tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58072795750372686462024-03-12T19:32:50.602-04:00What Does The Voss Say?voss_bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05985557883650364943noreply@blogger.comBlogger83125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807279575037268646.post-22825869164550468872016-02-17T16:15:00.000-05:002016-02-17T16:15:04.936-05:00Heldhaftig, Vastberaden, BarmhartigWhat a pleasure this last week and a half in Amsterdam has been, and how sad that my time here and my entire mission are ending. Here are my last thoughts and reflections as well as a summary of my brief time here in this fabulous city. The title of this post is Amsterdam's motto- heroic, resolute, merciful. I hope to be able to embody those traits when I get home too!<br />
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I don't know if spring suddenly started when I came to Amsterdam or if it's just a lot warmer because I came south- probably both. In any case, it has been beautiful, Sunny on a couple of days, and the daffodils and crocuses are blooming enthusiastically. Tulips are on sale again in the flower stands everywhere, and it's just a joy to be alive! This is a busy, unique city with wonderful people. I loved meeting everyone in this international ward on Sunday and I have enjoyed talking with the variety of people we pass on the Streets everyday- a business woman from Israel who was familiar with the BYU Jerusalem center, a student from Spain, a young Dutch woman named Ilsa who finds happiness in her family. I will miss not having and excuse to talk to and get to know everyone I see!<br />
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We have a had a great week here in Amsterdam- teaching an atheist young adult who was open and willing to pray, searching for purpose in his life, and sharing the message of the restoration with a mother of three boys. Basically, I just love teaching and talking to people and helping them come closer to Christ. I am determined to continue to do so throughout my life, regardless of whether I'm a full time missionary or not.<br />
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We went to the little Dutch town of Volendam with the assistants last p-day and really enjoyed soaking in the traditional atmosphere. We have also enjoyed playing sports with the other missionaries here in the mornings. It's more fun with a big group!<br />
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Working in a trio with Zuster Ramirez and Zuster Twiggs has been a blast. They are both dedicated, consecrated, obedient missionaries, and I have learned a lot from both of them and we have had so much fun together! I will miss them. I know the work here in Amsterdam is well taken care of in their hands! <br />
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Now for my mission review. It is so difficult to believe that these 18 months are over. I've had a lot of wonderful experiences as well as trying times on my mission. I've biked through rain and snow to get o appointments and I've walked through pleasant green parks in the summer talking to people. I truly did everything I could to share this message, even when it was hard or I was scared or I didn't feel like it. I not only got through it but I found tremendous joy in the journey because I know WHY I came; for Christ, because I love Him. And I have felt His love and developed my own love for the Dutch and Belgian people as I have served them, gotten to know and laughed with them- they have become my family. I will miss them, and a piece of my heart will always be here.<br />
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I've learned a lot about faith, obedience and humility. I have learned to be bold. I have learned how to repent and completely give everything to my Savior. I have learned a lot and changed thanks to the positive influence of each of my wonderful companions. I know I was assigned to them and to each area by inspiration. I am convinced that these friendships will span the eternities, and I know that my mission has changed my life forever. <br />
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I'm grateful for the wonderful missionaries, members, and investigators in Assen, Den Haag, Turnhout, Gent, Leeuwarden and Amsterdam. I'm grateful to my companions Sisters Woodbury, Dobler, Bradley, Hopkin, Goodman, Young, Robbins, Jaramillo, Kimmons, Ramirez and Twiggs. I love them! I'm grateful for the support from and prayers of friends and family at home. I have been so blessed. I'm excited for the future, though my heart aches that I have to leave this behind. I know that God is our loving Heavenly Father, and that we can communicate with Him through sincere prayer. I know He sent His Son Jesus Christ to save us, and that Christ lives. I know His church was restored to the earth through the prophet Joseph Smith and that we are led by a prophet today. I know that families can be together forever. and I know that "We are made of the stuff of eternity. Endings are not our destiny."(President Uchtdorf). This isn't an ending. Everything good in this life will continue forever, thanks to the mercy and love of Jesus Christ. I place my hope and trust in Him.<br />
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Mijn geliefde Nederlandse en Belgische broeders en zusters, Ik weet dat deze dingen waar zijn. Ik hou van jullie allemaal. Bedankt voor dit schitterend reis. Ik ben dankzij jullie voor eeuwig veranderd. Tot ziens <3<br />
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Zuster McKinney Voss<br />
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voss_bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05985557883650364943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807279575037268646.post-74635803180306547272016-02-04T23:45:00.003-05:002016-02-04T23:45:51.545-05:00GoodbyesWell, just a quick update. We switched our p-day to Saturday so we can go explore Volendam with the Assistants to the President. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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This week has been an emotional roller coaster. I was able to say goodbye to everyone in Leeuwarden, and we had a couple of nice last dinner appointments. On Tuesday night I finished packing and on Wednesday reported to the mission office! It was a flurry of activity with the other departing missionaries, weighing suitcases, being interviewed... I think my favorite moments were those where we took some time to just play the piano and sing hymns together to calm down. We truly had a great, fun group of people- Sisters Watts, Robbins, Bush and I, from our Original MTC group, with Elders Frederico, Conatti, Neptune, Evans and Heinricks. We said goodbye to other missionaries, and then headed together to the mission home. We enjoyed our last supper there together, a wonderful meal Sister Bunnell prepared for us, and then sat down for a testimony meeting. It was so inspiring to feel the strength of the spirits and testimonies of these incredible individuals at the end of their mission experiences. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br /><br />We had a nice evening there together and then went to bed to prepare for an early morning. We ate breakfast and knelt in a family prayer together before heading to the office to pick up Luggage and accompanying the missionaries flying out to the airport. It was difficult to say goodbye and hurt my heart, but I was also full of gratitude that I got to know these incredible missionaries. Watching them walk away past security, I had the feeling that I was watching noble,valiant soldiers walk away from the battlefield after having given their all and fought their fight- after having accomplished the work they were sent to do. It was inspiring! A couple other missionaries were picked up by their parents, and it was so fun to meet them.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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And then... I was off to Amsterdam! I love working with Sister Ramirez and Sister Twiggs. Being in a trio is a blast. Our matching white helmets weaving in and out of the crazy traffic here... We've already had some cool and miraculous experiences working, finding and teaching here, and it's only been a couple days! I'm glad we still have another week together!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />I know this church is true. I wouldn't be here if it wasn't. I love this mission, and I have become someone better and more Christlike because of it.<br /><br />All my love, Zuster Vossvoss_bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05985557883650364943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807279575037268646.post-21915496054731243162016-01-26T22:04:00.003-05:002016-01-26T22:04:57.671-05:00Getting ready to departWell, this is almost it. This Wednesday I report to the office for departing ceremonies there with the other missionaries leaving in my group. I'll remain in the mission actually for the next two weeks in the little known city of... Amsterdam!!! And then my parents will come get me, and shortly thereafter I'll be home. So strange!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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This past week was great. We were able to gather, simultaneously with missionaries all over the world, to watch the worldwide missionary broadcast. It was inspiring and uplifting! The theme was "teach repentance and baptize converts."We are taught that conversion is a continuing process, as is repentance. We are all constantly striving to turn our hearts to God. If potential converts understand that before baptism, they will already be converted when they are baptized. Repentance is critical for each of us- because we all make mistakes. But we can be free of that burden of sin and be made new. That is what baptism and the sacrament offer! We were instructed as to how we can teach that doctrine more clearly, and I am certain that it will influence retention as those who are baptized truly understand the covenant they are making and have already committed to follow Christ. <br /> <br />Another highlight of the week was with Catherine, Who has been baptized now for a month and a half and is still going strong. The missionaries review all the lessons with converts after baptisms, and we're trying an approach with her where we all study a lesson and then she teaches it to us. She taught us the Restoration incredibly well, and then afterwards remarked that she wished that everyone had this knowledge of God's love. We then asked her if she could think of anyone specifically that she wanted to share it with, and she immediately thought of two neighbors who she wants to visit with us to share this message. It was such a cool moment, the Spirit was strong in prompting her to think of them, and we got two referrals. I love to see that the natural fruits of receiving this happy knowledge is the desire to share it with those we love. After all, that's why I'm here! And the Dutch and Belgian people have truly become those that I love <3<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Saying goodbye to members here in Leeuwarden yesterday was sad, but they are so wonderful. I am so grateful I got to serve here in this special area. And I am grateful for technology that makes staying in touch with everyone possible!<br /> <br />Today is my last p-day in Leeuwarden, so Sister Kimmons and I embarked on an adventure this morning to bike out to the doop monument- the monument that marks the place that the first converts of the Church in Nederland were baptized in a canal. We biked for about an hour through beautiful Farmland and were blessed with lovely weather... I'm glad I got to see it! Missionary work has a rich history in this country.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Have a wonderful week everyone! Repent daily and find that peace in Heavenly Father. I'm grateful to still be here, but looking forward to seeing you all soon.<br /> <br />All my love, Zuster McKinney Voss<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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voss_bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05985557883650364943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807279575037268646.post-15370512894253349312016-01-26T21:19:00.000-05:002016-01-26T21:19:42.253-05:00Time is Short...It's alarming how little time there is left now. What happened to the time at the beginning of my mission when I saw 18 months stretching out into eternity ahead of me? As excited as I am to be reunited with family and friends at home, I have loved and cherished this unique time on a mission. I have learned so much about myself and the Gospel, and have found lifelong friends and adopted family here in Belgium and the Netherlands. I am eager to serve them with everything I've got for the next couple of weeks, while I still can!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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We had a great week. President Bunnell has been encouraging us to set and strive for inspired goals over the past few weeks. I love the purposeful, planned approach to missionary work- there is a good, better, and best way to go about things, and being efficient and then working hard is a great way to feel fulfilled!<br /><br />We had a lesson with the miracle man we found in the ice and rain last week, and he loved the first lesson. When we gave him a Book of Mormon, he was almost shocked that we were offering him something so valuable, and made sure that we both had our own copies at home before he was willing to accept it. I've never had that happen before... And he was eager to read it. Wonderful!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Funny article. (Headline translated is "Beautiful Assassin")</td></tr>
