Dear family and friends,
What an exciting week! As I wrap up my first transfer it is interesting to think about the things that I still need to learn, but also the things I have learned and how live in the Netherlands and as a missionary has become more normal.
Last preparation day we went to Valkenburg, a little town in our area that has Christmas markets inside these cool caves. It was super fun! Not everyone here decorates or anything, but the things the cities do are so fun! Maastricht is such a beautiful city, and the centrum is all decked out with lights and garland everywhere. Gezellig! :)
Transfer news (drumroll please): I'm still in Maastricht with Zuster Reeder! However, we are now joined by Zuster Manning to make an awesome tri-panionship! :D Zuster Manning was in my MTC district and I am so excited to work with her! Even in just the last few days I have seen how fun it is to work with two other sisters and how miracles can happen when you are all putting your energy and faith into the work. :)
This week was also the ward Christmas party, which was super fun! One of our investigators came and it was wonderful to see him making friends with ward members. I heard the most rousing rendition of "The 12 Days of Christmas" I think I've ever heard in my life, and I even got to shake Santa's hand. ;) Also, all you people who said my piano skills would be used on my mission? That definitely came true this week, and they were put to the test! I was asked to accompany someone in the ward singing "O Holy Night." I got the music on Tuesday and ran through it a couple of times then, had no time to practice as a missionary, then ran through it a few more times on Friday before the party where it was being performed. Oh, and did I mention it was in the key of B Major (which has 5 sharps)?! However, miracles do occur and there were only a few hardly noticeable mistakes. Missionaries are so blessed!
I'm sorry I must make like a present and wrap up. :D However, in the spirit of the Christmas season I hope you are all having a wonderful December and remembering the reason for the season! I'm sure you are all aware, there is a wonderful new video out called "He is the Gift." You can find it here: http://www.mormon.org/christmas?cid=HPFR112814529 . Please watch it and share it with your family, friends, and fellow men. Christ really is our Savior, and He is the Way, the Truth and the Light. We will find true joy and peace through Him, and this is the message we as missionaries and as Christians share with the world. Joy to the world!
What an exciting week! As I wrap up my first transfer it is interesting to think about the things that I still need to learn, but also the things I have learned and how live in the Netherlands and as a missionary has become more normal.
Last preparation day we went to Valkenburg, a little town in our area that has Christmas markets inside these cool caves. It was super fun! Not everyone here decorates or anything, but the things the cities do are so fun! Maastricht is such a beautiful city, and the centrum is all decked out with lights and garland everywhere. Gezellig! :)
Transfer news (drumroll please): I'm still in Maastricht with Zuster Reeder! However, we are now joined by Zuster Manning to make an awesome tri-panionship! :D Zuster Manning was in my MTC district and I am so excited to work with her! Even in just the last few days I have seen how fun it is to work with two other sisters and how miracles can happen when you are all putting your energy and faith into the work. :)
This week was also the ward Christmas party, which was super fun! One of our investigators came and it was wonderful to see him making friends with ward members. I heard the most rousing rendition of "The 12 Days of Christmas" I think I've ever heard in my life, and I even got to shake Santa's hand. ;) Also, all you people who said my piano skills would be used on my mission? That definitely came true this week, and they were put to the test! I was asked to accompany someone in the ward singing "O Holy Night." I got the music on Tuesday and ran through it a couple of times then, had no time to practice as a missionary, then ran through it a few more times on Friday before the party where it was being performed. Oh, and did I mention it was in the key of B Major (which has 5 sharps)?! However, miracles do occur and there were only a few hardly noticeable mistakes. Missionaries are so blessed!
I'm sorry I must make like a present and wrap up. :D However, in the spirit of the Christmas season I hope you are all having a wonderful December and remembering the reason for the season! I'm sure you are all aware, there is a wonderful new video out called "He is the Gift." You can find it here: http://www.mormon.org/christmas?cid=HPFR112814529 . Please watch it and share it with your family, friends, and fellow men. Christ really is our Savior, and He is the Way, the Truth and the Light. We will find true joy and peace through Him, and this is the message we as missionaries and as Christians share with the world. Joy to the world!
-Zuster Jensen
Valkenburg Christmas caves- complete with Indiana Jones Santa ;)
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