Sabbath Meetings

Today was a great day. Another beautiful fall day. It was good to be back at the Korean ward and seeing everyone there after not having been able to go for the last few weeks because of different things that came up. They really are such kind people. Our numbers were pretty good in Sacrament meeting but then we had most of the people leave before Sunday School which seems to happen a lot. So Sunday school seemed a little small, which was probably for the best because of a tangent that happened. The member that is pretty loud and outspoken had read some anti-mormon literature on the internet and ended up bring up all this stuff in Sunday School about some letter from Emma Smith and then some stuff about the Dananites and he just would not let off of it and the whole lesson was pretty much a big debate. We just got to hear what the Elders translated of course, but it seemed pretty intense. Liji said that it then carried on through their entire Priesthood meeting. It was actually quite comical. Ah, good times! There were only a couple of other sisters in attendance today and both of them were busy with other things during the Relief Society hour so I went outside to enjoy the nice weather for a bit. After a little while all the primary kids came out with some bubbles to play so I just joined in with them and had a fun time of it. They are all such cute kids. Today the members had a meal for everyone after church. It was Kimchi Chige, which is pretty much kimchi served in a soup and you eat it with rice. Well considering I’m still not that big of a fan of Kimchi, not liking the fishy taste, I was not that big of a fan of the meal but dug in nonetheless. Liji however loved it of course. After a quick meal we raced over to the Air Base. Liji and I taught Sunday School this week and I just wanted to share what a wonderful teacher Liji is. I started out the lesson this week and then Liji finished up. He shared a beautiful message (through his tears) of Christ’s saving power and the spirit was very strong. Everyone was touched. Liji has an amazing teaching ability. He can get a discussion going very well and have everyone involved, while controlling the discussion so perfectly. One of the things that I have loved the most about being here is having the unique opportunity of being part of such a small branch. I just feel so much more needed and because of it I feel that I have been able to grow and learn so much more while serving. I play the piano in Sacrament Meeting , granted it is far from perfect, I am very happy to be once again practicing and using that talent. We have already had to speak a number of times, whether it has been in Sacrament, a Fireside or a Baptism. We pretty much have to bare our testimony every month and make it last for about 15 minutes because not many people get up and we teach Sunday School. It truly has been wonderful. With each talk and lesson Liji gives he has risen above and beyond; delivering such beautiful messages. I have truly been impressed.