BACK IN HAMILTON! Serving in my last area... :( Frankton Ward, also at the Visitors Centre, and I am called to be the Sister Training Leader. My companion is Sister Smith, she is from Canada, and is amazing, I have served around her before!
As you know President Eyring, Elder Andersen, and Bishop Davies were in New Zealand this weekend. YOU COULD FEEL THEIR PRESENCE FROM A MILE AWAY!! It was literally crazy, you truly could tell someone special was in town. They did a cultural celebration, and after they sang "I am a Child of God" as President Eyring walked out, BUT he didn't keep walking, he turned around, stopped, and sang with them, "I am a child of God." What a beautiful sight to see an Apostle of the Lord singing a song that touches each of our hearts.The next day they did the dedication, and WOW. Elder Andersen spoke after the choir sang "Joseph Smiths first prayer".. and he stood up and quoted from a line in the song "Undaunted still he trusted." He then based His whole talk around US being undaunted and still trusting in the Lord. His talk was so healing for everyone because many people were quite angry that church college got torn down. He then shared an experience when he was a 70, and they had a meeting as 70 and Apostles, and first presidency about the Church College of New Zealand, he then told them. I can tell you that President Hinckley at the time was VERY aware of everything in New Zealand, but undaunted still he trusted, he trusted that prompting that he got, and here we are today. President Eyring stood up before the dedicatory prayer and said, "I asked the Lord to tell me the future for this place, and all the Lord said was tell them to be patient, tell them to take their time building these things, for marvelous things will happen here." WOAH. Not sure what is in store for New Zealand, but he did pray and bless Hamilton, and I know that we will see that in our missionary efforts.
The BEST thing though, of my whole week was this... Remember Aimee Keen-Laird who was a Less Active we worked with in Sunnyhills? Well.... SHE MOVED TO FRANKTON!!!!!! She lives in the area I now serve in and MIRACLE, she came to the dedication broadcast with us, AND she came to church. She just cried and cried when she saw me, and I know that one specific reason for being here, even if this isn't where I want to be, I know that the Lord needs me. I know there is a wise purpose in this. I already spoke at sacrament yesterday, and I spoke about Charity. It's my favorite subject, and I actually really felt the Lord guiding my words. After the Stake President first councilor came up to us and said, "I am so thankful that the Lord sent you two here right now, there is a WISE purpose in His will." Then another man came up to us and said, "You two have BRILLIANT husbands waiting for you when you arrive at home." HAHAHA we were cracking up, but it's amazing to see the ward already begin to trust us, just by being touched by the spirit while we spoke!!
I know that you can trust Heavenly Father, and be undaunted. I know that Heavenly Father really does love you. If there is anything in my perspectives that have changed while being here is that HEAVENLY FATHER'S love NEVER changes. We can change, we can feel distant, but it's a love that is always there for us. I love you each so much, and wish you the best week!!
They are changing the Mission office to the dedicated building!!! YAY! So here is my new details, and please let others know too!!
Sister Madeline Cleone DeLoach (letters)
P.O Box 9542
Hamilton
3240
New Zealand
Sister Madeline Cleone DeLoach (packages)
465 Tuhikaramea Rd.
Temple View
Hamilton 3218
New Zealand
"Those who do not see their weaknesses do NOT progress. Your awareness of your weakness is a blessing, as it helps you remain humble, and keeps you turning to the Savior." -President Eyring
AROHANUI,
SISTER MADDIE DELOACH
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