The California Santa Rosa Mission is one of eight missions in the world that is trying out on-line proselyting. That means that eighteen of our missionaries are going to be working on facebook, writing on blogs, chatting, using mormon.org, for 1-2 hours a day. Their purpose on-line is the same as their purpose when they aren't on-line...to bring people to Jesus Christ through faith, repentance, baptism, receiving the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end. They are instructed not to use facebook to talk to family and friends at home, but to invite their investigators to be their friends and have their investigators friends become facebook friends and so forth. They are also supposed to invite ward members from the ward they are serving in to be their friends.
That is where we began, but we have also learned that they need to be visible with lots of facebook friends and lots of followers of their blogs. So the new way of thinking is that everyone should add my missionaries and follow their blogs. On occasions when the Spirit directs, you should make a comment either place (facebook or blog) on what they have expressed as a means to stimulate conversation and to bear testimony.
Are you freaking out a little as you read this? A pretty amazing thing, letting missionaries on facebook and the internet for that matter. Obviously they are very trusted missionaries that have this new assignment. They are struggling to feel like they aren't wasting their time on-line when they could be out talking to people face to face. We are just getting started, and I believe they will start having some great things happen as we get a little further along. The Brethren have been wanting to get the missionaries on-line for a while. They feel like we need to tap into the millions that are using social networks. We can use them for good.
If you want to read more about it here is a link to a blog that talks about our mission getting started santa rosa mission.
That is why I deactivated my old facebook and started a new one as SisterSusan Bunker. It is to be used for proselyting purposes. I also have a new blog susanbunker.blogspot.com. I know...another blog? I will try to put a thought on it a few times a week. I may be copying from you as you inspire me with your good thoughts. Just wanted you to know what we are up to. :) We are pioneers!!!
3rd treatment today...I'm getting my drip as I type. No hives. A 9 hr. day at the cancer enter. A 2 hr. drive both ways. My husband is a saint!
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Sunday, October 10, 2010
ten/ten/ten
Today in sacrament, one of the sisters in my ward (one of my favorites!), reminded us that today was 10/10/10. She suggested we think about ten things we are grateful for. I think I will follow her counsel.
1- My Testimony!
Believing in the gospel of Jesus Christ, knowing that my Heavenly Father loves me and hears and answers my prayers, feeling love and strength and forgiveness through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, knowing we have a living prophet on the earth today, this anchors my soul. It gives me hope!
"Hope is directly connected to faith in Jesus Christ. Hope is the abiding trust that the Lord will fulfill His promises to us. It is manifest in confidence and optimism, and enthusiasm and patient perseverance. It is believing and expecting that our prayers will be answered. The word hope is sometimes misunderstood in the world. In our everyday language the word often has a hint of uncertainty. In the language of the gospel, the word hope is sure, unwavering and active. Hope is the anchor of our souls. Hope is trust in God's promises. It is confidence that if we act now we will receive the desired blessings in the future. With hope comes joy and happiness." President Uchtdorf
2- My Family!
Many, many people make up my family and each one is precious to me. We are there for each other no matter what, and I know that! These people make me love and feel loved. I laugh and cry with them. I rejoice that I am eternally connected to them. They bring much joy and happiness to my life. (I was just eating the crust of a loaf of home made whole wheat bread. It reminded me of my Dad. He always ate the crust! I miss him. I love him. I am grateful he will be a part of me forever!)
3- My Friends!
I love my friends! I have felt so much love from my friends these past couple of months. I am so blessed to have the best friends in the whole world. They make me want to be a better person (friend), because they have shown me what it means to be some one's friend. I love to laugh with my friends. I love that they don't judge me, but rather pray for me. I am so blessed!
4- Sunshine!
There is something about the sun rising in the morning that refreshes my spirit and makes every feeling that the dark night brought on, go away! The warmth of the sun on my face gives life to my soul and vigor to my step!
5- Flowers!
I am grateful for flowers. Any kind! They all make me feel happy! They look beautiful and cheerful and lovely! I love flowers!
6- Mail! (e or snail)
I have been blessed with the funnest mail lately. And the thing I am most surprised about is that it keeps coming. It's like everyone planned when they will send something and it is being spread over the course of my illness and treatments. Mail is very uplifting! It always brings a smile to my face!
