Without charity, men are nothing....

Monday: finished cleaning the Flat and went and did Finding in Dalmilling

Tuesday: Zone Interview Training! It was wonderful!Fun Fact: apparently Elder Ferris has a cousin in Texas....who knows Shea and Melissa....so to their request we got a picture...get it Ferris Buhler..hahahha anyways, we learned a lot about How to Begin Teaching, and the Gospel of Christ. Then we had scripture study class, dinner and training!

Wednesday: We did finding in town, we sang a couple songs, then did finding in Troon. And went to the McLenanas, they have a friend they want to invite to learn more, so we set up a "game plan" for them! 

Thursday: We went to Sister Crossbie and helped her hang pictures from the walls and also do some ironing! Then we were late to the Gilardis, we were like an hour away...and we were supposed to be there at 5.....it was 4:45...so we prayed, and ran, made it to the Gilardis by 5:30...don't know how it happened! Needless to say Brother Gilardi was very shocked! Haha, we dropped by Julie-Anne who has kidney infections! Seriously, you would think we found people in the hospital because everyone we start teaching gets super sick...all the time! 

Friday: We had lunch with Sister Meh, and a less active American John (because he's from America) and then saw Sister Edwards, good news she is getting new glasses and can't wait to start reading the Book of Mormon again! Sister Edwards, has had 42 injections in her eyes, to keep her from going blind! We went to the Newalls, and shared Helaman 5...really we need to build a foundation upon Christ! Then dinner and training!

Saturday: We did finding in town, which was crazy! So many people! So little time! We saw Sister Adamson who is doing very well! She has been praying and reading the Book of Mormon more!! Then talked with the Mackies, Jami was sick..but we talked about just meeting with Sister Mackie and Rebecca so that sound be  very good! Then we did finding in White City, had dinner and training! 

Sunday: Church! Which was fantastic! We made Brother Cairns Flap Jacks, for his birthday! He was so happy! It was awesome! After church, we did some finding! And went home to make cookies! We made cookies to be delivered to our neighbors today! And for Julie-Anne! Then we tried by Catherine, and did chapping in that area! Went home had dinner and training, and delivered cookies to Julie-Anne, she was so happy! It was awesome!

This week I have been studying Charity! I love Charity! Favorite Scripture this week! Moroni 7:46-48 

"Wherefore, my beloved brethren, if ye have not charity, ye are nothing, for charity never faileth. Wherefore, cleave unto charity, which is the greatest of all, for all things must fail- But charity is the pure love of Christ, and it endureth forever; and whoso is found possessed of it at the last day, it shall be well with him. Wherefore, my beloved brethren, pray unto the Father with all the energy of heart, that ye may be filled with this love, which he hath bestowed upon all who are true followers of his Son, Jesus Christ; that ye may become the sons of God; that when he shall appear we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is; that we may have this hope; that we may be purified even as he is pure. Amen"

Have an amazing week! Love you all!

Sister Buhler

2 Nephi 2:22 "Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid; for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song; he also has become my salvation."

Monday- we went to the beach with the Elders, the beach was beautiful we played football, and hiked this wee hill. Then we found this wee playground, so away we went. There is one part of the playground that just looks like a big bowl....so I got on and we started to spin, well I flew off and hit the ground with a thud...it hurt.. we had a good laugh, because I'm not the smartest and went to the Langs for dinner. After dinner we tried to drop by at Julie-Anne who wasn't in! 

Tuesday- We had a great District Meeting, afterwords we went to Sister Adamson, she is doing very well! She is really trying to draw closer to the Lord, and it's amazing to see the difference it is making in her life! Then we went and visited Sister Edwards, she is doing good, we told her we'd be teaching her all the missionary lessons again, since LITERALLY she hasn't been to church in 53 years....so we will need to refresh somethings. We did some chapping (which is knocking on doors) and went to the Scripture Study Class. 

Wednesday- We walked Sister Shepard's dog named Abby. Then we dropped by a couple less active and potential investigators no of which were home. We went to Sister Kerr, she made us dinner which was super good and had her 2 wee grand kids over. Destiny and Darren. Destiny is 3, Darren 6. Okay, so it can be hard enough to understand little kids, but now imagine with a HEAVY scotish accent. I couldn't understand a word Destiny said, but I think she liked me she sang
us a lot of songs, and sat by me and held my bible while we taught Sister Kerr, then I braided her hair like Elsa, and I think she said come back soon....maybe....Then we traveled home!

