Hey guys! This week was really great! We had a lot of meetings
and instruction from President Hansen which is always inspiring.
But being able to attend the temple was definitely one of the big
highlights of my week. With everything going on we didn't have
a lot of time for proselyting but plan to work really hard this week.
Monday was a normal proselyting day. We road our bikes all over
the place and were able to talk to a lot of people. Biking has been
super fun and I think I am starting to lose weight. We have been
chased by some dogs while riding a couple times - a little scary -
but just adds to the adventure. We didn’t really have any solid
lessons that day but it always feels good to just get out and work
really hard. It really doesn't feel like work when serving the Lord.
Tuesday was our P-day because of the the temple trip. Before the
temple we went to a place called the Main Event and went bowling
and played laser tag. That was really fun. Then we went home to
get ready for the temple. We left for the temple about 5:00. After
our temple session we were blessed to be instructed by the temple
president. It was really super awesome! He talked about honoring
all of our temple covenants and being endowed with power. Even
though we won’t be able to attend the temple again until we return
home, we can still have the Spirit of the temple with us everyday
when we truly strive to honor our temple covenants. I am so blessed
to have these covenants.
Wednesday was another proselyting day and we were able to teach
a few people which is always great! We didn't really have any formal
lessons - we just taught a few people on the street. You just never
know where that will lead so we continue to teach anywhere - anyhow.
Thursday was a big day. We had Zone Conference and received our
smart phones and Facebook! We will still keep our IPads and also
have the smart phones. New missionaries who come to serve in the
ALRM will have smart phones instead of tablets. It’s weird having
Facebook. The first time I logged on it felt like I was sinning. But it’s
pretty cool. We can be friends with everyone back home - it’s actually
encouraged. Please post and tell everyone to follow me on Facebook
now! We can’t message anyone except investigators. The conference
lasted all day - 9:30 to 6:00 -so the only thing that happened after that
was teaching our English class which I always enjoy.
Friday we planned our next week like usual. This always takes up a
good chunk of time. After that we returned to the ghetto and had a
really awesome lesson with Aurora and Adan. They are the kind of
people who know God is good and think you just go to church when
you have the time. They are good people. They always give us some
amazing food when we visit. We share our spirit - they share their food.
Saturday was a normal Saturday. We were able to visit some areas we
hadn’t been to in a while. Then we went to dinner with a member we
had never visited before. We were able to share a wonderful message
with her less active husband. He really opened up to us and we are really
hopeful he will come to church next week.
Sunday was a pretty relaxing day. We had a really awesome restoration
lesson with a former investigator. The spirit was strong. After that we did
some Facebook finding. We still haven’t really figured all that out yet but
we will. Today we have been hanging out with a bunch of other missionaries
in Bartlett by the temple. It has been pretty fun P-day. I always like getting
to know new missionaries!
This week in my studies I read Ether 12 - man that is one powerful chapter!
I especially love verse 4:
4 Wherefore, whoso believeth in God might with surety hope for a
better world, yea, even a place at the right hand of God, which hope
cometh of faith, maketh an anchor to the souls of men, which would
make them sure and steadfast, always abounding in good works,
being led to glorify God.
I just love how this verse talks about how if we have faith in God we can
hope for a better world. I know we definitely need that hope in today’s
world. I love you all and hope you have a great week!
Love Elder Merrill
You can find him on Facebook under Kaden Merrill
ZONE MEETING
Elder Smalley, Elder Merrill, Elder Short, Elder Sotomarino
Companions - Elder Merrill & Elder Smalley
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