Hey family!!! I wish I had more time to write to you about my amazing week, but unfortunately, I do not. Just know, this week was good, and we are working hard over here in Woodlands!
I'm sorry there's no pictures...next week for sure! It's just the luck of the draw what computer you get. I tried to go to the one last week that worked, but it was taken today. Sorry.
Here are some highlights of my week!
We went to Ikea last P-day, and I got to buy a Christmas tree! Now we have a tiny one in our apartment so we are all prepared for the holidays.
We taught Z W this week, and as I studied in the morning, I felt prompted to read a scripture. Within minutes of meeting with Z W, I used the scripture. It was total inspiration! Thanks Heavenly Father.
Tuesday and Wednesday were hard...we weren't finding anyone and we weren't teaching as much as we would have liked. Contacting isn't exactly Sister Fuglistalers favorite missionary activity either, but we went to a nice beach side to contact. It was hot and hard, and we didn't have much success. We saw monkeys though, and they did try to eat Sister Fuglistaler's ice cream! But, we then went to a member's house to celebrate Deepavali. The lesson we had prepared in the morning was unapplicable as more members of the ward were there than expected - so our missionary lesson went out the window. Basically, we had to teach the Bishop and a lot of other members impromptu! After such a hard day, I went to the bathroom and silently prayed to Heavenly Father to help us have a good lesson. I told Him that I trusted Him, and that we could really use some help with this lesson so we could gain the trust of the members. I ended up feeling like we should talk about Jacob 5: 70-72. I read it, and as we spoke about the Atonement and trusting Christ in missionary work, the spirit was stronger than just about any other time in my mission. I started crying...obviously...and I saw a few other people getting emotional. Sister Fuglistaler said the spirit was so strong when I spoke, and I know it's because I had prayed and asked Heavenly Father for help.
The rest of the week, I tried to apply what I learned from that lesson. Trust God, trust Christ. Let them do their work. Just trust that things will work out, don't scramble to make them work out. I think I was doing that because I wanted Sister Fuglistaler to have such a good experience as a missionary, that I was trying to rely too much on other things to help us teach. It's when I truly turned myself over to God that miracles happened.
We have 2 new investigators this week, which is a big deal, and R is still really ready for baptism. Y P came to Woodlands ward, and it was such a special experience! Her little girl is adorable, and I'm grateful that she was able to be with all the wonderful members.
This week, I've been praying more fervently, so I can trust God more. I would suggest it to anyone, as when you really pray with real intent, and desire to do God's will, God always answers. "Ask, and ye shall receive, knock and it shall be opened unto you." Just make sure you have pure faith and desire, and I know it will all work out.
I love you all! Thanks for your continued prayers and support in my behalf!!!
Love,
Sister Crabb
Here are Alyssa's answers to some questions we asked her:
Why did the district leader ask you to shout "Hurrah for Israel"?
Just because we were working on being positive.......it was really fun :)
Did R get home from India yet?
Yes. She just went home to be with her mom for Deepavali - Indian holiday, google it!
Has her job officially ended and is she concerned about finding a new one?
SOOO close. November 8th. And, not yet, but she isn't concerned. She's pretty sure she will get one. She is almost 100 percent sure she can just be a normal teacher again.
I think it's interesting she is separated from her husband for so long - will she see him when she is in India?
Not sure...we need to ask her on that...they may have broken up...not sure though. And, it's just her fiance.
I thought Y P was in your Woodlands ward....did you get to teach her because the Bedok ward or area wasn't opened yet when you started working with her?
She is in our area. Her husband was baptized in Bedok ward, so they wanted to start there. It ended up being really good though that they came to our ward on Sunday! They are just great. I love their little girl so much! She is 2 and likes to play with my name tag. I'll get a picture of her wearing it and send it to you :)
I think Sister Fuglistaler looks a lot like Traci Stone! It looks like you were able to send us pictures from your camera?
No...Sister Fuglistaler's camera. And yah! She does!!! I want to hear Traci's comments about this... :)
Also, I'm glad I'm missing this football season :)
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Monday, October 20, 2014
Monday, October 20, 2014
So, I mostly spent time writing and sending pictures :). However, here's a few highlights of the week!
First it was Sister Krivanec's Birthday!! We enjoyed making her a delicious yellow cake with chocolate frosting (reminded me of Brother Southard) and had a great party with her. R bought her chocolates and wrote her a card, and we enjoyed being able to mess around with whipped cream (I'll have to send a picture of the whipped cream war we had...) and singing happy birthday to her! We also went to Chili's for lunch which was fun.
