- - 2 talks, 2 baptisms, and 2 dinners every night! - - (A 2-FER)

Ane's baptism

Ane's confirmation day
(husband, Ane, Sister Beck, relative)

  HEY ALL!  

T     This week was CRAZY! It was the longest, yet fastest week of my life. We accomplished so much and I have never been more tired in my life, but I love it!

Like the title of this email says, we had 2 baptism this week! Ane and Siapu were both baptized and I am so grateful I was able to be there for both baptisms! The members were so awesome and welcoming to these new members and both baptisms were a success!

I spoke twice as well. Once at Ane's baptism and once in the Weymouth ward! Both went good and it was fun to talk!

We also get fed soooooo much, like it's so bad. Almost every night we had 2 dinners. Haha the members are way too good to us and every night I am in pain from the large amounts of food I eat! I've been working out hard, but I don't know if I can compete with all this food. I'll keep trying, but don't be surprised if I'm massive when I get home hahahaha. 

Life is so good and I LOVE being a missionary! We had zone conference this week and it was such a good refresher of why I am here and how important it is to gather Israel right now. In my talk on sunday, I talked about how important members are to missionary work. Without members we don't see much success. The reason I have been so successful on my mission so far is because of the members and how they consistently work with us and help us find new people and help us fellowship new members. I talked about the talk "Missionary Work: sharing what is in your heart" by Dieter F. Utchdorf. I invite all of you to read this talk this week and think of ways you can share the gospel with those around you. Just share what you know and share the experiences you have had! Get in contact with the missionaries in your area because they would LOVE to help you! As we all work together, we are going to see so many miracles and lives change for the better. I love you all and I would love to hear from all of you! Send me an email and have the best week!

Ofa lahi atu

-Sister Beck

Siapu's baptism
(Sister Uata, Siapu, Sister Beck)

MOM QUESTIONS:

1. 1. Do you study the come follow me lessons or mostly out of the PMG (Preach my gospel)??

Mostly study PMG every day  but I’m trying to do come follow me this week

2. Do you have a moment this week where you saw Gods hand in your life or in those around you?  Every day.  We set the goal to find 2 new people this week and on Saturday at 8 pm, we only had one new person to teach…… we decided to go visit this family andwe were able to find one of the family members that wanted to be taught..... last minute miracle.

3. When will the new Auckland temple been done or when will they start working on it? I think it is already started….its about 20 minutes away from where I am at, by the Auckland MTC and should be done when it gets done. (ha ha)

4. How goes your Tongan?  Is it hard to learn?  What is helping you the most?

I don’t know ….companion study helps and I study on my own.  I've tried to read through restoration pamphlet in English and then Tongan. I still don't know a lot and rely on my companion but I keep trying. 

5.  What is something you see in your new companion Sister Uata that you would like to develop in yourself? She can speak 3 languages and she is super bold…. asks and talks to others.

6. If there is one thing we could do to help our missionaries here,  what would that be? Find them referrals……go with them to teach people that you refer to them.  Feed them and let them in your home to teach you and strengthen you testimonies

7.  When you get frustrated with life, missionary work, etc what helps you refocus on what is important?  What is important?

Prayer.  Take a shower and re-group. I try to breath and chill. The message of Jesus Christ and his atonement are important.

8.  Do you get time for exercise?  If so,  what is your secret exercise routine?

30 min every day at 6:30 am(uugggh  I am not a morning person!!)  I roll out of bed and say a prayer that I don’t always remember and then try to exercise.  My current 30 minute routine is 1 minute of the following with 15 sec rest... jump rope, squats, crunches, burpees, etc.  or I go for a run. My companion likes to work out which is nice. 

9. What is the biggest cultural difference between the people you teach there and here in POKY Idaho USA?

Everything is just a little different.  Not as commercialized.  They celebrate different holidays than us….. of course their independence day is different than ours.  They are more relaxed and don't get too worked up.

Service Exercise - Nailed it!