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We also had zone training this week. It was weird to be the "dying" missionary- Elder Frederico and the Romigs and I all had to bear our last testimonies, which was somewhat intimidating. How do you sum up in a few minutes 18 months worth of experiences? But it's amazing how the Spirit guides, and I think we all said some things that surprised us. For me, as I was talking, one of the things I said was Ï know Heavenly Father is proud of the work I've done here." I wouldn't have thought to say that, but I do feel that it's true, and I'm grateful for that confirmation! Further, the zone training was an excellent and inspired evening of instruction from our great zone leaders and sister training leaders. I'm determined to apply what they shared with us. It's never too late to improve!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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We also went on exchanges with the Apeldoorn sisters, and I was with Sister Twiggs. It was an adventure getting around, but we saw miracles and had a good time!<br /><br />Another miracle this week was when we went to visit a girl who had ordered a DVD from the church about a month ago. In general, the policy is to contact these referrals as soon as possible. However, she lives in a dorp about an hour away from Leeuwarden in the middle of nowhere, so it took some time for us just to figure out how to get there. When we finally did last week, we were surprised to discover that the DVD, which is normally delivered through the mail, had never come! So we returned this week, and found her waiting and eager to receive us. In the meantime, she had done tons of online research about the church and had a positive impresseion. We watched the DVD with her, and she asked tons of questions that led to us teaching her the complete message of the Restoration. I wasn't sure if she would really be interested in anything more, but it felt right, so at the end of the lesson I still extended to her the invitation to be baptized. She enthusiastically affirmed that if she received an answer, she absolutely would. She knows there is something out there but wasn't sure what, so it was a joy to testify to her that God is our loving Heavenly Father, and that she could communicate with Him through prayer. We are excited to continue working with her!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; text-align: start;">We were both born in Texas! Sister Kimmons shows her Texan pride by proudly hanging the flag in every apartment.</span></td></tr>
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Further... Life is fantastic. Even when it doesn't aways go how we plan, I know that through Christ we can continue to feel peace. John 14:27- the peace He offers us is entirely different than what the world offers. I have felt that peace even in turbulent times, and I know it's accessible to all of us.<br /><br />Have a wonderful week! Ik hou van jullie.<br /><br />Liefs,<br /><br />Zuster McKinney Voss</div>
voss_bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05985557883650364943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807279575037268646.post-7311767307082882502016-01-25T22:39:00.002-05:002016-01-25T22:39:59.677-05:00Frozen!Well, this has been one of the craziest weeks of my mission, weather-wise! But it made it pretty exciting. Sister Kimmons and I really enjoyed playing in the snow on our p-day last Monday-- I took her sledding for her first time, and we had a snowball fight- it was delightful!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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However, that night, everything FROZE. We woke up to what I imagine was a pretty realistic recreation of the winter wonderland Elsa created in Frozen. But of course, as naïve missionaries with no access to the internet, we had no idea how bad it really was. All we knew was that the parking lot of our building was one solid sheet of ice, but we were determined to get to district meeting, as usual. So we joined the many throngs of people walking (biking and driving were sketchy) and made or way to the station and caught one of the few and infrequent trains to Groningen that day. It wasn't until we got there and were informed that there were no buses running at all in the entire province that we realized how bad the actual situation was, and it was around that time that our leaders called, concerned about us traveling. But we were already in Groningen... So our district leaders walked with us to the Romig's and we all had lunch and a short district meeting, before President Bunnell called and asked that we all go to the houses of the Groningen missionaries and remain inside for the rest of the day due to the weather situation.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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As it turns out, it was a code red weather emergency, declared for all of the Northern Netherlands. In the word's of Elder Bonner, one of the APs, "They drew a line across the top of the country and everything above that line is in super duper ice danger. And you are above that line." Woohoo! unaware missionary life. So slipping and sliding, we made our way with the Groningen sisters to their apartment, past the children literally ice skating on the Streets and pulling each other in sleds. We did our best to have a productive afternoon studying inside, and it was a really fun unexpected sleepover situation, we were glad we made the best of it! <br /> <br />Wednesday, the weather was similar. School and everything was cancelled in this part of the country, and buses and trains were not running much better. Getting back to Leeuwarden and one appointment here were the most productive things we could safely manage on that day. A bit frustrating to be stuck inside, but again, we did our best to plan and prepare and use the time well.<br /> <br />Thursday was a miracle day. The weather was as menacing as ever- still slippery, icy, cloudy, freezing and rainy, not a significant improvement from the previous couple of days, and all the appointments we had planned cancelled, even those with members, and I don't blame them- transportation was still unreliable. But we were still determined to go out! Looking out our window did not make me very excited, but we sat down and planned who we could visit and where we could go in the area, and got out and got to work.<br /> <br /> And it was incredible! Everyone we talked to that day was positive and kind. We had set the goal to find at least three potential investigators by the end of the day, and we made it! One of the first miracles was Jetske- a sweet woman we started talking to just as we were walking. We asked her what brought her happiness, and after an insightful answer, she actually asked us the same question back! Very thoughtful, and a first for me on my mission. We had a good conversation, but she had to continue on. However, a little bit later, we ran into each other in the neighborhood again! this time she felt impressed to invite us to her home, so we walked with her there, and it was such a tender mercy. We were so cold, and so we were able to warm up with some herbal tea, and she had tons of questions that led to us being able to share the Restoration with her. <br /> <br />Another miracle occurred as we were walking in the misty freezing rain. We began talking with a young man who was amazed by the missionary work we do, and eager to tell us his own conversion story and belief in God. It was inspiring to hear his testimony, and we shared ours. In the end, we said a prayer together before parting, exchanged information, and we have an appointment with him this week to share more. So cool.<br /> <br />That evening we dropped by a former investigator who we hadn't heard from in a couple of months. She was home but exhausted from her internship and children. However, we were able to persuade her to let us help her at least fold laundry, which we happily did together for a little while, and she offered us dinner as well. By the time we left with a prayer, she was much less overwhelmed, and the Spirit was strong. It wasn't a lesson, but it was the kind of simple service I feel like Christ would have offered, and we were happy to have been at the right place at the right time to help her.<br /> <br />So yeah! Heavenly Father definitely helped us overcome the weather and stay safe that day, and I am humbled by the miracles we saw. the next day, the temperatures rose (from -6 Celsius to 10 degrees! pretty dramatic) and the snow and ice was like a bad dream, and normal life resumed. The moral of Frozen is true... love thaws :) But it was all pretty exciting!<br /> <br />The rest of our week went well too! Another investigator we hadn't seen for a while surprisingly just showed up at church, so that was cool! We re-established contact and should be meeting again this week. Also, I gave a talk in church- probably my last as a missionary. Such a strange feeling!<br /> <br />All is well in Zion! It's hard to believe that these 18 months are ending, that it's less than a month that I have left here in these beautiful countries! But I am inspired and encouraged to keep working hard, to give everything I have until the end.<br /> <br />I love you all! have a wonderful week. Love, Sister Voss</div>
voss_bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05985557883650364943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807279575037268646.post-21755145345081936132016-01-25T21:21:00.001-05:002016-01-25T21:21:56.954-05:00Gelukkig Nieuwe Jaar!Gelukkig Nieuwe Jaar, iedereen! I hope you all had wonderful New Year's celebrations, but I doubt they were as exciting as mine! This country goes hardcore, and everyone buys their own fireworks, so at midnight on New Year's Eve (and the two days before and after, actually) the city explodes! New Year's eve was actually a special experience, because we had to be inside our apartments at 4:00 for safety reasons, and were invited by President Bunnell to join in a mission-wide goal-setting extravaganza. I got to ponder and set goals for the next 3, 10, and 25 years, and I must say that while it was cool to see where I'm going, it was also a bit intimidating, and that's how I fell asleep for the little nap we took before being awoken by the fireworks at midnight.<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<br />However, as we gazed from our eighth story height at the panoramic spectacular display, the sky lit up by beautiful colors and designs non-stop for at least thirty minutes, my heart swelled in excitement for the coming year, for the future in general. Witnessing the exultant joy of everyone celebrating the new year, a new chance, a new day renewed my hope and perspective as well. As a cool lady we recently met just told us, "Ï don't know what the future holds, but I do know Who holds the future." This coming year might be full of change and growth, and I don't know what's coming, but I do know that as we trust in God, He will guide us and help us to reach our potential. I can't possibly describe the fireworks in any way to do them justice, and the videos and pictures don't do it either. I'm just grateful I got to experience that. Nederland knows how to ring in the New Year in style! Happy 2016!<br /> <br />We had some miracles this week. We went back out to an area (way in the middle of farm fields) where we had received several referrals, to someone we had made an appointment with there. We decided to bike instead of take the bus so that we could talk to people along the way which was part of the cool experience- we met several kind though uninterested people, one of whom was a woman who spoke only Fries! Which is a completely different language. We could understand each other but we really had to open our minds to her accent and vocabulary. Still, it was cool, and once again a beautiful area. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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We finally got to our appointment on the dairy farm, and it was incredible! He had absolutely no religious background, but was so open and searching for the truth, for peace and happiness. We were delighted to tell him where he could find those things and how, and shared our own testimonies and experiences... </div>
