I literally can't believe that I'm leaving for North Dakota in only 3 DAYS!!! The last week of my virtual MTC has just Zoomed by (sorry for the pun, but I couldn't resist :), not only because the lessons and workshops have been so fantastic and uplifting, but also because my district has transformed from a group of similar-aged teenagers to now a spiritually enriched family. By making this transformation, attending classes and workshops are no longer tedious or exhausting, but instead insightful, meaningful, and of course full of fun! For example, this week we met all together to discuss a missionary devotional and while discussing we noticed that there were nine of us on the conference call with each person in their own little box, from that point on we were the 35A District Brady Bunch. Let's just say we jot so into our roles as Brady Bunch Characters we even filmed a music video and let me tell you, honestly, I think cable T.V should try to hire us once we get back from our mission cause we pretty much nailed it. I am going to miss these guys so much not just because of their spiritual insights and comments, but because they genuinely are some of the most dedicated and noble people I have ever met with a love for both people and the Gospel.
The next thing that I want to talk about is Elder Moody and my recent practice teaching sessions. In these sessions, Elder Moody and I practice both our approach, teaching methods, and invitations. I don't want to sound boastful or anything but we are killing it! Each session we have felt the spirit so strongly and received profound inspiration that guides our lesson in a way that is more meaningful to the person we are teaching, and not only has it made us more confident in our teaching abilities but strengthened my belief that if we try our hardest when teaching and sincerely bear our testimony the Holy Ghost will only amplify what you say and prick the heart of our friend even deeper than we ever could. We may be missionaries that spread the word of God, but the Holy Ghost is the one that converts them.
Lastly, I just want to bear my testimony about friendship and love for one another. This pandemic has been hard on us all, whether physically, mentally, or even financially, but through it, all the one thing that has kept me grounded is friendship and love. I know that sounds like a line from a 70's Rom-com but in all seriousness, it has blessed both my regular life and MTC life in so many ways I can barely describe them. For one, my District Brady Bunch family has been evidence to me that even over technology I can still feel love and see people the way our Heavenly Father sees each one of his unique and divine children. I have also felt the power of the Holy Ghost provides comfort to me not only as I fly out into an area that I forgot was even a state in the United States but also whenever a discussion or role-play went down like a flaming disaster. Regardless of the situation, our Savior loves us and looks out for us. He loved us so much he sacrificed his life for us so that could repent and be resurrected and live together once again a happy eternal family. I challenge you all this week to look for and distribute love to someone who needs structure in their lives or simply the feeling that they are not alone, and I promise you with my testimony Heavenly Father and our Savior Jesus Christ will give you blessings full of love beyond comparison.
Excited to write to you all next week from North Dakota and hope that life is treating the best it can be!
-Elder McMullin
Photos:
1) Elder McMullin going Hiking with Elder McMullin on our P-Day to Horsetail falls