Thursday- We started with 3 lessons, all got cancelled! We went to Sister Walkers for lunch, and then dropped off a birthday card and sweet to a less active. Then we did finding in the town, and try by's in town as well. Then dropped by the Mackies to find Rebecca (the oldest) pasty white saying her and both her parents were sick. So we ran home made a big pot of chicken noodle and delivered it! They were very excited...hopefully it tasted good! Also, when you take a bus with a big pot of soup it's a good conversation starter since most people are staring at you like you've gone mad. Good times. Good times.

Friday- Weekly planning. Then....exchanges...I had to lead the area. I was so terrified!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So. Sister Johnson came, and we took a bus to Sister Edwards, we ALMOST missed our stop but didn't! Phew! Then we went to try by Mackies who weren't in, so we did chapping on the street over. We had a couple people say yeah maybe you can come back, but no solid appointments. Then we chapped (knocked for the Americans) on this ladies door, she got talking to us, and invited us in!!!!!!!!!! We were like woah, (that never happens) so we went in and talked to her about the plan of happiness! It was awesome! Her name is Jennetter. She is lovely. Then we went to The Newalls for dinner, 3 course meal, I was full after the first course...so it was good! We talked with Brother Newall about Mosiah 5 and I made an attempt to be like Sister Hurskainen very smart with great comments. Then we got lost coming out of there house.....and once we came out we chapped the street next to the street we live on...no one was having us. We chapped on this one door and this old man answered said he had read the book of mormon.....then his cat ran outside and we LOST THE CAT. I feel so bad! We tried super hard to catch her, I pulled out my torch and tried to help, we looked for 15 minutes and the man gave up! We are going back this week and making sure he found his cat...if not...we'll find him a new cat! 

Saturday- We did some finding in town center, which was super busy! We stopped these 2 Jehovah Witnesses, and talked about familysearch.org! They said they'd check it out for sure, it was awesome! We did some try bys I say "okay, Anne Macdonald of 7 Russel Drive, don't forget" and then go to push the button literally like 10 seconds later and say "9 right?" Sister Hurskainen laughed seeing I had already pushed 9, and said no. 7. Whoops, so this lady answers and I say "we are sister missionaries from the church of Jesus Christ of later day saints" and she opens the door, I just stared at Sister Hurskainen, we walked up to her door, and she said "sorry, I couldn't hear you" We talked with her, and she was super interested with told her why we share this message and how we can become closer to our families through Jesus Christ. She was super great and we set a return appointment for this week! Then we visited Sister Burns (less-active) and then went to Myrtles she is doing good! Then we went and updated the Progress Report! 

Sunday- Church, which was super great! I love the ward!! Then we went and visited a lady named Mary Gilmore...she is in her 80s, and very ill. She can't make it to church because literally she can't leave her home. She just was put in the Ayr Hospital- 10 minutes away from us a couple days ago. We went and visited her, she is amazing, my heart was so full of love for her. Afterwards we went and met the Bishop in town and went to dinner at his home. Then we came home and had training and updated our Area Book! 

Today- we decided to do a spring cleaning! So we re did the whole flat and moved everything! So yeah...good times!!

Hope you have a great week! Love you all!

Sister Buhler

Another week in AYR

Tuesday- We started doing training and planned the day to go to Troon (20 minute train travel) and visit and bring cookies to people...when all of the sudden Sister Mackie texted us (literally out of the blue) and asked what we were doing? We (Sister H. and I) looked at each other....and finally decided she did need help with something, we cancelled our trip to Troon. And told Sister Mackie, we would be over in a hour with trousers to clean. She accepted!!!! We cleaned her house and talked to her about growing closer to the Lord! It was awesome! We felt our relationship was able to be stronger through serving! Then we visited a less active Sister Kerr, which is always wonderful, we talked about our favorite scriptures! Then we had scripture study class-I brought sugar cookies and everyone LOVED them! So much they asked me to make more cookies for this weeks class....nice? right? haha, oh yes and Elder Scherurmann asked Brother Newall to pray (Brother Newall is a less-active who has never prayed for Sister Hurskainen and I because he "isn't ready") and guess who prayed!?!?! Sister Hurskainen and I just looked at each other! IT WAS AWESOME! 

