Week 26

Hello!! Happy Monday everyone! Ha Monday's are the greatest days :) 

This week was awesome!! We found a new investigator this week who we taught the Restoration to. Her name is Tealiscia (Ta-lee-see-uh) and she's 16 years old. You can tell that she really wants more truth and direction in her life. And guess what? She committed to be baptized on November 1st!! We have our next lesson with her tonight and we're praying that her mom and brother will be there and sit in on it as well! 

So... Angelika is AWESOME. She came to church and the missionary devotional last night even though she wasn't feeling well. Before sacrament meeting started she told me how she's felt the Spirit in her life lately. She then said that she felt like she is a member already but just hasn't been baptized. She talked about how all of the things she's learning is changing her for the better and how she just strives to do what's right. So then I asked her about baptism and if she was ready to make that commitment yet. And she said yes! So we told her to think and pray about a date. :) 

So she went home after sacrament meeting and I prayed and prayed that she'd be able to make it to the devotional that night. Heavenly Father answered my prayer and she was able to make it! After it was over President Eaton announced that the next devotional would be on the 19th of October. So I leaned over to Angelika and said, "You should get baptized on the 18th. :)" I don't know why I said that.. but I'm pretty certain that it was the Spirit! But then she nodded her head and said, "Yeah I think so too!" I was SO shocked and so excited!! So we encouraged her to pray about that date and get the confirmation from Heavenly Father. Ahh... it was awesome!! Then as we were talking to everyone afterwards she went up to the Bishop and told him that she was going to get baptized! Haha I about died. Greatest moment of my life! I know that the Spirit is working in Angelika's life right now and I'm so grateful that she's recognizing that. 

The church is true, my friends. :) It's exciting to be able to watch this gospel change the lives of our brothers sisters. I am SO blessed to be able to be apart of this great work. :) 

I've got to run but If you could all please pray for Angelika and Tealiscia I would very much appreciate it. :) I love you all!!! :) 

-Sister Maurcine Flamm 

Week 25

Hello! 

So news is that I'm getting a new companion! I'm staying here in Federal Way and Sister Kirschner is getting transferred. So we'll see how things go! Ha. I'll get my new companion today. Pray for us!!  

My Bishop in the Star Lake ward gave a talk on Sunday that really stood out to me. So I wanted to share a little bit of the insights that I got from it :) 

He started out talking about when the apostles saw Christ walking on the water. In Matthew 14:25-33 it says,

"25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.

26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.

27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.

29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.

30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.

31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?"

First of all, Peter had the desire to walk on the water. And because of his desire, Christ told him to come! So Peter started walking on the water towards Christ. He then became afraid and started to sink. He cried out for help from our Savior and immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand and lifted him up. Bishop then started talking about how sometimes we doubt and become afraid and as we cry out for help, Christ is there to save us. But this is the interesting part to me. Christ didn't just pick Peter up out of the water and carry him back to the boat. He took him by the hand and walked with him. So Peter was still walking on water! But with the help of our Savior. I know that sometimes things in life seem impossible, but we too can "walk on water" because of Him. 

Sorry it's kind of hard to put into words what I'm thinking in my head.. ha so I hope that made a little bit of sense. But I hope everyone has a fantastic week! I love you all so much :) If you could keep Norea and the rest of the Iraq family in your prayers that would be greatly appreciated. I don't think Norea is going to make it much longer because the cancer has spread throughout her body. :/ It breaks my heart but I know that she'll be free from the pain soon. 

I love you all!! 

Lots of Love, 

Sister Maurcine Flamm 

Week 24

Oh my goodness.. this week was just full of miracles!! Miracle #1- Aiden got baptized!!! It was a very spiritual baptism. :) His older brother was supposed to give the talk on baptism but wasn't able to get off work in time. So Aiden says, "Oh I know! You can just do it Sister Flamm!" I was like uhhh... Sister Kirschner would love to do it! Haha I'm not so good at on the spot things. Nooo way. Haha but I gladly gave the closing prayer :) But it all worked out great! Sister Kirschner did a great job at winging it. After the baptism I asked Aiden how he felt and he told me that he was really happy and that it felt right. :) 

Miracle #2- Angelica (our investigator) attended Aiden's baptism and loved it!! We haven't been able to teach her for like 2 months because she got a job as a nanny. But now we're finally able to teach her again! She told me after the baptism that she started reading from the Book of Mormon again. She said that she started reading and then just kept going! She said that it just brought her a lot of comfort and peace. I'm telling you.. she's GOLDEN!! 

Miracle #3- Aiden received the gift of the Holy Ghost!! 

Miracle #4- Aiden's dad came to church to witness Aiden's confirmation!!! I can't even tell you how exciting that was!!! He walked in with a Mariner's jersey, dress pants, dress shoes, and with a huge grin on his face. Haha it was the greatest thing ever!! He thought it was funny that we were so shocked to see him :) He hasn't been to a church in years and years. So this was huge!

