It's Elder Sherwood, and your weekly update of the mission. This week has been a little "cloudy", but I always think that we will see more "sunshine" soon. Well, now for the action....
We went on exchanges with River's Edge this week. Boy, was that "fun"😂. Normally exchanges you think of trading companions for a few days, Nope. We had all 4 of us here in Fairfield. It was a little hectic. I had a hard time getting things done with the rest of the Elders talking. We did have a good lesson with John during the exchange, where we talked about the importance and relevance of the Book of Mormon, and gave him a blessing. We also got an appointment with a nonmember family that is interested in the gospel. We met with the dad, and he set it up. They are the Farmers, we have been trying to get in touch with them for the last 2 transfers, and now it finally paid off.
Seminary has started up here in Fairfield. It is exciting. One thing that the missionaries have done in the past, is help in seminary. I'm sure that will happen in the near future. But, since it was just starting up this week, we got to go have breakfast with them. It was so great.
We were saddened that day when we couldn't have our lesson with Jerry. He wasn't feeling very good. Normally it wouldn't bother us, but he has now left on a 2-3 week trip to North Dakota. We gave him some book of Mormon CDs to listen to, so we're hoping he listens to them.
Our dinner got canceled on Wednesday, and was rescheduled to a dinner with the youth. The bishopric was thanking them for all the service and other stuff they did this summer with the Flood, so we got to go that. Waffles. 🥞
The last half of the week, Elder Manning has been having a lot of Back pain. He says that it isn't normal, and he seems to have stretch marks. I hope he feels better soon. It is hard to know what we can do, if he is unexpectedly in pain often, but everything seemed to work out.
We got to try our a metal lathe this week. I know, these last few weeks have had some pretty crazy stuff. Bro. Dahle(?), who is a less active member, has one and we had the opportunity to try it out. So much fun.
Sunday was the exciting day, Transfer Call day. We both had no idea when they would come, and if either of us will leave. The calls ended up coming at 10:30pm last night. Ugh, so late. But it was totally worth not going to bed early for it. But I'm not going to tell what is going to happen till next week. It'll provide a better segway into next week's email, so enjoy the cliff hanger😎😁.
Well, this week has made me think a lot about the concept of Diligence. In preach my gospel, diligence refers to the amount of effort we put toward a goal/target/purpose. Specifically, it talks about being completely diligent toward the gospel, and to Christ. This week for me has allowed me to think on how we can still diligent to Christ even in the most trying or difficult circumstances. Where ever we are, we can choose to find something that will help us come/bring others closer to Christ. Sometimes we have to think outside the box, but we can still always do it. Nephi explained this in his famous phrase found in 1st Nephi 3:7
"And it came to pass that I, Nephi, said unto my father: I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know that the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them"
The other phrase that Nephi says a lot is, "Let us be faithful and in keeping the commandments of the Lord"(1 Nephi 4:1)
Nephi was a great example of complete diligence toward the Lord. He always strived to do his best for his brothers, and the Lord. The great thing about the book of Mormon, is how well we can relate to it. We can be diligent to the Lord in everything we do. We just need to find a way to do it. This applies to everyone, not just missionaries. We all can be an example of Christ to everyone daily, of how we act, and share the gospel. You don't have to hand out the Book of Mormon to share the gospel. But rather by just lending a hand, answering a question, or just being a friend(Ministering). We show our Faith and diligence to Christ as we accept and continually act in our assignments and Callings.
Well, this week has been pretty great. I hope everything had gone well for all of you as well. I hope to hear from you soon. And this is Elder Sherwood, signing off till next week, have a good one.
Love,
Elder Sherwood
Pictures.....
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| Working the metal lathe. |
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| Youth dinner fun. |
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