Can you believe another week has gone
by? They go by so quick, I can't believe it. It's been a packed week,
but another great one. I've really learned this week that the Lord's
hand is in this work, so how could it not be a great week and a great
work! That doesn't mean it isn't hard, but it's more than worth it,
that's for sure.
We've had a great time getting to know our wards a little
better over the past week, and it's been great. We have some really
great wards with some wonderful, friendly people who are more than
willing to help (and feed) the missionaries. It's pretty fantastic. We
were also able to have interviews with President Nicholas this past
week, which is always a good experience. He's such a wise, kind man,
and his guidance and leadership have really made a difference for me.
Our investigators are also doing well! The big
news of the week: Tethloch got permission to be baptized! His mother
signed the paper this week, and now all that's left to do is continue
through the lessons and have a baptismal interview. He's such a great
kid with a really sincere desire to follow Jesus Christ. (He's very
excited for his baptism. :) )
Anthony, who Elder Bensing found while we were on splits, came
to church yesterday, which was great! I think he really enjoyed
himself, and we're hoping to be able to meet with him this week. Sadly,
he may be moving soon, but we're hoping to see him progress and be a
treat for the next missionaries to teach if that happens.
We also had a lesson with Cindy this week, Rick wasn't there,
which went well. We talked a bit with Brother Mullen, her boss and
fellowshipper about her, and she is apparently just waiting to be
baptized. She just needs to decide about some things in her life first,
and then work through them. She was also at sacrament meeting
yesterday, and seems to be doing well. From what she told us, Rick is
also doing well.
We weren't able to meet with Jodi this week, but we're hoping
to soon, and see how he's doing. I just wanted to share with you a
bit of a miracle from this week to show you how I've really seen the
Lord's hand in this work. On Saturday, we were going around one of our
wards trying to contact some potential investigators and less-active
members we haven't met yet, and we felt like we should go stop by a
less-active member who we'd had an appointment with the night before,
but it hadn't worked out. We knocked on the door, but we didn't get an
answer. Then, as we were heading back to our car, a girl who lives just
a couple doors down started talking to us. Her name is Julia, and she
is 14. She used to be baptist, but no longer goes to church because of
some things that seem inconsistent and wrong to her. It was a wonderful
opportunity to share with her a bit about the Plan of Salvation and the
Book of Mormon. We gave her a copy of the Book of Mormon and set up a
time to come back and visit with her and her family yesterday. Sadly,
that appointment also didn't work out. Sad, yes, but it's okay! It was
such a testimony builder to me that the Lord is guiding us in His work.
I am so grateful for that, because I know that I would totally ruin
this work if it were left up to me. I love Him so much for that.
Well, you're wonderful. Thank you all so much for the
blessings you've been to me in my life. I'm so grateful that the Lord
has blessed me to be able to know such wonderful people. Have a great
week! Be good! Have fun!
I love you all so much!
Elder Hafen
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