Luke Mission Sri Lanka: November 2018

Friday, November 30, 2018

Friday, Friends, Food and Flowers

This morning we met a new family.

Maheshi, Nishanthini, Linuk and Padmini

Linuk playing outside wearing flip flops two sizes to big.
We were fed a delicious meal of roti, pancakes, puri (a type of Indian Bread), chicken, sambol, Dahl and jaggery. Thanks for such delicious food!

We were so full after eating that Elder Luke had to run some of it off racing with Linuk.

This is Sister Erondi. She is the one that introduced us to the family this morning. We are trying to get a selfie as we ride in the three wheeler.

Next on our list of things to do today was buy flowers. Nimeshi went with us to help pick out the flowers. We are going to plant them at the church tomorrow for our "Light The World" service project.

In the evening we met another family. This is beautiful Anjalika.

Here we are with her mother, Nilanthi and Sister, Chiranthika.

I'm sitting on the lap of Sister Erondi, who introduced us to the family.

Walking back to Erondi's home.

We ended our day with a delicious meal of potatoes, green beans, rice, chicken, Brinjul and chutney.

We appreciate Sister Erondi and how she takes care of us.

A GREAT day of sharing about "Light The World"

Thursday, November 29, 2018

Light The World!

This Christmas season, Church leaders have again invited us to “Light the World.” This year, events will begin with a worldwide day of service and end with a special Sunday worship service. Each week in between features a different theme with different ideas for how we can “Light the World” by following the Savior’s example of love and service.

“Light the World” Worldwide Day of Service

“Light the World” officially begins on December 1, 2018, with a worldwide day of service. Serving together is a natural way for us to bless those around us and strengthen relationships with neighbors and friends.

During this day of service, members and missionaries are encouraged to plan simple acts of service with their neighbors to benefit the community where they live.

Weekly Themes

This year, service ideas are grouped by weekly themes. As you consider how you can give as the Savior gave, visit lighttheworld.org for ideas on how you can:

Week 1: Light the world
Week 2: Light your community
Week 3: Light your family
Week 4: Light your faith

A Special Sunday Invitation

As part of the culmination of “Light the World,” members are encouraged to invite friends and neighbors who aren’t members or who attend infrequently to join them in worshipping the Savior during a special sacrament meeting on December 23, 2018. Ward and branch leaders have been asked to plan a Christ-centered meeting and help guests feel welcome and comfortable.

As you pray, ask Heavenly Father to help you know who might be prepared to accept an invitation. For some helpful tips on making church more inviting when inviting your friends, visit lds.org/go/invitingE1218.

This Christmas, we can “Light the World” as we look for ways to share the light and love of the Savior with those around us.

Mondays English Class - November 26, 2018

Elder Luke showing pictures of our trip to the kids.

This baby is growing up way too fast.

Doesn't he have such beautiful eyes?

After English class the girls showed me some of their dance moves.

Dinner at Brother Athula's Home - Sunday, November 25, 2018

Had a wonderful dinner with this family.

Brother Athula, daughters, Premaditha, Vimini and mom Preethi, with Samantha, who is Vimini's husband.

Elders were able to join us.

My brother Brent gave this tablet to Samantha. I was trying to help download some ASL apps but wasn't too successful. I think he will get it figured out before I do.

Wonderful family!