Feb. 7, 2012

Dear Family,

I am on another workover today with Elder McCormack from Scotland. We started the day off with a man who knew about The Church back in Nigeria. The conversation got a bit heated, but we bore testimony of the truth.

The Book of Mormon is a record of holy scripture given us by God through his designated leaders, the Prophets. I know that it is true, and I know that it is a witness that Jesus Christ lives. I love my Savior, I am starting to understand him a little bit more through receiving answers about the Atonement from my prayers. I know he is real. I am a living witness of it.

Love,

Elder Resolme

Jan. 30, 2012

Dear Family,

The other day, I was able to have another double work over with two areas in the zone. First I was able to go to Gravesend and spend the day with Elder Hlaphi from South Africa. He is a spot on missionary with no fear. Thankfully, he understands what his purpose is as a missionary and through his efforts, it is evident. That day, we had around seven hours of finding...mmmhhhmm, so much fun!

After this work over with the missionaries from Gravesend, I went straight to Deal for another work over with the District Leader. We supposedly had a couple of appointments, but I think all of them cancelled that day. Luckily, that gave us some time to find the elect. As we did so, we walked and testified of the Savior, and we were able to find and teach those who had been prepared.

Probably, the main experience that I got from that day was when I was led to stop a lady who seemed to be in a rush. As I approached her, I asked her if she felt that life had a purpose, and from that point, I listened and got to the conclusion that she was unhappy with her current life and that she truly wanted to understand what her purpose was. I then invited her to sit down at a bench so that I could help her understand how she could find her purpose. Although she was in a rush, she spared fifteen minutes to learn some truth. Throughout the fifteen minutes, she spoke about her life, goals, and problems. During the teaching process, she kept on asking, "Why?" Through the message, she gained peace, and we left with a prayer. The spirit was there in abundance, but there was something missing, her choice to learn more. Because of her career in dance, creating time to see us was problematic. I left her with my witness and hopefully in the future, her life will be sorted through the gospel.

Choices are so important to pay attention to. Unfortunately, many people want to do the right thing, but somehow, they always choose the wrong. I have realized that the Plan of Happiness, can also be called the Plan of Choices. Our choices make us who we are. It is important to study out everything in our minds before we come to an action or response, because there will always be a result.

Over the past weekend, we were able to have a couple baptisms, and this week we will have one more. If you could keep Shawnie(I can never spell her name right) in your prayers that would be fantastic. She is a young mother who is determined to get baptized.

Love,

Elder Resolme

PS. Can you send me some pictures from the WEDDING!

Dec. 12, 2011

Dear Family,

How is everything going?

Thank you for the package and everything.

My life is great. I just got transferred into Ashford. The flat is disgusting, but I promise I will clean it just for you mom.

One of the things that has stuck out to me over the past couple of weeks, is the importance of having a vision. This is so essential for my mission now. I know that as we pray for visions of our areas and our investigators, we will be blessed with an idea of what we can achieve, then it is our choice whether or not we want to work to reach that potential. I love painting pictures in my mind of what this area can become. I am grateful for this idea because it helps me understand my potential, but not just for my mission, forever after.

Recently, I have received more insight on how much President Patch loves us all. He once said that the success of a Mission President does not come from the amount of baptisms, but the outcome of missionaries families that enter into the temple.

I cannot believe all of the things that I have experienced on my mission. Some of them are small, but they mean the world to me.

Today we actually had zone meeting, and when I spoke, I was able to see a change in me. I do not know what it is, but looks like you will have to wait a little while to see it for yourself.

I know that God is there and that my Savior Jesus Christ lives. It is so fun to speak to people in the town centers about these things because I know it will bless them in their lives.

The other day I spoke this one lady in the street about her purpose of life, and thankfully she was interested enough to have a lesson on a concrete planter on the side of the road. She is interested in increasing her faith and the message we share does just that. I know that as we work our hardest the blessings will come, but the miracles come after we feel like we have no energy left in us, but keep on testifying of the Savior. Amazing. I wish you could see them all.

Love,

Elder Resolme

Nov. 29, 2011

Dear family,

Good to hear all of the miracles happening back home. I hope everyone is well. Right now, these past couple of weeks have gotten really busy. We have been preparing our trainings for new missionaries, looking for new flats, helping struggling missionaries out, and definitely searching for new people to teach. I have no idea where the time is going. I cannot believe that this transfer ends next week.

