Mar. 1, 2011

Dear Family,

I am so excited for all those who have made the decision to serve missions. I love you all. You will be great! Expect a letter from me soon. You are the best

Nate Mortensen, Chile Osorno
Reports to the MTC April 27, 2011
Jacob Seelinger, Canada Calgary (Spanish)
Reports to MTC April 27, 2011
From MM2
Jake Stearns, Argentina Mendoza
Reports to MTC June 15, 2011

A scripture that has stood out to me over the past couple of months is in the book of Jeremiah. I remember at the beginning of my mission, I had a hard time understanding the difference from our mission compared to others. Mostly the numbers. I know that every mission is different, but the numbers in England was something I was not expecting at all. through the scriptures, I now have a stronger grasp on what the work is like here in London.

v.16 Behold I will send for many fishers saith the lord, and they shall fish them, and after I will send for many hunters, and they shall hunt them from every mountain,and from every hill, and out of the holes of the rocks.

The England London Mission consists of hunters. Finding quality. Numbers are not at the top of the list. Scriptures help us understand what life is all about.

Love,

Elder Resolme

investigator lesson tonight. xing yu. bap. date march 12. keep him in your prayers. he is amazing.

Feb. 22, 2011

Dear Family,

These past couple of days have been pretty tough for the ward as well as for some of the missionaries in the zone. On Sunday, the stake president announced new boundaries for the ward. After hearing the new boundaries, we realized that some of the main families who have been supporting the ward were getting relocated. There were obviously many members who were upset, but this relocation process took much prayer from the leaders to understand the will of the lord. Although they will be gone from Hyde park, they will be building/strengthening the kingdom in their new boundaries.

Tomorrow ends my six month mark. I cannot believe that it has already been six months! I feel like I just arrived yesterday. Last night all the missionaries waited for the zone leaders to make the moves calls. We were at a members house for dinner(more Indian food), but we immediately dashed out before nine to get back to the flat and get the calls. I was on a work over so I was at the assistant flat and instead of listening to the zone leaders, I just talked to the AP's to see where everyone was going. One of the missionaries that I have been learning from(Elder Sikahema), will be moving as well as my fellow Hyde park missionary Elder Schow. I love serving around them because of their diligence and love, but I also know that they will be building Zion in their new areas.

We have a couple solid investigators, who we are preparing for baptism in the next couple of weeks. I am confident that they will follow the example of Jesus Christ as they keep their commitments.

Who just got their mission calls!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love,

Elder Resolme

Feb. 14, 2011

Dear Family,

From what I read, Looks like everything back home is going good! That is great. A couple days ago James Alexander Short O'Donnell got baptized! We have loved meeting with him and watching him progress. He is the nicest person I have met here in London so far. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to meet with him over the past couple of months. When he got baptized, I was overcome with the spirit. I knew then that another one of Heavenly fathers children returned back into the fold.

The family that had been fellow shipping Jim lives in Utah, but they flew over for the weekend for the baptism. The Wright family are a great example of what it means to be forever missionaries. Missionary work does not begin when we get our call, nor does it end when we finish our mission. It starts when we receive our testimony and ends when the great Jehovah shall say the work is finished. After the baptism we all gathered and had dinner. I had the opportunity to give the toast. I would have been more comfortable giving a talk/prayer, but having the opportunity to give the toast was memorable. I love my mission. I will tell you more in my letter. I now love Indian food.

This past week we also had zone conference. One of the things that I will never forget from the conference was said by one of the missionaries. He said," A mission is not a sacrifice, it is preparation for the eternity." There have been tough times in my mission, but I know that this experience will help me in the eternities.

Happy Valentines Day.

Thanks Shupe Family for the Card/Sweets. I totally forgot about this day.

Love,

Elder Resolme

Pictures:

1: All of the missionaries from Africa are in my Zone. Elders: Agyei(Ghana), Shenjeri(Zimbabwe), Me(SoCal), Mzomba(South Africa), Mosalakae(South Africa),

2: Great Indian food. It came out sizzling. So cool.

