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