MERRY CHRISTMAS--2018

MERRY CHRISTMAS Y'ALL 

I'M SO HAPPY TO BE ON A MISSION!! Mission Christmas' are the best! There is no where i'd rather be! I've been serving for 6 months!!! Time is flying by and it kinda breaks my heart! I never NOT want to be a missionary! 

So many miracles have happened this week that have shown me, I'm exactly where I need to be!

Sister Bodily and I 6 month out!!!

I have a new companion, Sister Bodily!! Craziest thing...we met over a year ago in China!!!!  When we met we even talked about how we both wanted to serve missions! God really is in the details of our lives. 

Terry's baptism, cowboy boots and all

We were so blessed to see Terry get baptized on saturday!! He has completely changed from the first time I met him. That is the most amazing thing about being a missionary, completely seeing people's hearts change! I know Jesus Christ lives!! There is no way people can completely change without their Savior. It's been the most amazing thing to see Terry come into the gospel. He was glowing!!! He wouldn't stop thanking us for changing his life and giving him something to truly bring JOY! 

I love sharing the Gospel with people!!! What an HONOR!!! I'm so happy to be a missionary, especially during this time of the year!! 

The Arabic BofM I found months ago

The coolest experience happened to me on Sunday and confirmed that I am suppose to be here in Cullman Alabama! We were visiting people from the ward, and saw the cutest little boy! So after we talked with the member family, we went to visit the little boy and his family. They were AMAZING!! They were from Yemen, the husband spoke english and the wife only spoke Arabic. 

Rewind to the beginning of my mission....Me and Sister Cliff were cleaning out our apartment and I found the coolest Book of Mormon in another language. I had no idea what language it was but it looked so cool so I kept it! 

Well as soon as we left their house I remembered I had that Book of Mormon, and the spirit told me right then "You kept that Book just for them" Sure enough it was an Arabic Book of Mormon!!! We took it to them yesterday and they said they would read it and that they believe in Christ! 

This is my 5th transfer here in Cullman, which is very unusual to stay in an area that long. I know I need to be here! I'm so blessed to be in Cullman Alabama!! I will never be able to explain what this place means to me. I know that family needed the Book of Mormon in their language and if I didn't stay here they wouldn't have it now. 

Sister Bodily is the greatest

I love being a missionary!! I love serving and having my heart changed. I can't even explain how much I've grown and who I am because of my mission. This has been the greatest experience of my life, I'm so happy to be a missionary!! 

I FINISHED THE BOOK OF MORMON TODAY!!! Best Christmas present I could have ever received was a confirmation from the Holy Ghost that Its TRUE!! I KNOW IT IS! It testifies of Jesus Christ and through it I have truly come to know who He is. It testified to me how real His life and ministry was just for ME. I truly have gained a whole new love for the Book of Mormon! 

We went running and it snowed!

I can't even explain the overwhelming love that has come since following the council of President Nelson. I know he is the Prophet of God. He is leading us the exact way we are suppose to live. I LOVE THIS GOSPEL! It's the best thing I could ever be apart of. I'm so honored to be able to share this Gospel with everyone around me. I love the South! I love my Savior!!! He LIVES!! He's my best friend, I couldn't do this work without Him, I'm so grateful I'm not alone. I testify with my whole heart and soul that Jesus is the Christ! 

I love y'all so much! Have a Merry Christmas!! 

-Sister Schultz 

Christmas Caroling with our District

Always have to do a Gingerbread house for Christmas!

I'm Ready....December 18, 2018

Sister Brown, Sheridan and I at her baptism

Hello Everyone!! 

This has been the best and craziest week ever!! 

We had exchanges on Tuesday and I got to be with Sister Anderson! She goes home this transfer so It was so fun to be with her one last time. We were able to see so many people! It was so cool to see how much more I still can learn and grown! 

Wednesday we had our Mission Christmas party and it was so much fun!! We had a talent show and the best meals ever! Then at the end President and Sister Sainsbury read the Christmas Story from the Bible and we all sang hymns through out. Such a cool experience. We went to see Lindsey after and it was the best lesson we have had so far. The spirit was so strong, she said she knows she needs a change. We testified that the change she is seeking for is Christs true Church! It was incredible!! We invited her to come on Sunday and she said she would.  She came with her husband and daughter!!  

