Hello world!
Hope everyone has had a fun week! That reminds me of a quote from the
beginning of my mission, "The Gospel of Jesus Christ is meant to be
enjoyed. If you are not having fun, you are probably not doing it
right." I don't know if all things can be absolute fun, but I do think
most things can be.
In order to do my post this week, I will use a list of questions that
 my Mom sent. (This is like the last one)

1. Where is your comp from?

 Sister W is from St. George, Utah. And she strongly dislikes the cold.

2. Who was the most inspirational person you meet this week?

I can't pick most. I would say one is one of my friends named Uchida.
She has been through a lot, but still holds hope and faith. I see how
God is helping her, and I am amazed at who she is and who she is
becoming,

3. If you did, what was the most memorable street contact you had this week?

One today. Well, two. We met two older ladies in the park and we
testified boldly. They felt the Spirit, I could feel it, and they
could feel it.

4. What was the most American thing you saw this week?

A missionary that just came from America broke out a container of Ice
Breakers. i forgot those existed. They were fruit punch flavored. That
was even stranger.

5. What was the opening song in Sacrament Meeting yesterday?

 Like many songs used in church meetings in Japan, it is one in the
English Hymnbook I have maybe heard only once. they love it here,
though. I do not remember the name, though. i will get the one next
week.

6. How many people attended English class this week?

About 25.

7. What was a new thing you ate this week?

A persimmon(?) I blended it in a green smoothie. The taste was really
strong. It was pretty good.

8. What was a new thing you drank this week?

A persimmon? It was in the smoothie.

9. What scripture stood out for you this week?

1 And now it came to pass that according to our record, and we know
our record to be true, for behold, it was a just man who did keep the
record--for he truly did many miracles in the name of Jesus; and there
was not any man who could do a miracle in the name of Jesus save he
were cleansed every whit from his iniquity--
3 Nephi 8:1

In order to, as missionaries, have God work miracles through us, we
need to be clean.

10. Who could we pray for to help with your missionary effort?

Please pray for missionaries worldwide. If anything particular, please
 pray that people we are working with will recognize the Spirit

This church is true. No doubt about it. Sometimes we go through
 chnages in our lives. At first, they may seem hard, but I am glad to
know that God is thinking a few steps ahead of us, and He will lead us
to the promised land.

And it came to pass that the Lord commanded them that they should go
forth into the wilderness, yea, into that quarter where there never
had man been. And it came to pass that the Lord did go before them,
and did talk with them as he stood in a cloud, and gave directions
whither they should travel.
Ether 2:5
http://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/ether/2?lang=eng

Ai shite imasu.
Sister Molen

So as to answer everyone's questions and to let everyone what is going on this week, I will answer some questions that my Mom sent me.
I will first say today was transfer call day! We received the call....and I am staying! Woot! Two transfers in one area. I truly love this area, and am grateful for the opportunity to stay. My new companion is Sister W! I knew her in the MTC, and am excited to work with her again. I will miss Sister J lot. She and I are basically the same person- which is very strange to say. She is a better missionary than me, though.

What did you do this week for the first time?
-I translated an entire meeting from Japanese to English to my friend from the Philippines. It was one of the most humbling expreiences I have ever had. I realized how much I do not know. But I found that all I could do is my best. And I was surprised how grateful she was to me. 

What was the funniest thing that happened this week?
We are required to practice lessons in our mission in our apartment a certain number of times each week. And we were doing one very late at night (very late=10pm). One person is the investigator and one is a missionary. And we started and went for about a minute just smiling and greeting each other and nodding-until we realized BOTH of us were pretending to be the person taught. That was pretty hilarious.

What did you see this week for the first time?
I saw my friend come to church for the first time. I saw the utter faith and joy in her expression.

Did you see any animals this week?
Just tailess cats. They roam the streets here in Japan

What scripture did you use the most this week?
2 Nephi 28: 30 https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/2-ne/28?lang=eng

How many times did it rain?
We had a typhoon! But I slept through it. Then it never rained again.

Did you see a miracle this week?
Yes. I saw many miracles. I watched my friends' faces as the Gospel became clear unto them. I watched as God worked in the hearts of people and in the hearts of my friends.

If you could sum up this week up with one word what would it be?
Humbling.

