On my 2nd week at the Provo MTC

Wow what a wild week it has been, first off I appreciate all the emails, got about 20 plus to respond too now haha.

 For those of you who do not know, my preparation day is Tuesdays here at the mtc. You learn TONS at the mtc in a really short amount of time. 

 The big thing to remember here is that as missionaries we represent our gracious savior, Jesus Christ. So the way we are taught to teach, is in the style of Christ. 

 We use questions to help people ponder the scriptures and apply it into their own life. This is what Christ did frequently in the new testament. Another big thing is to invite the Holy Ghost when we teach, because really its the holy ghost that does the real teaching. Missionaries do not convert, we invite others to come closer to their savior, this in turn helps people to act on faith and come closer to Jesus by deciding to follow the gospel and be baptized (Faith, the Atonement, Repentance, Baptism, recieving the Holy Ghost, and Enduring to the end). 

 Me and my companion were teaching a lady yesterday and we felt inclined to bear our testimonys. We did this and in 10 minutes everyone was crying haha, thats when you know the Holy Ghost is in the room. 

 My companion here at the MTC is awesome, a great guy and we both love working out. We walked up to the Provo Temple as a zone (big group of missionaries) and took some good pics, it was pretty sweet. Can't lie the MTC, and mission life in general is very very busy. For some people it is very stressful, ive already seen many pepople breaking down in tears because they feel as if they have to do all the teaching, but that is far from the truth. 
Missionaries, invite and let the Holy Ghost go through us. A mission is no easy sacrifice but it is worth it, it has already helped me strengthen my testimony, mature, and learn more about working with people. 

 I am here to represent Jesus Christ and to invite everyone to make decisions that would help them feel the immense joy that i feel every day. 

 Ill send pics in a 2nd email, love all of you,whether or not you guys are a member of the church, i invite each of you to pray to our god, he loves us and he truly answers us

Sis Jessica Bluth from TJ's ward also in the MTC - going to Zimbabwe

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