Hello everyone,
This week is going to be a little short. This week we really brought in
the Christmas spirit, Christmas in Japan is so funny. People just eat cake,
fried chicken, and then hang out with their boyfriend or girlfriend haha.
Little did they know it is the best holiday ever. As a missionary, you really
do think about the real meaning of Christmas so much more, and why Christ is so
significant in our lives. Many people ask us why we need Christ if we are
already happy. But what I have come to know is the difference of having fun in
life, and then having joy. Because of Jesus Christ, we can have a happy life,
and feel joy even when hardships come our way. It is that hope that no matter
what, we can still be happy in our lives. That was poorly explained. But I am
grateful that I can feel lasting joy through the gospel because nothing in the
world offers that.
Ether 12:41
One day with the Osaka Zone missionaries, we did a Light the
World activity. We passed out wrapped Book of Mormons, sang
Christmas songs, and had a light the world sign. It was absolutely freezing,
and people probably thought we were crazy, but it was super fun!
This week we were able to meet with a lot of members. It has been really cool to gain trust from them. They even give us hugs, which is super uncommon in Japan. Even just our little notes or treats we make for them, go a long way. It made me realize how many people want to feel loved, and it is usually the people you least expect it. I have just grown to love these people so much as we have served them!
Sorry that this email was all over the place, transfers are this week so we will see what happens!
This week we were able to meet with a lot of members. It has been really cool to gain trust from them. They even give us hugs, which is super uncommon in Japan. Even just our little notes or treats we make for them, go a long way. It made me realize how many people want to feel loved, and it is usually the people you least expect it. I have just grown to love these people so much as we have served them!
Sorry that this email was all over the place, transfers are this week so we will see what happens!
Love you all,
Christensen Shimai
Christensen Shimai
Osaka Zone Missionaries - Light the World Activity
Lunch with Hirata 姉妹 daughter- Tana
Bishop Tanada's Family
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