你好
Sister Au-Yeung helped me type in "hello" in Chinese.(Mandarin and Cantonese are pronunciation differences, not written language differences so they both read the same Chinese)
This week has been a rather interesting week when it comes to conversation... we've talked to many prepared, many unprepared, and many just plain fun people this week. Unfortunately, because of our assignment, we do not get out on Temple Square as much as we would like to, but God seems to make up for it with interesting people when we come out of our assigned tasks.
We got to talk to Microbiologists and professors, middle school history teachers and very confused Chinese (who mistook the acoustical demonstration in the Tabernacle for a religious rite, fortunately Sister Au-Yeung was able to help them understand that tearing paper and dropping pins are not typically a part of a church service) The professors of science history helped me realize just how much detail is in our church from the Bible. They recognized the specific passages that correlate with just about every 'quirk' of religious worship that we have as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It makes me wonder why so many people are unable to recognize that, even in our own congregations. We talked about the origins of tithing, prophets, temples, everything... even baptism. It's funny how much logical sense the religion makes in comparison with the Bible. Then to think that it was started by a young farmer who did not even know that there was a wall around Jerusalem... where did all of these Biblical connections come from if not from God Himself?
Despite the historical logic, it also is interesting to note that despite knowing all of these things about our church that they still had not asked God and found out if it was all true. You have to have the spiritual knowledge from God in order for religion to change you and actually mean anything more than an interesting connection between the old and new beliefs. God's plan is truly perfect, allowing for knowledge to be gained from all angles. Maybe there is going to be a scientific connection sooner rather than later? Who knows?
We're teaching some wonderful women from the east coast. They are so wonderful... they try their hardest to come closer to Jesus Christ through daily prayer and scripture study. And one of them had the missionaries walk in while we were teaching her about the restoration... which was nice, albeit it is going to be an interesting missionary story for those Elders in Pennsylvania. Going to a house while she was trying to get in contact with the missionaries in her local area. Miracle investigator I'm sure.
Best of luck with everything!
Sister Pielstick
http://www.watton.org/clipart/bible/bibles.shtml- Bible art
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