Sheridan's Baptism

Thursday was Sheridon's Baptism!!!! Wow that was a special day for sure! She is the strongest person I know. She has this light and goodness about her that is so amazing. I know Heavenly Father has great things in store for her, i'm so honored I got to witness such a defining moment in her life! I truly love her so much!! 

We had a lesson with Terry everyday this week and on Friday we stopped by. He said that he was praying to know what God wanted him to do and finally got his answer!! He said that Heavenly Father told him "They have put as much work and effort in as they can, I've carried you this far, now its up to you, you have to accept this for yourself." Miracle!! So cool to hear him share that and then he goes on and says "So girls...I.m ready" 

At first I didn't realize what he was meaning and then he starts asking where and when his baptism will be! 

After like 4 sets of missionaries, almost a whole transfer of seeing him everyday, having him tell us over and over "i just want to know the truth" and me saying back "terry this is the truth!!!"  He said he was finally ready to be baptized!!! IM SO PUMPED!! He quit smoking and is so excited to be baptized! 

So the worst part of this whole week was transfer calls yesterday! I thought for sure that I was leaving Cullman and it literally broke my heart!! But to our surprise I'M STAYING!! This will be my 5th transfer in my one and only area. Missions are so unpredictable! Sister Brown is leaving in the morning and wow I love her so much! 

It's been pretty crazy being with my MTC comp right after training! We have definitely learned a lot and have been blessed to see so many miracles! I wouldn't have wanted to try and figure out mission life with anyone else! Heavenly Father truly knows who and what is best for us! 

Sorry this is soooo long but wow it has been a crazy week! I am so grateful to be a missionary! I know that my Savior lives! I don't know what my life would be like without Him. He gives me hope for the things to come! He promises me that I can be better! It has been the best Christmas season I've ever had because the whole focus has been on Him. I truly love my Savior and His Gospel. I will never understand why I am so lucky to have it. Miracles are real, Jesus Christ lives, Heavenly Father loves us all so much!! 

I LOVE Y'ALL SO MUCH!!

Thanks for all of the Christmas gifts.  Love you all for thinking of me

Appreciate What you Have!

December 10,2018

Hey Y'all

This week I learned how important it is to truly appreciate what you have!

Sheridon is getting baptized on Thursday!!!! My heart is so happy for us! She told us that she has literally waited her whole life to be baptized. I think of what a blessing the Gospel is in my life and it was literally given to me at birth. I couldn't imagine being in her place, wanting to be apart of this yet having to wait for years to do so! 

She is literally one of the strongest people I have ever met. She is so dedicated and just has a desire to do good. I knew the first time I met her she was going to be a miracle and that has become an understatement. She has made my love for the gospel increase so much. 

She told us she can't wait for people to ask her if she is a member of the Church because she will finally get to answer yes! 

I LOVE HER!! Keep her in your prayers! 

The Fleming Family and I at the Christmas Party.

Sister Brown got so sick this week so we had to stay inside for a few days. I was going crazy by the end of it! I felt so bad that she was so sick and that we really couldn't do that much work! She pulled through and by the end of it we were both just so ready to get back to work! 

It is so true that you never know how good you have it until it's gone. I have a whole new love and desire to do missionary work after not being able to! I learned so much this week on how to just appreciate what you have, while you still have it. 

We had our ward Christmas party this weekend and the whole time I was just looking around at everyone in the room, who 5 months ago were strangers. Now they hold some of the most special places in my heart. I truly love Cullman. This ward is my family! We have transfers coming up next week and thinking about leaving Cullman literally broke my heart!! 

I've realized that is it so important to fully appreciate the things that you have RIGHT NOW! Not every situation is going to be good, but there is Good in every situation.  I've been trying to focus more on the good and making the most of the time I have in the situations I'm in. 

