Week 48 - 11 MONTHS

I hope everybody had a good 4th of July!! We weren't allowed to do our regular proselyting on the that day.  We were only allowed to go and see people that we already knew and had relationships with.  So Sister Baggett and I made some cookies with a couple other missionaries and delivered them to members and investigators.  Then that night we watched some church movies in our apartment and I cleaned haha.  Fun, eh?

But we did get to do some pretty fun service this week! Wenatchee does a big celebration down at Walla Walla park and so on Tuesday night we went and helped set up some stuff.  And by set up stuff I mean, we got the privilege of putting garbage and recycling cans all over the park.  Then on Thursday morning we were a part of clean up duty and helped take down the fencing and the stage.  It looked like it was a party! too bad we couldn't go.  But we did get to hear the symphony practicing on Tuesday night so that was a bonus!
A member in our ward invited us over for dinner on Friday and she taught us how to cook Beliezan food! Her name is Sister Cassiano but all of the missionaries call her mama Cassiano.  We made rice and beans (with coconut milk so it was super good), and empenadas.  I don't know how to spell that.... anyways! I'm a pro chef now.  Of one meal. 
We had a neat experience the other day in McDonalds drive-thru.  The car in front of us broke down right before the man was able to order.  The cars behind us were a little irritated but sister Baggett and I got out and helped him push the car to a parking spot.  He needed a ride home so we were able to call someone from the ward to come get him.  Haha while he waited for the ride he went inside to get his food and when we told him that someone from our church was there to pick him up he said, "they're not going to try and save me right?"  Lol I don't think he understood that we were missionaries.  But now the Elders are going to go by and meet him! Maybe his heart has been softened and he'll listen to them :')
I got to speak in Church yesterday in the YSA branch! I spoke on the joy that I have felt as I've shared the Gospel.  I still don't really like speaking in church haha but I guess I don't get as nervous anymore! I loved preparing my talk though.  One of the scriptures that I shared was D&C 16:4 & 6.  4- "For many times you have desired of me to know that which would be of the most worth unto you."...6-"And now, behold, I say unto you, that the thing which will be of the most worth unto you will be to declare repentance unto this people, that you many bring souls unto me, that you may rest with them in the kingdom of my Father. Amen."
Living the gospel and sharing it with others will be of the most worth to us.  :)  It brings the kind of joy that nothing else can offer. 

Love you all! Oh by the way... today is my 11 month mark!
Love, Sister Jensen


I found Utah! Goodness I miss Utah.  Heres a pic from service of Sister Baggett and a shirtless man hahah.  And some pics of me cooking with mama Cassiano :)

Week 47 - Happy JULY!

Happy July!!!
Its crazy how fast time goes by.  For the 4th of July, all of us missionaries have to be in our apartments by 6.  We can't tract that day either.  Luckily, Sister Baggett and I have a little balcony that has a pretty good view to watch fireworks from.  We're gonna have our own little party! Maybe even have a movie night and watch The Testaments haha.  #TurnUp
We FINALLY got to meet President and Sister Jackman on Saturday! We've all been so anxious for them to get here.  Its been a long time coming.  To introduce themselves to us they had their children, in-laws, and grandchildren put together a video telling us about them.  It was so cute! President Jackman is a short man and he doesn't talk too much.  but he seems very loving.  Sister Jackman is super spunky and loves talking.  They are the sweetest couple! They finished each others sentences like the whole meeting.  Goals, am I right? Melted my heart. 
We had District Meeting on Thursday and afterwards we did service for a Veterans Warehouse that was being closed down.  We were helping them pack all of the books up.  I guess they were just going to throw all of the books away because they weren't allowed to do anything else with them.  They told us if there were any books we wanted, we could just take them.  I'm not much of a reader but I sure like a good Nicholas Sparks book... I got 9 of them! Too bad I can't read them on my mission so I gotta ship em home haha.  But I also found a 1950 Book of Mormon! I was pretty excited about it.  Its all cute and old looking :')
We had a lesson with a couple that has been coming to our church for months now.  Right now, we are trying to figure out if they would be accountable for baptism.  Its an interesting experience.  We taught them about Prophets and Joseph Smith.  This week we'll go back and see if they remember what we talked about.  At church yesterday they came up and started asking us about it so I think thats a good sign! :)
Yesterday in church I kept thinking about the special opportunity we have each week to take the Sacrament.  I am always amazed at how loving our Heavenly Father is.  He allows us to renew our covenants each week, and keep trying to become better.  Its such an incredible privilege and opportunity and I think often times I take it for granted and seem to just go through the motions of it.  But in Sacrament meeting as the bread was being past, the little boy in front of me looked up and when he saw the tray coming he shouted, "Yay!" I had a thought that maybe thats how we should all feel about the Sacrament each week.  so excited that we want to shout yay! But I wouldn't recommend actually shouting that in Sacrament meeting... it's only cute as a 3 year old haha.
Well I hope you all have a great 4th of July! Merica.  Stay safe fam.  LOVE YOU!!!

Love, Sister Jensen

Heres some pics from Service on Thursday and from meeting the President on Saturday.  I got to see Sister Shuldberg!
Thats my cool 1950 Book of Mormon and I just thought that bottle was funny hahah.

Week 46 - The Greatest Plan EVER

Sorry, this is probably going to be short haha. We met a new investigator this week named Dave! We sat down and started talking with him and his question was, "What is Gods plan for me?" so of course we taught him the greatest plan EVER- The Plan of Salvation! He loved it! He's an older man and wanted to know why it took so long for this information to finally get to him.  He is excited to learn more.  The best part of the lesson was his closing prayer.  One of the most sacred things on my mission is when I get to be a part of someones first vocal prayer.  Their first time communicating with their father in heaven.  Its incredible! He was so sincere, and you could feel his desire to change.  I have been especially grateful this week for the Plan of Salvation.  Hearing about my grandma passing away was really hard with being away from my family.  While my heart was hurting, the thought came to me, "if it hurts this bad even having the knowledge that I'll see her again, I wonder what it's like for the people that don't have that knowledge".  I can't even imagine not knowing that I will see her again.  I am sooo grateful for the peace that this wonderful gospel brings.  My grandma was an AMAZING lady! And I know that we'll all be able to see her again. :)  Thank you for everybody's prayers in behalf of my family! I know that its made a difference, and I've definitely been able to feel the love We get to meet our new mission President this week! On Saturdaywe're all meeting in Quincy to meet the Jackmans.  How exciting, right? I hope everybody has a good week! I can't believe June is already almost over... time goes by so fast.

Love, Sister Jensen

Lol I didn't take many pics this week...
Here's me cleaning out Brad's pool.  And a selfie when we washed our hands for dinner at a members house.  And the other pic was last night before bed hahah.