Wednesday- We got to walk Sister Shepard's dog Abby despite the pouring rain, and Abby loved it! We really enjoy that hour we get to walk with her! Then we went and did family history! Then we went to the Cairns for dinner! They are super lovely and got asking about Reeses Peanut Butter Cups, apparently Jeffrey R. Holland mentioned them in a talk or somewhere and Brother Cairns was dying to try them! Because I have awesome family and friends! I had Reeses and gave them to him yesterday! We then went and did some chapping!

Thursday- We had weekly planning! And then went to Coylton and did try by's..no one was in! Then we went to Myrtle with Sister Churimba and it went good! Apparently the Jehovah Witnesses were interested with the Book of Mormon, and Joseph Smith....long story short...we might get to meet with them....and they might come to church! Haha, loads of fun! 

Friday-We went to Troon! We visited a couple less-actives and tried by a referral who was not it! Then we went to the Ward Activity-Kentucky Night...haha they had KFC (delicious) and we played Minute to Win it games! 

Saturday- We went to Whitecity and tried by a couple people. Then went to see a referral from the Elders, her name is Sian, she is super cool, an atheist (not for long), and we have an appointment to go back later this week! then we had dinner, but we basically just stuffed food in our face since we had like 20 minutes to eat before we were supposed to start our fast...hahah then we went to the Newalls, and guess who said the opening prayer?! That's right Brother Newall, I wish I got a picture of his wife's face! Priceless! We had a great discussion on 2 Nephi 31, and he said he was ready to pray in front of people. Such great news! We sang all the way home! 

Sunday- Fast Sunday! We had ward council! And we taught Young Womens, to the lovely 3 young womens. It's such a difference being in such a small ward! After church we went to Prestwick! We have a large ward list and so we have lots of people on the list that no one knows...so we went to their addresses, most of them haven't lived there in like 5 years...clearly an old list, but glad to get things done! We had dinner at Natasha's she is 17 and is planning on serving a mission, her parents are in America, so it was just her. She comes out with us a lot and is seriously amazing! Then home for training! 

Today- We are going to the beach...so I'm pretty excited...then we have dinner with the Langs! Can't wait for the upcoming week! 

Xoxoxo

Sister Buhler

Drought...no rain for 4 days

 No rain Monday- We had p-day, then went to the Gilaridis for dinner! Brother Gilardi owns a backery (stobbs) which we get free food at! So that's super awesome! (aka sister buhler is getting fat) DIET ASAP. Anyways, we went to White City and did some try bys, no one was home. There was a group of guys playing football (soccer) and we were trying to talk to them (and give them books of mormon) but they were pretty focused on football. 

No Rain Tuesday- We had District Meeting-those are always good. Elder Scheuermann is an amazing missionary and district leader. We talked about how to share our purpose as missionaries on the street as well as with members! We had district lunch! I made chicken noodle soup soo it was delicious! We went and visited Sister Adamson who is a less-active who is trying to quit smoking, we go over there weekly and read from the Book of Mormon, wherever she is. She is soo wonderful, and I think she is really starting to understand and become more focused on quitting smoking! We went and saw the Mackies, Sister Mackie is a less-active, and she shared a scripture in Alma, and told us she would really like to stop putting up walls between her and the gospel! We were soo excited! The children are amazing! Rebecca is 11, Ben is 9, David is 8, and wee Ian is 5. We taught them about Nephi slaying Laban, hoping to get them excited about stories in the Book of Mormon, we had all the kids draw the story, wee Ian's picture was of Nephi holding a sword in one hand, and in the other Laban's head. Then he asked "why is it all about killing?" We explained why Nephi should kill Laban, and this upcoming week we will be telling them about the Brother of Jared! We had a scripture study class, Brother Newall came, and Brother McClenin was very good about explaining the Tree of Life. I learned so much, and the spirit is always so strong there! 

