Hey all! Did you miss me? Good. I feel like so much has happened this week!
We had a lesson last night with some youth and one of them came up and reminded us of a commitment we had extended to his family on the fourth of July. He told us that he went to EFY that week and each morning they had an hour to study. He told us that one day he didn't know what to study and then he thought about the commitment we had extended. He then told us that he had been struggling to be nice to people and asked Heavenly Father how he could change that. After that he randomly opened the Book of Mormon and turned to Mosiah 2 which talks all about Service. He was excited that his prayer had been answered and that now he was working on being a better friend to people. It made my day to hear that the youth are listening (even when I think they aren't) and they are doing the things we ask them and trying to be more Christlike.
We also taught two classes yesterday at church. We were able to teach the 12 year old youth in sunday school and the Deacon's quorum 3rd hour. It was a good learning experience. We taught about ordinances and covenants and how this could help them prepare for a mission. We really had no clue how to turn that into a lesson, but what we ended up doing was having a discussion on ordinances and covenants and what we are missionaries do to help people make and understand them. In Deacon's quorum we did something similar but tied it all back to the priesthood and how they could prepare to hold the higher priesthood and perform the ordinances.
Other than that, this week was fairly busy. We have been working a lot with Patricio and Millie to make sure they are prepared for baptism. They are both moving along very well. We have both of their programs put together now and we are making daily contact with both. Yesterday we taught Patricio about the priesthood and we asked him if he knew what priesthood keys were. He gave a better answer than I could. He has been paying attention to his teachers and really learning about the church. I am so excited for him to be baptized and hold the priesthood. I feel he will be a great asset to the Deacon's quorum.
Well, that is the major stuff that is going on. Sister Thompson and I are loving the area and are so excited that Heavenly Father trusted us with His children here.
We also taught two classes yesterday at church. We were able to teach the 12 year old youth in sunday school and the Deacon's quorum 3rd hour. It was a good learning experience. We taught about ordinances and covenants and how this could help them prepare for a mission. We really had no clue how to turn that into a lesson, but what we ended up doing was having a discussion on ordinances and covenants and what we are missionaries do to help people make and understand them. In Deacon's quorum we did something similar but tied it all back to the priesthood and how they could prepare to hold the higher priesthood and perform the ordinances.
Other than that, this week was fairly busy. We have been working a lot with Patricio and Millie to make sure they are prepared for baptism. They are both moving along very well. We have both of their programs put together now and we are making daily contact with both. Yesterday we taught Patricio about the priesthood and we asked him if he knew what priesthood keys were. He gave a better answer than I could. He has been paying attention to his teachers and really learning about the church. I am so excited for him to be baptized and hold the priesthood. I feel he will be a great asset to the Deacon's quorum.
Well, that is the major stuff that is going on. Sister Thompson and I are loving the area and are so excited that Heavenly Father trusted us with His children here.
In case you were wondering I also killed like 10 spiders this week. BLECH!!!!
Well, hump day was this week. That is weird! I still feel like I am a brand new missionary. I should still be on the upward climb!
Guess how cool my area is. So cool that I got to hold a real Emmy award. Yeah it is one of the member's. He is so cool! He has worked with Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland, Elvis, and Frank Sinatra. Sweet huh? I thought so.
Oh, and I am a wedding planner now. We were able to set up for a wedding this week as a service project/dinner appointment. It was fun. It made me excited for the day when I get to have a cute yard decorated in deep purple and yellow things. Not that I am focused on that at all......
Is anyone else excited for Saturday? I am! Yo tengo uno bautison! hahaha I am pretty sure that is awful Spanish but that is ok. You get what I mean! Patricio is getting baptized this week!!! He is so awesome!!
And then Millie is next week! She is the cutest little lady. I wish you could all meet her! Every time I see her I love her even more. She is so funny and has such an attitude! She is also so sweet! She stepped on a rat this week and flipped out. She hated the fact that she hurt something. Then she says "who steps on a rat!?" haha It was a REALLY slow one apparently. Poor lady.
Ok, this is for Jamie. Yesterday at our lesson there were two Chinese Exchange students there. One of them is named ManMan (sp? its pronounced monmon). She is so cute! The home we were at had a Chinese Book of Mormon so she was able to follow along with us. So cool! Then after the lesson she sat at the table just reading the Book of Mormon. I am sad she is going to be leaving shortly! There is something different about her.
Oh for the compliment of the week: Mikayla! you have been such a wonderful example to me oh how to work hard and reach for the goals that you want achieved. Thank you so much for always being there for me. You really have a strong impact on all of those you come in contact with. I wish you could see the changes you have made in so many people's lives. I love you! Thanks for choosing me to be your twin in the pre-existence! :)
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