Hey
Ya'll,
Well,
this week was probably the most fun and interesting week so far.
Caitlin
is a new investigator that we are so blessed to teach. She is Lutheran
and has the mindset that "converting" is just to change
churches. SO, She has announced to her family that she is now Mormon, and
wants to stay that way. We have only taught one lesson, but she has come to
more church functions than some of the “active” members. She is struggling with Priesthood Authority and
she needs to get over that concern to baptize. She is reading the Book of
Mormon and Praying. Hopefully she opens her heart to current Priesthood
holders. :)
Debbie
is slowly progressing. She has come to church a couple of times, and is reading
her scriptures. The only thing she needs is a desire to pray about the Book of
Mormon.
I
have learned that people don’t join the church because of what they know; they
join because of what they feel. If people will feel the spirit bare
testimony of truth of either The Book of Mormon or Joseph Smith or current
priesthood authority, then this work would be a cake walk. The real work comes
when we have struggles to overcome and then help those people desire to change old
habits and add to their religion.
We’re
seeing a lot of success here in Waverly. We have a lot of potential in this smaller
town. Because of some old habits in the
ward, and by previous elders, we’re almost stuck in a rut with the members
here. Some new rules have come out and we are trying to implement them. However, some of the members just don't like the changes
that are happening, so there is a bit of a clashe between the Members and
Missionaries.
I
am not suggesting any fault. Changes are
not comfortable, and a lot of what has been done has been successful. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Well, what if there is a better way? A wood wheel wasn’t bad, and it worked, but a
steel wheel with a radial air-inflated tire is tons better. That’s hard to accept sometimes.
So
ya. That’s a rundown of Waverly Branch.
NOW
: The Rookie Move:
Saturday
night, the South Elders asked me if I would make special cheeseburgers for
dinner. So I made them and all went well... We then had to drive those
Elders home because we are in a car share, and we are the assigned stewards of
the care. Elder Musick forgot something
in my apartment so he and I went up to get it, but when I walked up to the
door...Locked. My keys, my wallet, EVERYTHING, was locked in our
apartment. Luckily Elder Keeley (My
Comp) had his wallet and the car keys, but not the apartment key. I had
locked us out. Remember this is Saturday night, and as a Missionary it is
required that we wear suits to Church. So
we had to borrow suits from the South Elders, and wear their cloths for Sunday.
Now,
being the “smart” Elder that I am. I called
our Landlord to get the door unlocked, but he didn't answer. So I got a hold of
his son through some searching, and he told me that our Landlord was in Florida
on vacation and would not be taking ANY calls for at least a week. (Dad,
DONT DO THAT ;) ) So we stayed the night again with the South Elders.
This
morning we had a locksmith come and "Attempt" to get us in. He ended
up drilling the dead bolt because it wouldn't pick. So I now have to call
our Landlord and let him know the full story.
I
am learning what it means that, “Life is what happens when you’re busy making
other plans.” So, I don't feel like such
an idiot, because all the other Elders here have done it before, so it was
bound to happen to me. Or they were just
making me feel good. Either way, I’ll take
it! J
That's
my life as a Missionary this week. Love you all.
(I
need a "Catch Phrase" to sign off my letters, any Ideas)
Kia
Kaha - Simper Fidelis
Elder
Allred
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