November 13, 2017
Choose to be Glad

This last week I was reading a talk given in this last General Womens Conference by Elder Uchtdorf. (Click here to read the talk) And the Spirit taught me a very important lesson. "CHOOSE TO BE GLAD". I am a generally happy person, but in those moments when SO many "things" go wrong, how do I choose to feel?  If you are human, most of the time you get frustrated, sad, or mad. Right? But why not choose to be Glad? Yes, bad things happen, but I think the world today has it backwards.  Just because bad things happen in our lives we don't have to be mad or sad. It is a choice.  Being happy is a choice. SO choose who you want to be today. Mad, Sad or Glad?!

ITS GETTING COLD!!!

Light the World is making us wicked busy!! WE are now partnering with Walmart, Local hospitals, Retirement centers and homeless shelters. We have a lot of events to plan for and I have no clue where to start!!! But all will go well. I truly am going to lose myself this Christmas in the work because there simply isn't enough time to get all of it done.

Light the World

With Thanksgiving right around the corner I will ask, "What are you thankful for?"

I am grateful for the Gospel of Jesus Christ, for my Savior and Redeemer.  I am grateful for the opportunity to serve and spread the gospel of good news.  I am grateful for my family and friends.  I love you all!! 

Sister Scherzinger

November 6, 2017
No Power November

With the craziness of the storm, we spent the majority of the week helping people dig out.  We spent Monday - Wednesday with Sisters an hour away who had power.  While the power was out it shocked me at how many people were assuming it was the end of the world because they couldn’t charge their phones, or that their laptop died and couldn’t plug it in.  In Bangor, the power was out from Monday morning to Wednesday afternoon. It was interesting to see how not having power brought out the worst in some people.  Who would you be? The people fighting at the gas station because you need the gas to fill up your generator, the person about to maul the lady for the 10 packages of AA batteries, or the person who just uses the time to spend with family because they are prepared? Although the first two were quite amusing to see, I hope and pray that you end up being the last. If not, start on the path to do so. As Elder Bednar has said over and over again, “WE ARE TO ACT. NOT BE ACTED UPON.”

This week we spent our time serving or working on partnerships with hospitals,  homeless shelters, and Walmart.  We are also focused on preparing for Light the World!!  

I love you all!  Stay warm (it's getting cold here)!!

Sister Scherzinger

October 31, 2017
New England STORM

I feel like I always say “ What a week! “ but seriously I think it’s the only way that I can really honestly describe what happens in missionary work. Especially here in the New England area. 

This last week there was a wicked bad storm which has caused 500,000 people here in the New England area to lose power. No lights, No water. Trees uprooted and smashed houses, stop lights were down  IN the intersections, power lines snapped in half. It has been absolutely crazy!  It has definitely made me that much more grateful for LIGHT. 

In the Bible we read and learn in Matthew that Christ is “the light and life of the world” and as we are of the same royal descent, we are too. We are light. How can we be the light to others?  Over and over in the Book of Mormon we see prophets serving. King Benjamin worked alongside those whom he taught. He used his hands to serve and bless those around him.

I have seen this over and over again especially the last few days as we have helped those whose homes have been destroyed, and those who were fortunate enough just to have a few larger branches fall into their yard. We, ALL OF US, truly are the light in a never ending state of darkness. Don’t be afraid to bless the lives of others. Don’t ask if you can help. Just do it. 

I hope you all have a Happy Halloween and really take some time to think about how you can help those around you. I love you all! Stay safe, dry, and warm! 

Sister Scherzinger 

October 2, 2017

Our ReACTions

This past week the leaves were BEAUTIFUL here in Maine. 

As I sat enjoying the brilliant red, orange and yellow leaves, It got me thinking about how at one point in time all the leaves were green. Eventually something hard happens (like a frost) and the leaves begin to change in response to the harsh elements. The change brings joy to all those around. And in the Spring, the green leaves return.... Refreshed and renewed. Are we not much different than the leaves. We experience harsh trials, yet do we allow our response to bring JOY to all those around?  And when the trial ends, are we new again? 

As I was listening closely to the talks of General Conference, this quote just stuck out to me. Stanley G. Ellis said, "we all have challenges, the variable is our reaction to the challenges."   Now, I am not perfect.  But I do know that my purpose in life is to grow. To LEARN, and to IMPROVE. I have control and can change my reaction to be positive to all those around me. 

I was transferred to Bangor, Maine! I love it here, and I absolutely love my Companion! Her name is Sister McArthur and she reminds me of Tiffany. We are serving as STLs and all I can say is It feels like home when I'm with her. 

I love you all. 

Sister Scherzinger