Window to Heaven

Elder Hoggan continues to have great weeks, even though the numbers don't show how much the work of the gospel is progressing in Rosenheim. He always has cool experiences.

He, Elder Young, and the ward mission leader have a new finding idea. It's "Window to Heaven" and they do it weekly. First is the prayer and then they look at the map of their area and talk about what stands out, what would be best.

Another prayer is given asking the Lord if that particular area is where they need to concentrate their labors on. If they feel good about it, they choose a time, pray again, and find out if that is where the Lord wants them to be.

A fourth prayer is offered when they are all agreement and they ask the Lord to please put people in their path. It's a simple process and has been amazing thus far.

Recently, the knew to go to Raubling. There were a fair, or good, amount of individuals there who wanted to hear the gospel message. 

This is a humbling way to go about the Lord's work. It doesn't matter what we want or what the missionaries think would be best. It's all about what the Lord wants and miracles follow this awesome process.

Last week brought a mix of good and bad. Every appointment that feel through, was when Elder Hoggan and Elder Young discussed how things don't go according to plans. If life was always good, no one would appreciate those times. There is opposition in all things and happiness helps us overcome sadness.

Elder Hoggan met Bobi and Vezna. Bobi is preparing for the priesthood. They were baptized earlier this year and enjoy working with the amazing missionaries!

Sister Unterharer, a LA member, was expecting a baby, but the little one came too early and passed away. Her mother, an active member of the church, suggested she call the Elders for a priesthood blessing. No more than 5 minutes passed when the Elder called her! This all happened before Elder Hoggan arrived in Rosenheim, but now he is able to teach her the Plan of Salvation. Also known as the Plan of Happiness. 

What a blessing this plan affords us! Life isn't easy, but we will be able to see loved ones again one day.

Elder Hoggan loves the members in Rosenheim and they can't believe how fortunate they are to have him in their midst! Last Sunday, was another amazing day for the Elders. A member family had them over and relationships are being established.

Each day, Elder Hoggan feels more and more at home. Ingolstadt was so kind to him and now Rosenheim is welcoming him with open arms. He is so thankful to be in this new area.

He closed his letter with, "Have an amazing week. Remember, sharing the gospel is a PRIVILEGE! Not a burden!"

-M. Russell Ballard