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He asked the perfect questions.<br /> How can I find peace and happiness? <br />through prayer and developing that relationship with God and Christ.<br /> How do I pray then? (we explained it) Okay, I'll definitely try it. How can I recognize an answer?<br /> through the Holy Ghost, etc.<br /> <br />We are excited to keep teaching him! That is a golden area. We ended up biking over 35km that day, but it was so worth it.<br /> <br />The weather here has been chilly, but actually relatively warm for this area at this season at this time for the past few weeks. However, at the end of this past week it got dramatically and suddenly colder. So this morning, Sister Kimmons and I woke up to a winter wonderland of snow! It was delightful, and we made a snowman. However, yesterday it was cold, and Sister Kimmon's bike broke, and we wouldn't be able to get it fixed until today. So we braced ourselves to a day of walking, and saw more miracles! We talked to people on the way and knocked doors as we walked, and that led to us meeting a wonderful woman named Harriett. she is also super christian, let us in, gave us hot chocolate to warm up, and we were all able to share our testimonies of Christ with each other. God bless these good people!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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On New Year's Day we had an appointment with a sweet lady we had met on the bus, and we not only got to teach her and her husband, but other friends kept coming by to wish them a Happy New Year, so we got to talk to and get to know a lot of other people as well, through them. Blessings! Heavenly Father puts us in the right place at the right time to reach a lot of people! <br /> <br />This week we also had interviews with President Bunnell. I know he is inspired of God, and his counsel is always exactly what I need to hear.<br /> <br />Also, our zone leaders Reese and Hosea came to work with us, helping us with a lesson and sharing a bit more about the zone vision. We appreciate their support as well. :)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I love you everyone! Hope all is well and that you are all equally excited for this new year. It is going to be full of adventure!<br /> <br />Liefs,<br />Zuster McKinney Voss<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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voss_bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05985557883650364943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807279575037268646.post-54513928481720023182016-01-14T23:13:00.001-05:002016-01-14T23:13:32.747-05:00Kerst 2015Oh, it was indeed a fijne kerst here in Leeuwarden! It is Always interesting to adapt our activities to the holiday season, when fewer people are home and we want to respect Christmas traditions- we had a wonderful week though, visiting those who were alone or needed love. I think some of the best moments were visiting some older, single sisters in our branch with the elders to carol to them. that's definitely one way to get that warm fuzzy feeling! The Spirit of Christmas is the Spirit of Christ, and when we serve others the way He would, we will always feel the warm smile of His approval. I have really learned that this season is a time to look outside of myself and what I want and truly focus on others! It's wonderful to really internalize that lesson now, because it's something we can apply every day of the year, not just around Christmas.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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This week also included going on exchanges with sister Jensen, which was a Delight. We had some cool experiences contacting- chatting with the girl across from us on the train who ended up accepting a Book of Mormon, and exchanging ideas with a cool man from Indonesia a little bit later as we were walking along. Miracles do happen, especially around Christmas!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br /> <br />Christmas itself was wonderful. We were blessed to spend it with familie Stein, who were so kind and wonderful. I had a great Skype with my family. Kind of strange to talk to them so soon before I'll see them again... my February deadline is looming. But it also just felt natural and lovely. I am grateful to have this chance to serve, but I know that it will be good to be with my family again at the right time. In any case, it was a precious moment and a wonderful Christmas present to see them!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />We have received so, so many sweets and snacks this past week. Fortunately my amazing sister sent me a workout plan for the next month that includes squats, push-ups, sit-ups and calf raises to keep me from getting too out of shape. However, as far as leg workouts go, I must say that I've found a regimen that is foolproof and all encompassing, and I've been following it strictly for the past several months. It's called "biking against the wind everywhere you need to go all day every day." I thoroughly recommend it to anyone wondering how to get a fuller leg workout. just come live in the Netherlands in the winter! :)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />This week I was studying submissiveness as a Christlike attribute- that willingness to say to God, "thy will be done"at all times. Some thoughts I had/things are learned are that obedience brings order and peace- it brings security. As we hearken and yield, our hearts are purified and sanctified (Helaman 3:35). Submissiveness requires faith and humility, trust that God knows best- and our submissiveness is a sign that we are loyal to and love Him. And as we put our own selfish desires aside in order to accommodate others and prevent contention, we will also be blessed.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Good luck setting goals for the next year everybody! I can't believe 2016 is almost here already. I have learned and grown a lot over the past year, and I will treasure 2015 as the year I gave up completely to God and let Him make me more into what I need to be. I pray that I may continue to do that a little more every year. I am so grateful that our loving Heavenly Father has a plan for each of us!<br /> <br />Veel liefs van Nederland,<br />Zuster McKinney Voss<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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voss_bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05985557883650364943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807279575037268646.post-8361546631787943142015-12-22T20:45:00.002-05:002015-12-22T20:45:39.215-05:00Merry Christmas from Nederland!Merry, Merry Christmas you wonderful people! Shockingly, this week has actually been much warmer than previous weeks (between10-13 degrees Celsius) leading up to Christmas. Unusual, but we aren't complaining :) Leeuwarden has been preparing for Christmas by stringing up beautiful lights everywhere in the centrum and we have been sharing Christmas messages and inviting everyone we see to our Christmas service. It's truly the most wonderful time of the year!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Transfer week is Always a week of transitions! It was hard to say goodbye to Sister Jaramillo- she was wonderful and I learned so much from her! But she is safely home for Christmas, so that's good :) and Sister Kimmons is delightful! We have been having such a blast as companions so far. <br /> <br />On her second day here we had some referrals we needed to go look up of people who had ordered a DVD- there were three separate individuals, but they all lived way out in the same tiny village in the middle of nowhere, so finding them was an adventure. Our bus dropped us off in the middle of nothing but fields, and so we just followed our map and walked through sheep and canals for a couple of hours, talking to everyone we saw and knocking on every infrequent door we passed. It was miraculous though- we set up one appointment and found two other people who said we could return. So we enjoyed the Sunshine and the adventure!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Another cool experience this week was when we took a copy of Preach My Gospel to a couple of recent converts and explained to them that we would study it with them and it would be a good way for them to review everything they had learned about the gospel. They loved it! The commented on the simplicity and good organization, and that it would help them focus their scripture studies more. Their enthusiasm helped me appreciate again the power of this wonderful tool for missionaries and members. Studying Preach My Gospel has been a great blessing to me and it is going to help these new members as well!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Further, it has just been a wonderful week. I have been studying submissiveness as a Christlike attribute. I'm reminded what power there is in turning our will over to God's, and letting Him direct us with His infinite wisdom. <br /> <br />Love you all! Fijne Kerst, en een prettige nieuw jaar!<br /> <br />Liefs, Zuster McKinney Voss<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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voss_bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05985557883650364943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807279575037268646.post-20678568318305946232015-12-21T18:35:00.001-05:002015-12-21T18:35:17.754-05:00Another Baptism!What a crazy, wonderful week! I'll start off with transfer news: I will indeed be remaining in Leeuwarden for my last transfer. Hard to believe that these next six weeks will really be my last in this wonderful place! The amazing wonderful Sister Kimmons will be my companion- I am super excited to work with her! And on Wednesday I will say goodbye to Sister Jaramillo and drop her off at the office to board her plane to Aruba the next day! Crazy. It has been such a pleasure to work with her. She is honest, sincere, kind, and hilarious. I will miss her!<br />
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This week started out with a tour of Leeuwarden last p-day from an awesome member here. We biked around with her and she showed us all the hidden secrets of this city's rich, beautiful architecture and history.<br />
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Just as the general authorities of the church have been placing an increased emphasis on sabbath day observance as a key to success, peace, and happiness, we as missionaries have been focusing on church attendance as the "key indicator of all key indicators." Sister Jaramillo and I have had a couple of cool experiences this past couple weeks- on two separate occasions, we went to teach the first lesson to someone we had found, and concluded by explaining and bearing testimony of church as a special place where we can receive instruction, peace, and personal revelation. In both situation, the new investigator came to church the next Sunday! We are definitely seeing the blessings of that focus.<br />
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This week we also had our Christmas Zone Conference, in Rotterdam. Sister Goodman played piano while I played violin for all of the hymns, which was a lovely experience! It was wonderful to receive instruction from President and Sister Bunnell and the Assistants. We are looking forward to promoting the new Christmas campaign - A Savior is Born. I encourage everyone to check out the movie and the website!<br />
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We also had a zone service day working at organizing food at a foodbank (is that what we call it in English? a voedselbank) in Zwolle. It was great, and we also had a miracle meeting a wonderful girl there who is really searching for something in her life, and we became friends as we talked and she helped us serve. Blessings!<br />
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The climax of the week however was definitely on Saturday, when the beautiful wonderful woman we have been teaching was baptized!!! She had already picked a date when I got here, and has been steadfastly preparing for her baptism as we have taught her all the lessons. She is a huge example to me of faith and obedience. For example, when she realized she wouldn't be able to get to church the normal way one Sunday, she reassured us, confirming that no matter what or how, she would make sure she was in church, because she needs it every Sunday. What a woman! Her baptismal service was peaceful and simple, and she was radiating her happiness. I know this step she has taken will be a great blessing to her and I am grateful to have been able to participate in her journey! She is a true friend and I am excited to keep working with and supporting her here in Leeuwarden.<br />
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I've had some experiences this week where I felt like I messed up or was disobedient and I let feelings of guilt and shame crush me... But I received some excellent advice from ever patient President Bunnell. Godly sorrow motivates us to change and improve. Guilt only tears us apart. God never wants us to feel unloved or hopeless- He is Always there to invite us to change, improve, and He will Always encourage and comfort us. As I applied that counsel and the Atonement, I felt great peace return, and I was once again singing as I biked down the Streets of Ljouwert! I have a great testimony of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. I know He is our Savior, and through Him, we can truly be relieved of our burdens.<br />
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voss_bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05985557883650364943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807279575037268646.post-2332279923881261872015-12-20T23:06:00.001-05:002015-12-20T23:06:57.334-05:00Bikes and Cars Don't Mix!This week was a bit ridiculous. First, on Monday evening as we were biking through the rain and dark to get to a dinner appointment, I watched my sweet companion get hit by a car while crossing the street! It was pretty intense there, because we weren't sure how badly she was injured or what was wrong. Props to the Dutch people for instantly stopping to help. <br />
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The driver stopped and got out to assist, someone else called 911 (or rather, 112), people stopped on their bikes to make sure we were okay... we stood in the rain until an ambulance arrived and loaded her in. Mostly she just had shock and some hard core bruises, but they took her to the hospital anyway to check. I dragged our bikes to the side of the road and locked them, called President Bunnell and a lot of members to let them know, and collected our bags before hopping into the ambulance.<br />
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In a moment of peace in her hospital room I knelt by her bed and offered a quick prayer of gratitude that it wasn't worse and a plea that all would be okay- and our prayer was answered. We were really well taken care by the Heerenveen elders who came immediately to give her a blessing and wonderful members who came and drove us home from the hospital. Sister Jaramillo, in the meantime, is so incredible and strong... she was just talking to the doctors and missionaries about the church and who we are as missionaries! The first thing she said to me when she was coherent and in the hospital, when we still weren't sure what was wrong, was "don't worry Sister Voss, no matter what I'll be able to go out and work tomorrow."Talk about the right kind of attitude!<br />
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I had a hard time sleeping that night and was troubled by seeing her getting hit by the car- a bit traumatizing! So the next day I received a blessing from Elder Romig at District meeting, and it made a huge difference. I immediately felt comforted, and peaceful. I can testify that the power of the Priesthood is real! I haven't been bothered by those troubling thoughts anymore. Christ's voice is one of comfort and peace.<br />