No Rain Wednesday- After study and what not, we went and visited Sister Shepard (her husband is not a member) we talked with them and took there dog Abby for a walk (neither of them are well to take the dog, so we take her once a week, and so do the Elders) The dog is so funny! She just goes down when a car drives by, she's great, and when we stop to talk to people she just lays down! It's awesome! We got to talk to a lot of people, and a lot were curious about why an American was here. (a lot of people notice my accent lol) We did some try by's to a lot of people but no one was in. We did a lot of chapping, and a lot of people were not super happy to let us come back but we will keep trying! 

No Rain Thursday- We had weekly planning (woo) And then we went and visited Sister Crossbee who was taken to the hospital. We spoke with her and her son and daughter in law. We Went to Masonhill to "find" people that we don't know from the ward list (since the ward list has 250 people but there are only like 50 at church). But most of them have moved. We had mission coordination and I'm grateful for Brother Donaldson (Ward Mission Leader) he is very involved which really helps to keep the work moving. 

RAIN Friday- We went to Sister Gilardis and help her cut and wrap food for New Beginnings. She is Stake Young Womens President and that's a stake activity so we helped cut fruit and what not, it was really fun and we learned how to cut a pineapple and melon! Then we went to Prestwick, which is weird because we were suppose to go to white city, but both Sister H. and I thought no, so we headed to Prestwick, we dropped by 2 potiential investigators and both weren't in, feeling a bit down, we said a prayer. We tried by a less active, and she let us in right away. Explained she hadn't been to church in 50 years! And how her husband pasted 18 months ago, and she was lonely. We talked to her, and she said she did family history on ancestor.com. I said "have you heard of familysearch.org?" No she hadn't I pulled out my family history booklet, and pedigree chart and talked to her about it. I shared a couple stories about Grandma and Papa, and she got  sooooo excited! I told her I'd bring her a booklet, and we'd be back later to teach her how to work familysearch and what not! IT WAS AWESOME!!! Sister Hurskainen and I were sooo happy! We went to the Newalls, he is really progressing and has completely given up coffee. We met there son and family, who were in town visiting! 

RAIN Saturday- We taught Craig about the Restoration again, we taught him and the Donaldsons which was such a blessing because both are converts and have amazing testimonies on the restoration! We then traveled and visited Sister Camara a less active. We talked with her, and she was at church on Sunday. We then traveled to see Mrytle (we met her a couple weeks ago while chapping she has jehovah witnesses come over every sunday, but accepted a book of mormon, and invited us back) I was so afraid she wasn't going to let us in, but she did! We talked with her about the Book of Mormon and gave her a part to read. She promised she'd read it. And we will be back 2 times this week! Traveled home and both Sister H. and I really I mean REALLY had to use the toliet. We walked by this Ice Cream shop, I saw ice cream, then toliets and we stopped, hahah we spoke with the owner who is really nice (and we plan to go back and talk more about the church! we can be really sneaky) anyways, then we stopped by the kebab place and gave a book of mormon to the owner. And got pizza there, then because of the time there were no buses so we walked home (about a 45 minute walk)

Rainy Sunday- We went to church-Sister Camara, Sister Adamson, Brother Corrigan (craig), and Brother Newall were there! After church we went home to make cookies since I offered cookies to a lot of people in hopes to drop by and receive referrals! Haha, so we made like 60 cookies, and went out and delivered some to the Mackies!! Moves call came-Elder Wynder is heading to Glasgow! And everyone else stays! 

Hope you all had a wonderful week! I love the Lord and this mission! I love you all! 

xoxoxo

Sister Buhler

110mph Wind and Rain storms....followed by SNOW

Monday-We went to the Langs for dinner, it was delicious! We told them we aren't aloud to have any more weekly dinner appointments...it went good...haha awkward...we just let Elder Scherurmann explain things....so that was good, came home and went to bed. 

Tuesday- We had a District Meeting, the Elders in Strenraer picked us up so we didn't have to walk so that was super awesome! Also meant we almost died like twice....they are crazy. We had an appointment with Margret and Thomas but they weren't home! So we did finding in the area and then went to the Mcdonalds (less active family) had a lesson there, briefly talking about the tree of life...it was good, we had our scripture study class that evening and then had training! 