Wednesday we did a contacting Blitz with our zone. We all went to Jurong East and tried to talk to people! We had a lot of success.
We had a great district meeting about positivity, where our DL took us outside, and made us shout "Hurrah for Israel!" as we wore these crazy hats he bought us. It was so fun! I loved it!!!
Friday we were able to go on exchanges! I got to go with Sister Parcell - the one who is the Poynter's friend. It was very fun, and I learned a lot.
Saturday we were able to go to a dock to contact with some ward members! It was fun to have them come along with us, and it helps. They say "these sisters are here to spread the gospel! Give them your number so they can teach you". It's just more effective.
Also, this week R is still progressing well towards Baptism! We had a lesson that made her cry. She is going to India to see her mom this week, but she will for sure be baptized on November 29th! Pray that I can stay one more transfer to finish training and be at her baptism!!! Anyway Y P is also going to come to our ward on Sunday! I'm really excited!!! We just prayed and planned well, and then invited her to come to our ward instead of Bedok. They just said yes, they would. It was truly a tender mercy! Z W is also doing good, and I feel like she is progressing, which is good! We have some good potentials this week, so hopefully we will get some new investigators! I know we will...I feel like it's coming!
I just had a great thought that I want to write to you! I'm starting to really be confident in myself! Mainly, because I know I'm not perfect, but the Atonement is. So, as long as I try and keep my heart and mind focused on the work, and God, then I can always be happy, because the Atonement is perfect, and so was Christ :).
Also, Elder Woo spoke in Sacrament meeting and gave a great talk on the Psalm of Nephi - look through it for a pattern on how to overcome weaknesses!!
Anyways, thought for the week? As I studied the life of Jesus Christ in Jesus the Christ (my resolution after conference) I've learned so much, and am so grateful for the perfect example that we have to follow! I love the gospel, and I love that we get to have a Savior who can lead us, guide us, and love us whenever we need it. I know this church is true, that God loves us, and that this is His work.
Love you all!! Thanks for your prayers and support!!!
xoxo
Sister Crabb
We asked her if there was a story behind the proposal she received over the phone - who the man was, etc:
Haha! I'm not really sure, I think I talked to him on the train, and then when we called him, because he said he was interested in learning about Jesus Christ, he just started asking about if I was single, and if I lived in Singapore, and if my family was here. He said I could come to his house, and that he would call my dad and ask for permission. I guess I just talked to him on the train, got his number, and then he decided that since I'm American it is going to be alright to get married! I also got asked by a Chinese lady this week to be her son's boyfriend. That was funny! She showed me pictures of him, and said she wants him to marry an American girl. Man, I can't wait to be home and just be around American, LDS boys. They are the best anyways!! :)
First it was Sister Krivanec's Birthday!! We enjoyed making her a delicious yellow cake with chocolate frosting (reminded me of Brother Southard) and had a great party with her. R bought her chocolates and wrote her a card, and we enjoyed being able to mess around with whipped cream (I'll have to send a picture of the whipped cream war we had...) and singing happy birthday to her! We also went to Chili's for lunch which was fun.
Wednesday we did a contacting Blitz with our zone. We all went to Jurong East and tried to talk to people! We had a lot of success.
We had a great district meeting about positivity, where our DL took us outside, and made us shout "Hurrah for Israel!" as we wore these crazy hats he bought us. It was so fun! I loved it!!!
Friday we were able to go on exchanges! I got to go with Sister Parcell - the one who is the Poynter's friend. It was very fun, and I learned a lot.
Saturday we were able to go to a dock to contact with some ward members! It was fun to have them come along with us, and it helps. They say "these sisters are here to spread the gospel! Give them your number so they can teach you". It's just more effective.
Also, this week R is still progressing well towards Baptism! We had a lesson that made her cry. She is going to India to see her mom this week, but she will for sure be baptized on November 29th! Pray that I can stay one more transfer to finish training and be at her baptism!!! Anyway Y P is also going to come to our ward on Sunday! I'm really excited!!! We just prayed and planned well, and then invited her to come to our ward instead of Bedok. They just said yes, they would. It was truly a tender mercy! Z W is also doing good, and I feel like she is progressing, which is good! We have some good potentials this week, so hopefully we will get some new investigators! I know we will...I feel like it's coming!
