침례

This is a week I will remember for the rest of my entire life. I was able to be there to support Sister Goyumin as she entered the waters of baptism. It was probably by the far the most special day of my entire mission to date. The ceremony was absolutely perfect. I am beyond grateful to my Heavenly Father for allowing me to take part in helping her prepare for the ordinance of baptism. She is by far the most prepared person I have ever met. I met Sister Go for the first time back in may when I was serving with sister Broyles. At that time, she was mostly english interest and said that she never would have thought that she would get baptized. As we met with her weekly and taught her the lessons and as she felt the spirit when she attended church, she realized that there was something different about our church. A feeling that she hasn't been able to find anywhere else. On Sunday September 13 she was able to be baptized and it was so special. The spirit was so strong especially as she bore testimony of how she came to know that our church was true. I know that baptism is the gate that starts the path that leads us back to our Heavenly Father. I have gained a greater testimony of the meaning and need for baptism as I have been able to teach Sister Go. This week I have just felt so much reflection and gratitude to my Father in Heaven for allowing me to me a part of this work. As I watch others change their lives, I know it is changing mine even more. Everyday I gain an even greater appreciation for the gospel in my life and the work that I am able to be a part of here in Korea. Oh how I can't imagine my life without a mission! I can't imagine not have meeting the amazing people that I have been able to meet. My testimony strengthens as I watch the strong members here dedicate there whole lives to the church.

Sister Go's baptism was by far the best part of the entire week. But we also had the opportunity to have a mission tour this week where Elder Yamashita from the Quorum of the 70 came and spoke to us. It was such a great meeting and it was definitely inspired. I felt the spirit strong and felt guided to know what I need to do to be a better missionary. I was also able to see some past companions like Sister Thornley and Sister Parkjinyoung which was a lot of fun! Other than mission tour we also were able to meet a few members this week and share some messages with them. Teaching lessons/sharing messages has been one of the hardest but best parts of my entire mission. I really love teaching with Sister Kim. I love the spirit that I feel as I listen to her teach and I love feeling the spirit guiding my own words. Something we constantly have to work to be worthy of.

One thing that I have really loved about my new area is how many Book of Mormons we have been able to pass out. We have a sticker board that asks "Have you ever wondered about these questions?" and the questions include "Is God real?" "Does God know me?" "How can I have a close happy family?' and "how can a belief in Jesus Christ help me?" We bring the board down town and we ask ever person that passes if they will stick a sticker on the board. We ask them what question they have wondered most about. Then we explain who we are and that we have found answers to these questions through the Book of Mormon and we share a short passage from the Book of Mormon that answers their specific question. We get all sorts of responses but for the most part people are happy to receive a free book that answers questions of the soul. It has been fun being able to testify about the Book of Mormon to so many different people in a little time.

Funny story of the week:
I played the piano for the opening hymn in english class.. okay that's not the funny story of the week. but that was pretty funny too. It was only the right hand but I only made a couple mistakes okay? It's nice to know that although I quit piano at a young age (so I could play sports:)) that I didn't completely forget how to play. haha... anyway okay the other funny story of the week:

As Sister Kim and I were sticker boarding with the Elders I saw a young man who was wearing a sweatshirt that I really like. It spelled out different countries in the world but half was in english and the other half was in Korean. So I asked him where He bought it and before he could answer his friends immediately started trying to take it off him and yelling "give it to her!!" ahhhh it was so funny. thankfully his friends didn't succeed and He didn't have to give me his sweatshirt....but it was pretty funny:)

Well It was an absolutely amazing week and I could be happier! I love Korea and I love this work.

and I love all you!

Sister Hurley<3

the elders: elder Lee and Elder Wright

do you like our aprons?

did I mention that I colored MY hair this week too?
I'm trying to fit in with the Korean. hehe

my companion colored her hair blonde so she could be just like me!

Primary!

Sister Goyumin's baptism<3

Unforgettable

This is a week I will remember for the rest of my entire life. I was able to be there to support Sister Goyumin as she entered the waters of baptism. It was probably by the far the most special day of my entire mission to date. The ceremony was absolutely perfect. I am beyond grateful to my Heavenly Father for allowing me to take part in helping her prepare for the ordinance of baptism. She is by far the most prepared person I have ever met. I met Sister Go for the first time back in may when I was serving with sister Broyles. At that time, she was mostly english interest and said that she never would have thought that she would get baptized. As we met with her weekly and taught her the lessons and as she felt the spirit when she attended church, she realized that there was something different about our church. A feeling that she hasn't been able to find anywhere else. On Sunday September 13 she was able to be baptized and it was so special. The spirit was so strong especially as she bore testimony of how she came to know that our church was true. I know that baptism is the gate that starts the path that leads us back to our Heavenly Father. I have gained a greater testimony of the meaning and need for baptism as I have been able to teach Sister Go. This week I have just felt so much reflection and gratitude to my Father in Heaven for allowing me to me a part of this work. As I watch others change their lives, I know it is changing mine even more. Everyday I gain an even greater appreciation for the gospel in my life and the work that I am able to be a part of here in Korea. Oh how I can't imagine my life without a mission! I can't imagine not have meeting the amazing people that I have been able to meet. My testimony strengthens as I watch the strong members here dedicate there whole lives to the church.

