(Copyright Elder Meanea, 2017)
Howdy dowdy! You all get an extra special short email this week for my extra special Short week! ;-)
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
I got Elder Burge shipped off to Kaohsiung, then chilled with the Dakeng elders until a member, Eddy, could take me to the train station to find Elder Jones, my new companion. It was a holiday, so he got there an hour late, I thought I lost him! But we finally got him, then went and emailed, then spent a great first night on the town! Like, contacting, on the town, not partying... well, yeah. He's super cool! I actually worked near him when I was in training, and now it's back again! I can't wait to start this transfer with him. We actually got a lot of people to set up to meet with us this week as well!
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
A long... long day today. It started with an hour and a half lesson with a new investigator, who we found out lives in a different area, but we sat and listened as she laid out all the horrible things that have been happening with her husband lately, things that she wants to find a lawyer for. Luckily we had Eddy, a member there to help us, and in the end, we were able to leave her with a short Gospel message of Christ's Atonement, and a prayer. They're going to continue meeting with her since we're out of the area, but it's amazing to think how much the Gospel really does help with all kinds of problems, temporal and spiritual, and how Christ suffered for all of them, that He might support us in our time of need. Then we had a pass-off lesson, where the Zhongming elders handed over a Golden investigator who lives in our area, who already wants to be baptized really bad. His name is Gao. And he seems really cool. His best friend is a less active member, and he's really excited to learn about the Gospel. Then we ate with our old friend, Anthony tonight. He's been wanting to take us out to eat for a while, and this is the first time we've had time. He's been going to English class at our Chapel for 38 years!!! I don't know why he hasn't been baptized in the past. I'm sure missionaries have tried. But with any luck, and lots of blessings, it's time for the Spirit to touch his heart.
Thursday, March 2, 2017
We were mostly out contacting today until it was time to go to District training. We had a great meeting about the Doctrine of Christ, and then we stayed at the chapel to do studies so that we could be there to go and help the new missionaries contact! That was super fun! The first day the new missionaries get on island, they go out at night on the roads and just try out some contacting. I was with an Elder Barney, who has lived in Germany for the past few years of his life, and it was really fun to go out and give him a chance to bear testimony to these people. It went really well! We met some cool people and actually gave a Book of Mormon to someone! It was a cool experience, and I could really feel the Spirit working through them.
Friday, March 3, 2017
Super cool and hectic day! We did weekly planning, which actually lasted for a decent amount of time, and then we went down to the chapel to meet with a guy named Joe, a former investigator from our phone. He took us out for a meal, and we talked a lot about him and the plan of salvation, he doesn't live in our area now, so we won't get to teach him, but as we spoke and bore testimony, I really felt him searching for truth in our words, and it was super powerful to me. He actually listened as we bore testimony of God's plan for us, and I could see that he wasn't immediately throwing it out. And then, because I'm a dingus and didn't tell Elder Jones what formers in the phone not to call, we accidentally set up Johnny.
Yes. That Johnny.
It was so awkward. I had no idea what to say. He hasn't changed a bit, and still has the same problems, but seeing him just reminded me of how badly I want this Gospel to touch his life. He was happy to see us again, and agreed to come to church, start reading and praying again. Who knows, maybe it's just a different missionary's testimony he needs to hear.
Saturday, March 4, 2017
MARCH FORTH! As my mom used to say to us. She'd always make little sayings and basically turn this into a mini-holiday for "marching forth" into the world. Because it's March 4th. Well, I missed that, but Elder Jones and I marched forth into contacting all day! One thing I really admire about Elder Jones is his unfailing faith and optimism. I believe there are certain things we learn from each companion, and that's definitely one of the things that I hope to learn from him. No matter how often or harshly the rejection comes, he keeps smiling, and moves on to the next person as fast as possible, while singing Les Miserable songs with me. It helps contacting be a little, well, less miserable.
(Ba-dum, crash!)
Anyways. We had to go get my bike fixed today. The bike tire was pretty wobbly, which is a problem when one wants to ride a bike with two wheels attached, as it felt like it was going to fall off. It was perfect thought, because it was almost time to go home, but we stopped by a nearby park and met Mrs. Jiang. She was a really nice old lady that asked if she could come to church next Sunday! So that was a great miracle and an awesome end to the day!
Sunday, March 5, 2017
Was a great day! We got to take the Sacrament, and that's always one of the greatest blessings of the week. We got Elder Jones all introduced to the people in the ward, and had two investigators at church! And then we went to a member's house to eat some hot pot, which is always delicious. After which, we were out contacting all night! I saw a really cool miracle as well. We were going down the street we live on, and we stopped and talked to this guy on the side of the road, he was getting ready to leave while I was introducing myself, and I found out he was Christian. We started sharing the Book of Mormon with him, and he actually stopped and listened. He agreed to meet with us tomorrow to learn more, and talked to us for the better part of 10 minutes! It made me really happy to feel like a tool in the Lord's hand by finding those people who are prepared to hear this message.
As always, my family and friends, I wish you a happy, and Christ-Centered week. He truly is the reason for all our hope, and the reason we have everything that we do. I'm so grateful for this extremely short time that I get to serve him in this way. Every day is precious and every new week is a blessing. I hope you all see the blessings that come because of Christ this week.
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