It has been a great week in Ypsalanti, Michigan!! Elder Hidie is my new companion,
just like I was guessing! He is originally from Zambia but has been living in Florida
for the past 8 years. I love him already, he's a great guy, we get along really well. He
is pretty clean and organized like me so that is wonderful.
We have been working hard all week! I have already learned so much
from Elder Hidie. He has taught me about our purpose as missionaries.
We are here to find those who are ready to receive the fullness of The
Gospel of Jesus Christ. So as we are out and about, knocking doors and
stuff, we should be looking for those who will actually receive us. it is
important to not get caught up in numbers, just teaching lots of people.
We are to find the elect, those who will receive us and our message with
open arms.
On Sunday, the whole Stake Presidency came to our ward and we
didn't know why they were there, especially on fast Sunday, but it
became clear when President Ward got up there and announced that we
would be getting a new bishop! So that was surprising, but it was a
great meeting. Our new bishop has served in the Stake Presidency
before and he knows what's up with missionary work, I am excited to
work with him more closely.
This next Thursday we have a big Zone Conference where
representatives from Salt Lake are coming and we are getting "black
boxes" put into our vehicles that will monitor our every move... Too
many missionaries making dumb mistakes I guess. So that will be an
interesting change for us, we'll see how it goes.
I know that this Gospel is true and can bless our lives as we live
it! We all have the capacity to feel The Holy Ghost testify to us of
truth, but we must be searching for it. As we exercise that faith, God
will answer our prayers. I love you all, have a great week!
-Elder Goff
Elder Goff and Elder Hidie
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