July 5, 2011
Dearest Keluarga,
Another incredible week in Missionary work. Last week we flew to Kuala Lumpur again for another Zone Leader Council, in which we gave reports on our Zones and where President Clark and the assistants gave trainings which they want to be distributed throughout all the missionaries. This line of communication is very important, as we are to carry out what the Lord and President Clark wants all of his missionaries to learn. I am just grateful I get to hear it from him face to face. The hard part is relaying that same message and doing it in the same spirit to those whom I have stewardship over. This can only be done with the Lord's help. Can anything in this work be done without him? Nope :)
I have truly gained a testimony of this work, the work of salvation amongst the children of men, helping them become the children of God. The only true, honest, and effective way to do it is through His Spirit, and in His spirit. As we rely on Him, we are able to assist in His work. If we don't rely on Him, then we are really just wasting Hs time. Often times we will do things to assist us, such as set goals, do activities, but these are only effective if done in His Spirit. As soon as these become "our" goals and not His goals, then we are no longer receiving His support.
But some interesting news :) There are about 4 people we know (2 of them church members) who are going to have babies this week. It’s been really interesting seeing these pregnant women everywhere, and really makes you think about their divine calling as mothers and caretakers of their children. 3 of them are first time mothers. What an exciting experience to go through.
As for me though, I am ok :) We also nearly crashed into the Airport Terminal on our return flight from KL, as we were trying to land in pretty horrible storm weather, but thanks to some quick hands by the pilot, we pulled up and flew over top of it. It was just like a movie! :D So after circling around for a while in which they dimmed all the lights and no one said anything, we flew over to the country of Brunai and sat on their runway for an hour plus, where I had the chance to talk with some Australian Pentecostals. Extremely nice people, but once talking about religion they get a bit aggressive. It was certainly new talking to white people though. But then we flew home and arrived home nice and safe. :D
So the work continues forward, and the Kingdom of God rolls forth :) I'm happy as a clam at high tide, and hope you are all well and happy :) Jaga Diri :D
Elder Kampenhout
Another incredible week in Missionary work. Last week we flew to Kuala Lumpur again for another Zone Leader Council, in which we gave reports on our Zones and where President Clark and the assistants gave trainings which they want to be distributed throughout all the missionaries. This line of communication is very important, as we are to carry out what the Lord and President Clark wants all of his missionaries to learn. I am just grateful I get to hear it from him face to face. The hard part is relaying that same message and doing it in the same spirit to those whom I have stewardship over. This can only be done with the Lord's help. Can anything in this work be done without him? Nope :)
I have truly gained a testimony of this work, the work of salvation amongst the children of men, helping them become the children of God. The only true, honest, and effective way to do it is through His Spirit, and in His spirit. As we rely on Him, we are able to assist in His work. If we don't rely on Him, then we are really just wasting Hs time. Often times we will do things to assist us, such as set goals, do activities, but these are only effective if done in His Spirit. As soon as these become "our" goals and not His goals, then we are no longer receiving His support.
But some interesting news :) There are about 4 people we know (2 of them church members) who are going to have babies this week. It’s been really interesting seeing these pregnant women everywhere, and really makes you think about their divine calling as mothers and caretakers of their children. 3 of them are first time mothers. What an exciting experience to go through.
As for me though, I am ok :) We also nearly crashed into the Airport Terminal on our return flight from KL, as we were trying to land in pretty horrible storm weather, but thanks to some quick hands by the pilot, we pulled up and flew over top of it. It was just like a movie! :D So after circling around for a while in which they dimmed all the lights and no one said anything, we flew over to the country of Brunai and sat on their runway for an hour plus, where I had the chance to talk with some Australian Pentecostals. Extremely nice people, but once talking about religion they get a bit aggressive. It was certainly new talking to white people though. But then we flew home and arrived home nice and safe. :D
So the work continues forward, and the Kingdom of God rolls forth :) I'm happy as a clam at high tide, and hope you are all well and happy :) Jaga Diri :D
Elder Kampenhout
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| Bus to Kota Kinabalu |
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| It looks like a celebration, a birthday?? |
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| Not so sure he's comfortable. |
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