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Verder deze week... I was on exchanges with Sister Bush! That was delightful. She is an amazing missionary and friend. We had a great time teaching, finding, and just working together in general.<br />
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This weekend involved a lot of traveling. On Friday, Zuster Jaramillo went to the temple with a previous companion, so I got to work with one of my favorite people, Sister Hopkin, in Amsterdam! We learned a lot and strengthened each other, saw some awesome little miracles, and I enjoyed soaking in the atmosphere of working in Amsterdam for the first time in my almost 18 months here. It was busy, exciting, but also fun, and full of wonderful, sincere people. Sister Hopkin and I ate traditional ollibollen and worked hard.<br />
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The next day, Sister Jaramillo needed to attend a baptism in Breda, and we went on split so that I could accompany another sister to a baptism she needed to be at in her previous city, Haarlem. So I went along for the ride, witnessed a beautiful baptism, and again, visited places I had never been to.<br />
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We also got to celebrate Sinterklaas this weekend! I finally understand the holiday. Sinterklaas comes in on a boat in the middle of November. While he is here, kids can leave out their shoes any night to receive little presents, but on the last night, December 5th, Sinterklaas and the zwarte pieten deliver sacks full of presents personally to the home. I watched two little kids nervously waiting all night, and then jump up thrilled on "pakjes avond"when Sint arrived! So cute.<br />
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We celebrated Sinterklaas with a little party with some awesome members on Friday, and it was way fun. Long live this Dutch holiday! <br />
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Sunday we were back in beloved Leeuwarden! We are seeing people progressing and truly taking the gospel seriously, which is a huge blessing.<br />
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Love, Sister McKinney Voss<br />
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voss_bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05985557883650364943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807279575037268646.post-35070470550123053882015-12-09T00:52:00.001-05:002015-12-09T00:52:10.982-05:00GratitudeThis week in Leeuwarden was pretty great. as always, of course! We had some cool experiences.<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Oh yeah, it was Thanksgiving! We had a great day, I made apple pie and we had a cultural exchange with the family we ate with - they made a dutch dinner, we brought the American dessert :) Mostly it was just cool throughout the week to share a spiritual thought about gratitude. It is always nice to take a moment to appreciate everything we have been given. A thought that hit me is that while many Americans try to be grateful on Thanksgiving, do we really consider Who we are grateful to? Do we express that gratitude to our Father in Heaven, our family, friends, and co-workers? We are so blessed, and it didn't come from nowhere. I read a great talk from President Monson this past week that really emphasized that point. "Again, my brothers and sisters, our Heavenly Father is aware of our needs and will help us as we call upon Him for assistance. I believe that no concern of ours is too small or insignificant. The Lord is in the details of our lives." We truly do have a loving Heavenly Father who cares and takes care of our concerns. I know that because I have felt His love and seen Him answer my prayers and the prayers of others! I am thankful for that :)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br /> Yesterday we were doing an FHE style lesson with a family and our invitation was for them to begin to try to do family prayer every night together. I bore my testimony about how much I loved and was strengthened by family prayer every night as I grew up, the unity and security that it brought me- and as I was testifying, it just hit me so powerfully. I love my family so much. I am so grateful for everything my parents do to provide a solid spiritual foundation for us kids. I'm grateful to be on a mission. I consider that some of the fruits of their righteous labors. I am honored to associate with the noble spirits in our family and grateful that because of my parent's choices and the covenants they are striving to keep, we can be together forever if we do our part as well. <br /> <br />We had exchanges on Tuesday, so I got to work with the lovely Zr Jensen. We were accidentally wearing almost the same outfit. That was pretty fun! We also taught a great lesson together and enjoyed getting to talk and get to know one another. Exchanges are awesome.<br /> <br />We had some other miracles- we looked up a family of former investigators and they let us in, and we were able to do a short lesson/activity with the kids, and they said we could come back. We started talking to a man outside the train station, and then went by his home the next day to bring him a Book of Mormon. We taught a short lesson, made a new appointment and he agreed to come to church. We had a special service for visitors/guests on Sunday, and one of our investigators came for the first time, and she loved it! And the members loved her. I am so grateful for church. It gives me such a lift for the rest of the week.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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The work presses endlessly forward. We are working hard, we achieved more than 23 hours of proselyting time this week, and we are seeing the blessings. The Lord truly prepares people!<br /> <br />Have a great week everyone!<br /> <br />Love, Zuster McKinney Voss<br /><br /><div>
PS. Last Sunday, the organist was sick and there is no one else in this branch who can play piano well enough to accompany, so they asked me to play the piano during sacrament meeting. I was so nervous! But they let me choose the hymns, I picked simple ones I was comfortable with playing, and I can testify that Heavenly Father magnifies our abilities. With no major hiccups, the songs went pretty smoothly forward, and it was definitely better than a congregation singing a cappella, probably. :) I'm grateful for music! For all those learning to play the piano: keep practicing. It's worth it!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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voss_bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05985557883650364943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807279575037268646.post-21345448089996002572015-11-28T20:53:00.000-05:002015-11-28T20:53:03.473-05:00Going Courageously ForwardGreat, though literally freezing week here in Leeuwarden! Yesterday we saw hail, snow, and rain, all within about an hour. And then it was sunny but freezing again. Go figure. Weather here is unpredictable, so my standard practice is just to assume it will be cold and rainy every day and be grateful when it isn't :)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I want to start by commenting a bit on the current turmoil here in Europe. We were discussing it with a less active member here and it brought some interesting insights. Given what has occurred, people are naturally worried, sorrowful, and scared. Our hearts have been drawn out in prayer to those victims in Paris and those who are still living in fear there. We can't understand all the reasons why such things happen, or why individuals make such sad choices with horrifying consequences. But what I do know is that we can find peace and comfort through our individual communication with God. I have faith that He has a plan for me and each of us. I know that I don't need to be afraid, that we can go courageously forward and live every day so that we would not have regrets if it were our last. I do, fortunately, feel safe way up north here. However, I have friends much much closer to the drama. I know that God protects us and cares for us. <br /><br />Life chugs on as we continue our work here. <br /><br />I feel like Goldilocks here in Leeuwarden- I found a city that isn't too big, isn't too small- it's Just right :) of course, also freezing and rainy, but that has nothing to do with the size of the city. It's a great branch! We had a talent evening on Friday- different members brought their handiwork to display, led workshops ( I personally made some cool fondant creations with guidance from an expert) and we all enjoyed different people's edible creations. Several less actives and recent converts came too. So it was a great success! <br /><br />We also had a great zone training this past week, learning how to be a dynamic missionary. What unique talents and abilities has God given me to contribute to this work? What has He given you to contribute to yours?<br /><br />In Zwolle station on the way back to Leeuwarden we had a few minutes, so I sat down at the piano to play a few simple hymns and Christmas songs. Within 5 minutes, we talked to three different people based on the music. That was a cool experience!<br /><br />This week also had some ups and downs. Sister Jaramillo and I taught one really special Restoration lesson to a new investigator. It was simple, sweet, the Spirit was strong and we were unified as teachers. It was a powerful experience! On the other hand, one evening we were going to teach another investigator and I just felt out of it and confused. It was a moment of humility. No matter how experienced we are, we need to be constantly relying on Heavenly Father to help us.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />The week started/ended on a high note: The Turkey Bowl!!! With the entire zone in Zwolle. The weather was exquisite- cold, but dry and sunny. muddy, but that just makes it more fun. I got to play quarterback for a couple of snaps, and that was fun. Further, we got to play basketball, frisbee, and soccer- it was just a fun experience! Afterwards, the Romigs invited the district over for a big American Thanksgiving dinner. Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, stuffing, rolls... it was delightful.<br /><br />So it's been a great week. Happy Thanksgiving everybody!<br /><br />Love, Sister Vossvoss_bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05985557883650364943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807279575037268646.post-36578760368752639302015-11-20T16:52:00.000-05:002015-11-20T16:52:46.225-05:00Back to the North!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, the Northern Netherlands has called me home for winter. Woohoo! Transfers are complete, and I love Leeuwarden. I even got to enjoy it in the sun for a couple days/hours before the super cold, wind and rain set in.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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What is it like here? It is the strangest feeling. My first few days were seriously a combination of culture shock and coming home. Nederland is so different from Belgie, in ways I'm not even sure I know how to describe. The bike paths are so nice and netjes. Helmet harassment is a thing... punk teenagers biking past us and shouting in English, "safety first right? safety first!" It's modern and clean, just so... uniquely Dutch! I love the beautiful flat, green farm fields, the windmills, everything.<br /> <br />Leeuwarden is a unique city. It's fairly close to Assen, where I started my mission, so weather wise, it is also super chilly this time of year. But the culture itself is even a bit different. It's in Friesland, so there is a sub-language, you could say- Fries. It really is different. So sometimes signs have both languages on them. It is an adorable city; our bike ride home from the station takes us through the centrum, which is lit up with lights in the trees, and we go through canals with sailboats- I'll try to take a picture of it this week.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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On Saturday Sinterklaas rode into town with much fanfare and ado. It was pretty fun to see, and we were glad we happened to have a free moment to witness it. It is a huge cultural event here!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Also, I ADORE Sister Jaramillo! She is from Aruba, and thus fluent in Spanish, Dutch, Papiamento, and English. We had the opportunity to teach a lesson in Spanish a couple of days ago, and I was able to participate. My Spanish has basically been dormant my entire mission, but if she speaks to me only in Spanish, it's amazing how quickly that capability is returning! Back to Sister Jaramillo: she is talented, a great cook, motivated, and an incredible missionary and teacher. I have so much respect for her. This is her last transfer, so I'm really glad I caught her before she went home! Fun fact: the third exchange I ever went on in my mission was with her. We looked at the date, and it was November 13th, 2014- and almost exactly a year later, we became companions. Cool right? We are excited to be working together and loving it so far! The work is popping here in Leeuwarden and there is lots to do!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Much as I love it here, I miss Gent as well. It is hard to adjust to completely different surroundings so quickly, and I truly loved my time in Gent. Fortunately, we had a great last p-day there in the centrum amongst the gorgeous castle and cathedrals with some of the Elders from our district. I ate a last Belgian waffle, bought an adorable fox hat, we made memories. The members were also so kind and really helped us feel loved those last couple of days. We had a great district meeting and I'm glad it was such a good transfer. I'm so grateful that I got to serve in Belgium! Adieu!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Life goes on and the work goes forward. The branch here is great and I am so happy to be here. I know Heavenly Father has called me here. and I know that He is intimately involved in each of our lives.<br /> <br />Lots of love,<br /> <br />Zuster McKinney Voss<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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voss_bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05985557883650364943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807279575037268646.post-17533611264876430772015-11-17T14:34:00.001-05:002015-11-17T14:34:13.408-05:00The Plot Twist...Today's post begins with with a PLOT TWIST! After only six weeks in the beautiful city of Gent, I am being transferred to Leeuwarden, way up North back where I began my mission! Sister Robbins is leaving too and headed to Turnhout, actually. So that is pretty cool. We kind of switched- but I am glad we got to overlap one transfer here together! It is a little bit weird to be "whitewashed" in missionary lingo- two completely new sisters coming here in our place- but I know they will do a great job in taking care of this special city. I am sad to leave so quickly, but also excited to embrace my new area! I am also excited to work with Sister Jaramillo. She is Aruban, and fabulous! I have been released as Sister Training Leader as well, so we can focus on our normal missionary responsibilities there!<br />