I just had a great thought that I want to write to you! I'm starting to really be confident in myself! Mainly, because I know I'm not perfect, but the Atonement is. So, as long as I try and keep my heart and mind focused on the work, and God, then I can always be happy, because the Atonement is perfect, and so was Christ :).
Also, Elder Woo spoke in Sacrament meeting and gave a great talk on the Psalm of Nephi - look through it for a pattern on how to overcome weaknesses!!
Anyways, thought for the week? As I studied the life of Jesus Christ in Jesus the Christ (my resolution after conference) I've learned so much, and am so grateful for the perfect example that we have to follow! I love the gospel, and I love that we get to have a Savior who can lead us, guide us, and love us whenever we need it. I know this church is true, that God loves us, and that this is His work.
Love you all!! Thanks for your prayers and support!!!
xoxo
Sister Crabb
We asked her if there was a story behind the proposal she received over the phone - who the man was, etc:
Haha! I'm not really sure, I think I talked to him on the train, and then when we called him, because he said he was interested in learning about Jesus Christ, he just started asking about if I was single, and if I lived in Singapore, and if my family was here. He said I could come to his house, and that he would call my dad and ask for permission. I guess I just talked to him on the train, got his number, and then he decided that since I'm American it is going to be alright to get married! I also got asked by a Chinese lady this week to be her son's boyfriend. That was funny! She showed me pictures of him, and said she wants him to marry an American girl. Man, I can't wait to be home and just be around American, LDS boys. They are the best anyways!! :)
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| Sister Fueglistaler and Sister Crabb |
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| Holding crabs:) |
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| Holding crabs... |
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| Chinese dance class |
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| "A coconut drink we see alot....it's an actual coconut... NBD." |
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| YSA dinner |
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| Sisters Fueglistaler, Reach, Crabb, Krivanec - "Hurrah for Israel" hats from district meeting |
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| Wearing hats from district meeting |
Monday, October 13, 2014
Monday, October 13, 2014
Wow! How wonderful e-mail time is! It pulls me back to home, and makes me feel happy that I still have a life there :) Thanks for your prayers and support! Anyways, let me get right into my week!
Oh, first, business item. Apparently we are supposed to get all the Christmas packages to the mission home by December 1st if possible because of how many there will be. They need time to sort through them :). Also, other random thoughts, my hair grows faster in Asia because of the humidity! It is getting so long!!
So on Monday, we had a great lesson with some of our members. I prayed for inspiration as to what to teach them, and felt like prayer would be perfect. We gave a nice lesson on it, and I really felt the spirit! I was really happy Heavenly Father was helping me so much to figure out what to teach this family.
Tuesday we had a really good Zone Meeting about focusing on our strengths and still consecrating ourselves. It was nice because we did it at Botanical Gardens. It was really, really hot, but it was really pretty. Poor Sister Fuglistaler got so many ant bites because we sat on the 'grass' of Singapore - which is seriously just Crab Grass. I really felt the spirit. It was nice to be able to focus on so many good things!!!
Wednesday, I had a crazy contact! So, we are trying to be more bold in contacting after last Zone Conference, and so we have to ask for 10 numbers a day. So, we were on our way home, and there was this man that I just started talking to. It felt a little strange at first, but I just listened to the spirit and within 30 seconds, started explaining why I was here. I then boldy asked for his number, and he gave it to me as I hurried off the bus. It literally took about 1 minute. It was insane! Reading it, it probably doesn't make much sense, but it was really exciting for me.
We didn't meet R this week, but she is doing really well. She is progressing, and hopefully will be finishing her job soon! I can't wait for the day when she can come to church. I know she is going to love it! We also had a good lesson with Z W, and she was really receptive to the Restoration! She might start progressing after not progressing for a while, so I'm grateful we listened to the spirit a lot with her too. It's incredible what happens when you try to literally turn God's work over to Him, and focus on following the spirit in every finding, teaching, and studying section. It takes work and is hard, but that's when we are successful.
We also got a new investigator this week! She is really nice, but is also a typical Singaporean. She is in the middle of exams, and refuses to see us again until November 15th. So, we will wait it out! I guess there's only so much you can do :).
I keep hoping to be able to find new investigators! I am talking to everyone, everywhere, and know that referrals are going to come, and that everything is going to finally come together!
