The last mission president was very “law of Moses” (hard core rules and crazy numbers), but we are moving to the higher law. When I came in we still did some of the things he started - talk to someone within the first 10 min of leaving the flat, speak to 10 people a day, give out 10 books a week, and have 15 hours of finding. We've done this my whole mission. Last zone conference we dropped it. We were losing focus on the real purpose of doing these things. President Ogden told us, "You are not here to give out Book of Mormons. You are here to bring people to an understanding of the atonement of Jesus Christ." We are responsible for helping people feast upon the word, not just giving out an easy book with little thought to the poor Polish guy who doesn't really understand what you are saying but takes the book just so he can keep moving....It's pretty cool. The spirit is a lot stronger - the mission is changing. We are focusing on finding through the members. 1 in 3 member referrals get baptized. 1 in 1500 doors knocked gets baptized. 1 in 4 of those member referrals make it to the temple. 1 in 6,000 doors make it. wow. Life is pretty good - God is good! I'm grateful for everything. I love you guys tonz!
xoxo
mad skillz.
Share Sista Pope's adventures as she serves a mission in jolly ole' England. I (Mama Jane) will be posting excerpts from her letters. Check back often and leave some love in the comments! I'll be sure she sees it.
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