bonjour! ha i dont speak french 

Its been a fantastic week in Launie Tas. Started it off w/ the gorge on Mon...and went to some of my favorite members house for food that night. S & P K. P was just called as 2nd counselor in bishopric & S is the one that sells doterra down here. She's the only one in Tas I'm pretty sure. They are awesome anyway. I definitely got some oils too they are magic. Feel free to send me some.

We went finding that night and knocked into some JW's. (Jehovah Witnesses) They were so nice and talked to us for ages, they thought we were crazy when we said Jehova is Jesus Christ before he came to earth, haha. It was actually hilarious the way they reacted. They were pretty cool and invited us back.

Tues we saw Bal Kumar (12 yr old investigator) and played a plan of salvation game w/ him. The T's were there, s/o (shout out) to them for best fellowship. We have to get really creative w/ the lessons because 1. language barrier and 2. he's so young. If you have any good ideas for teaching kids message them to me! :)

That night we had tea @ the C's. Its like going to a 10 star restaurant when we eat there! She says "I cook the very best things for you because thats what I would do if the Savior were here." We represent the Savior so she takes it just as serious. A is amazing. 10/10. We had salmon and stuffed mushrooms.

That night we had to drive down to Hobart! The pacific area president (of the 70) came and we had a zone conference in Tas w/ him, Elder Pearson. It rained the whole way there (2hrs), we stayed w/ the sisters in Sandy Bay. Got there @ 10;30 pm. Got up to go to Maccas @ 7:30 am for a zone breakfast then to the chapel! We grabbed a picture w/ him and started. It was uplifting and spiritual! Question- What did you learn from Elder Pearson? Elder Pearson is awesome. We learnt so much. Mostly what I can do to reach my potential. He interviewed only 3 of us and President Maxwell called the night before and asked if I would have one with him. We talked about a lot of amazing things and he told me some really profound things as well. Things that will help me the rest of my mission and life. I love him! It was a really cool experience. Also we found out the BEST news of my life. ELDER BEDNAR IS COMING TO OUR MISSION in Feb. I am SO STOKED. He's my favorite!

We drove home that night and Thurs was good good. Fri was even better. We visited famous LK and her boys. Cool kids. They are the best family. Love them heaps. Did you get the pictures? :) 

Saturday we did lots but my fav was getting our investigator Bal Kumar some pants for church! We got them & the T's gave him a shirt. He came to church looking like he held the priesthood. So much swag! And he brought his friend too. Bal K is so sweet. The T's family has fasted for him & the miracle happened. His friend speaks better English and translates for us MIRACLE!!

That night we had tea @ the W's w/ the K's & the elders. Heres a couple of photos.

Love you all...but I'd love you more if you send me stuff.

xxx

Sister Hatch

D&C 50:22 Wherefore, he that preacheth and he that receiveth, understand one another, and both are edified and rejoice together.

ya gday mate how you goin 

Another fantastic transfer week with the Launie outlaws, I've learned so much this week. District meeting was in Del city and we got to meet all the missionaries and we had a really good meeting!  The spirit was so intense and made for a really cool experience.  We talked a lot about why we are here and becoming more devoted missionaries.  As I've been here I've learnt that most of all the gospel is about love.  The 1st and great commandment is to love God & 2nd to love our neighbors.  My dedication to missionary work completely depends on how much I love the Savior.  If I understand all the He did for me, then I will want to show him all the love possible. The way we show love is by serving him by helping our brothers and sisters find happiness that knowing our Savior brings. Not only that but the peace that the Plan of Salvation brings.  In District Meeting, my testimony of the "happy plan" grew 100x!  The times when I feel my testimony growing most is when I hear the testimonies of the people I look up to and care about. In that meeting, one missionary shared an experience and testimony that completely changed my perspective.  He opened my eyes to light and hope in the plan of salvation.  I know that I am not only here to help others be with their families forever but help my own now and in the future.  Families really can be forever through God's perfect plan.

We have also had some really cool member missionary experiences this week!  We met Bal Kumar (investigator) last week and set a date for baptism with him!  He in Nepalese and speaks little English.  He is 12.  He is really sweet and excited to learn.  We brought him to church and Brother T (member) saw him.  Everyone is a teacher here and Brother T had taught Bal Kumar the year before!  Brother T has children his age and has been fellowshipping him!  Him and his two older boys (J and B) come and take him to play soccer etc.  They are awesome.  They are so excited about it, just having them in the work with us gets them a whole new perspective and excitement to share the restored gospel.  The members here are all AMAZING.   I am so lucky to be serving here. :) I love it!  

Although the work is hard and I am tired all the time, I am the happiest I have ever been.  My scripture for the week: Omni 1:26 (And now, my beloved brethren, I would that ye should come unto Christ, who is the Holy one of Israel, and partake of his salvation, and the power of his redemption.  Yea, come unto him, and offer your whole souls as an offering unto him, and continue in fasting and praying, and endure to the end; and as the Lord liveth ye will be saved.)  Love you all heaps!

Love from Tas XXX
Sister Hatch

Ah...this week the Pacific Area President, Elder Pearson, is coming to our mission.  We will be having a special conference with him here in Tas on Wed.  We will be going down to Hobart!  It will be good. :) Buh bye.