The coolest miracle of the week?? So, Sister Fuglistaler and I decided that we wanted to get 3 separate people to General Conference, because we know how powerful it can be. We worked hard to invite as many people as we could to General Conference and for a couple weeks whenever we called potentials, we mentioned this 'special church meeting' where a prophet would speak. Personally, I also chose to consecrate something to show Heavenly Father that I was ready to meet this goal if he would allow it to happen. I wish I could explain to you the miracles that occured in getting people to come to conference, but there were truly miracles. I invited a man on Saturday, and he showed up to both sessions of Sunday conference, and then I felt prompted to call someone on Saturday night as well, and she showed up and brought a couple of friends. It truly was amazing, and by the end of the 4 sessions, we had a total of 6 people who got to experience conference and feel the words of the living prophet and the spirit that accompanied this weekend. It was such a neat experience, one I will always cherish! It's such a testimony builder that if we are willing, God will make us an instrument in His hands.
Conference was truly inspiring! I'm so grateful for a living prophet, and know that Thomas S. Monson speaks for God, and that if we heed his counsel, we will never have any reason to be worried in this life. I loved President Monson's talk the most, and really thought about how much I want to learn about the Savior. I really want to study and emulate His life! I want to be like Him. Also, I thought of Dad during Elder Holland's talk, and wish I had someone to talk to about Priesthood Session.
My thought for this week is about Conference. So, last night, we were able to go to a member's house for a YSA FHE. Wow! Lots of Mormon acronymns there...but, Elder Woo was there and he gave a really good thought about conference that I want to extend to all of you. Conference is wonderful when you listen to it, but how much of it actually sinks in afterwards? There's a scripture that talks a lot about how the Holy Ghost can touch your heart, but there's agency involved in letting the Holy Ghost enter your heart. I think this is such a powerful concept! It makes me ponder how much of conference I have 'let into' my heart. Anyways, you have to catch conference by letting the spirit into your heart, and you can let it into your heart by doing three things. Listen to conference, then read it, then teach it. You will know when you've caught conference when you underline and cut and paste a paragraph from the Ensign into your journal because it means that much to you :).
Anyways, let conference into your heart, study it! There is so much to be learned from it, and so much we can gain, if we just take the time to let it touch us.
I love you all!!
Thanks for your prayers and support!!!
Love,
Sister Crabb
Oh, first, business item. Apparently we are supposed to get all the Christmas packages to the mission home by December 1st if possible because of how many there will be. They need time to sort through them :). Also, other random thoughts, my hair grows faster in Asia because of the humidity! It is getting so long!!
So on Monday, we had a great lesson with some of our members. I prayed for inspiration as to what to teach them, and felt like prayer would be perfect. We gave a nice lesson on it, and I really felt the spirit! I was really happy Heavenly Father was helping me so much to figure out what to teach this family.
Tuesday we had a really good Zone Meeting about focusing on our strengths and still consecrating ourselves. It was nice because we did it at Botanical Gardens. It was really, really hot, but it was really pretty. Poor Sister Fuglistaler got so many ant bites because we sat on the 'grass' of Singapore - which is seriously just Crab Grass. I really felt the spirit. It was nice to be able to focus on so many good things!!!
Wednesday, I had a crazy contact! So, we are trying to be more bold in contacting after last Zone Conference, and so we have to ask for 10 numbers a day. So, we were on our way home, and there was this man that I just started talking to. It felt a little strange at first, but I just listened to the spirit and within 30 seconds, started explaining why I was here. I then boldy asked for his number, and he gave it to me as I hurried off the bus. It literally took about 1 minute. It was insane! Reading it, it probably doesn't make much sense, but it was really exciting for me.
We didn't meet R this week, but she is doing really well. She is progressing, and hopefully will be finishing her job soon! I can't wait for the day when she can come to church. I know she is going to love it! We also had a good lesson with Z W, and she was really receptive to the Restoration! She might start progressing after not progressing for a while, so I'm grateful we listened to the spirit a lot with her too. It's incredible what happens when you try to literally turn God's work over to Him, and focus on following the spirit in every finding, teaching, and studying section. It takes work and is hard, but that's when we are successful.
We also got a new investigator this week! She is really nice, but is also a typical Singaporean. She is in the middle of exams, and refuses to see us again until November 15th. So, we will wait it out! I guess there's only so much you can do :).
I keep hoping to be able to find new investigators! I am talking to everyone, everywhere, and know that referrals are going to come, and that everything is going to finally come together!