7- Advil!
I have pretty much decided advil cures everything. You name it, it will make it feel better! I am definitely grateful for advil. (I promise I am being careful not to take too much :)
8- My Beanie!
My black ski beanie has become my favorite style accessory of late. It makes me feel warm and covered and comfortable.
9- A Turkey Sandwich For Lunch!
This has become some sort of comfort food for me. It feels like a healthy mid day meal that treats me just right!
10- The Perfect Sugar Cookie!
It is final. The perfect sugar cookie is my most favorite cookie on the planet. I love them!
1- My Testimony!
Believing in the gospel of Jesus Christ, knowing that my Heavenly Father loves me and hears and answers my prayers, feeling love and strength and forgiveness through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, knowing we have a living prophet on the earth today, this anchors my soul. It gives me hope!
"Hope is directly connected to faith in Jesus Christ. Hope is the abiding trust that the Lord will fulfill His promises to us. It is manifest in confidence and optimism, and enthusiasm and patient perseverance. It is believing and expecting that our prayers will be answered. The word hope is sometimes misunderstood in the world. In our everyday language the word often has a hint of uncertainty. In the language of the gospel, the word hope is sure, unwavering and active. Hope is the anchor of our souls. Hope is trust in God's promises. It is confidence that if we act now we will receive the desired blessings in the future. With hope comes joy and happiness." President Uchtdorf
2- My Family!
Many, many people make up my family and each one is precious to me. We are there for each other no matter what, and I know that! These people make me love and feel loved. I laugh and cry with them. I rejoice that I am eternally connected to them. They bring much joy and happiness to my life. (I was just eating the crust of a loaf of home made whole wheat bread. It reminded me of my Dad. He always ate the crust! I miss him. I love him. I am grateful he will be a part of me forever!)
3- My Friends!
I love my friends! I have felt so much love from my friends these past couple of months. I am so blessed to have the best friends in the whole world. They make me want to be a better person (friend), because they have shown me what it means to be some one's friend. I love to laugh with my friends. I love that they don't judge me, but rather pray for me. I am so blessed!
4- Sunshine!
There is something about the sun rising in the morning that refreshes my spirit and makes every feeling that the dark night brought on, go away! The warmth of the sun on my face gives life to my soul and vigor to my step!
5- Flowers!
I am grateful for flowers. Any kind! They all make me feel happy! They look beautiful and cheerful and lovely! I love flowers!
6- Mail! (e or snail)
I have been blessed with the funnest mail lately. And the thing I am most surprised about is that it keeps coming. It's like everyone planned when they will send something and it is being spread over the course of my illness and treatments. Mail is very uplifting! It always brings a smile to my face!
7- Advil!
I have pretty much decided advil cures everything. You name it, it will make it feel better! I am definitely grateful for advil. (I promise I am being careful not to take too much :)
8- My Beanie!
My black ski beanie has become my favorite style accessory of late. It makes me feel warm and covered and comfortable.
9- A Turkey Sandwich For Lunch!
This has become some sort of comfort food for me. It feels like a healthy mid day meal that treats me just right!
10- The Perfect Sugar Cookie!
It is final. The perfect sugar cookie is my most favorite cookie on the planet. I love them!
Saturday, October 2, 2010
conference
can i just say I LOVE GENERAL CONFERENCE!? for many, many reasons!
one i will share...there is something right and good about a father and his son attending priesthood meeting together! i am so grateful that jon and tod have been together for the last couple here in the mission field! it does a mother's heart good!
this is the "gay" missionary pose! missionaries always give some kind of hand gesture in a photo. i had to share theirs! :)
my handsome boys!!!
this one shows how much taller tod truly is...i think jon is shrinking a little...and turning gray. at least he has hair though, right!? ~:-) (that is a one-haired smiley)
one i will share...there is something right and good about a father and his son attending priesthood meeting together! i am so grateful that jon and tod have been together for the last couple here in the mission field! it does a mother's heart good!
this is the "gay" missionary pose! missionaries always give some kind of hand gesture in a photo. i had to share theirs! :)
my handsome boys!!!
this one shows how much taller tod truly is...i think jon is shrinking a little...and turning gray. at least he has hair though, right!? ~:-) (that is a one-haired smiley)
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