Sister Allie King: April 11, 2016

WOW, WHAT A WEEK!

It starts off with the APs calling us and saying "uhhh, did you get our text about having a third companion for a week?" (!!!!!!!!!!!!!?). Turns out one of Sister Bryan's old comps is going home early because she's sick so we were in a TRIPANIONSHIP for a week! Didn't realize how much of a party it is to have more than one other person. Also didn't realize how awkward it would be to go to a door and have three people standing there telling you about Jesus and whatnot. Good times, good times.

We had Mission Leadership Council this week and instead of presentations or role plays and the works, it was just one big discussion about what we can do better as a council and mission. For 2 hours. Really inspiring. Slightly overwhelming, but it was awesome! The biggest thing we learned is it's all about love, and the rest will fall into place. Love love love. Loving the missionaries, the members, the investigators, the people who slam the door in our face. All of them. If you don't see them as God sees them, then you aren't doing your job.

The work was a bit slow this week, but we were informed that G. is currently living in South Bakersfield because someone told us he needs to look no further to find God, he's sitting in his living room right now. Also, we ran into more Indians than usual and we're picking up Punjabi! By picking up I mean we can understand them when they tell us they don't speak English.

EXCITING NEWS THOUGH!! A. and her whole family came back to church! And the father of one of our recent converts came as well! The Hermanas are teaching him since he only speaks Spanish, but he'll be attending the shire. He's set to be baptized this month and A. will be next. They were so happy to be there, it was a real testimony builder to why we do this all day every day. So that people can have the peace they need so desperately!

Mariachi Band
Bakersfield, CA
April 2016

God always gives us a little something when we needed it! We had a p-day in the "mountains!" (the Wind Wolves Preserve). My personal studies were BOMB this week! And we're still dreaming of general conference!

Funniest thing of the week, we jumped out of a car to take a picture with a mariachi band!

Sorry this is rushed but I love you all and I hope that your week is full of miracles!

I love you, have a great week!