We tracted for 3 hours today! No return appointments but we talked to quite a few people! Then we went to the Edward's house for dinner. Brother Edwards is the High Priest Group leader, he is getting released this Sunday though. Today in the morning when we were tracting it was pouring rain so that was fun! I had my raincoat so I didn't get wet at all. District Meeting is tomorrow and I have been assigned to give the main lesson. Brother Edwards shared this talk with us tonight: The Jadeite Cabbage by Ellen C. Jensen. It's a really cool talk about turning our weaknesses into strengths! (Ether 12:27)
October 29th, 2014
Today was good! We had District Meeting in the morning, and my lesson on "The Jadeite Cabbage: went super well. After that, we went to the Howell Elder's apartment for lunch! When we got back we went tracting for a bit, and then we stopped by Brenda's house to give her a Book of Mormon! She accepted it, but said that she feels like since she's been catholic her whole life she doesn't want to change now. Which makes sense, but I KNOW that if she reads the Book of Mormon and prays to know if it is true then she would receive an answer and she would know that this is the direction she should go. We invited her to read the Introduction and then begin the Book so at least we have planted that seed! After Brenda we went over to Brother Yockey's house and he gave us a ride over to the church for the Trunk or Treat. So then we went to that and came home. I'm about to study a talk called "His Grace Is Sufficient" by Brad Wilcox. From what I've read so far, it is amazing.
October 30th, 2014
We went tracting for about 6 hours today! We walked for miles! Haha my feet hurt a little bit but I'm sure I'll be fine tomorrow. We talked to quite a few people, but we didn't get to teach any lessons. I'm flying through the Book of Mormon in my personal study. When I got to the MTC I was in the end of 3 Nephi, and right now I am in Mosiah 7! So I've been reading and studying a lot. I'm definitely gaining a better understanding of the scriptures. I'm also going to read the New Testament all the way through soon!
October 31st, 2014
Today was halloween! It didn't feel like it though haha! We went to an investigator named Jim's house in the early afternoon and taught him The Plan of Salvation. He was intrigued by the thought that we existed before our lives on Earth! He's a really independent guy, he didn't want us to go into too much detail about anything, but he said he would read the Plan of Salvation pamphlet and pray about its truthfulness, so that is awesome! I know that if he does so in faith, with real intent, Heavenly Father will provide him with an answer. Then we tracted for about an hour after that. We got to do a couple surveys but most people didn't answer their doors. Most of them probably just thought we were some goofy little kids jumping the gun for trick-or-treating hahaha! In reality, every day as missionaries we go door to door offering only a "treat" which is much sweeter than any candy. i thought of that analogy today! It just surprises me how many people reject a treat that tastes so sweet. Anyways, we were given direction from Sister Gerber to come home early tonight to study Preach My Gospel Chapter 5 with our companion so we did that. It reminded me a lot of my Farewell Talk, except now I have an even greater understanding of the Bible and Book of Mormon than 2 months ago! Today in my personal studies and before bed I nearly finished a book that I just started today. It's called, "Our Search For Happiness," by M. Russell Ballard. It is such a great read. I suggest it to everyone!
November 1st, 2014
Since today was the first of the month we received our allotted miles that we can drive in the next four weeks so that was awesome NOT to be on a bike today! Especially because it SNOWED last night and it was 32 degrees all day today. Nevertheless, we went tracting for about 4 hours! And we saw miracle after miracle after miracle! It was awesome. I was with Elder Dorsey today, an Elder from Howell. I love him to death! I got to relate with him about the good old days when Pokemon was our only care in the world hahaha. We were blessed with the opportunity to talk to SO MANY people! And we obtained 3 or 4 potential investigators! I told Elder Dorsey before we started, "I have no idea where we are going to go, but I guess we'll just figure it out as we drive!" And we sure did pick the right street(s). I have definitely seen the Lord's hand in my life today, and I am grateful for all of my many blessings. We got transfer calls today!!! And I am staying and so is my companion! Elder Dorsey is the only missionary getting transferred in our District, and he goes home in January so he'll be transferred to his last area!
November 2nd, 2014
Today was a roller coaster of emotions! I have like not time left though so I can't write it all out! We got fed by the Bishop's family tonight for dinner and we had a chuck roast, it reminded me so much of home!
And today in the morning we helped Brother Edwards rake up his Acre and a half of leaves, then he took us out to Outback Steakhouse for Lunch, so that wasn't too bad! Haha. I am loving it here in Brighton! Thank you for all of your love and support that I feel from back home and from extended family, it means more than you know! I know that Heavenly Father works through OUR FAITH. I don't know how many times this phrase is repeated in the Book of Mormon and Bible: "and it shall be, according to their faith." When we show our faith to God and act on it, He promises that he will bless us. An Apostle has enlightened us with this paraphrased principle: When we are on our knees, that is great. We are showing our faith to Heavenly Father. But our answers rarely come there. They will come as we get on our feet and go to work. THEN, God has something to help us with. I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Elder Goff, Elder Redd, Elder Beckstrom and Elder Dorsey
Handsome group!!
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