Hejka cześć friend and family!

You may have heard that recently a lot of missionaries are being sent home. We’re still hanging on over here in Poland! We are just one of a couple missions in Europe where missionaries haven’t been sent home as of yet.

Like the rest of the world, our life and work in Poland has been severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. As of today, there have been 749 cases confirmed with 8 deaths. This increase in infections is following very well the geometric progression model that predicts a doubling of the infection rate every 4 days. It remains to be seen when Poland will flatten the infection growth curve. But things are pretty locked down now.

As missionaries, we’re still allowed to go outside and get fresh air, but we aren’t allowed to street contact or proselyte. Right now, our missionary work is all online. Despite the fact that our normal missionary schedule has totally changed over the last few weeks, great things are still happening. The message of the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ brings so much hope and peace–something that is so needed at this time. ❤️

This week I also hit my 18-month mark as a missionary. These last 18 months of representing Jesus Christ here have been an absolute privilege and I am excited for the couple of weeks I have left. I love this Gospel! I love the joy it brings. I saw an inspiring quote this week that I wanted to share with you:

“Sometimes the Savior calms the storm.

Sometimes He lets the storm rage and He calms you.”

And it’s so true! Even when the world is full of crazy events and things we don’t really understand, we can find the peace and comfort we need in our Savior and in His promises to us.

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” (John 14:27)

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” (Matt 11:28-30)

“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee;” (Isaiah 41:10)

I love you all! Życzę wam zdrowia!!! Kocham was!

Siostra Baldwin