Sister Go's baptism was by far the best part of the entire week. But we also had the opportunity to have a mission tour this week where Elder Yamashita from the Quorum of the 70 came and spoke to us. It was such a great meeting and it was definitely inspired. I felt the spirit strong and felt guided to know what I need to do to be a better missionary. I was also able to see some past companions like Sister Thornley and Sister Parkjinyoung which was a lot of fun! Other than mission tour we also were able to meet a few members this week and share some messages with them. Teaching lessons/sharing messages has been one of the hardest but best parts of my entire mission. I really love teaching with Sister Kim. I love the spirit that I feel as I listen to her teach and I love feeling the spirit guiding my own words. Something we constantly have to work to be worthy of.

One thing that I have really loved about my new area is how many Book of Mormons we have been able to pass out. We have a sticker board that asks "Have you ever wondered about these questions?" and the questions include "Is God real?" "Does God know me?" "How can I have a close happy family?' and "how can a belief in Jesus Christ help me?" We bring the board down town and we ask ever person that passes if they will stick a sticker on the board. We ask them what question they have wondered most about. Then we explain who we are and that we have found answers to these questions through the Book of Mormon and we share a short passage from the Book of Mormon that answers their specific question. We get all sorts of responses but for the most part people are happy to receive a free book that answers questions of the soul. It has been fun being able to testify about the Book of Mormon to so many different people in a little time.

Funny story of the week:
I played the piano for the opening hymn in english class.. okay that's not the funny story of the week. but that was pretty funny too. It was only the right hand but I only made a couple mistakes okay? It's nice to know that although I quit piano at a young age (so I could play sports:)) that I didn't completely forget how to play. haha... anyway okay the other funny story of the week:

As Sister Kim and I were sticker boarding with the Elders I saw a young man who was wearing a sweatshirt that I really like. It spelled out different countries in the world but half was in english and the other half was in Korean. So I asked him where He bought it and before he could answer his friends immediately started trying to take it off him and yelling "give it to her!!" ahhhh it was so funny. thankfully his friends didn't succeed and He didn't have to give me his sweatshirt....but it was pretty funny:)

Well It was an absolutely amazing week and I could be happier! I love Korea and I love this work.

and I love all you!

Sister Hurley<3

Another great week!

I am learning so many different things everyday and I don't have time to tell about it all... this email is going to be really short because I'm almost out of time but here are a few highlights of the week!

-We were able to visit two different member families this past week and help them farm! With one sweet member we shared a message about the parable of the sower and how we need to plant seeds in good ground so it can grow and produce good fruit. She absolutely loved the idea because she loves farming so much so it was cute:) I know that some people receive the gospel with gladness and are so happy but when they are faced with trials, they turn away from God and are offended because of the hard times they are having but I know that the best way to overcome any trial is to turn to God. He will help us through every trial if we allow Him too.<3

While picking peppers, we made a fun little song that our sweet grandmother member started singing with us. It was so cute!!

-we were also able to meet Derek this past week and He is said He is going to start reading the Book of Mormon. He has a lot of doubts about why our church has another book besides the bible but we know that if he reads it with a sincere heart wanting to know if the book is of God, he will receive the answer that it is. He has SO Many questions.

-On Saturday we threw a birthday party for a youth in our branch! It was so fun and He was so happy. I am so grateful for all the little opportunities like this that we have as missionaries to serve others. Learning how to forget my self and love and serve others has really helped me to understand what true happiness and joy is.

-we had stake conference this past week and as the meeting started, I had my arm around a sweet member in our ward who we had just helped farm a few days before and when the choir began to sing, I couldn't hold back tears. I felt the spirit so strong and I felt so much gratitude that that I could be a missionary here in Korea and this time. I love the people here so much. I felt God's love so strongly during the conference.

I'm out of time now... But I love you all so much and am so grateful for all the prayers that are said in my behalf.

Love, Sister Hurley

Farming Life!

We weeded this entire rice field last week!

Throwing the Peppers!

So many peppers..