Teaching People

What Will I Focus on at the MTC?

Why do we need prophets? I feel like my personal relationship with God is all I need.

I don’t believe that any one church has everything. Why do you need just one church?

I was intrigued by the missionaries—I just really seemed to connect with them. They shared what I had been searching for.

Is God happy with me?

Today was my first day in the MTC and we are already going to be teaching two investigators, Sarah and Eric. Our teachers told us about them. I am nervous to teach, but I just need to trust that the Lord will help me.

We taught Eric and Sarah. It was a rough start but towards the end I really felt the Spirit guiding me. I can see how our planning affects our teaching. This morning in companion study Elder Mitchell felt like we should emphasize the importance of studying the Book of Mormon. That ended up being the most powerful part of our lesson!

Today we invited Sarah to be baptized and she said yes! She told us that she wants to be baptized because she knows that the Book of Mormon is true. After our last appointment she really wanted to know for herself so she studied and prayed about it. She got her answer this morning while she was reading.

I’m finally feeling like I understand how to teach the lessons in chapter 3 and help the investigators see how the doctrine applies to their lives. At the end of our appointment today she knelt and prayed and I felt how important it is for each investigator to receive personal revelation.

What is the purpose of my life?

I want to learn more about what Christ has done for me. I need him in my life.

I’ve been searching for a church; I met the missionaries and was excited to hear more.

I have never really talked with God the way the missionaries talk with God when they pray.

What happens when I die?

Eric seems to be struggling. He is not keeping his commitments. In class we have been learning about following up on commitments. During companion study we practiced helping Eric plan ways to keep his commitments. I’m excited to help him.

I love the Book of Mormon. Today when we read as a class I felt the Spirit. I can’t wait to share it with people who have never even heard of it.

I think I finally understand how to plan and study on my own. I have realized that my preparations are not about me, but about helping others receive revelation and act on the knowledge they receive.

I can’t believe that my MTC experience is almost over. I leave to go to the field tomorrow morning. I have learned so much about helping others come to the Savior. I know I have come closer to Him.

Yesterday we had a meeting about finding people to teach. I can’t wait to find the people that the Lord has prepared. I am so excited to start teaching the people in the field. I still have so much to learn about so many things, but I know the Lord will bless me because this is His work.