Feb. 7, 2011

Dear Family,

I am currently reading the Book of Mormon over again. I remember when I used to hate reading!? Now, every spare moment that I have, I am either reading the Book of Mormon, Preach my Gospel, or I am eating something with chicken in it. I still love chicken very much. It is everywhere!

I just finished the first couple chapters where Laman and Lemuel get rebuked by an angel for taking their anger out on their younger brothers. Even though they do get overcome by an angel, they still murmur right after. It is confusing to understand, but looking back on my mission thus far, I can see myself in their position. Although I have been on my mission for only six months (its gone by so fast!!), I have had my good share of miracles. These miracles put me on a spiritual high, but sometimes, I get frustrated with the people we talk to on the street and those we teach because some of the things they say are ignorant.

One of the things that helps me overcome these feelings of anger, is remembering all of the things that I have received from my mission thus far. I am grateful for being in London, and sharing a message I know is true. I am grateful for the knowledge about the gospel that I have attained. I am grateful that I can serve and be physically able to walk around London doing good work. I am grateful to have an umbrella when it starts to rain. I am grateful for the scriptures, family,.......Being grateful is what helps me everyday. Whenenever something in your lives starts to go sour, remember the good times. I promise that as you do, there will always be a smile on your face. It has worked for me so far!

Love,

Elder Resolme

PS. If you have not sent the things yet, could you put in two boxes of teeth whitening strips(one for me and one for my Armenian missionary). Unfortunately, my teeth are starting to get yellow....Thanks.

-Elder Resolme+Elder Avanysean

Jan. 31, 2011

Happy Birthday Mng.

Dear family,

Work is going good. Central London is so fun. Church is true.

Love,

Elder Resolme

Jan. 24, 2011

Dear Family,

Thanks for the letters, I will do my best to reply.

One of the coolest things about working in Hyde Park is being around the Assistants to the President. Right now, they are Elder Jacob, and Elder Sikahema.They help me understand how I can improve as a missionary and become a better person. Over the past couple of days, Elder Zarian and I have been doing something I like to call AP OYMing(open your mouth). The Assistants are always in the office, but when they have time to find, they split up and stand on the two corners in front of the church.

Over the past couple of weeks my companion and I have utilized this method and we have seen many amazing results. Although we are a couple of feet apart and not together, we are comfortable because of our knowledge about the gospel, which is growing stronger after each passing day, and the faith that we have to find those who are prepared.

A couple of days ago, I stopped a man who asked me what I was doing and why I was out in the cold standing on the corner. I told him who I was and my purpose and he told me that what I was doing was a waste of time. He consistently asked questions and he tried to make me falter, but I kept calm because the things I told him are true. The gospel is true! He stated that everybody tries to understand the truth, but nobody actually does. I felt so bad for him, I was not angry at all, just sad about his lack of knowledge.

His final words to me were," nobody will ever listen to anything that you have to say."(obviously false!) My departing words to him were, " All I can do is try."

We are not expected to be perfect, but we are expected to try our best. I know the truth, and I am grateful that I do. That is why I am in London.


Love,
Elder Resolme

P.S. I got a blast from the past on Sunday. As I was walking through the church during singles, I saw someone who looked a little familiar?! San Diego familiar! I will post a picture of who it is later.

To that person: I KNOW YOU ARE READING THIS, I WILL BE CALLING YOU IN A COUPLE OF DAYS!

Jan. 17, 2011

Dear Family,

I have another new companion. His name is Elder Zarian and he is from Utah. He is different from my other companions, but I have learned a good amount from him over these past couple of days. We have already had some funny experiences. Here are two of them. 1) While we were street contacting, I got shoved fairly hard by a big homeless man 2) Some girl thought I was asking her on a date, she was pretty disappointed when we wanted to share a message about the gospel at the chapel. I think there is a limit to the phrase, "flirt to convert."

Right now we again have some key solid investigators. I will share some stories about them later. They are AMAZING!

I love the people here in London. I love teaching. I love the gospel. I love the truth. I love being a missionary.

Love,
Elder Resolme