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Wow, after that news it feels anticlimactic to report about the rest of the week. But it was a good one, so I shall endeavor to share some reasons why. :) First of all, the weather was exquisite! In the high sixties for the first week of Noevember. Ongelooflijk mooi. <br />
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This week I went on exchanges with Sister Huber in Lokeren! We did some service helping a part member family clean their house before moving in, which was fun! Then the next morning after knocking on doors for an hour, a sweet lady let us in, listened to the whole first lesson, and kindly encouraged us in the work we are doing. Miracles!<br />
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Sister Robbins and I had some cool experiences too, We talked to people in the trains, trams, and buses, and everyone has their own story, hopes and dreams. I am convinced that the Gospel will help every individual to realize their dreams! It has certainly helped me.<br />
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Life is good. Mostly, I am just learning to trust that the Lord's plan for my life and my mission is perfect. It isn't always what I expect, but it is always right. It's that faith that gives me hope and courage to tackle the unknown and leave behind the familiar and comfortable. We can all experience that through Christ. Carpe Diem iedereen!<br />
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Have a great week! Goodbye Belgium, I have loved you!<br />
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Liefs, Zuster Voss<br />
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PS: Serving with Sister Robbins was a great joy and pleasure. I will really miss her. Our conversations over these six weeks have been mutually uplifting and healing. I will miss her tons and I am grateful Heavenly Father blessed us with this chance to serve together in the field!<br />
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voss_bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05985557883650364943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807279575037268646.post-43250799648026462722015-11-13T19:15:00.001-05:002015-11-13T19:15:47.136-05:00Rescuing Lost Sheep<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Goedemorgen geweldige mensen!<br />
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Reporting in after a great week here in Gent. We have had perfect fall weather and gorgeous displays of leaves, so it is a blessing! I love autumn, and can't believe I am experiencing it in beautiful Belgium.<br />
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On last Monday we had a zone p-day- all the missionaries from Dutch speaking Belgium gathering together to play indoor soccer. It was way fun and I enjoy it more every time. The only downside was the injuries... I personally acquired a brilliantly colored bruise on my shin. But it was invigorating and an enjoyable afternoon with all the missionaries!<br />
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This week we tried a different approach to our contacting, with great success. Our district leader, Elder Lovin, challenged us all to stop beginning a contact with a card. We have great little cards with the church's website, the address of the church and our contact information on them, and it feels pretty normal to offer them to people as we walk along and start a conversation from there. However, this week we have been focusing on starting by asking questions that inspire a little more thought and effort, and we have seen miracles. "What brings you happiness in life?" for example, is more likely to make someone stop and be interested in what we're saying than, "Can we give you a card with our website?" Through doing that, we have had deeper conversations, really gotten to personally know these fascinating people we interact with daily, learned their names- and we have found that at the end of such a a mutually fulfilling conversation, people ask us if we have a card or a place where they can find more information. It has been incredibly rewarding.<br />
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I also just want to express my gratitude for the generosity and love of members and non members everywhere. basically, I want to recognize that this world is full of good, Christlike people who give without thought and expect nothing in return. A couple specific examples come to mind. I needed to buy a back bike light because my previous one stopped working (and it's safer and legally required to have one). We were at a dinner appointment and needed to bike home in the dark, so I asked if maybe I could borrow an extra light if they had one- and they basically said, "this is an extra, you can just keep it! no worries!" small example, but then later in the week, i asked for milk to drink at dinner during a dinner appointment, and she ended up just giving us two cartons of milk, which was a really sweet and a timely blessing because we had actually just run out (we only needed to make it two days until grocery shopping again, so we would have been okay, but it was so nice of her!).<br />
Another example is that we were talking to people on a tram on Thursday, and twice in the same day, we were invited over for dinner by the people we were talking to. One man thought it was so incredible the service we do for God and others, so he wanted to have us over and introduce us to his wife and make us dinner. So incredible!<br />
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On Friday I was able to attend Mission Leader Council in the mission home. it is cool to be able to receive that additional training that we can then apply and carry out and relay to the other awesome missionaries. we also got trained on the principles of true leadership- that a leader doesn't push from behind, but pulls from ahead. A leader is in a position to serve, and does so at the same level as those he or she serves. Excellence is expected, and understanding our responsibilities is empowering. We received this training from Elder Bonner, a Marine, so it was definitely top notch!<br />
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That training relates to a concept we were discussing with our ward mission leader this week about Christ rescuing the lost sheep. That little lamb was probably muddy, tangled in thorns, and far away. But Christ didn't put a rope around its neck and pull it back to the fold. He didn't push it or kick it. He put it around His shoulders, and carried it back, regardless of perhaps its physical state. Some of the sheep who are lost and wandering don't have the strength to walk back to the fold on their own. They need to be carried until they can support themselves. That is our role- to reach out and lift up, to not judge others based on their decisions or circumstances but make sure they know that everyone is 100% welcome every day, at any activity of the church ever. We need to be true and genuine friends, to pray for inspiration and be willing to sacrifice to serve our brothers and sisters. I have seen amazing examples throughout my life of people doing this. And ultimately, those are the true leaders, whether they are called to do this or not. We can serve others every day just by expressing love. You can do that this week, look out for ways that you can serve others just by loving them. I am trying really hard to focus on that as I approach these last few months of my mission!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; text-align: start;">Exchanges with sister Duncan this week! This wise woman is a boss. we had a blast in Gent together, despite biking through rain</span></td></tr>
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It is always a pleasure to serve. I am grateful for the incredible people we meet daily. I love being here in Belgium, in Gent!<br />
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Happy Halloween everyone! Have a great week!<br />
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Love, Zuster Voss<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; text-align: start;">Rode Neus is based on a popular Belgian song that's a big deal here in Gent. I don't really understand. But you wear a red nose and it has something to do with being positive? Anyway, it's fun and we tried it out at a member home. way fun</span></td></tr>
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This week was lovely! Beautiful weather, cool experiences. I will try to summarize them briefly.<br />
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Last week the children held the Primary Program, which means that the kids ran the service in church! It was so special to hear their simple but fervent testimonies. They did a great job telling stories and singing about their faith. I loved the presentation too because it was about the most basic elements of the Gospel. They really captured the essence and I felt like I was being taught by the Spirit. Go kids!<br />
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Another exciting occurrence is that Sister Robbins and I had an article published about us! A few weeks ago I noticed a girl looking at our name tags while we waited for a bus, and so we started talking, and it turns out that she is a young aspiring journalist! She thought we were fascinating, by the very nature of being willing to give up so much to come share our faith. So she asked if she could write an article about us. We weren't sure how serious she was, but then she asked some complex questions and took pictures, so there you go! Sister Robbins and I have talked a lot about it, because unfortunately our opinions and words aren't portrayed exactly the way we said or intended them.<br />
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To clarify, the Church does have very specific stances on complicated issues such as homosexual marriage, euthanasia, and abortion, and Sister Robbins and I have specific opinions on those subjects as well. But when she asked about them, we tried to emphasize the principles that every individual situation is different and requires prayer, individual adaptation and seeking guidance and that we love and respect all people regardless of their decisions. We didn't want to make statements about church policy so we tried to refer her to the church website for the official statements - but I think she was more interested in what we thought, as individuals. Which is totally fine. Ultimately, I love the positive portrayal of us as a couple normal girls who left a lot behind to serve God. We are real people too, and it is pretty cool that we are here, doing what we are for something bigger than ourselves. I am grateful that other Belgians will have the chance to discover that a bit. Everything happens for a reason! <br />
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Here is the link :) It is in Dutch though, so... enjoy haha.<br />
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This week was Halloween! We celebrated pretty fabulously, considering I wasn't in America! We carved pumpkins on Thursday to help decorate for the ward activity, with an awesome member family and the elders. Then really in the Spirit of the holiday, on our way home the elders biked really fast and got way ahead, hid in a dark cornfield and popped out to scare us! Sister Robbins took off biking down the dark lane while I stopped to admonish them. But eventually she came back and it was pretty hilarious!<br />
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Then we had a branch Halloween activity, also an incredible success! We were recruited to play witches and direct different families through the different activities. Everyone who came (including one of our investigators and some less active members!) loved it, we enjoyed ourselves, and they did some crazy make up on us. We were glad we could offer our American perspective on this frightening holiday haha.<br />
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Another huge highlight of the weeks is that one of our investigators recently decided to be baptized! He is one of the most sincere people I have ever seen. He is seeking the truth for himself and doing everything necessary to gain a confirmation of it. He has been reading and praying daily, coming to church, and is growing more and more sensitive to the Spirit. It is an honor and a pleasure to see someone so prepared at this special place in his journey towards Heavenly Father, and to get to help a little bit by teaching the principles of the Gospel. I am blown away by his example. The church is gaining a great asset!<br />
