Rely on God

Hi!

Last week was so so great. I have so many things to write on this email. But first, I want to follow up with the commitment that I extended it last week. How was it? Hope everyone has a great experience from doing that!

First of all, last Monday we were planning to go to the Underground city tour. We got direction (bus route) from our ward missionary. We were thinking about taking the light rail instead of the bus but none of us know how to get there so we trust our ward missionary (Luke) When we got in the bus none of us realized that the bus didn't take us to downtown but it took us to the opposite way. it took us half an hour to realize that we were heading to the wrong way! We had  to take the other bus to go to downtown and it would take an hour to get there. We spent an hour and a half on the bus last Monday. When we finally got to Downtown, it was around 4.30pm and our P-day ends at 6pm. The tour would take 1.15mins so we decided to do something else. Luckily, the Pike Place Plaze (Fish market) is close by so we spent time over there instead. On the way back, we took the light rail and it took us only 8 mins .... Taking buses is a pain for us.

Last Friday we had a special zone conference, Elder Echo Hawk (the seventy) came. We were told to prepare a 5 mins talk. I had a weird feeling that they were going to call me to speak because of my last name and they did. Fortunately, I was well prepared haha. I talked about the first topic on the first lesson in Preach My Gospel, God is our loving Heavenly Father. It is so important to view everyone as a child of God, the same way that you want God to view you. In the talk, I was comparing our investigator like beans. I had the opportunity to do service at U of W farm, harvesting beans. We could only pick beans that were big and long enough for this week. However, there were so many small beans that were not qualified for this week. Did that mean they are useless? Absolutely no, it was just not the right time. They would be ready some day but not now. We have faced so many rejection but I know that it might not be the time for them to learn the Gospel. We have to trust in the Lord's time table and his plan. And the most important thing is to never give up and always rely on God. I know that as we rely on him and have faith in him, noting will be impossible to achieve.  

One of our investigators, Trent, we found him on Friday. He was so ready to be baptized. He had been taught with missionaries before and been to church multiple times  and almost got baptized but he said he wasn't ready for that. As we talked to him, We could see his broken heart that only through gospel it could be healed. He is officially on dated to get baptized on Oct 22! I'm so so happy for him. Please pray for him!

Having Korean food with Jessica! 

Sister Watanawongworakula

Washington Seattle Mission 

10675 NE 20th St. 

Bellevue, WA 98004

Fear Not

Hi everyone!

How is everyone doing? I'm doing so so great. This week has been really interesting and there were so many things going on.

Since I came on a mission, I realized that there are so many ways to do missionary work. I missed so many opportunities to help others learn more about the gospel because I wasn't brave enough or too scared what others will think about me. We have a gift, which is giving by Heavenly Father. In Doctrine and Covenants 68: 4 "And whatsoever they shall speak when moved upon by the Holy Ghost shall be scripture...and the power of God unto salvation." How cool is that! It may be hard for the first time but as we keep trying, it will get easier! The Lord also promised us in verse 6 that he will be with you and help you, FEAR NOT!

I challenge you all to share your favorite talk to your friends, family and people that you love. Help them to understand and experience the true joy! Will you share your favorite talk to people that you love and help them experience the true joy? I know that not everyone will say that they want to learn more or get really excited about it but I promise you, it will help them when they finally open their heart and ready for the message.

Sister Watanawongworakula

Washington Seattle Mission 

10675 NE 20th St. 

Bellevue, WA 98004

PS. Here are some picture of me and sister  Olson.  

PS2. we are going to the Underground City tour today! I'm so so excited for that :D

that is my building! Watanawongworakula's building haha 

God Has a Plan

Hello!

My second week was amazing! 

Something really important that I want to share is about our plan is not God's plan. There were many things that we planned but not everything followed the plan. I was a little sad and confused why the Lord didn't make it happen to us. One of our appointments got canceled. I prayed really hard to find the answer and ask for his help and comfort. On the same day, a stranger on the street stop us and started talking to us. That was strange, I thought, not many people like to start a conversation with missionaries. He asked us if we could give him the institute address and later introduced himself to us. He was raised in church and went inactive for a couple years. He told us that he wanted to come back to church. I suddenly realized that if we went to the appointment that just got canceled, we would never ran into this guy. I understand now that Heavenly Father has a plan for us and we may not know his plan or why we are doing it  but I know that if we trust in him, he will never let us stray. 

Ps. I forgot to bring the USB for my camera so there will be no picture this week :( 

Sincerely,

Sister Watanawongworakula

Washington Seattle Mission 

10675 NE 20th St. 

Bellevue, WA 98004