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| Caroling at the Spanish Steps |
Okay, this time I told you I would tell you about the people
we are teaching, but first I want to tell you about yesterday, because last
night was one of the best nights of the mission and I want to tell yall all
about it! We went caroling!!!!!!!!! In ROME!!! At the Spanish Steps!!! It was
incredible!!!!! We invited all the Missionaries in our zone, which is like 50
or something, and we invited members and non members, and just tons of people.
And 6 missionaries showed up... and one member. Who brought two girls she had
met that day in church who were just passing through for the day, but wanted to
come watch. Anyway, not the best turnout, and we were nervous, like really
nervous. We were a tiny little 6 man-band, versus a thousand tourists and
Romans and vendors, but holy cow. What an experience. We started with a prayer
amongst ourselves, to ask for courage and the Spirit, and then we began singing
Gioisca il Mondo (Joy to the world). We were all scared and nervous throughout
the whole first verse (for me the whole song!), but we kept going and got a
little louder, and pretty soon, passersby were stopping to see what the heck
was going on. When we finished that one, we started another right away since we
had quite a few listeners. As time went on, we got more and more brave, and
more and more loud, and many people would stop and watch our little
6-missionary group randomly singing at the bottom of the Steps. Also, before we
had begun, we had asked the three girls to pass out pass-along cards. We gave
them each a huge stack! So, as people stopped, they got a card, and then
continued shopping or whatever they were doing. But pretty much no one passed
by without getting a card and some Christmas Cheer! It was awesome!!! By the
end of the night, we had given away all our cards and two Books Of Mormon.
After only an hour of singing. And three members. We are small but we are
strong!! God uses the weak, that's for sure!!!
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| Decorating Andrea's mom's mini tree |
We have since spread the word about how successful it was
and we plan to go again at least two more times this week. It is awesome.
Seriously the best ever. So many people were touched! Also, lots of people took
pictures and videos and just stood and smiled for a while and enjoyed it. None
of us are like SUPER good singers, but it was enough that all together it
sounded just right :) Best. Idea. EVER.
Okay, I have no more time, well just enough for some shout
outs! Yay for Sharah and Micheal who just tied the knot!!! Tante buone cose a
voi!!!!!
Happy Early birthday to my dear older brother MATTHEW SCOTT PATTERSON
who turns the big 23 on the 19th!! What an old man!! Love you!!
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| The Vatican |
Kay, love you all very much. Hope everyone is already
getting fat from the Christmas goodies!! I know I am!! One of my favorite
Holiday traditions ;)
Also, I will not email next week, so don't be mad when there
is nothing new to read :)
Kay, love you all!!
Sorella Patterson
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