Wednesday- We did training at the church and family history! We are trying to learn the website so we can use that as a door approach...I have a hard time with it, so it's going to be fun! We went and dropped by the Lees, Sister Lee was sick, so we chatted and she told us how her and her husband met (on facebook) they were engaged without meeting face to face within 10 days! It's a crazy awesome story,he's from Canada, but they are very happy! We did some chapping by her home, and then we went to the Mackies, who guess what? weren't home...it's been a weird week. So we went and visited Sister Adamson (less active) she was grateful to see us, and is trying to quit smoking! Then we did more chapping, and it was POURING RAIN, and I thought I might die. I was getting frustrated so said we'd better stop and say a prayer, the next house we chapped said we could come back! It's crazy how the Lord works! After that we prayed and Thanked the Lord for all the blessings we had seen, and also for the day we had. Went home and set our clothes to dry and went to bed. 

Thursday- We had weekly planning! Then we went with the Elders, to the Healys (less-active family) It was Sister Healys birthday, so we baked a cake. We had a lesson with them, and then went to dinner at the Gilardis. President May was there, he is in charge of the ward social which was supposed to be a Burns Nights, which is this Scottish thing to celebrate...idk some guy...haha you eat haggis and sing Scottish songs. It's funny that President May is in charge for 2 reasons. 1-he works in Scotland so he spends like 4 weeks here, then 2 weeks home. 2 reason- his "home" is good ole Kentucky. Hahah, so it's now Burns night with a Kentucky twist...aka Kentucky Derby.. I told him I'd be there if he brought Kentucky Fried Chicken..he agreed! Haha, good fun. Then we were supposed to have a mission coordination but the Ward Mission Leader..didn't show up..so we ended up singing songs at the church. Then went home and went to bed.   (Picture to the right is of all our really wet clothes after the rain storm)

Friday- We tried by Margret and Thomas again, but no answer! Then went to Sister Walkers for lunch, we had fish and chips. We went to leave, and she gives us this bag with chocolate...I told her we didn't need it, and she laughed and then proceeded to put shampoo and body wash in the bag. I said "Sister Walker, what can we do for  you?!" She then handed us lip stick and lip gloss...that's not what I meant. She finally agreed that next time we came, she'd let us serve her...I think we are going to give her a pedicure..or try to. Then we went to Coylton to this lady that was on our less active list...we chapped on this door, and when this lady answered we asked "Sister Wallice?" Apparently not..haha she told us to never come back. We were laughing soo hard. Oh man, who knows why some get so offended. Good times, hahaha.The best part, is that everything was covered in snow, so nothing could break our good moods! Then we went to the Newalls, (brother newall is a less active) We read Ether 12, which felt like it was more for us, then him. We had a very good lesson there, and then went home for training and dinner.

Saturday- Woke up with the stomach flue. So I went back to bed till 11am, got up around 5. And was sleeping from 6 untill the next morning. Meanwhile Sister Hurskainen cleaned the entire flat, and made a new less active list, birthday list and what not. 

Sunday- Went to church, then came home and was still sick so I slept the rest of the day. 

Monday- Still a little sick, but mostly better! Today will be a good day!!!

We will Baptize all

Monday: After P-day, which isn't all day like they make it sound! But it's till 6, we then went and ate at the Langs (the people you met on Christmas), Sister Lang, is a convert to the church she been in it about 4 years, but holy awesomeness her testimony is amazing! It's always great to go visit them and learn as we share messages! 

Tuesday: We had a Scotland West Conference! IT WAS AMAZING! President Brown is such an amazing man! He seriously is the best of the best! We talked all about our new goals, and mission plan for 2015! I'm so glad I'll be out for all of 2015! But it's crazy to think about! He is so inspired of the Lord, and has such a great love for him! I love him and his wife! We then had a meeting with Brother McClenin he is in the bishopric of what we learned and the ward's mission plan!

