Good morning Jakarta!
That's what I sing every morning when we go out. Well
actually I don't haha, but now that I thought of it, I'll probably start
singing it everyday :)
Well things in Jakarta are just dandy! I hope everything is
super-duper swell in America with all the wonderful people I love there! I hope
everyone is happy! And if you're not - I know just thing that can help you be
happier. Everyday I go around Jakarta doing my best to share the Restored
Gospel of Jesus Christ with people because I know it is truth and joy, at its
fullest.
I was thinking a lot about the joy of the Gospel this week
and how I personally can take greater joy in the Gospel and better bring that
joy to others. I love Christ's words "Be of good cheer; I have overcome
the world"(John 16:33). When we know that because of Him, everything can
be okay. Our weaknesses, pains, sins and imperfections can be swallowed up in
Him. Through Him, we too can overcome the world, so why not "be of good
cheer"? :) I'd like to start seeing myself more of a "penyebar sukacita"
than a "penginjil" which is to say more of a "spreader of
joy" than a "person who gospel-izes other people" (haha
sometimes it's hard to translate the meaning of these Indonesian words).
Anyway, its been a great week of spreading joy with Elder Johnson
and I in the beautiful city of Jakarta. We have had some wonderful experiences
sharing our testimonies of Jesus Christ and His Gospel.
We had a great lesson with S as she expressed her desire
to be a missionary and share the Gospel. Some of the Sisters in Relief Society
told us that she bore her testimony that she knew this Church was true. That
was cool. She is still planning on being baptized on the 4th of March. She
rocks - she is so great.
We have tons of awesome investigators - we are just trying
to help them see the joy of the Gospel. Jesus taught "the truth shall make
you free" (John 8:32) and it is so true. I wish people would see how much
understanding the truth about the Savior and His doctrine is so freeing and
bringing such blessings of happiness in our lives, no matter who we are or
where we are.
Cool experiences at church - we were watching a video in
class entitled "Families Can Be Together Forever" and it shows a
bunch of video clips of families doing cute things, and right there precisely
at 2:27, there is my Uncle Eric, just nonchalantly picking up his bike. Haha I
got so excited and it made me so happy! So shoutout to Eric Jensen and the
Jensens for being a wonderful example of a happy family :) Speaking of can you
send me Alice and Sam's mailing addresses, so that I can mail them letters? :)
One other cool thing at church - our simpatisan John (who
was baptized about a month and a half ago - so not a simpatisan anymore)
blessed the Sacrament. It was wonderful, he is such a good man! What a sweet
experience to see him exercise his priesthood :)
Anyway its been a great week! Lots of fun experiences!! One
of which : Elder Johnson and I often (VERY often) eat at the same place right
in front of our house called Ayam Gepuk which is this delicious Fried Chicken,
with super-spicy sambal (Indonesian sauce made from smashed chilis, salt,
garlic and oil - amazing :) and it is so good and we are such good friends with
the workers. and they gave us SHIRTS and they are literally the coolest things
- we will send pictures :)
I love you all so much!!
Go find the happiness this week!!!
Love
Elder Brown
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