July 14, 2014

Liebe Family,

Well, I would say judging by the fireworks going off around 11:30 last night, followed by cars honking and people cheering & blowing horns, also knowing that Germans LOVE their quiet hours and would not normally make so much noise, I think it is safe to say that Germany won the World Cup. Whoooooo!!!!

Anyway, this week has been fun. Ha, no worries.  I shower frequently.  In fact sometimes 2 or 3 times a day!  I told Sis Sadler that we are getting really good at multi-tasking Morgensport and showering at the same time as we run in the morning.  Ha, she didn't think it was funny.  The weather has been a little crazy this past week.  On Friday we went from really hot weather and the bus station, to drowning in shower/thunder/lightening storm when we got off the bus at our stop.  Dad, I sing your song anytime I get a little worried, ''Thunder don't scare me, no more'' ;)  It has been an adventure for sure.  Side note, umbrellas do not really help when the rain is coming at you horizontally.  We don't experience crazy weather like Lindsey does that often, so it was fun.

Yesterday I gave a talk in Sacrament Meeting.  I feel like since I got here it has been a little bit of the Sister Turner Show. :/ my first week I introduced myself and bore my testimony, the next week they had me play a musical number (by the way, the youth in this Branch are soooo musically talented, it is awesome!), then Fast and Testimony meeting was last week.  I am happy to help and serve in any way I can.  I also realized that giving a talk in my mother language would be so easy.  (Ha we shall see if I still feel that way in 5 months...)  Naja, I know the Lord helps us overcome our fears and weaknesses as we trust him. Ether 12:27

We are struggling finding new investigators.  We meet some great people, but mostly elderly people who say something along the lines of: you two are so sweet doing what you are doing, I like what you have to say, but I am too old to change and don't want to.  Have a great day.
BAAAA the point of our message is that you can change.  Through the Gospel of Christ you can be healed and start over.  You have REAL and lasting joy and one day live with God, our Father in Heaven again!

Please pray that we will be lead to those who are ready receive us as representatives of Christ and are prepared to take steps towards repentance and baptism so that they can receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

We are also prepping for some big changes within the next transfer. Remember that big mass of missionaries that all left on missions at the same time?  Well, they are all headed home.  So many that we have to do a half transfer.  A lot of areas will be closed.  We will be receiving a really big group of new missionaries in September though.  And....Elder Bednar is coming!!! We are so excited!

Well I hope you all have a fantastic week!! Thank you for the letters, love and prayers.
All my love!!!! :D

Sister Turner

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