August 26, 2013 Emails

Family,

Thanks for the update mom. We had a great day at church too. In GP we had our lesson on missionary work(one lesson ahead), and it was great. We have been really focused on our members lately, cause we only work off of their referrals. They have really been catching the vision of the work. We have several investigators now that have come from our members, and not from our own efforts, and that is really how the lord has designed it to go. The members find, and we are there to teach. As Elder Holland said, "The only danger in the mission field should be from pneumonia.... from standing in the font too long." lol

As for the package, please don't send any books.... We are only allowed to read from the missionary library, and I already have that. I would just have to send it home anyways. But, there isn't anything that I really need. I will let you know when I need my winter things, it isn't quite time yet though.

I will definitely fast with you guys this next week. I have been looking for something to focus on in my fast along with everything else, and this is perfect. I have really grown to love the ability to fast. I have seen so many miracles that have happened on fast and testimony days. For instance, My first family, the decided to get baptized, because of the testimony meeting that happened the week before their baptismal dates. it really does bring the blessings of heaven.

write soon, I love you all, and will talk soon.

Elder Cybulski

On Sun, Aug 25, 2013 at 7:46 PM, Laurie Cybulski <l.cybulski@yahoo.com> wrote:

Hey Son, 

How was your week this week?  It's been warmer here. I'm ready for cooler Fall weather. Sweater/sweats weather in other words. Let me know when you need your stuff. Is there anything I can send you?  I'm putting together a box for you. I found where Dad had started you one some time back which I thought he had sent already but didn't. It has done books you requested. I will get it sent early this week. Let me know if you want it need anything. 

We had a great day at church today. I hope yours was good.  I enjoyed our GP class on fasting. We talked a lot about making it a joyful experience by using the fast to grow closer to the Spirit. Bro Lineback stated that one of the general authorities, can't remember who, said its one of the most under utilized parts of the gospel and it can be one of the most powerful tools we have. We also had conversation about how group fasting (families, wards, etc) is like saying to The Lord, "hey, take special notice, this one is super important!"  I've never really used the principle of fasting as well as I could have. I look forward to experiencing a more dedicated one this next week. I know you have so many wonderful people to fast for but I would like to ask you to join me in a family fast for Halle. I want so much for her to be open to allowing the Spirit to guide her and for her to be able to experience the feeling as it does.  If she would just embrace it for a moment. Anyway, I know if we have a family fast it will make a difference.  

In Relief Society today we talked about Obedience and how it allows us Liberty and freedom while Disobedience leads to captivity.  We talked a lot about how the world seems to change its mind on issues at a whim...i.e. it's viewpoints on social issues, what's deemed appropriate vs inappropriate all has changed so much over the years and still does. So what do people use as their guide to help them make choices, good choices. Many use religion to gain their values to live by but Even religions change on a whim depending on who is at the head or what seems popular or favored by its members.  The one thing thats suppose to be constant is science.  people say anything can be explained by science (of course we know thats not true) and its not a constant either.  For example Pluto used to be considered a planet and now isn't.  It also seems to change in order to explain things the way the world wants to view it.  The only thing that never changes is the gospel. 

(I wrote these things in class so I wouldn't forget them) The Lord  is unchanging. We can always count on him. He is a constant. Vs the world which is always changing day to day.   The scriptures are what guide us to the principles if the gospel. Why not Learn from the book that never changes. Society always finds a new way to explain the way they want things to be. Gospel never wavers. There is comfort in knowing you can count on The Lord.  He's always there for us, unchanging, unwavering in his desire for us to return to him. 

See I told you, it was a great day to be at church today :-)

We love you son!  And miss you like crazy. We know you are making your mark on the world and you have our support. ALWAYS!!!

Have a great, productive week. 

Love ya, Mom

August 19, 2013

Hey dad.

Yes, I did have the opportunity to read those articles that you sent to me. I really liked the second by the guy whose name I cant remember. lol It really helped. 

One talk that has really been good lately "missionary work and the atonement" by elder holland. 

With the translator thing, is that the problem is that it translates 100%, and to really speak in spanish, you cant translate exactly across, it doesn't make as much sense. 

This last week, we have had several miracles. Some of our members are really getting into missionary work, and we are teaching some of their friends, and it is going well.

But I will write soon. thank you for writing to me more dad, it means a lot to me.

