Dear Family and Friends,
This week was the 'Best
Week Ever
I have a testimony of
praying specifically for certain things. For example, for the last couple of
months, I have been praying for opportunities to serve someone. We were blessed
triple fold this week. We received not one, but three opportunities to serve.
We drove about 15 miles to go serve in Middleburg. There were 12 missionaries
there doing a yard work project alongside two members, for a very sweet elderly
man named Earl. It was a surprise to him to see all of these missionaries out
there in his yard. I loved seeing the joy on his face. My heart was so happy to
be doing yard work. I have been praying for this for so long. Below is a picture of all of us. We
also served at a baptism and served a group in a time of need.
Whenever I think of
service, I immediately think of the Savior. My mind is completely focused on
Him and the kind of example that he is. That was the main focus at a meeting
that was held this past Wednesday. The theme was Personal Discipleship.
Something that I learned is that Christlike attributes are gifts of the Spirit.
There are so many Christlike attributes. Think of Christlike attributes as I
list some-Faith, Hope, Charity, Love, Patience, Humility, Knowledge, Obedience,
Virtue, Diligence, Selflessness, Trust, Self-control, meekness, etc. We can
develop these Christlike attributes as we have the 'mind of Christ'. How do we become
more like him? Through prayer. Through accessing His Atonement. Trying our best
to emulate Him.
Sean, the nine year old
that we have been working with is entering in to the waters of baptism on
September 14! He is so excited. I have enjoyed teaching him. He was able to
attend a baptism this past Saturday to see what it is going to be like for him.
He is a very smart boy and has been well taught in primary. This just came to
mind right now as I was typing, before I came out on my mission, I had a Church
calling in the primary. I taught the 5 and 6 year olds all about Jesus Christ.
I know now and have a confirmation that this calling prepared me to teach Sean.
I know that whatever Church callings we are given, they are truly inspired and
will help prepare us for things that we will do in our lives. Most importantly,
Church callings are there for us to serve others and help each other progress
on their way back to our Heavenly Father. At the same time, as we lose
ourselves in our callings, we are being shaped into the people that Heavenly
Father wants us to become.
I love being a
missionary so much. It is my world, Fleming Island has my heart. I have learned
for myself and know what true joy is. I want to be a missionary forever. I
can't wait to be a missionary forever.
Love, Sister McCook
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