Dear family and friends,
I got to see Cash this past week
We met a man this past week who literally came up to us looking for
a church. He came, and as it happened, he was lucky enough to shake
hands with an Apostle of the Lord: Elder Quentin L. Cook (though he
didn't know it at the time). I also had the opportunity of going on
exchange with Elder Miller up in Bali. He's a very experienced
missionary with not much time left in the field, and I was able to learn
a lot from him: we were able to do some yard work up in the mountains,
we never ended up touching the bikes...and so we did a "fair bit" of
walking, we had pizza at a beautiful place at the ocean side and were
able to have a discussion about our missions to date (the peace I felt
afterwards was surreal as I looked out over the ocean and reflected on
my experiences in Taiwan). We witnessed several miracles that day, but I
think my favorite was right before we entered the apartment. We were
kind of "done for the day," but a boy passed us on the street right as
we turned to go in the apartment. We yelled after him and just quickly
asked if he would be interested in hearing a message about how Jesus
Christ can bless his life. He said, "Yes! I have time on Sunday at 4PM. Here's my number and where would you like to meet?" No effort is wasted.
My exchange in Bali
Bali apartment
The ocean
Elder Miller
Amazing Pizza
Chinese Chess
I
had a scary experience on the MRT that I won't go into much if any
detail on, but I will say that it is vitally important to make decisions
in advance on issues of moral standards. I was protected and blessed
for so doing.
The weekend was full of
spiritual feasting. Elder Cook of the Quorum of the 12 Apostles visited
first for a Mission Conference and then for a Multi-Stake Conference the
following day. We had the opportunity of shaking hands with and
learning of him. The Spirit was powerful as he taught and testified of
Christ. He told us he knew both the face of the Savior as well as the
sound of His voice, that the Savior was very much aware of us, and that
He loved us. I know He lives. He directs the church through a living
prophet, and we need not fear.
Dan Bao Fan
Luo Agong was baptized in MiaoLi
We wrote notes for most of our ward here:
I learned a
great deal regarding faith this past weekend. Faith is the beginning of
true conversion; it is the same power that keeps us moving forward day
by day in the ways of the Lord. Faith is a principle of action; prayer,
scripture study, and weekly partaking of the sacrament will provide the
foundation needed for our spiritual survival in these difficult times. Ether 12:4 "Wherefore, whoso believeth in God might with surety hope for a better world, yea, even a place at the right hand of God, which hope cometh of faith, maketh an anchor to the souls of men, which would make them sure and steadfast, always abounding in good works, being led to glorify God."
A great chapter to read about Faith!
In the words of the Savior, "Be not afraid, only believe."
I love you all!
All is well,
Elder Dickson
For P-day we went to trampoline park last Monday. Elder Alexander taught me to do a front flip and a back flip.
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