GUESS WHAT?... I'M IN RUSSIA

So I added a couple more people to the group today... I hope by the end of my mission just about all of the people I know will be forcibly receiving this weekly email thingy...

 

This week was a GREAT one. One of the best. Its starting to get cold but im not scared or anything... We talked to a lot of people on the streets this week. Got a lot of peoples numbers too. It feels pretty good to have people say that they might be interested in the Gospel. It gives me hope. Its also funny to watch them try to figure out exactly what im saying.... Russians can make some pretty awesome faces haha.

 

Its funny our teaching pool has actually shrunk a lot it the last couple of days but there is this one guy... Remember I cant use his name because Russian law dictates that I am not allowed to use proper nouns whilst communicating with those across the borders of the Mother Land... but anyway hes Golden. He actually calls us to set up meetings and ask when activities are. He may or may not have set up a date in which he would be willing to take part in a saving ordinance.

 

This ordinance might have something to do with water....

Jesus did it...

It involved a guy named John the.....

 

I cant really say.... 

 

But im stoked. He set up the date on my Half Birthday. Well played God.

 

Also if anyone knows a kid Named Keyko....

Tell him a good friend of his would really like to hear from him. ME.

same goes for Marcquet,Chris, and Soa

 

gotta go

 

From Russia With Love

Elder Memmott

Life..

Hey everyone. Cool story I actually got to listen to conference!!! In english too. Woo. 

It was great. Best one of my whole life actually. Couldnt pic a favorite if i tried. Watching conference in Russian...

Not so hot. mostly gave me a headache and stuff. but i figure next April will be a lot more understandable on account of having more than 4 months of russian under the old beltskee.

Its official i have the best ties in the district. Just wanted to throw that in here.

Everything else is pretty good. We work really hard and we see miracles every day Normal mission stuff. But I do have a firm witness now of something a wise person told me the day before i left. Its when you decide to stay out and try to talk to two more people about Jesus Christ that you see the real progress. Its when you forget that you're only 19 and dont really speak Russian much and just teach and serve out of love for those around you that you see the power and love of God in your life. Its all about service. Its all about LOVE. 

yeah tallking about you Cory.

Another Wise man Told Me. "kill em with Kindness"

Most Russians think that i am from a cult or a "Sect". Sometimes they arent so nice... But its a fact that fire for fire is not the right way to fight this rejection. I couldnt even match their Mean anyway. Russians have got the mean thing down pat.

But Trying to have the true love of God is what gets me through all of the hard times. Trying to see these people as the Children of God they are Is the best thing i can do for both my Attitude and Work as a missionary. the Lords Way Works and Charity never Faileth (Moroni 7).

I guess that is all for me right now. Its kinda nutz im getting used to this life and i am loving it.

From Russia With Love. 

Elder Memmott

Testimony of the temple!

The temple is one of the most important things on this earth. Growing up I never quite understood what the temple was and what happened there. But as I was approaching my mission I went to a priesthood camp called Camp Helaman. One of the most significant things that I learned there was how important the temple is to our salvation and progress towards eternal life with our family, the Lord our savior and redeemer, and our Loving Heavenly Father. Covenanting and Receiving your endowments and being married and sealed in the temple are THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS YOU CAN DO IN THIS LIFE. More important than serving a mission. More important than any temporal temporary pursuit. The temple is a house of eternity. The things you will do in the temple last. Forever.

The temple is also a house of learning. The Veil is thin in the temple and revelation comes easier and clearer there. I have learned so much more in the temple about the nature of the godhead and the Plan of Salvation than any where else.

I Love the Temple.

I know that everything done therin is sanctified and supported by the Holy power and Authority of God the Father.

You will experience a purer joy in the temple than in any place on this earth, because the temple is the closest thing we have to heaven on this earth.

Always keep yourself worthy to walk through its doors.

Always keep yourself worthy to worship in the house of the lord.

I love you all and know that you are great youth.

In the name of Jesus Christ Amen.

Another Nadelia... (means week)

So Everything is going great at the moment. I have finally gotten to a point in Russian where I can almost confidently talk to people by my self and there for get their info to meet later and discuss the holy nature of God and other things like that.

Funny story, Elder Eliason is apparently extremely attractive to Russians cuz all the girls give him...       Looks.....               I might or might not be Jealous about it, Russian law doesn't allow me to that open about my emotions....

 

We have lots of new people that we are teaching right now and lots of hope for a new member or two before one of us leaves. I of course cant tell you the details on the off chance something... Bad... Happens to me.

 

But I will tell you of the wrestle I had before I received an understanding of the Russian language... #Enosjoke If you don't understand it its in this great book called the Book of Mormon and you should check it out. (its my favorite chapter)

 

Anyway... Russian is the hardest thing that I have ever tried to learn. Period. As Most of you know im not the most insanely intelligent person in the world and its hard for me to speak and understand with only 3 months of exposure to the language.

But I see the Miraculous power of god in every word that I speak. My whole mission is a miracle.

I love it.

I will hopefully be able to watch conference this week so I will give you updates the following Monday.

Love you all  I have no time haha

Elder Memmott

 

Heavenly Father

God rules. And he loves us. A lot.

This week was great. we worked hard and had some great success. We taught with the spirit and I felt and saw many miracles happen this week. Funny story I had to speak in church this week. hahaha it was hilarious but everyone said I did good. what else would they tell me though... oh yeah its Russia it I sucked they would have let me know. True story one of the other speakers this week totally called out some sisters in the congregation for talking while he was at the pulpit. Classic. haha

Another funny thing, The translation of the chorus of "Onward Christian Soldiers" doesn't say "With the Cross of Jesus going on before". It says "For Jesus We Would Sacrifice Ourselves"....

So Russian. classic.

 

Oh and tell Uncle shane and ryker that I met a guy named Mustafa the other day.

 

Rosaleeno, Shaleeno, Shaukpaws.... hahahahahahhahahahahaha

 

From Russia With Love

Elder Memmott