So, lightning really did literally strike in Hong Kong (this very rarely happens), and it has a wonderful story attached for us. So, one day, our zone was going off to do a zone finding in Yuen Long. My companion and I headed off to a place called Hung Seui Kiuh, despite the fact that the clouds were looking all gloomy and glowery. And as we were taking the tram/cable car to that area, a lightning storm started! And lightning hit really close (Kaboom!) and scared us all and made the cable car not work for a little bit. We had to wait for the something to get fixed for a little bit, during which, my companion and I made the best use of time and talked with everyone we could about the gospel. Specifically, there was this 14-year old girl I talked with named Nancy. She was really nice, but not so interested in gospel things. However, she asked if she could borrow our phone to call her friend who was waiting for her. We, of course, let her. Then, eventually the cable car started running again and everything was fine. And Nancy got off and we never saw her again. BUT THEN, when we got to the place we were going contacting, we got a phone call. From Nancy's friend! She asked if her friend was there, and I said, "no she's not, but we are missionaries and we have a very special message to share." And I asked if she had any interest to hear it. And she did! Yeah, a miracle. So, even though things hardly ever work out the way we have planned, they always work out. Heavenly Father knows what is best.
So, anyway, I should also probably fill you in on the things that have been going on in the area. Well, the truth is, not much. Just as things are much calmer in this peaceful area of Hong Kong, there is a lot less going on as far as missionary work goes too. But we are here to change that! We are here to work hard. Also, the wards here (we have two) are full of very wonderful people who help us a lot. And also, we get to ride bikes a lot, which I love.
Aaaand, I am in the only area where we are allowed to go door to door (paak muhn)! So I did that for the first time two days ago. It is a very different experience. I now know what other missionaries are experiencing! Knocking on doors is very difficult but kinda fun. We actually ended up talking with people who were walking by, or fixing their bikes, etc. It's a very peaceful and unique area with these 3-story, boxy houses that are often pretty old. And there are lots of little temples nearby, and little baai sahn altars. It feels very much like China. But the people are often fairly nice. It's just interesting to explain that we're not just a "western religion" but the restored church of God, who is, in fact, everyone's God. It's interesting to talk to so many people without a Christian background at all. I'm learning a lot.
Also, since both Sister Cook and I are so new, we're both learning a lot together, as a very equal team. I'm so grateful for her and her willingness to go for things. She's wonderful. Also, I feel like we've been given more miracles because of our ignorance and oodles of faith. "Why not try?" is kind of our attitude about things. And speaking of miracles, we are having a baptism next week, most likely. Jennifer has been investigating the church for a while, and her sister is a member. She used to be a very unhappy, low self-esteem person, but she is so happy, smiley, and gospel-sharing now! It is a joy to see her and to help her get ready for baptism. I really kinda walked into this wonderful situation. It's great.
Well, I shall keep working hard this week, and I hope you all do too. This work is important. In your lives too, first with yourselves, and then with others. Oh, family, I would like to encourage you to keep up your FHE. It's truly important. I've seen it help people a lot. And it is especially helpful if you invite the missionaries' investigators over for your FHE, or other ward members who need it. Yup. That's an idea and an invitation to you.
Here are this week's photos. The country view shot is outside of a recent convert's home. And then there's a photo of me and Sister Cook (the amazing, guitar-playing, people-loving missionary). And then there's one of the Yuen Long chapel. It's one of the few free-standing chapels in Hong Kong. And it used to be the HQ for the Asia Far East Mission or something. And the missionaries used to live in a little building in the back. Super cool history.
Well, I love you. So much it hurts.
I am going to the temple today, and I'm so grateful for the fact that we can be together eternally.
Love you!
Love,
Sister Sarah
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