I realized my Savior is so real to me. Through every hard trial I've gone through, He was there!! I am so grateful for the way he had pulled me through. The way He gives me light. Yet I realized that HE IS ALWAYS THERE!! The bad, hard and GOOD times. You can always find Him. 

So I invite y'all to join me and look for your Savior everyday. Appreciate all the good things he has given you. The tender mercies that have come because of Him. If you look for Him you will find Him.

I truly love my Savior. I love representing Him. I love getting to know how He is apart of every single day I have. He Lives and Loves us all! We are His and that will never change! 

I hope y'all have a great week!! 

-Sister Schultz 

-Sister Brown and I at the Christmas party

-The Flemings and I. Some of my new added family members!

Light The World

December 3, 2018

-Zone Conference!

-Zone Conference!

Wow missions are the greatest! I say that every week but it's TRUE!!! They change your life and you literally see miracles right in front of you!

So let me tell y'all about Will. He has worked with the Robinsons and Morrings (who are some of the most faithful
members I have ever met) for 12 years. Our ward went down to help with the Hurricane relief and Will went with them! He is one of the most respectful people ever so he thought that since he was going with the church to help, it was only right if he experienced our services before. 

So he came to church all on his own!!! Well that was 2 months ago and he has come every week since!!! So of course we had to teach him because this is a missionary's dream! Our lessons have been so genuine and sincere! He is truly seeking the truth! He started reading the Book of Mormon and in one day he read the whole first book of Nephi!! Now he is almost done with Jacob!  Literally he is a living miracle that literally just came into our life!! 

We had such a powerful lesson with him yesterday and he shared a truly MIRACULOUS experience he had with us that he's never shared with anyone else. I was so honored to have his trust because that truly changed the way I view my mission to hear that!   

I know without a doubt that God is preparing people to receive this perfect Gospel. I know that Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world and LIVES! I know the Book of Mormon is true!!! It's true whether we accept it or not, the truth will never change! We are the ones who have to find out and we are promised we will know if we truly seek! 

We invited Will to be baptized and he said he wants to and that is what he is leaning towards, but he has to read the entire Book of Mormon before he makes a decision. He is so amazing!!! I don't know what I did to deserve the privilege of meeting him! 

We had Zone Conference this weekend and we talked a lot about Light The World!! We were able to work with so many people of different faiths this week! We took Calendars around to people and we decided to visit the sweetest elderly couple. We talked with them and they were so happy to help do service! They are super strong in their Catholic Faith. It was so amazing to be with them because we sat and shared scriptures about the Light of Christ from the Bible and The Book of Mormon. We all joined hands after and prayed together! It was such a cool experience and taught me what Christmas is all about! 

We volunteered at a retirement center by our house and there was a service project going on that a congregation of the Baptist Faith was doing. We asked if we could help and an hour later we were all friends! We gave them light the world calendars to continue to find ways to serve! It was one of the coolest things, we didn't talk about our differences in beliefs or who was right or wrong, all we did was come together and serve as Christ would. I truly love each one of them!! 

My mission has taught me that we are ALL Heavenly Father's children! And I know that He loves us individually because I've felt it! I know that the Love we have for our Savior can overcome any difference. Literally the key to life is LOVE!! If you love Heavenly Father and give him your heart, it is so easy to love others! I promise life is so much greater when you sincerely just LOVE everyone around you!! 

I truly LOVE my mission! I LOVE cullman and the people who live here! I LOVE my Savior and His Gospel with all of my heart!! This is the greatest thing we could ever have! 

So let's all GO OUT and share His Light this Christmas!! The best way to is just LOVE without conditions, just purely caring for those around us! It will change your life if you do, I promise!! I know it's changed mine and I am eternally grateful for that!

LOVE IS THE MOST POWERFUL THING WE CAN DO!! I LITERALLY LOVE, LOVE!!

I LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!! 

Connie made us the biggest southern meal! so good!!

-Terry made us a cheese cake!

My mothers is the best mother of all time and sent the ultimate Christmas package!! Love you mom!!!!!! 

We caught cockroaches and put them outside!

We found cockroaches in our apartment and caught them

Beth gave us the cutest Christmas Stockings