This week we will be teaching a couple more chinese students. Bless China!

On the weekend, we were able to travel up North to stay in a members guest house for a couple of days, so that we could visit some of the members who struggle making it all the way down to church in Norwich.

One of the families we visited were a ways away in a small village. They are getting up there in age and their health is deteriorating, but my goodness, their faith has not. When we got there, all I could feel was the love that was in the home. They spoke about how they want to go to church, but they are physically incapable. Although they are restricted to come to church, they still keep up the faith by reading/praying/everything daily. I absolutely adore them. After which, we sang her a song because that was something that she dearly missed. Later we gave them both blessings.

How often do we forget the conditions that we live in Today and take everything for granted. I know this family will be greatly rewarded in this life, but also through the Eternities.

Love,

Elder Resolme

ps. can you send me your conversion stories. they would help tremendously.

oh yea, I will be sending a package home of clothes that I never used.....

Nov. 15, 2011

Dear Family,

There is a quote that I read often and it is given to us by President Monson. He says, "Life is full of difficulties, some small, and others of a more serious nature. There seems to be an unending supply of challenges for one and all. Our problem is that we often expect instantaneous solutions to such challenges, forgetting that frequently, the heavenly virtue of patience is required."

These past couple of months have been so much fun, watching new missionaries progress, and observing the different abilities of each individual, but there is often a case where a few missionaries forget their purpose. The opportunity I have to help them remember is incredible, but sometimes it is frustrating. In many instances, I have the desire to lash out, and start exhorting them because of their disobedience and diligence, but I take a second to think and then speak with love. What is happening to me?!?!

All I know, is that if the Savior stood beside me, I would want to be the best example that I can be. In these different situations, I just have to remember, the love and patience Jesus Christ had and still has for me. I know He lives.

Love,

Elder Resolme

Nov. 7, 2011

Dear Family,

We are currently finding new people to prepare for baptism. We will extend a couple of dates this next week.

The other day, we had stake conference and we had about 6 investigators at church. One of them was named Freddie. We met him a couple of months ago, and ever since, he has not been able to come to church. He is my number one source for Manny Pacquiao updates because he loves him like a brother. We see him in town every once and a while and he gives us updates and we invite him to church, but he often times is working or busy with family. The other day we said we would call him to invite to church, and when we called, he was excited and was waiting for our call. On Sunday, he brought himself and his wife.

Conference is usually two hours, and Freddie said that he would stay for one, but he stayed for the whole thing. At the end, right before he went home, we asked him a couple of questions, like what he enjoyed. He said, " I like how all of the children are free."

I love the Church because it is totally family oriented. I know that through the Gospel if Jesus Christ, families are eternal.

Love,

Elder Resolme

Here are a bunch of pictures from the past. I forget which pictures you have and which you do not. So here are a few. One is of my companion with a face mask. We all did it that nights. I think others are of some fantastic baptisms and our favorites, Chinese dinners. I am so pro at using chopsticks.

Oct. 31, 2011

Dear Family,

Today we just got beaten by a bunch of University students. Missionaries 2, Chinese students 1.... I think that my feet are full of blisters. Tomorrow is going to be so much fun walking around in the city...but anyways, before football, we had zone meeting. All of the trainings were so much fun. | am so excited for all of the work overs we will have with the missionaries in this zone because they are all full of spirit and faith. I am going to learn so much from them all.

Thursday was legendary! We have this investigator who we have been working with for a little while, and we are starting to see so much progress with him. The other day, we taught him about making and keeping goals. Our RC was there as well and he was testifying of everything we said. We initially were going to watch a dvd, but the player did not work, so we relied on the spirit and focused on our back up plan. It was the best lesson ever. For the whole thing we basically, quoted sayings from past Prophets and Apostles. One of my favorites was- A wise man once said, "If you want to eat rice properly, you must use both chop sticks."

This past transfer has made me a pro in eating with chopsticks. I love our recent converts Michael and Kelly. When we go over to their house, I feel like I am at home.

I am so blessed to be out serving my heavenly father.

Love,

Elder Resolme