Kia ora 朋友和家庭!
Hǎo bù hǎo = Good not good?
We've heard many Chinese mothers use Hǎo bù hǎo to tell their kids to do something in kind of a passive aggressive way- it's definitely a command, but the hǎo bù hǎo at the end makes it seem like an option. It's been our favorite phrase to use as of late.
This week was pretty normal- door-knocking, contacting, appointments. Not that I've got all that down already or anything, but I figure I'll be sharing little stories and observations along the mission.
I did have the opportunity to go out to lunch with a couple from my home ward which was such a treat! I am so grateful for the William's inviting us out- it was so nice to see a familiar face. (See photo in previous post)
And we celebrated Thanksgiving as a flat! It's not a holiday here, so we made food for lunch- ham, potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots. It was delicious!
Otherwise it's just been getting down to the business of missionary work. One day we were door-knocking and Sister Richard asked if someone had an English Book of Mormon. After giving her the one I had on me, we played "ask a question and the Book of Mormon will have an answer" (title still pending but basically we played fortune-teller with the Book of Mormon). So we went about and asked questions of the heart. What Sister Rich would do is thumb past the pages, and we'd tell her when to stop- tell her 1,2,3, or 4 (which column she's reading from), and then she'd give us verse options and we'd choose. Then that verse would be the answer to our question! Most of them were pretty legit, but once Sister Rich asked if we would find a new person to teach through tracting that day, and she turned to Alma 11:29: "And he answered, No." Basically no room for interpretation. We went home without any new people that day! (ahhaha)
But on a real note, through reading the Book of Mormon consistently and praying about it, I know it holds answers to our questions and the words in it are true! You could try that game if you'd like, too.
The Elders in our district gave us extra food (lots are expired, but still appreciated)!
Food Rating:
Weet-Bix: More versatile than normal cereal,
Score: 79 (original impression), 63 (updated with new foods in mind ha)
Simple Truth:
God provides for His Children
1 Nephi 17:3
"And thus we see that the commandments of God must be fulfilled. And if it so be that the children of men keep the commandments of God he doth nourish them, and strengthen them, and provide means whereby they can accomplish the thing which he has commanded them; wherefore, he did provide means for us..."
I learned this as I was preparing for my mission. I needed to work to earn money to serve. The Lord provided the means for me to earn some money before I left. It wasn't a lot, and it wasn't easy, but I knew he gave me many opportunities in order to allow me to serve. I know if you have clear and righteous intentions, God will provide a way to help you all succeed!
Much love!
馬姐妹
Sister Martinez
The Church came out with a new Christmas video- I recommend checking it out!
Photos:
Mission Address- mail comes pretty slow, just a heads up:
Letters:
PO Box 33-840
Takapuna 0740
New Zealand
Packages:
7A Auburn Street
Takapuna 0622
New Zealand
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