Week Fifteen: Ta Sheffield! Moving to York

Hello from England! I am moving to Pontefract (York District) tomorrow! My new companion will be Sister Saulle, a missionary from France. Leaving Sheffield will be bittersweet. I have made some lifelong friends here and feel so connected to the ward. I an especially grateful for the Pegg family and what they have done for me. The reason I look up to Brother and Sister Pegg so much is because they serve when it ISN'T convenient. They help out even when they are busy. They serve not because it's their calling, but because they truly want to help people. I hope I can become that type of person.

The Pegg Family

Although it will be sad to leave, I am excited for this next chapter in Pontefract!

My New Companion from France

My New Assignment in the York District

Last Monday I went to IKEA for my first time for pday. It was SO COOL. I can't believe that I've never been inside when I live 20 minutes from one at home. So if you haven't been to IKEA, go.

This week we got to do a bit of service. We helped a member paint a bedroom bright orange and blue. Then we helped another woman move houses. Service on a mission is the BEST! I don't know why I ever complained about it when I was a young woman ;)

Has anyone watched The Book of Mormon videos? They are perfect for missionary movie night. It's funny how much you appreciate little things like that on a mission.

Kim

Today I had a final opportunity to teach Kim and Katie. It's incredible to see how God helped a group of people of different ages and backgrounds come together. One from Hungary, China, America, and Czech Republic all in England strengthening each others testimonies.

Katie my neighbor from Hungary

I cannot describe the joy I felt as I taught them. My heart was completley full seeing the Gospel of Jesus Christ enter their lives. I have such a strong testimony of the way the gospel changes people. It changes their countenance, their attitude, and their lives. Oh how blessed I am to have it a part of my life!

Little missionaries. Practicing door approaches. We had a lesson on missionary work today

Saying Goodbye to Anna Maria

Saying Goodbye to Yanko:(

Saying goodbye to the Macko Family.

I was really inspired by the reoccurring emphasis on being fully committed during conference. It inspired me to step up my work as a missionary. In my personal study this week I was reading about the sons of Mosiah and their experiences preaching the gospel. In Alma 21 we see the sufferings and opposition they encountered in their work. But despite the difficulty, they were persistent.

"And they went forth whithersoever they were led by the Spirit of the Lord, preaching the word of God in EVERY synagogue of the Amalekites, or in EVERY assembly of the Lamanites where they could be admitted." (21:16)

Rotherham

Take note, they went into EVERY synagogue they possibly were admitted into. They were fully committed to the work. They didn't just give a little effort, but as much as they possibly could. And as a result of this full commitment-

"the Lord began to bless them, insomuch that they brought many to the knowledge of the truth; yea, they did convince many of their sins..." (21:17).

Beautiful England

As we fully commit ourselves to the gospel, the Lord will truly bless us. I have seen that this week as I have made sacrifices in order to be a more fully committed missionary. I challenge you today or tomorrow to write a list of a few things you can do NOW to show your commitment to the Lord. Maybe it's living a commandment in it's entirety. Maybe it's saying a more sincere prayer before bed or deciding to read the Book of Mormon every single day. Whatever it is, write it down then do it. As you show the Lord you want to be more fully committed to him, he will reach out and bless you. I know it because I've experienced it.

Cheers! Sister Eliza Jones