Lucas's Mission: 2/18/25 And Another One

Quite a week so I'll get to it.

First, transfers came and I got moved again! This is area 4/4 for the last 4 transfers. I'm not in the land of Mikkeli, super close to Savonlinna. My companion is Elder Richmond and its looking like we're about to do a lot of good work.

I was recently in a priesthood meeting with the stake and Elder Helske, a good friend of mine, talked a little about his mission. He also shared a cool scripture with it. In Doctrine and Covenants 4:3, it says,

"Therefore, if ye have desires to serve God ye are called to the work"

As he explained it, it is simple and profound. I decided to serve a mission because I have this desire and I stay on the mission for the very same reason. So, any of you who consider serving a mission, proselyting, service, senior, or just magnifying your calling, you are called. The question now is this, what will you do next?

Anyhow, let's see what I can remember from the week;

- Elder Allred got sick so we didn't do too much. Lots of kieli, some social media, and starting studying Finnish more intensively.

- Last District council was fun. Reflected on the transfer and all that has happened. Also shared some crazy stories. Some on crazy food, others on crazy situations. Made some dumplings as well.

- Helped out with a kids activity at the church. Played some improv ball game and decorated a few cupcakes.

- Accidently sent an AI generated story about our district to the mission. It was supposed to be a fun little district thing but yeah.

- Got to see old friends and companions on transfer day. Had about an hour in Tampere before leaving to Mikkeli.

- We have a new missionary apartment and we still need to set up a bit.

Lots to see and lots to do. Hope everyone is well and that spring will come a little early.

The work awaits,

Vanhin Lucas Hsu

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