Wednesday: We went to lunch with a less-active Sister Robertson! She's wonderful! Then we went and taught this lady named Margret who we found on Saturday, she knows that God is there, so we talked to her about the Restoration and the Book of Mormon! Then half way through her son Tommy came home, he is 32, so we taught both of them, and plan to go back later this week! We did some chaping in the area and on the way home! We then went to the church to have Craig's baptism interview with Elder Schermann! He did great! Elder Schermann only had great things to say! We looked at the font, which needed seriously cleaning, and cleaned that it took about an hour, to get mold and dead bugs all gone! We made sure we had Craigs size for clothes, and paperwork filled out! 

Thursday: We went on exchanges with the STLs (sister training leaders)  I was able to go to Irvine (about 30mins away from Ayr) with Sister Montgomery! It was wonderful! She is so amazing, and has such a great spirit! I learned soo much from her! We taught a man named David, and had dinner at the Broadfoots, which was so inspired because they are over YSA for the stake (our stake as well) so I was able to get info and talk about Craig going! 

Friday: We got back to Ayr, and had weekly planning, then I got the stomach flue (yippee) and stayed in to recover for a couple hours. We taught Brother Newall (a less active) he knows it's true and has begun to pray regularly! It is amazing the difference we see in peoples lives! 

Saturday: We got the church early and did family history work and some training! Then we filled the font and set up for the baptism! Craig was baptized by Brother Dickson on the 5th try! It was such a lovely spirit! Craig's mom and gran came out for it! Both non-members, and we jumped on that opportunity! The ward did some great help with fellow-shipping them! We went and did chaping and got two appointments for later in the week, it was such a lovely day! Oh yeah, lovely but not in the weather, they was a code red sent out, (we didn't hear about(since we don't have the news)) So it was a terrible storm, which was AWESOME more people let us inside!!! Haha, it was crazy!! (crazy fun) Then we had Kababs? Idk,  it's sheep with spice....it's a tradition for the greenies (i.e. me) to eat them. So that's what we had for dinner, let's just say I probably won't eat it again! But what a good day!

Sunday: Craig was able to receive the Holy Ghost, and had his interview to receive the Priesthood next Sunday. We did some try-bys to some less-active families and to some potential investigators! Then we went and had Ward Council and some meetings with the WML. 

I am so grateful for this oppurtunity I have to been in Ayr serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints! I know this is the true church! I know that Joseph Smith was a prophet called of God. I know that following the commandments and prophet we will find so much happiness! I love this gospel! I love my companion! I love my Savior! I know he died for us, but most importantly I know He Lives! I am grateful for all the support I've had! I love you all! 

xoxoxo

Sister Buhler

Sooooo it rained......

It rains everyday...literally. Good thing I love the rain!

We have been teaching Craig this week! And guess what the BAPTISM is officially on! THIS SATURDAY!

Oh it was awesome! New Years Eve we ordered Dominos! IT WAS AMAZING! AND SUPER EXPENSIVE! Haha, but we had coupons! New Years Day we got to go to 2 families from the ward homes. We played Fluxx, and some dragon game...I won one round of fluxx.

Haha, it's so good to get back to work after the holidays! It's so nice to have a break, but it makes you realize how much you love the work! I have been so blessed by my area and the ward here, they are soo nice and always feed us and give us chocolate!:) Oh and Sister Hurskanien and I found fancy wine glasses in our flats, and have been drinking soda water, and diet coke and drinks in those at night, it is very fun!


I made peanut butter bars for a family we are teaching the Mackies (thanks to Meags recipe they were AMAZING(not as good as meagans are though)) and I was complaining that we don't have a whisk, so the next day the Elders gave us a whisk! Haha, so that's nice!

We have been doing a lot of chaping and talking of family history work because it's a good way to get people that are older to talk to you! We met a lady named Margret and are going to teach her about how she can see her daughter (who died in October) again! We found her after knocking and talking to a bunch of not interested people. It's so great to have the miracles, and to know you are doing the Lord's work! That's been my week! OH yea we had to check the font for the baptism and it clearly hasn't been used in over a year, there is dead bugs everywhere, so guess who gets to clean that!?! Yep Sister Buhler...oh what fun, we are making the Elders come help...hahaha. The Lord is so aware of me and continues to amaze me everyday! I love Ayr! I love you all! And I love the Lord! Have a wonderful week! Cheers!
xoxoxo

Sister Buhler