Love,

Elder Cybulski 

August 19, 2013 Emails

Hey mom,

Sorry about not emailing last week. We only got 30 minutes to email, and it took me a while to email president Mullen, cause we had to work through some things that are going on. Then, we had to go check all of the mission vehicles, so it was a busy day. 

I totally remembered that it was matthews birthday yesterday. I will be sure to write to him. 

I really felt like I needed to write to halle last week, but I hope it helped, cause I dont know why. i guess it was revelation or something, but I just did it anyways. Tell her to write me back. 

Things out here are going good. Yesterday we had three of our investigators come to church!!!!! That is a big deal in a spanish area, cause they all work on sundays. I am really excited for them. We are still working with lots of people that have great desires, we just need prayers that they will be able to come to church in order to progress. 

I love you guys. Write soon, and I will try to write more next time.

Elder Cybulski 

p.s. this is Elder Cisternas and I dying from heat in our apartment lol

On Sun, Aug 18, 2013 at 4:26 PM, Laurie Cybulski <l.cybulski@yahoo.com> wrote:

I did t get an email from you last week. I hope you got my very long email last week. It was to make up for the missing weeks before. When I didn't hear from you I worried that maybe I still had email issues.  Hopefully not!

I have to tell you Halle got your letter just yesterday. It was so sweet how she grabbed it and tore it open so fast.  It means a lot to her that you write just her sometimes. She did ask about what you struggled with when you were younger, she was curious I suppose. Of course we didn't share what it was and told her we wouldn't break your confidence any more than we would break hers. It meant a lot I think that you would share something like that with her. Alex, honestly, I don't know what's getting though right now. She's really struggling with her testimony I think. She doesn't surround herself with people who support church. Or maybe she hasn't given them the chance to support it. She's always struggled with "fitting in". It's always seemed so important to her. She has a new friend Taylor who seems to be a sweet girl. She says all the right things, but I worry still. Keep her in your prayers. Thank you for being such a good example to her. You're a good brother!

Oh almost forgot to remind you... Matthew's birthday is today!  He turned 14 and is now a teacher!  He would love an email from his big brother. He starts football practice this week. He's grown a lot, still skinny but in shape :-)

Had a great day at church. Hope you did too. We sang "God Be With You Til We Meet Again" and I had the water works going. Made me think of you. I love you son and think about you every day.  Lots of prayers your way. Stay safe sweetheart.

Hugs and kisses

Mom

August 11, 2013

I have been reading my patriarchal blessing and I stumbled upon a copy of yours.  I hope you don't mind but I read it and was amazed at some of the promises. When speaking of your mission, it states "There are some who have been prepared for your arrival.  They will listen to what you have to say and abide by it... You will have the gift to communicate n their own tongue ..The Gospel of Jesus Christ is all about love, And I bless you that your capacity for love will grow ever stronger..."  What a great blessing.  I love the part about "Love"  my blessing states, "Let Love be the guiding principal in your home."  

We are all to love and I want you to know my love for you has grown ten fold as I watch you serve and grow.  As I have repeated you are an elect spirit and we love you very much.  Keeping serving with the power of Nephi as he stated, "I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded.”

Love always, Dad

August 5, 2013

Hey family

 

Havent heard from you guys in a while. Whats goin down in OP town?

 

Aunt lisa sent me like 15 emails today with pictures from their trip to Galveston. It looked like fun.

 

As for things out here, I am doing good. We got 39 new missionaries to the mission last week, and it is stressing everyone out. As Zone leaders, we have to make sure that their trainers are being good examples, and teaching them the right way. With a lot less experienced missionaries out, it is a lot more weight on our shoulders as leaders, and we have to answer more questions, cause they just don't know. The demographics have changed immensely since I got to the mission. But, I am glad that I am here at this time. Teaching them how things are to be done is really going to set the tone for the future of missionary work in general. I love being a part of it.

 

This last week was a good week. My new companion, Elder Cisternas, and I and working on finding more latinos. It is hard sometime in such a large area, but we are getting the job done. the lord is really helping us in the work, cause it is all his work after all. lol

 

I cant wait to hear from you guys. I hope everything is going well. Love ya

 

Elder Cybulski

 

p.s. This is a new elder that Elder Hargiss and I fearbusted last week. He was fresh out, and scared out of his wits.