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I love being on my mission. It is a pleasure to work with Sister Robbins and in this wonderful city of Gent. I see purpose and meaning in every day. Mijn zending heeft mijn leven veranderd.<br />
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Zuster Voss<br />
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voss_bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05985557883650364943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807279575037268646.post-58327243091106348312015-10-24T00:33:00.000-04:002015-10-24T00:33:34.068-04:00Believing in Our Potential!This was a wonderful week! It was full and included lots of traveling and unfortunately lots of not being in our own city, but fantastic nonetheless. And the time that we were here was great! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wednesday was Temple Conference, our semiannual gathering of missionaries where we all get to visit the temple in Den Haag! This will be the last time for me on my mission, but I would also say it is my best temple experience thus far. I went in more prepared to learn and receive answers. It brought a lot of peace and serenity, and added spiritual strength to visit the house of the Lord. I am grateful that such a thing is possible through the restored priesthood. God wants us close to Him! The Temple is His house, and it should also be our home.<br /><br />At temple conference we also were able to learn a lot from our mission leaders. Personally, I was inspired to not cheat my potential by buying into self limiting beliefs! We can accomplish anything we believe we can. Heavenly Father will support us in our righteous desires. I know I am capable of more that I can imagine, and I am excited to unlock that potential with the help of mijn Heiland!<br /><br />We are working with some great investigators and members here. I love seeing the enthusiasm with which the members are starting to participate in missionary work- talking to friends and colleagues, just being open about their faith! Then reporting their experiences to us, because we always love to hear about it.<br /><br />This week was also stake conference in Brussels, Belgium. It was a huge gathering, with everyone in the Antwerpen stake, which includes parts of the Netherlands. I loved seeing friends from Turnhout, and was also very uplifted. An investigator who came with us received a personal welcome from the stake president over the pulpit, and an invitation to continue to develop a testimony and be baptized. So, that was super cool! I love the members here, how they reach out and welcome everyone into their midst. It is a pleasure to serve here!<br /><br />That was the week, dus. I love my mission. I love serving these marvelous people. I am grateful for the gospel, for the grace of my Savior that gets me through difficult times. I know that when we are burdened, when we feel low, all we have to do is reach up and reach out and listen for the reassuring voice telling us everything will be okay. I know that Christ knows us each individually and loves us. I have felt His power in my life!<br /><br />Fijne week iedereen. Ik hou van jullie!<br /><br /><div>
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voss_bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05985557883650364943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807279575037268646.post-81756648679106795422015-10-20T23:12:00.002-04:002015-10-20T23:12:38.054-04:00Christ Watching Over UsHallo, iedereen! It is oktober and it is getting chilly here. We have had an incredible week. But very few moments of being companions with Sister Robbins have passed by that were not incredible! It is such a blessing to be with her. We discover mind-blowing ideas daily and it is a comfort to talk to and work with a best friend. In her words, this transfer is basically "a long, productive, very structured slumber party!"<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />This week we were piloting some new mission standards as mission leaders and working hard. However, the cool part was that working harder did not mean losing sight of the reason or not having fun. We were motivated by love, and just got out of our comfort zones a little more. We talked to people we were sitting with on trams, trains, and buses. We talked to everyone we saw as we walked along. And the blessing was that it didn't feel stressed or forced! It was so natural just to strike up conversations with these fascinating brothers and sisters that surround us, ask about their interesting lives, and then offer them something that has brought me so much joy if they were willing to accept it. So that was a great success- a miracle in changing attitudes and perspectives on what is possible. I can push myself harder than I thought.<br /><br />On one particular day the trams were on strike (yay Belgium!) and my bike tire was being repaired, so we did a LOT of walking. We found some cool people, and also an Ikea shopping cart far from home. Since we live by the Ikea we decided to do a good deed and bring it back but we got some funny looks haha.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br /><br />On Thursday i was on exchanges with Sister Johanson in Antwerpen! We had a great day and taught the Restoration to an awesome belgian mom who is open and searching. I love seeing the hearts of individuals touched by the Spirit.<br /><br />We went to a dinner appointment this week in Geraardsbergen, a beautiful town in the midst of rolling hills, very close to the border of French-speaking Belgium (this is a complicated country with languages, politics, many things). The members had a friend they wanted to introduce us to, so after a quick dinner they drove us over there, which is awesome. Yay member missionary work! But then the friend wasn't home, so instead we drove to the top of a hill where a golden statue of Christ surveyed the countryside. It was a beautiful reminder to me that Christ watches over us all from on high. Moreover, He also descended below to walk with us, and is still with us when we seek Him.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Love you all. Have a wonderful week! I am looking forward to visiting the temple on Wednesday. It is always a special experience!<br /><br />Love, Zuster McKinney Voss<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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voss_bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05985557883650364943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807279575037268646.post-58454370570724753952015-10-07T16:44:00.000-04:002015-10-07T16:44:21.741-04:00Our Journey of DiscipleshipGoedendag van Gent, iedereen! A blissfully happy Sister Voss reporting to you this week from the other side of Belgium. So far, I am loving it here. There are wonderful members in this branch, Gent is a beautiful city, and being reunited with Sister Robbins, my MTC companion, is a dream come true. Going about and doing the work has been very pleasant. Not it has never been before, and I also really miss blessed Turnhout and the amazing people there, and Sister Young, but this was the easiest transition I have experienced.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Also the easiest transfer. I packed up all my stuff, got on a train to Antwerpen Centraal, met Sister Robbins there, then we continued on to Gent. Painless. We dropped my stuff off at the apartment and went right to work!<br /><br />We have seen some cool miracles this week. We only had a couple hours one day to just go out and talk to people, so we decided to look up some people who had previously expressed interest. We went out, and the first two people we tried were home, and let us teach them lessons and make return appointments. It was way cool! <br /><br />Later that day we knew we had a long bus ride to get to an appointment, so we prayed before we left that we would be led to someone to talk to on the bus. While we were waiting for it at the station I noticed a girl staring at our nametags, so we struck up a conversation, sat with each other the entire bus ride, and she had tons of questions about us, or church, what we do as missionaries, and she asked for our contact information so she could learn more. It was so cool! Prayers are indeed answered. Then we got to our appointment and taught a young mother about the crucial role of the family in eternity, and that was a powerful lesson as well. We have been super blessed here this past week.<br /><br />We also had the opportunity to plan the zone vision for this transfer with Elder Hirsch and Elder Harrop, the zone leaders. We have been asked to focus on using our time wisely and good planning. Before my mission, I don't think I realized how much it is possible to accomplish in one day if you plan it out well and work hard. Some of the principles I learned and habits I've acquired will help me be much more successful back at home I think!<br /><br />This weekend also brought the very special opportunity to watch general Conference and receive inspired counsel from Heavenly Father through our humble church leaders. It was incredibly uplifting and I am looking forward to studying my notes and applying what I have learned. It was also great because members here welcomed us into their homes to watch it and it made me feel like I was home watching it with my own family :)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I felt encouraged to keep up the good gospel habits that lead to continued conversion- prayer, scripture study, church attendance- and there is a great quote from president Uchtdorf: "Ëxaltation is our goal, discipleship is our journey" that I want to internalize. There is a grand and glorious future that awaits us. We can find joy and fulfillment now as we stay on the path, press towards the light, hold fast to the habits that safeguard our testimonies and cherish the family relationships that lead us there. I am also grateful for the testimonies of mothers and families! I am so thankful that I have been blessed with a wonderful mom, dad, siblings, extended family and friends who are family :)<br /><br />I know we are led by apostles and prophets on the earth today. I know the Gospel was restored through Joseph Smith, and that God sees fit to accomplish His marvelous work through mortals. I am so grateful for the peace and assurance that I feel through the knowledge of God's love!<br /><br />Love you all, everyone! Have a wonderful week.<br /><br />Liefs, Zuster Voss</div>
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I cannot believe that all of the things that happened this week, actually happened this week. We had a fun p-day in Mechelen, zone training on Tuesday, Sister's Conference on Saturday, and then we received transfer calls on Sunday night.<br />
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This week was an emotional and spiritual roller coaster (achbaan!) for me. I learned some important lessons while going through some rocky lows and glorious highs. I received some counsel and had a spiritually instructive moment, where Heavenly Father really showed me my weaknesses, and I was shocked. Sure, I knew I wasn't perfect - but it was hard and painful to accept the flaws. When what I want and try so hard for is to do and be good, why is the path so fraught with road bumps, mistakes, and failure? I took it too far though and let myself fall into despair, and felt like I accomplished nothing this entire transfer. So that was confusing and difficult.<br />
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But ultimately, when Heavenly Father teaches us, it is a message of hope, and invitation to repentance, becoming more, and reaching our potential. With the help of my wonderful companion and many other loving friends, I was also able to see my strengths, the positive things that I did accomplish with the help of the Lord in this past trasnfer. I realized that yes, I tried to take on too much when I should have listened better to Heavenly Father help me to make priorities. However, what is imporant is that I learned how much I absolutely need to rely on the grace of my Savior! It really is impossible to go through without Him. If feeling lost and disappointed is what it took for me to learn that important lesson, it was worth it. With Christ, my strengths are magnified. Without, my weaknesses (pride, perfectionism, anxiety) are more prominent. I needed to stop putting up walls to hide my imperfections and be willing to be vulnerable, and admit them so that I could work on overcoming them. Thus this week was a bit exhausting, but so wonderful to learn about the atonement.<br />
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Zone training was on Tuesday, and it was an opportunity for me and the zone leaders (Elder Hirsch and Elder Bernier) to relay to the others missionaries the vision for the mission based on our leadership council with President and Sister Bunnell and the APs and to provide training, together with the district leaders. It was a cool experience and worked out really well. I was a bit nervous about presenting, but the spirit took over and I am grateful that it worked out. I was training on using the scriptures - in our own lives, and in lessons with investigators. I also learned a lot and took a lot away from zone training, so that was wonderful overall!<br />
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On Monday , we went to Mechelen, a beautiful little city between Antwerpen and Leauven. They sweetly provided a delicious pancake breakfast and then we all climbed a huge tower and saw some huge bells chiming on the hour. from the top, you could see Brussels in one direction and Antwerpen in the other. It was a clear day and a beautiful view! So that was a really fun cultural/physical p-day activity. It was 538 steps to the top of the tower! A decent little hike. It was really fun. We are 100% focused on our tasks and work all the other days of the week, so a chance to relax and a change of pace on p-days is always refreshing- especially when it is in good company!<br />
