First off,
sorry I didn't email yesterday. It was Family Day up here in Alberta,
so the library was closed. Isn't it nice to be a member of the church,
and have Family Day every Monday? ;)
Things are still just great up here, and hopefully will get
even better soon. This past week has kind of been a tough one, just
with trying to figure out what we're going to do to keep us busy for
another transfer (covering just one ward here is kinda tough sometimes.)
along with some other things going on. But that's okay, because those
are the times that temper and refine us, and make us more who we're
supposed to be. Plus, there's nothing to worry about, because the Lord
is always there. He was definitely there for us this week; on Sunday,
we were pretty down in the dumps going into sacrament meeting, but then
He provided for us. All three of our current investigators were there,
and Ben was there with Sam. Ben and Beth have been going through some
pretty tough times lately with adjusting to being in the church now
along with everything else going on in their lives. It seemed like Ben
had a really great experience, though, and is committed to getting
everything balanced out in his life so he can be as active as possible.
They're doing really well, and it's such a boost to see the people the
Lord has given us stewardship over progressing and being blessed by
their obedience. It makes us feel a little better about ourselves as
missionaries, too. ;)
Sam also let us know how he's been doing, since we haven't
been able to meet up with him lately. Apparently, he's been reading and
praying, and I believe he was fasting on Sunday for strength to stop
smoking. Hopefully, he continues to do well!
Rob is also doing just great, and we set a tentative date with
him on Sunday for his baptism! They still haven't heard anything new
about the divorce, and we're hoping it will be done soon, but for now,
we're planning on the 17th of May. (Victoria Day, for all you Yanks.)
Oh, some other exciting news. We got a call from the mission
office, and Joe, who Elder Musselman and I started teaching in Raymond,
is getting baptized on the 2nd of March! Sadly, I probably won't be
able to be there, but it's so exciting to know that he's continued to do
well.
Other than that, we're still trying to keep busy and find
those whom the Lord has prepared for us to teach. I'm also becoming
more and more converted to my purpose as a missionary and the Gospel of
Jesus Christ, which are basically the same thing. I guess my wonderful
mother's Sunday school class had a lesson on the Gospel of Jesus Christ
this past Sunday which is kinda cool, since that's what we've really
been emphasizing as a mission for the past couple of weeks. As I've
studied it more and become more converted to it, something has really
stood out to me. I'd say it myself, but Nephi says it a little better
in 2 Nephi 31 when he's teaching us about the Doctrine of Christ, "And
now, behold, my beloved brethren, this is the way; and there is none
other way nor name given under heaven whereby man can be saved in the
kingdom of God. And now, behold, this is the doctrine of Christ, and the
only and true doctrine of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy
Ghost, which is one God, without end. Amen." This is it, ladies and
gentlemen. This is the only way back to our Father. Those of us who
have been blessed enough to have it in our lives, and now I have the
opportunity to share that with others and have it bless their lives.
How lucky am I, and how lucky are we?!
Well, my wonderful friends and family, you're all great. Thank
you for your kind words and encouragement. It means a lot. Have a
great week! Good luck with everything you're up to. Be good! Have
fun!
I love you all so much,
Elder Hafen
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