The coolest miracle of the week?? So, Sister Fuglistaler and I decided that we wanted to get 3 separate people to General Conference, because we know how powerful it can be. We worked hard to invite as many people as we could to General Conference and for a couple weeks whenever we called potentials, we mentioned this 'special church meeting' where a prophet would speak. Personally, I also chose to consecrate something to show Heavenly Father that I was ready to meet this goal if he would allow it to happen. I wish I could explain to you the miracles that occured in getting people to come to conference, but there were truly miracles. I invited a man on Saturday, and he showed up to both sessions of Sunday conference, and then I felt prompted to call someone on Saturday night as well, and she showed up and brought a couple of friends. It truly was amazing, and by the end of the 4 sessions, we had a total of 6 people who got to experience conference and feel the words of the living prophet and the spirit that accompanied this weekend. It was such a neat experience, one I will always cherish! It's such a testimony builder that if we are willing, God will make us an instrument in His hands.
Conference was truly inspiring! I'm so grateful for a living prophet, and know that Thomas S. Monson speaks for God, and that if we heed his counsel, we will never have any reason to be worried in this life. I loved President Monson's talk the most, and really thought about how much I want to learn about the Savior. I really want to study and emulate His life! I want to be like Him. Also, I thought of Dad during Elder Holland's talk, and wish I had someone to talk to about Priesthood Session.
My thought for this week is about Conference. So, last night, we were able to go to a member's house for a YSA FHE. Wow! Lots of Mormon acronymns there...but, Elder Woo was there and he gave a really good thought about conference that I want to extend to all of you. Conference is wonderful when you listen to it, but how much of it actually sinks in afterwards? There's a scripture that talks a lot about how the Holy Ghost can touch your heart, but there's agency involved in letting the Holy Ghost enter your heart. I think this is such a powerful concept! It makes me ponder how much of conference I have 'let into' my heart. Anyways, you have to catch conference by letting the spirit into your heart, and you can let it into your heart by doing three things. Listen to conference, then read it, then teach it. You will know when you've caught conference when you underline and cut and paste a paragraph from the Ensign into your journal because it means that much to you :).
Anyways, let conference into your heart, study it! There is so much to be learned from it, and so much we can gain, if we just take the time to let it touch us.
I love you all!!
Thanks for your prayers and support!!!
Love,
Sister Crabb
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| Sister Fuglistaler and Sister Crabb - "Ana and Elsa" companionship:) |
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| Not sure where this was taken - a member sent it to us |
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Monday, October 6, 2014
So, this week I have to be ridiculously short. I'm so sorry! Training is going so good! I love my companion. It just is a little harder because you feel a little more responsibility for everything that happens:). I'm trying so hard to be obedient and have the spirit, and receive revelation for my investigators. J is doing pretty well with Sister Krivanec, work is just really hard. Also, we haven't seen M because she doesn't have many days off - only 2 a month. We will see her this coming Sunday and it will be awesome!!! The struggle of the work right now is that we are contacting people that we can't teach! We contact a lot of people, and I have faith we will find them in our area. It's going to be a good week :). I can't wait for conference!!! I can't wait!! It's going to be so good!!! It's like Christmas, except better. It does make me slightly homesick though :). This week R got a priesthood blessing! She loved it, and it was a miracle that it came together. I am SOOO happy it came together.
Anyways, I helped a member family move this week...
I met a man literally prepared for the gospel on the train...
I'm getting better at contacting using the Restoration...
I met a lady for a second time on the train, and she said if she saw me a third time, she would join me in my religion! Pray that I see her again :).
I almost cried when I saw the Korean kids on the TV during Women's Conference because it made me feel so blessed to be serving with the Asian people. They are just awesome!
I know that I can do it! This week is going to be great with conference :)
I just want to give you a little thought. "Love is always the key" If you are struggling with anything, remember, Charity can help solve the problem.
Love you family!! Can't wait to tell you about conference next week! Please know that I am doing really well!!
Love,
Sister Crabb
Anyways, I helped a member family move this week...
I met a man literally prepared for the gospel on the train...
I'm getting better at contacting using the Restoration...
I met a lady for a second time on the train, and she said if she saw me a third time, she would join me in my religion! Pray that I see her again :).
I almost cried when I saw the Korean kids on the TV during Women's Conference because it made me feel so blessed to be serving with the Asian people. They are just awesome!
I know that I can do it! This week is going to be great with conference :)
I just want to give you a little thought. "Love is always the key" If you are struggling with anything, remember, Charity can help solve the problem.
Love you family!! Can't wait to tell you about conference next week! Please know that I am doing really well!!
Love,
Sister Crabb
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| After getting caught in rainstorm |
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| After rainstorm |
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| Sister Simon and Sister Crabb |
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