she's talking about how fast time is going by. she said she will call us between nine and ten thirty-ish she found out she flies out with five other elders so that's a relief she won't be flying alone, but she still hasn't met anyone going to Vancouver. she thanks everyone for the packages and letters.
"I'm in the MTC choir, i love that! We sing before Tuesday night devotions when the church authorities come and speak to us. it's really neat. i told you about the man that came on Sunday. man, was he an amazing speaker. i loved listening to him! i wish you all could come here just for one day and feel the spirit it is so neat!"
She goes on to say that her companions had a little blow-out, Sister Hansen and Sister Cambell had a little dis-agreement on doctrine and the built up tension between them came out. it was very uncomfortable, she wasn't part of it but she was senior companion that week so she felt she needed to do something. she said " sisters this is not okay. we have two options: Go back in the room and continue planning our lessons or have companion inventory." (we obviously chose companion inventory) i told them we can't have the spirit with contention so we really wanted to work this out. we need to discuss ways to improve our companionship. "as i was speaking to them something President Allred said to me before i lift really struck me." He said,"treat your companion as your number one investigator. i didn't exactly understand what that meant before i got here but as we've loved to learn how to love our investigators, and what that really means, it's taken on a whole new meaning. we learn to tailor our message to fit their needs. we need to love them and serve them with all our hearts. likewise with our companions we need to tailor ourselves and our actions to create an atmosphere in which they can feel the spirit and feel loved. it's not about me and what i want, it's about them and what they need. we came to find out that they each had difficult experiences in the past that has made them the way they are. I felt the spirit of the lord bear testimony of his love for each of them through that meeting. They set goals for things they could do to forgetselves and serve their companion. It was such a neat expirience.
She has also been reading the Book of Mormon a ton almost 15 chapters a day. Pres. Benson promised that, "The day you begin a serious study of the book of mormon (with faith) our Father in Heaven will pour out his spirit upon you." She encourages each of us to really study the book of mormon. "if you approach it with real intent, a sincere heart, and with true study in mind. I promise it will change your life.
she end this letter by saying. The church is true! God loves each one of us. I know that if we are true and faithful we can be together forever! The gospel brings happiness. read Alma 32:27. I challenge you to find one thing, just one, that you can make better in your life and "experiment" on the promise of God. he will bless you, I testify of that. I love you. Love for eternity Sister Barfuss
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