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Sister Young and I worked together in Turnhout this week. We found some new interested people, including one awesome youg Belgian girl who is already religious but wants to learn more about what God has in store for her. We taught her the message of the Restoration and she completely accepted everything. I love meeting people who are prepared!<br />
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On Saturday we had Sister's Conference at the mission home in Leidschendam. That was also a really rewarding, uplifting experience. We did service projects together, and the sister training leaders and the Bunnells were able to present thoughts and training about whatever we were inspired to share. I tried to express my grattude for humiltity and the peace that comes from seeing ourselves with the proper perspective - as God sees us. So that went well! It was lovely to see all of the sisters. there are so many amazing sisters in this mission!<br />
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Yesterday afternoon was funny. A young man came up and started talking to us at a bus stop, and I think he was more interested in us than in our message... nevertheless, we gave him a card and invited him to look up the website haha. We were laughing about it as we walked away and I had the idea to knock doors on a street we were passing- we started, and found an interested lady who made an appointment to meet next week at the second door! so that was pretty cool.<br />
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I hope you all had a wonderful week. I love and miss you all. As we prepare for General Conference, I hope our minds and hearts can be open to God's counsel for us individually. I am so grateful that we have prophets to lead and guide us in these latter days :) <br />
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All my love, Zuster McKinney Voss<br />
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(Dad note) - Zuster Young had some great commentary on the week that I thought I would share highlighting a couple of adventures from the week. Enjoy!</div>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Knocking door on Tramstraat when we hear a banging noise. Look down the street and a woman is trying to kick down a door. People in the apartment looking out the window trying to talk to her. She is just flipping people off. With no luck on the door she moves onto the windows and kicks out the windows! Dude it felt like I was watching a scene from a movie! A small crowd of people watching on the other side of the street, woman on the 3rd floor calling the police, a group of 11 year old girls on their bikes asking us what is happening and sitting gossiping about the whole incident. Could not believe my eyes... I will admit I was laughing... mostly at the commentary coming from the peanut gallery of my companion. "I just witnessed vandalism." "This world needs more peace." Oh it was very eventful. Yet it was interesting to see the neighbors come out and help this woman. I do not the story, or the motives, she clearly was hurt and those were the actions she took to handle them. But the neighbors helped her and she stayed and with their help cleaned up the glass. The police came and she went with them. Cool to see neighbors jump out and help. </li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">After an appointment, there was an old bike with what looked like a terribly uncomfortable bike seat. I pointed it out and Zr. Voss was touching the bike seat and then a woman walked out... she was the owner. We all unlocked our bikes in an awkward silence. Man I was trying so hard to not laugh. </li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Belgium. Where the rain is typical. And twice this week we got soaked through to the ondergoeden and had to go home and change. Just gotta love biking in the rain that starts as a drizzle which then it pours and there is no point in pulling overbecause youre already soaked. </li>
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Monday was zone p-day, meaning that almost every missionary currently in the Flemish part of Belgium gathered together in Lokeren to play sports for a few hours, and it was really fun. This time we actually got a picture to prove it. I discovered that I am mildly competent at soccer (voetbal!) and I really enjoyed playing with everyone. We also played volleyball and despite the forecasted rain, the weather turned out to be pretty nice!<br /><br />On Tuesday we went to district meeting in Gent and afterwards I stayed there on exchanges with Sister Robbins. It was especially poetic because we realized that Tuesday marked the official year since we arrived in the land here- meaning that it has been exactly a year since we stopped being companions, and on that date we were reunited to work together again, this time as seasoned, experienced missionaries (although we both still feel like there is a long way to go). Needless to say, it was a blast, one of my favorite exchanges ever. Finding and teaching with her felt easy and fun, and we also had some pretty deep conversations, so that was enlightening. I think a highlight was teaching a recent convert there about the temple together. There are so many blessings available to all of us there! Gent is a beautiful city too.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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We had back to back exchanges, so we met back up with our companions in Antwerpen Centraal, and Sister Young had five minutes to update me on what had happened in Turnhout the day before, before the Antwerpen sisters arrived and and we split up with them, Sister Faasavalu coming to join me in Turnhout for the day. And it was a busy day! We had a lesson with our most progressing investigator, and last minute a member was able to come along, and it made it such an incredible lesson. He answered her questions about tithing, testified that it was a true principle by sharing his own experiences and those of others, and invited her to church, General Conference and family home evening, which led to her accepting all of that and inviting us to come over for dinner before FHE. Basically it was the best thing ever! Thank goodness for member present miracles! And it is always fun to work with Sister Faasavalu :)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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We took our bus to Antwerpen on Thursday, where we did some planning with Elder Hirsch and Elder Bernier in preparation for zone training (which is tomorrow! I have to present- wish me luck!). At that point however, Sister Young and Sister Faasavalu were both feeling sick with bad colds and would need to rest... So we had the idea to let them work together (and rest together, if necessary) in Antwerpen, while Sister Johanson accompanied me to the Netherlands, where we needed to sleep over before Mission Leader Council in Den Haag the next day. That sounds really complicated. In any case, it worked out really well, and Sister Johanson ended up coming with me to Dordrecht. <br /><br />The next day Sister Fleming and I went to Den Haag and I had my first real full MLC. It was incredible! I was amazed by the careful, thoughtful way matters of the missionaries are resolved. No decisions were made before considering every aspect of an issue. I was honored to participate in helping decide the direction of this mission, to some extent. We also received a lot of instruction that will be valuable to share with the other missionaries.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />All of the switching was finally over on Friday night. On Saturday we still went to District Leader Council, to help relate all that we had learned to the district leaders. Then Sister Young and I went home and used it, and had the best weekly planning of my mission. I have never felt so set up for success on my mission. I feel prepared like never before and united with my companion and the Lord in our goals. My testimony of planning and goal setting is increased. That's how you progress in life!<br /><br />Sunday was a wonderful day too, lovely weather, and we got to go out and talk to people all day about the wonderful restored Gospel of Jesus Christ! more need I not ask.<br /><br />The lessons I learned this week kind of came through all the other sisters I spent a long time on trains and buses with, and a lot through the Spirit. I realized that I was letting myself get tense and stressed, because I was loading myself with a lot of unnecessary burdens. Due to my calling I have a unique opportunity to be aware of any other struggles that the sisters in my zone might be carrying. I just have this desire to want to be able to think of and provide the solutions to all of their problems! But righteous and sincere as my desire to serve might be, as a former companion wisely counseled, "You are not their savior." No! I don't want to be, and I can't be. Every person in the world already has a Savior, and so do I. He has already willingly taken our burdens upon Him. So how silly is it of me to feel overloaded and overwhelmed by problems that aren't even mine. My calling is to love, support, encourage, serve, and just be a friend who can listen. My new focus will be on pointing others to the Savior. He is the one who can truly provide comfort and solutions- for me and for others. I need to lean on His enabling grace to continue on when life seems so intimidating. We all do. <br /><br />I am so grateful that we have a Savior. Growth and change are often uncomfortable, but I am so glad that he has been teaching me how to rely on Him and lean less unto my own understanding. it is in Him that I have truly found the answers to my prayers and the support I need to get through this crazy life.<br /><br />I hope you may all discover this week how to rely on the Savior- how to set goals that will take you higher. He will help us to ascend :) <br /><br />I love you all! I am loving my mission and loving life. Good luck this week, iedereen.<br /><br />Liefs, <div>
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<br />The first adventure was when we went to Bruges (Brugge) last p=day. There were so many tourists! I heard American English just casually on the street, and it just shocked me. But it was cool because a couple of members of the church who were on vacation approached us to say hi and encourage us to keep up the great work. I love those little moments! We enjoyed walking around touring the beautiful city, taking pictures with the many gorgeous buildings... We also bought chocolate/chocolate covered strawberries, well worth it. The Lokeren sisters and Leuven elders were also there, so we got to enjoy the city at different times with them as well.<br /><br />I think one of the coolest moments of that day was on our way home, we sat down in a train and the lady across from us asked us a question about our nametags. We started talking with her, and then the lady next to her joined the conversation, and soon the man across the aisle was participating as well! We all enjoyed a pleasant hour chatting about the differences between America and Belgium, religion and how it is culturally regarded here, and we were able to share what we believe, because they were asking us questions! It was a big testimony to me that there are missionary opportunities everywhere, and we are definitely always missionaries, even on our preparation day.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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On Tuesday Sister Johanson came on exchanges with me here to turnhout. We had a great day, and a cool experience being led to the home of a former member of the church through a series of coincidences and good luck. We had a good conversation with him and lesson. All of his family are still members of the church in the United States, and he has been living in Belgium for four years. He also served in this mission six years ago, and served right here in Turnhout. I joked that we probably still have the same Nokia brick phone that he used here in 2009, and when I pulled out, his eyes widened and he was like, "it is! that's the same phone!" lol. #missiontechnology. Anyway, it was an interesting experience, to feel like we were so clearly led there, and a fun exchange with sister Johanson.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Sister Young and I were together in Turnhout again for a brief day before parting ways again to go on exchanges with the Lokeren sisters. I worked in Lokeren with Sister Duncan, and it is an adorable city, just outside Sint-Niklaas. Sister Ducan is also super dedicated. We worked hard, taught a really cool lesson together, and then I saw a rope swing, so we played hard for two seconds on it too haha.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Sister Young and I worked in Turnhout together Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are prepared people here and we are doing our best to find and teach them and prepare them to make that necessary covenant of baptism with Heavenly Father! On Sunday afternoon we went to visit a family in our branch whose wife/mother had just passed away. I played them a couple of hymns on my violin and we testified about the plan of salvation, that families can be together forever! I hope we were able to support and show our love for them in some way. It really felt like fulfilling our baptismal covenants- to "mourn with those that mourn and comfort those that stand in need of comfort." (<a href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/mosiah/18.8-10?lang=eng#7" target="_blank">Mosiah 18:8-10</a>).<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I love this work, I love being a missionary and serving the incredible people here. It is a blessing and it is sculpting me into the person that I need to be. I know that God has a plan for each of us, that He loves us. I love Him, and I love all of you. Have a great week iedereen :)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />PS shoutout to the BYU cougars for some awesome wins in football! I may not be in the same country but I get all the updates from our branch president here and my family. woohoo!</div>
