Hiii everyone !! This was a super crazy week.... we had transfers and I got transferred out of mount vernon:( I was so sad to leave because I had only been there for 6 weeks but I had a really cool experience that testified to me that I did what the Lord needed me to do there. I'm so grateful for my time there and all the amazing people I met
Nowwww I'm in ANACORTES !!!! YOU GUYS it is the most beautiful place... holy. The pictures dont do it justice. Come visit and see for yourself, you wont regret it. I live about 3 minutes from the ferry terminal and am over all the san juan island branches as well!! We have an apartment on the islands so we get to go out and stay a couple days there at a time. I feel so grateful to be serving the Lord here. My comp is Sister Boris and she is awesome. Shes from Texas and a triplet!! We are whitewashing again which is exciting but also stressful. Definitely takes a lot of time to adjust and meet everyone but its getting better!!
HIGHLIGHTS
- not a highlight but I said bye to some of my best friends this week:( so proud of them for finishing their missions!
- anacortes christmas tree lighting in the pouring rain
- have been inviting SO many people to church for the christmas season and its so fun
- we are serving with a senior couple and they are the best.... its like i get to go to my grandmas house all the time
- went to fort casey today ahhhhhh so fun
- HIT 5 MONTHS woohoo
- saw so many pretty views
- the people here are so nice
I'm running out of time but Jesus loves you and have a good week everyoneee!! Sorry just throwing a bunch of pics in so their might be doubles I havent even looked at them lol
- Sister Bell
30 Nov 2023
Dear Sister Bell,
Sister Oakes and I are so grateful for your willingness to accept the assignment to serve as Sister Training Leader in the Washington Everett Mission. This assignment to have you serve as a leader in the mission is a direct result of your faithful obedience and service as a missionary. Please know that we spend much time pondering each leadership assignment and praying for confirmation of the person we feel is to be called, and we have received that confirmation about your assignment.
Remember that who the Lord calls He qualifies. There will be many times that you may question what you are doing or how to proceed when a problem arises. These are moments that will help you to grow spiritually as you seek for guidance and angels to attend. He only asks for a willing heart, and then He will help you in this work! We have seen that in our own lives and testify to you that He will be there for you in any time of need!
There is a list of some of the duties outlined in Missionary Standards for Disciples of Jesus Christ and Preach My Gospel for your new leadership assignment. Please read over the information and understand the duties you will be responsible to oversee.
More importantly, however, is the understanding that any leadership role within the church is a call to service. We want to stress the absolute importance of looking after the missionaries you have stewardship over. Visit them, go on exchanges, message them as you have promptings to do so. Any missionary that is disobedient is wounded and needs to feel the Savior’s love. Do everything you can to connect them with their Savior and love them through whatever challenge they may be experiencing.
The role of ministering and loving can only be achieved as you, yourself, move closer to your Savior and feel His love. You have been asked to serve at this time because we see the effort you are making currently to feel the guiding hand of the Savior in your life. Continue to grow closer to your Savior and testify often to those who you have stewardship over. Let them feel of that connection so they may desire it as well. Be the example of what you are teaching.
We would also ask that you be the example of obedience. There is no better way to teach than to live the example. Remember that the missionaries will be looking to your example. It is important that you are obedient to the Missionary Standards for Disciples of Jesus Christ and Safeguards for Using Technology given to missionaries. This would also mean that if there is a missionary who is having issues with obedience, that you would not keep secrets from the mission president, but would immediately let the mission president know so that there might be some assistance given to help them. Additionally, as a leader, you commit to work in your assigned area so that your missionary efforts are an example to other missionaries.
Daily and weekly planning is an important part of helping you juggle the extra responsibilities that you will have placed upon you. Prayerfully consider what things are most important that you may become an instrument in the Lord’s hands each day. Begin your day with a prayer, keep a prayer in your heart throughout the day and end the day on your knees. Recognize what work needs to be tended immediately, while waiting on things that can wait. Do not run faster than you are capable, and always reach out for help for yourself if you are struggling.
Sister Oakes and I have great love for you and are excited to see the amazing work you will accomplish as you strive to understand the direction your Heavenly Father will provide daily. We, as well as your Heavenly Father, have great faith and trust in you! You are a wonderful young missionary and we feel very blessed to work alongside you in this great missionary effort in the WEM. This letter is for your information and a copy is being sent to your family as well so they know of your assignment.
Love,
President and Sister Oakes
WA Everett Mission
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