You'd
think that having one extra week in a transfer wouldn't be so bad, but it makes
it seem twice as long... SO, week 7 was definitely one to write home about!
SISTER
BRYAN AND I ARE TOGETHER FOR ANOTHER 6 WEEKS! We're like the only ones, the
entire mission just got flipped upside down, but hey, it’s God’s, work not ours!
I’ve had my mission call for over a
year now? Where did the time go?!
The week started off with
a zone activity, ultimate Frisbee with a football because it was too windy for
a Frisbee. We all insisted on playing outside because we thought the wind
wouldn’t hurt. And it shouldn’t! Anywhere but here. We ended up playing in a
dust storm and the dirt here is full of valley fever, so we learned to NOT do
that ever again!
We had a lesson with a
less active family, and we taught them a bit about the Book of Mormon challenge
the Bishop gave, which is to read it this year and to give one to a friend. The spirit
was soo strong and they texted us afterwards saying how grateful they were that
we stopped by and said if there was ANYTHING we could do for them to let them
know! They're just the sweetest, we are amazed at how receptive people can be
about coming back to the fold and getting involved again. We MUST REACH OUT AND
RESCUE! Just like general conference said! And it was SO DANG GOOD, but more on
that later.
We went to go see a
former investigator of ours when her boyfriend opened the door. Turns out he works for
Elder Morris, out vehicle coordinator, and has been the guy helping out with
our endless car troubles! It felt like we were meeting Oz. We talked to him
about the Book of Mormon and baptism and he just goes "oh don’t worry,
Matt’s told me alllll about baptism and how I should do it." Talk about
member missionary work, didn’t realize Elder Morris was a PRO! Goals man, goals.
Also, the father of O. and
F. (who got baptized a month ago) is now taking the discussions with the
Hermanas and is planning on being baptized next month! HOW EXCITING IS THAT!! They
can be sealed soon; it’s crazy how much this gospel can bless families!!
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| Taco Contest and Spiritual Lesson April 2016 Sister King, Sister Bryan, and the M. Family |
Speaking of Hispanic
families we're working with, we met with the M. family again for a TACO
EATING COMPETITION! The highest is 28. I got 12. Sister Bryan got 16! And came
really close to throwing up, but that’s a different story. We had a lesson
after and A. just bore the most powerful testimony and her dad and mom were so
emotional. Even though they spent some time away from the church, they’re so
ready to come back; it’s awesome to see Christ change people!
Also, after 6 tries, we
finally came in contact with a referral from the elders. His names B. and I’ve literally
never met someone sooo open to the message. We tried to set him with a
baptismal date for May 7th but he insisted it be April 30th instead. We went
through a lot of hard times this week but we know that God fulfills his
promises and will NEVER abandon us; it’s not part of His nature!
General Conference was
spectacular. I loved its focus on temples and our identity as children of God!
What stood out to me a lot was how they prophets testified that the first
eternal truth is that God loves us, which is why the first and most important
commandment is to love the Lord your god with ALL our heart, might, mind and
strength! We need to always remember Him as he always remembers us. What a
testimony builder to listen to God's representatives testify of our potential.
I feel like we need to take in refugees. Who are you gonna pick? One from Africa? Turkey? Saudi Arabia?
President
Monson's talk made me cry: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2016/04/media/session_4_talk_4/4829398050001?lang=eng
I really liked Elder Gong's!! https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2016/04/media/session_5_talk_4/4829550348001?lang=eng
I love this gospel and
am ready for this next week of miracles!
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| The District Bakersfield, CA April 2016 |
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