The MTC is still going great! We kind of do the same thing every week, so not a whole lot to report.
This past Sunday for our devotional, we had M. Russell Ballard speak about committing ourselves to being representatives of Jesus Christ. We also had Quentin L. Cook speak for the Tuesday devotional about our calling to teach the gospel, as well as remembering to love our companions, the people, our mission presidents, and the Lord. I'm only halfway through the MTC and we've already had three apostles speak in devotionals. Everyone says most missionaries only get to hear from three apostles during their entire MTC stay, so we might get lucky!
Still no word on singing in General Conference. I feel like they'd try to keep that quiet so they don't have the entire MTC trying to get in it. They did give the choir a survey though, which I think is a pretty good sign they might have us sing.
The language is still coming along well. The pronunciation is at least really easy, because unlike English where one letter can have multiple different sounds, the letters in Kiribati always make the same sound. We've been improving with each practice lesson with our pretend investigators. I can so far at least bear my testimony and pray in Kiribati from memory.
We also had an incredible experience together as a district. One of the Elders had surgery some time before coming out. He was told that if it didn't heal properly, he would have to go home, which would have been really sad. He had a doctor's appointment a few days ago to find out whether he would have to go home, so we fasted and prayed for him as a district. He knew the Lord had a plan for him, and whatever that plan was, he would continue to trust the Lord. Our prayers were answered, and he was told with certainty that he would be able to stay on his mission. Our district really grew in unity because of that. I know Heavenly Father is watching over us, no matter the significance.
Kam rabwa! I tangiringkami ngai! Thank you all! I love you all!
Elder Schoeny
picture of the missionary field
picture of the volleyball court
me wearing an awesome T-Shirt Oma and Opa sent me
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