Zone Activity at Nandhi Hills - September 11, 2017

Dear All,

How is it going for all of you?

        The picture which you have received is the pictures of our Zone activity two weeks  back where we went to a Place called Nandhi Hills, which is like One and Half hour drive from Bangalore.  As you can see in the pictures it was really foggy morning because of which We were not able to see anything from the hill or take good pictures. But it was a fun and refreshing activity.

           This week as we worked with one of our Investigators who previously had a permission issue from his dad for Baptism, he is coming to church regularly, He attended the church this Sunday as well and he called us in afternoon and said that his father is positive about the Baptism now- It seems.  So we will work to prepare him for Baptism soon as his father will give clear permission for his baptism. 

Love,

Elder Shrestha.

An Apostle Visits Nepal - August 21, 2017

Dear Friends from Nepal and Others,

     How wonder news was that for me to hear that Elder D. Todd Christofferson visited our lovely branch Nepal.

I am personally overwhelmed by this news that Even An Apostle of the Lord came and met personally with the members of Nepal.

It shows that the Lord is mindful of the people in whatever land they may be.

It reminded of my time when I first met the Apostle of the Lord  Three months back , It was Elder Quentin L. Cook. It was a historic visit to us and we all felt the strong presence of the spirit . I can still remember the blessings which he gave us and I will also exhort you all to remember the Promised blessing which Elder Christofferson bestowed upon ever one of you and ponder about it.

I love you all.

Elder Shrestha.

A Spiritual Fireside in Kolar Gold Fields - August 14, 2017

Hello, My Dear Brothers and Sisters,

How are you all?

We are having a pleasant weather here in KGF this week. It is raining here some days of weeks.

Last week we conducted missionary fireside and our Fireside's theme was 'Called to Serve'. The preparation for this fireside was from us missionaries and our BML (branch mission leader). We went to each member’s (Active, Less-Active home, Part members) home and invited them for Fireside.  As a result of our preparation, the fire side was a huge success. Our Branch president was very happy with the fireside. We showed the video of Called to Serve" and led a small discussion about the video.  After that in second section, we divided the members into Three groups and directed them to three different rooms where we were had prepared 3 workshops.

Group 1 room -  President and his wife talked about the Eternal families .
Group 2 room -  one return missionary talked about the Restoration
Group 3 room -  My companion and I talked about Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Branch President remarked while returning from the fireside, “Rombo nalarka fireside, Elders” which means Very good fireside.
He said last time fireside they held a fireside there was only games but this time fireside is full of Spiritual things.

So one miracle that happen in the fireside was one young man walked into fireside. Before this time, he said, he had come to the church 5 years ago and had not returned until coming to this fireside.   I asked him who invited him and his surprising response was - No one invited him and he came by himself.

He has a limited English and we visited his family and met his mother and sister who don't speak English. So, we are now slowly teaching their family. His family is Poor but very humble. He even came to church last week. But he missed church this week.
We were also able to celebrate the marriage anniversary of one couple member who are Differently able people (they both cannot speak and hear) by having them cut a cake for their anniversary.

Love,
Elder Shrestha.

There Is Strength in the Bengaluru Zone - July 31, 2017

Good Work Happening in the Kolar Gold Fields - July 10, 2017

Dear Everyone.

How are you all. Its good to receive some of  emails.

 I am doing Good .We have some Good works going on in KGF here.

    Friday  we met with our investigator 'Shendhill' and we asked about the baptism and he said his father did not give him the permission. we asked him if he can attend the church on Sunday, he said he cannot cause he has to got to his work. He asked us one question  - Is it okay to take the baptism in RC church but attend our church on every Sunday.

  Then we started our lesson and we  again shared the Restoration and showed the need of baptism by proper authority.

and asked him to do three things to strengthen his testimony             

 1. Study Book of Mormon

                                                                                                         

2. Pray about Book of Mormon 

                                                                                                         

3.Attend church.

4.  Gave him the assignment to read the 2 Nephi chapter 31&32

               On Sunday morning we received the text that he read the chapters and he understood some about Baptism and said he  would attend the church for 1 hour. He indeed attended the church despite of what he said before on Friday that he cannot attend church on Sunday.

      We are very happy to see the Lord's hand and the guidance of Holy Spirit on our investigators this week.

Love,

Elder Shrestha.

Transferred to Kolar Gold Field - June 12, 2017

Hello Every One,

How are ya all?

 Its Been a long time that I have not written to you all.

Well I am in KGF now. It's called Kolar Gold Field because this place was a full of Gold mines before.

 Lots of things have happen. Let me tell me you some major events.

 Elder Quentin L Cook visited us on 24th May.It was such a historic day for us to meet the Apostle of the Lord and shake hand with him and witness the Special witness of Christ.

  This Sunday here in KGF we witnessed the Baptism of two sisters whom the Lord had prepared for Baptism..

There is some problem in attachment of pictures. Hope to send it  next  time.

Love,

Elder Shrestha

The Bengaluru Zone on July 3, 2017