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This was a busy week full of traveling as we went on our first two out of six exchanges this transfer! An exchange is simply where we switch with another companionship or sister for 24 hours for the purpose of training and supporting them- I work with one sister and her companion goes with sister Young, either in their city or ours. It's a really exciting experience and I have already learned a lot. It's such a special opportunity to work with these different sisters!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; text-align: start;">Sister Huber and I have matching bike skirts, so we purposefully planned on wearing them when we were on exchanges together and some nice girls took this picture for us in front of Antwerpen Centraal!</span></td></tr>
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Monday was pretty chill, but we had a great FHE activity at the church. One of our investigators came, one other member of the ward, and the elders... so we had fun playing a silly game and eating popsicles just with our little group!<br />
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We had a normal day in our own city on Tuesday after district meeting. Hilariously the weather changed overnight. I kid you not- Monday was still warm and sunny. Then on September first, schools started all over Belgium, and it immediately became fall- cool, windy and rainy, and that's how it has been the whole week since. It was quite sudden and I think that is how it will stay. We have been blessed with a really mild summer here!<br />
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Oh yeah. Tuesday was great though, we checked up on a couple investigators we hadn't seen in a couple of weeks and one of them reads every night in her Book of Mormon and had some great questions for us about it! That was cool. We also found a new potential through our contacting. <br />
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On Wednesday I went to work with Sister Stewart-Chester in Gent. It was cool to see her enthusiasim and dedication, and we had a lot of fun working there together! We ended up talking to multiple people about the Gospel while riding on trains as well. Super awesome!<br />
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Thursday found Sister Young and I back together again in Turnhout for the day, which was nice. We had a couple of good lessons, and then an awesome dinner appointment. I misread the bus schedule so we missed the bus, but it was actually only a 20 minute bike ride and it was beautiful, so... hidden blessings? We definitely earned our dinner that night!<br />
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Friday was another day on exchanges! Sister Huber came to work with me here in Turnhout. She is the only other sister we know of in this mission with the same bike skirt. so we made sure to coordinate haha. We had a couple of good teaching appointments, and I am really grateful and humbled to see the progress of some of our investigators who take the Gospel so seriously and treat it as something truly important in their lives. That's what it is! Sister Huber and I also knocked on a lot of doors. It's good time to get to know each other if we are chatting as we do it though!<br />
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On Saturday morning we switched back in Antwerpen Centraal. Then Sister Young and I went to District Leader Council- to coordinate with the district leaders about the progress of the missionaries. I love being so involved with helping the missionaries themselves grow and progress!<br />
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That evening, Sister Young and I visited a food truck festival that was here in Turnhout this weekend. It was super awesome just to walk around and see the variety of cuisine being presented, I felt like I was in a food network dream... Ultimately we choose for a couple of kangaroo sandwiches from the Australian truck and I got a Speculaas cupcake (kind of like cookie butter in America). Anyway, that was really fun!<br />
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Sunday was a great day of fasting, prayer, and spiritual rejuvenation! Church was very uplifting, and afterwards we were able to do some planning and figure out this next week.<br />
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During my personal studies this week I learned a little bit about prophets- that in the general sense, a prophet is anyone who has a received a testimony of Christ through the Holy Spirit. A Hebrew prophet traditionally functioned as one who proclaimed righteousness. helped others restore their faith in God and condemned wickedness. In that sense then, I think all those things apply to us as well! Let us go forth as boldly as they did, building up the faith of others and proclaiming righteousness, relying on a constant stream of personal revelation from the Lord!<br />
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I am so grateful to be on my mission. I love this work and these people!<br />
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Love, Zuster McKinney Voss<br />
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That zone conference was in Zoetermeer though, so we crossed the Belgian border in the chillest way possible... we just took a bus to Tilburg and used Dutch trains from there. So that was cool! We stayed with Sister Fleming and Sister Goodman in Dordrecht for two nights in a row, because on Friday we also and Mission Leader Council at the mission home (we sleep over the night before so we don't have to wake up in the middle of the night and travel for hours and hours to get someplace by 9am). Passing through Den Haag for the first time in a couple of months was a weird experience... This city was my home for 4-5 months, but no longer. so crazy! But cool and fun as well.<br />
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By Elder Dyches I was inspired to reach for new heights of obedience and teaching mastery. Simplify, clarify, verify, testify :) It's helpful, because after a year on my mission, I have been feelingthe need for direction in continuing to improve, and his advice was perfect. We will focus this transfer on learning to apply it.<br />
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The next day in Mission Leader Council was also inspiring. It was my first time participating, and it helped me understand so much better my calling and purpose- to lead, serve, love, and train those around me. I can't wait to start going on exchanges this week!<br />
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As an added bonus to the edifying conferences, I had the pleasure of seeing several former companions and other friends. We also had dinner at Ethlyn's house onThursday since we were going to be in Nederland anyway... It was really nice!<br />
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Then we were finally back in Belgium on Friday night. There was a stake family day activity on Saturday, a really fun opportunity for investigators an members to get together, have a huge picnic, and just chill in the beautiful weather! We really enjoyed it. Sister Young showed off her soccer skills and immediately won the respect of our branch, so I'd call it a success!<br />
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And now a language blunder to lighten the mood. An awesome member of our branch, Tommy, likes to make sure we always have Belgian chocolate, so we cme home one evening to a huge stack of delicious real chocolate. Delighted, I texted him "bedankt voor de verassing!" One tiny letter made a critical difference. "verrassing" means "surprise" while "verassen" means "to incinerate." So instead of saying "thanks for the surprise!" I accidentally texted "thanks for the cremation!" I don't think anything more needs to be said. that's one of my best yet!<br />
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I'm grateful to be on my mission, to be serving the wonderful people of Turnhout, Belgium. God's work is going forward in this plentiful corner of the kingdom. As I strive to consecrate myself and my efforts more fully, I'm learning how much I really rely on the grace of my Savior. It isn't enough to serve with my own capacities and abilities. But when I give my best effort and ask Christ and Heavenly Father to make up the rest it is more than enough. <br />
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Ik hou van jullie allemaal. Tot volgende week! Success!<br />
Liefs, Zuster McKinney Vossvoss_bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05985557883650364943noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5807279575037268646.post-7568863324297546642015-09-02T01:55:00.001-04:002015-09-02T01:55:38.922-04:00TransfersThis week was crazy! I can't believe everything has happened within seven days. It feels much longer.<br /><br />On Monday, Sister Goodman wanted to spend her last p-day in Belgium in Brussels. So we took a little day trip with just the two of us. I still marvel that it's possible- we can just decide to go to Brussels, Belgium on a whim and it's only an hour and a half train ride away! It was delightful. We saw the sights of the main square, got Belgian waffles (of course) walked around the royal palace, and visited a cathedral where there was a free organ concert, which was amazing. Another highlight of the day was running into two American members on vacation- "Sisters!!" It's always so cool to be recognized and appreciated for what we're doing by random strangers. Apparently they had been looking for missionaries their whole trip. So that was cool!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br />Tuesday was our last district meeting. Elder Johnson has gone home (in mission lingo we say he's "dying" just like new missionaries are "born." It's pretty weird, I'll admit). In any case, it was a great meeting. We all brought our helmets to take pictures. I'll miss that district!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br /><br />Wednesday was transfer day. It was actually kind of hectic getting everyone on the right trains, but Sister Goodman made it safely to Dordrecht and Sister Young made it safely to Belgium, so all is well! Sister Young is fabulous. She's athletic, sincere, selfless, basically just awesome. We are excited to work together this transfer!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Unfortunately, the first few days of this transfer and for me as sister training leader were characterized by me getting really sick. Okay, not too horrible... but a really bad head cold, so I was congested, headachy and coughing for a few days. Considering it's the first time I've really gotten sick on my mission, not too bad. But the timing is sure hilarious haha. Anyway, it's still been awesome. I got to work with Elder Bernier and Elder Hirsch, the zone leaders, to plan our zone vision, focusing on helping the missionaries develop teaching skills, and it was cool to be directed and inspired by the Spirit in the process. We also tried to make it memorable, thus the rephrasing of the preamble and a couple of our favorite hymns.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Being a sister training leader is wonderful. I am so excited to serve and help in this unique way. But it also adds a lot of responsibility. Basically it's "a weight, a burden so heavy that the backs of the proud will be broken and only humility can carry it." to paraphrase CS Lewis. There's no way I could do it just with my own resources. I have to rely on my heavenly Father. I see my weaknesses so clearly, but I am also aware of the strengths that will help me to accomplish all that is asked of me. Despite the stress that sometimes accompanies this, I am enthusiastic and can't wait to learn from and serve the awesome sisters here in Antwerpen better this transfer!<br /><br />On Saturday we had District Leader Council, where we met with the other leaders in this zone to determine the needs of the missionaries here and how we could best help them. It was inspiring to take part in. I love the organization in the Church!<br /><br />On Saturday night we travelled to Nederland so that Sister Young could attend the baptism of an awesome lady she taught in Gouda on Sunday- so we slept over with the Dordrecht sisters, Sister Goodman and Sister Fleming! It was super gezellig and fun. All the sisters in this mission are just stellar. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />We returned on Sunday afternoon and managed to have dinner before a lesson we had planned. Despite the fact that it was raining, and I was still sick, we embarked out on the journey and just had such a wonderful spiritual experience. Our investigator had been feeling down and noticed the absence of the Spirit in her life the past week. We felt prompted to read <a href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/2-ne/32?lang=eng" target="_blank">2 Nephi 32</a> with her, and it just buoyed her up so much! She repeated several times, "Ik ben zo blij dat jullie zijn gekomen." (I'm so glad you came!). Sister Young bore killer testimony and the Spirit was really strong. Totally worth it.<br /><br />So it was a wonderful week! I love being on my mission. It has been such a blessing, and it has been changing me. I am so grateful for the experiences I am having here. It is a marvelous work and a wonder!<br /><br />Have a great week iedereen! Ik hou van jullie!<br /><br />Liefs, Zuster McKinney Voss<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; text-align: start;">Getting ice cream after DLC in front of Antwerpen Centraal!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Last moments together</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And 1st moments together!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Uncle Mike pose with a cool statue</td></tr>
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