Sister Jessica Garfield California San Fernando Mission

Hey y'all! Favorite Scripture: Alma 7: 14-15 This is not the Alma 7 scripture I normally quote, so go look it up anyway family. ; ) Lately I've been studying baptism because I think that a lot of people don't realize how important it really is.  I think that for a lot of us who are born in the church, when we're baptized at 8, all we think about baptism is "oh, my primary class is getting baptized and I'll get to see my cousins and we'll have cake," but it's so much more important than that.  Baptism is literally the act that opens the gate to the celestial kingdom. It may not be the only saving ordinance, but you can't receive any of the other ones until you are baptized. It's the first step. I liked this scripture because it talks a lot about desire and willingness to serve God, and the covenants we make at baptism. Favorite Miracle: We got a new investigator named Gabriel this week who was a self referral. Instead of waitin...

With Sister Henrie Hey everybody! Happy Mothers Day to all of you remarkable women! And happy birthday to my dad on Thursday! Favorite Scripture: One of the zones we're working with right now is kind of in need of a bit of an attitude adjustment. We're not sure how to fix that, but Sister Trujillo and I have been looking at scriptures and PMG to try to find something we can train on that might help the missionaries to realize how important this is, and that they need to take it seriously. I was looking in the topical guide for scriptures on gladness, and found DC 128: 19, 22-23. I just really loved the imagery and the message it has to share. This work is God's work, and it is joyful. It is such a great cause that all of nature has reason to rejoice. And I get to be a part of this. But so do each of you. We all have a part in God's plan. We all have work to do. I am so grateful for the chance I have to be able to serve the Lord at this time. Thi...

Hey Everybody! Favorite Funny Moments: Just for the record, California has a freaking cockroach problem. ; ) Sister Trujillo and I were heading into the bathroom last p-day to change, but as Sister Trujillo walked in, she just screamed and ran back out. When we asked what was wrong, she told me and the Elders nearby that there were two roaches in there as long as her pinky finger. Which was actually true, not an exaggeration. But then the Elders just waltz right into the women's bathroom to get them out for her and they pick them up with their bare hands to throw them outside the building. It was so nasty, but we were so stunned that it was also pretty freaking hilarious. ; ) Also, Sister Trujillo and I have to make a ridiculous number of calls at night after 9 with us being over two zones now. We were doing calls on Friday and we only had one left, but when they didn't answer, we decided to just get ready and go to bed since it was like 10:10. I started washing my h...

This week's letter was a really quick one: Hey all! Quick updates: Transfers were really great! My new area is really awesome and we have some incredible investigators. Brace yourself for some baptisms in the coming month or so! Favorite scripture: I read this just this morning! I don't remember the exact verses, but it's in Mosiah 17 I think, in the section before Ammon starts cutting people's arms off. The sons of Mosiah are about to head out on their missions, and I just really love their resolve. They definitely knew their purpose. In this ward, we are trying to help the members to be more on board with what it is we are doing (sharing the gospel and helping us to do it). I really love the sons of Mosiah's approach to being missionaries. They are really incredible examples to me. Sorry, I don't have time for much else. Just know that I love you all and I'm doing good! Love, Sister Garfield Since this week's letter was really...

Hey all! I've seriously got like 5 minutes, so bear with me and any spelling errors I make. Favorite Scripture: 2Nephi 33: 10-11 I think. (Hopefully I didn't do this one last time, haha) I'm not gonna type it out, but i love this scripture because it talks about the Book of Mormon being the words of Christ. We've been sharing this one a lot lately. I know that the Book of MOrmon testifies of Jesus Christ on every page. That's why the Book of mormon experiment works. That's how people can come to know that this is true. The Book of Mormon makes a world of difference. I invite each of you to read the Book of Mormon, looking specifically for how it can help you to come closer to Jesus Christ. I know that it will bless your life. It has certainly blessed mine. And then I invite you to share that with someone else. : ) Will you do it? (there better be a bunch of head nods and "yes"es right there. ; ) Favorite Spiritual Moment: We had a super...

Hey everybody! There really wasn't very much that happened this week, so sorry if this is a little short. Favorite Miracle: We were knocking by a part-member family the other day, with the intention of going in to share a lesson with them. They weren't home, which we thought was really weird since we'd felt really strongly impressed that we were supposed to go there. So we just started knocking, and right next door, we met this lady named Carole whose daughter is a member! She had a bunch of questions because of it, and we were able to answer them. Because of that, she wanted to learn more! Sometimes the Lord puts us in places for different reasons than we expect, but I know that He always knows what He's doing.  Favorite Funny Thing: Since we are using Facebook in our mission now, all of those who had Facebook before were told to "baptize" their accounts. During our comp audit (going through each other's phones) this week, Sister Pinter had me...