After Aiden's confirmation I asked him how he felt again and he said that it felt complete :) Man, he's just such an amazing little guy. I love him so much! I know that Baptism is necessary for us to be able to return to live with Heavenly Father again someday. But I also know that baptism is just the first step. This gospel is a way of life! I wish I could tell you all of the other miracles that I've been able to be apart of this week, but I'm out of time. I love you all so much and I hope that you have a great week!!  

 "19 And now, my beloved brethren, after ye have gotten into this strait and narrow path, I would ask if all is done? Behold, I say unto you, Nay; for ye have not come thus far save it were by the word of Christ with unshaken faith in him, relying wholly upon the merits of him who is mighty to save.

 20 Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ, and endure to the end, behold, thus saith the Father: Ye shall have eternal life."

-3 Nephi 31:19-20 

Love, 

Sister Maurcine Flamm 

Week 23

Hello Flammily and Friends! :) 

I don't have a lot of time because my computer keeps crashing.. so I'm praying that it'll work for a few more minutes so that I can tell you a little bit about my week! 

After leaving a lesson from a member's home last night, we saw their neighbors across the street outside. We went over, started talking to them, and were able to teach the the Restoration right then! They set up some chairs for us outside and then brought out a loaf of zuchinni bread and water for us. I'm telling you... I have run into some of the most gracious people in the world here. These people don't even know me, yet they are so willing to serve and give me what they have! They are such great examples to me. Ahh.. I have SO much to learn. But I love it. :) So anyways, we started teaching them about the Restoration. As we were talking about Joseph Smith one of the ladies named Nomi said, "You're giving me goosebumps!!" I wish you all could have felt the Spirit that was present at that time!! We've really been striving to help all of our investigators to feel and recognize the Spirit in our lessons lately. I know that the Holy Ghost is the ultimate teacher and I pray that I can say the right things and allow Him to work through me! But we're going to go back and teach Gloria and Nomi this week. So if you could pray for them I would greatly appreciate it. :) 

I know that this isn't a Mormon Message, but I want you all to watch it. It has such a great message!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaWA2GbcnJU

I'm so very grateful for the opportunity that I have to serve My Savior. I know that this is the most important work that we can all be involved in. :) Look for ways to help those in need this week! 

 "And behold, I tell you these things that ye may learn wisdom; that ye may learn that when ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God."

-Mosiah 2:17

I love you all!!! Talk to you next week! :) 

Sister Maurcine Flamm 

Week 22

Welcome to the Flammily Kinsley Mae!!! Ahhh.. she is so precious! I just love her so much :) I keep praying that all will go well and that she'll be healthy and strong! 

We had our missionary devotional last night and it was SO powerful. I just wish I could video it and send it to all of you! We watched this video and tears just came to my eyes immediately. 

https://www.lds.org/media-library/video/2010-03-07-he-lives-testimonies-of-jesus-christ?lang=eng

I think the biggest thing that I've learned on my mission so far has been that My Savior LIVES. I know that with all of my heart! I know that every single one of us matter to Him. So try to think of something this week that you can work on to show Him your appreciation for all that He has done for us. :) 

So Aiden is still committed to baptism on August 30! Less than two weeks! I'm so excited :) We went over to his house for a lesson on Saturday night and the whole family sat in on the lesson and participated! It was such a spiritual experience. Afterwards Brother Blanco told us thank you for teaching his son. He told us that he was raised Catholic but fell away because of some hurt feelings. He said that he knew that what we were doing was hard work and that he really appreciated it. My heart melted when he told us that. He was being so sincere! And that's not like him at all. He usually is joking around and speaking really fast in spanish so that we can't understand him. Ha but it was amazing to be able to see his heart soften. I hope and pray that it will continue to soften as he experiences Aiden's baptism. :) 

Well I've got to get going. Thanks to everyone that emailed me this week! And I'm sorry that I wasn't able to reply to all of you. But just know that I love you!! :) 

Take care :) 

-Sister Flamm

Week 21

Well hello everyone :) 

I feel like not a whole lot has happened this week. Sister Kirschner and I are trying to get to know the area better and find our way around! It's a good thing we have a GPS because Sister Muir is the one that knew how to get everywhere.. and now she's gone! So it's kind of a bummer. But we'll figure it out sometime! 

So how about this picture? Hahah. I stopped a softball game and made all of these old men get in a picture for me. I told them that my dad would love it. :) Haha so the shirts say "casket ready" and the hats say "R.I.P". Pretty good, huh! Ha it made me laugh. Almost as good as our soccer shirts that said, "Flamm's knock 'em dead". :) 

Sorry this email is super short.. but I hope you all are having a good summer! I love you all SO much and I will talk to you next week. :) 

Sister Flamm