Love you all! This is a great work I am involved in. The more I work, the more I realize how much the Lord does. I am excited for this new adventure.
I am also seeing that as we give ourselves to the Lord, we can do His work. It is only when we give ourselves.
Love you all!
愛しています!
モレン姉妹

From October 12, 2014

ハロー!

it has been a while since I have written a big letter. Sorry that it
has taken so long. But thank you for always being patient!
Yes, among all of the typhoon 台風 here, we are still alive and happily
doing missionary work! I am grateful for all of the opportunities we
have to serve here.
As we continue to teach our friends about Jesus Christ and how He can
heal them, it reminds me of our mission theme. I didn't really think
about it too much. But I find that I love it.

Obedience is the Price.
 Faith is the Power.
Love is the motive
The Spirit is the Key
Christ is the Reason


 This week we had a very powerful lesson with a friend. And I will now
expound what missionaries are taught in the MTC. You ready? It is this
picture:

Konnichi wa!

"Machida" means "town field". It should mean a lot of hills.
Literally, there is very little flat regions here.

Like this past week. it was crazy, running around and trying to prep
for the move and new responsibility. But now that I am here, i think I
will like it. I will miss Yokota a whole lot, but I know God has
 purposes for us here.

 My companion is wonderful. She is also very small, bht is very
 spunky and very bold. We have been able to teach here with the Spirit.
As for Japanese... I have forgotten a lot of it. And I can either
choose to let that get me down and not improve, or I could just
 relearn it. I will do that. Because the people that live around me are
worth it. And I know that, if I try to be the best vessel for the Lord
I can be, He will use me.

God will be our light in the wilderness. He will help us when no one
 else will. I firmly believe that.

I should have more of a report next week.

Love you all!

頑張って!
愛しているよ
モレン姉妹



 My last district.. and a representation of me and my companion right now:

Quick Update

Time was short for an update blog entry so here is the latest:

Sister Molen is on the move again!!!  :-)

She is being transferred to the Machida 1st Ward

Speaking Japanese again :-)

And the adventures continue....

This was a post Sister Molen posted this last weekend:

It has been a little rainy lately here in Fussa. Last night, we got soaked! That keeps happening.
But, it reminded me: In life, we don't always get to choose our storms. I know that I am fortunate, because some other people's storms have been bigger than mine. But when we stand in the middle of storms, they feel big.
I am grateful to know that, even though I might not pick my storms, I can pick my reactions to them. And, for me, it is through Jesus Christ, my Savior and friend, that I can make it through the storms- big and small. And, not just endure them, but to dance in them!
Because, just because it is raining, doesn't mean we can't be happy.
Let's choose to be happy today!  

Well, hello world!
This week has been amazing. I have learned an awful lot in the past week.dancing
Mainly because I caught a cold.
And that drove me crazy! So I kept trying to work hard and work
through it (which I am sure is something my mom is not happy to hear).
And I figured that, even though I had a cold, I could survive.
Then, one day as I was laying in my futon, our wonderful Mission Mom
(Sister Wada) called. And she told me the most beautiful thing.
"Sister Molen," she said, after quoting Exodus 40:34-48, "Sometimes
the Lord gives us opportunities to slow down and rest- and those are
times He can give us inspiration. Sometimes we move so fast and try to
get so many things done, that we do not take time to breathe and relax.
So I would take this time you have and really make it sacred. Really
try to listen for the Lord".
So, Sister Wada is pretty much completely amazing. She is very
inspiring, and every single missionary I've met has stories about how
she expressed her love specifically to them in several ways.
So BECAUSE I rested, and took time to breathe, I am now doing a lot
better. And I am going to make sure I take more time to listen to God-
because when I slowed down, I could hear Him a lot clearer.
Some other adventures for the week: went on splits with my Sister
Training Leader. She is a wonderful example to me- she is also
British. But, more importantly than that cool fact, I saw how much she
loves other people around her. That inspired me and made me want to do
better
.
Also, it is becoming bearable weather here. I loved the heat when it
was here (it was like a wave of stickiness when you walked outside. It
is hard to describe to people who have never felt it) but now that it
is getting a lot cooler, I am enjoying that quite a bit.
The Lord is blessing SO MANY people here! It is amazing! We are quite
busy in a wonderful way. It is great to see God touch people and to
change their lives.
But, I have also found when I have slowed down and taken time to let
myself become still, I have been able to see the miracles of God more
clearly.
This church is God's church. It is meant for everyone (yes, everyone)It
can make you happy.
Well, off to have fun!
Praying for you all.
愛しているよ
 モレン姉