Dear Family,
Hey, Mom I agree with Charlene. You do a lot and I'm grateful for your example
and for how diligently you strive to serve the Lord. I had a little time today
to think about progression as we were walking to the grocery store. It's
important to look back sometimes and see how far you've made it and how much
closer you are drawing to the Saviour. Some might say, don't look at what's
been done, look at what still needs to be done, but it's important. Otherwise
you forget the ways that the Lord has helped you already. We've received so
many blessings from Him, and when we look at how he's blessed us and changed
us, it can fill us with immense joy and thankfulness and motivate us to
continue. I think the closer we draw to our Saviour, the more light shines on
our imperfections and the more we see that there's still lots to work on. But
it's important to never lose sight of how far we've come. Step by step is how
He works, and it is how we work too! Thanks for your example and for everything
you do for us kids. I really appreciate it!! J
Things here in Hamburg are good. I like serving here and I really like the Ward.
I had the opportunity to see a few members from Kiel yesterday because of their
Stake Conference being in the Hamburg Stake Center. It was nice being able to
catch up with them and it reminded me of how much I do miss them. Also one of
people we gave to the Sisters to teach, moved back into our area. I'm grateful
for the opportunity to start meeting with him again and teach him.
We met on Saturday with Uncle Jan. He
agreed to meet with us regularly and start working on his testimony again. He's
very excited about it and has the desire. What a blessing being able to help
family out here. I'm so grateful for this opportunity! It was always a wish of
mine to serve in Hamburg, but I never thought it would happen. Well it's
happened, and there's always a bigger picture behind everything!
There is a young married couple with whom we're working. The wife invited her inactive
sister and her sister's boyfriend to dinner with us. They accepted and want to
learn about prayer and Christ. The sister doesn't come to church and the
boyfriend isn't a member but they are looking forward to meeting us and having
dinner with us at the member’s house tonight!
Charlene it sounds like you’re
doing great! Keep up the good work. Thanks for always sharing your testimony.
You're great!
Jeremy, that a boy. Ha-ha. Way to be a winner J! Thanks for always being a good example to the youth. I know they look up to you and that you're a big help for them! You're always in my prayers.
Dad,
it's good to hear about the youth and to know they're doing well. Also Oma told
me you were having troubles with your passport. I hope everything gets sorted
out in time for Christmas. Thanks for your example and testimony. I've learned
a lot of things from you growing up and have also noticed ways that the gospel
has changed you as disciple of Christ.
Kass,
thanks for the big update on how you're doing and thanks for the personal
email. I'm glad things are going well! I'll be visiting lots when I'm home!
I hope you all have a great
week!
Elder Luening
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