Hello! Happy Sacrifice Day! Today in Indonesia they celebrate a day where they animal sacrifice, usually a goat or a cow to remember Abraham's sacrifice. Kinda cool! This last week I have been... alone. Because Sister Solomon moved to Tangerang on Wednesday and my trainee comes this Wednesday. She's still in the MTC! So I've been working with the two other sisters in Solo, Sister McGillis and Sister Rizkiana, and also been working with the members because there's an extra bike they can use. It's been crazy. I'm not sure where to go from now with this area, but I'm sure it'll all work out. I know God will guide my service here in Solo 1&2. He has already helped me and strengthened me so far, and I know He'll help me the rest of the way. D&C 28:15 is really true! "From the time that thou shalt depart to the time you shall return, I will be with you" or something like that. Another fun fact... I'm already 11 months on my mission, I'm already an old lady in the mission! hehe. I still feel brand new. I remember the words of a missionary who was going home a few weeks I got into the field. "Did I really go on a mission? The time's gone by so fast" On Tuesday it was my birthday. I'm officially 20 years old! As a tradition in the Indonesia Jakarta Mission, I was egged and floured at our house. Oh man! I've been with the Solo Jebres sisters these past few days. It 's been pretty crazy because my area is flat, and their's is all up hill, so I died a few times when I was working in their area. Another picture from my birthday. And one of my last pictuers with Sister Solomon :( I also went on splits with a lot of the members this week. It was really fun to help them learn what it's like to be a missionary and the impact they can have when they share the gospel. This is Erica. She's getting ready to serve a mission, she's just waiting for her call!
I love this country and all of the amazing people here. It's crazy, it's almost been a year. The time goes by fast when your working hard. I know this work is making a difference in the lives of the people I've taught so far. This gospel can really help us no matter what problem or heartache we have, there is a peace and hope that comes from living the gospel, where all the worldly solutions can't help. This gospel has helped me so much and I'm so thankful it is in my life. No matter what happens I know I can rely on my Savior and His teachings to get me through it. I know it can help you too. See you next week! Anda semua hebat sekali! Sister Stringham
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AuthorHOLLEY STRINGHAM: Salt Lake City, born and raised; returned missionary from the Indonesia Jakarta Mission.; a simple folk aimed on changing the world Archives
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