Patten and I really have done. All we do is come around for around a half an hour twice a week to visit and share scriptures with them. They then have, by themselves, kept commitments and gained testimonies and desires through their own work and by individually praying for themselves. They and the spirit have done all the work. Most of what we do now is just thank the Lord as often as possible that we have had the opportunity to see these changes and conversions take place.

I wish I had more time to tell you more about the three more people that accepted baptismal dates over this last week as well. They're names are Carl, Ebo John, and the last one is Alex, who was actually our first date in the area but who had some struggles because of his exams so his teaching was postponed. He's back on track now though :)

Love you guys and as always I’m grateful for your support and your prayers

 With love

Elder Jarman

 ps. what if I had no post script? . . . .