Be sure to tell Bishop Bahr
and Bro. Lane and everyone I said hi.
This last week has been very, very busy! It was hard
though because we have been struggling to meet with our investigators because
of school, work and everything, so we end up doing quick drop by's.
We did get a list from our Branch Pres. of
about 23 people to meet with; "sleeping members" (those
who are going through the motions and less active) and then the inactives. We
were able to meet with about 15 of them and this last Sunday (yesterday) we had 12
inactives and less actives back at church! It was really cool and so we
are still jammed packed with trying to meet with them and keeping a look out on
those who we feel need a little uplifting.
Our relationship with the members
has been growing a lot as a result and last night we got a call after an
appointment fell through from a member to come and visit his friend. We ended up
meeting with the friend, the wife and this other guy (a friend as well). We
shared the video, "Finding Faith in Christ" and bore our testimonies. We are now
going to meet with them on Wed.
On Sat. night we were asked to come to a
Primary Activity to help out. It was a Family Home Evening ordeal and the kids
brought friends. It was a good experience and I am glad we went because the
lesson the Primary Pres. taught was about Sanctifying Our Lives and Faith. It
was really good, but it was a lesson that would have been a lot better for
an older audience.
The primary kids crack me up! We had an iron rod activity
with a string and blindfolds and it was hilarious with the little kids. They
loved us being there and because of that experience those that are in the ward that were
there trust us more and love us more.
On Monday we did service from 9:30
-12 cleaning up the beach since the area we cleaned is where a member's son died
from a drunk driver and also because it is a huge event the community does. It was a good way to meet more in the community.
Before I leave I want to bear my testimony to all of you reading this especially those of you who ARE members. I know that missionary work is the sacred responsibilty of all of us, both missionaries and members alike. When we come to a knowledge of the goodness of God and his mercy and long suffering and taste of his love, than we have the obligation to spread this knowledge to everyone. I am not saying we need to be preachy, but do respect other's beliefs, and then we just need to make sure we are good examples to them and always remember what the Savior did for us and that we should emulate Him in all things. Share the gospel when people ask why you don't do something everyone else does do. Share how amazing church was for you on Sunday when talking to your friends about your weekend. This is the work of God.
Sorry if this doesnt make too much sense today, my companion,
Elder hawks and I are feeling a bit sick. It is probably something we ate.
My schedule:
5:30-7 Gym
7-8 brkfast, ready for day
8-9 personal study
9-10 comp. study
10-11 lang. study
11-30 lunch
11:30-12:30 lang study
12:30-9:30 Appointments etc.
For language we are suppose to have the second hour of study, but it's hard to get it in because there is so much work to do.
This last week we didn't really have time at all to get any
language study in because of service opportunities and visits that came up. I can
tell the difference. Won't do that again!
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