Missionary Work

In the fourth section of the Doctrine and Covenants, verse four, we read this about missionary work:

"...For behold; the field is white, already to harvest; and low, he that thrusteth in his sickle with his might, the same layeth up in store..."

We have seen the truth of this scripture over and over for the last two days.  It began with our visit to the Faith and Religion section of the camp yesterday morning.   In addition to learning about the major religions of the world, the vast majority of our crew earned the Thomas S. Monson award.

Two of us met an English, Jewish girl there.  She was impressed with our knowledge of her religion and asked to learn more about our Faith.  A few of us are going to attend Shabbat tonight, and this girl is interested in joining the LDS meeting Sunday morning.

That afternoon, our lunch pick-up crew had a religious discussion with some Swiss while standing in line for food.  Two of these Swiss scouts came back a few hours later to learn more.  Our conversation soon became a full missionary discussion!  As they asked questions, each of them had a pair of our boys teaching them.  Before they departed they accepted a copy of the Book of Mormon.

Later that night, one of our boys spent well over an hour talking with some Germans about the gospel.  Another of our boys joined him at that point, and they continued to teach.  We didn't have a German copy of the Book of Mormon handy, so we plan on visiting them again tonight.

Many of us went to bed last night with a spiritual fire in our hearts.  Opportunities to share the gospel have continued today as we were able to talk with some British scouts who accompanied us on our main activity.  One of them has Mormon family living in Utah.  We have high hopes for her.

On a final note, we got mail today!  Thanks so much for your letters!