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Hello!

MLC (Mission Leadership Council) was intense! We are falling short of our 600 baptisms in 2016 goal so we got a "priesthood assignment" from president to set a certain number of dates in the next 2 weeks. One of the counselors in the mission presidency shared an incredible story that I loved. I hope I don't butcher it:

President Chappell was taking a psychology class at BYU and the
professor shared an experience that had change his life and career
forever. He was at a picnic with his family and one of his patients
was there. She was holding his son and his head was resting on his
patients neck. He was thinking of how sweet the scene was and all of a
sudden he had a sort of vision. Behind Jan, the field opened up and
became a beautiful clearing. Jan looked different. She held her head
in a regal manner and had a look of complete peace and contentment on
her face. She had a strong and illuminating light around her. He was
having a vision of this woman as a celestial being of sorts. It was
odd to the professor, as Jan had expressed much anxiety and worry to
him. He said that this vision completely changed the way he thought
about people in general. He said that after that experience he saw
everyone's mortal bodies as just a mere covering over the beautiful
potential and light that we all contain within.

I got to share that story in zone meeting with all the missionaries in the zone. We all went around and shared how we see the worth of souls. It was so edifying!

The ward council told us about a part member family in the ward. We went over and talked to the mom. She is a member and said she would love to be going to church but doesn't want to go if the whole family isn't going to go as well she said she's going to talk to her husband about going to church and learning more! We are excited to see what happens!

On Saturday we had another MLC but with all three Houston missions! Elder Robbins came from the 70! He spoke a lot about various aspects of the atonement. One thing I loved that he talked about was
forgiveness. If we don't forgive others we are putting ourselves further into captivity. We become less free and less happy. He taught a lot about so many things I am eager to put into practice in my life!

D and M both came to church yesterday! The ward encircled them and shepherded them so well! They loved it! D had her interview and everything went well! We are stoked for her baptism this coming Thursday!

We visited L who was our miracle child last Sunday. She came for the first time last week and told the Sunday school teacher that she wants to be baptized. The only bummer is that she just got eye surgery
this week so she couldn't come to church and she doesn't know when she can get her eye wet.... We'll figure it out!

My last transfer starts today... I can't believe it! I'm staying in Bear Creek with Hermana B so not much will change. I love serving the Lord in Houston!

Hermana Jorgensen