How are we all doing this week? Summer caught up to you yet? haha. This week has been really fast and great. I can't believe how much has gone on so far already.
To start the week, Tuesday we had the opportunity to do a bit of service for the National Park Service. We weeded and cleaned up their sidewalks a little bit. That was a lot of fun, but it did make us just barely late to our Lesson with Liz. The Lesson went well though. We talked about her needs and how she wants to improve. We are one hurdle closer to her being ready to come into the fold. It is awesome. We were also supposed to have a lesson with the Johnsons this week, but they weren't home when we stopped by. :(
Wednesday was big. We had zone conference, so we had to get up early, and head to Billings for it. I love zone conferences, and the spirit that it can bring to each of us, and in turn back to our areas. This zone conference, the theme seemed to be focused on using the Atonement of Jesus Christ, and allowing ourselves and all others to change. This has been great, especially for me as I've been focusing on trying to become a more loving and charitable missionary leader for those I'm over. I loved all that was said. After Zone conference, we had an appointment to meet a youth by the name of Brandon in Byron. He is interested in joining the church, and has been coming to Mutual with the other young men, so it was super cool to meet him and help him begin the journey of coming into the Kingdom of God.
Thursday was kind of a train wreck to be honest. But it was still fun too. We had interviews with President Larsen in the morning, which turned into around 1:30 finishing. Then after some language study and a late lunch, we had our housing inspectors come and do their thing. And by the time we got done with everything, It was like 4pm and we hadn't even been in our area yet. Ugh! There was way too much going on for that day. So we tried to make the most of it.
Friday we went on exchanges with the Lovell 1,4 Elders. That was a lot of fun. Elder Hunt came with me to Byron and Cowley, while Elder Matthews stayed in Lovell with Elder Bekmezian. We had a blast. Elder Hunt and I had a lesson with Amy and discussed a few of her questions and other items that we could do. Amy is super interested in the Church and would be baptized already if it wasn't for the mission rule to go to church three times. (we've only been teaching her for 2 weeks). haha. I'm excited to continue to see her grow. Afterwards we went to Cowley to make a few contacts and ended up getting sent to the middle of nowhere to try to contact this interested part member family. The truck got super dirty. It was really funny.
Saturday, It felt like we spent all day in service clothes. We went from service activity to service activity. It was awesome. Then to add to the fun, we had dinner at the Bishop's house, and a Lightning storm came in through the area. We were told by the Bishop's wife that we were not allowed to leave until it had passed. So we got quarantined to the Bishop's house. haha
This week was pretty good. we had some great adventures and many other fun times as well. I can see the Lord's hand in his work as he continues to guide us to the opportunities we need to help bring his children back to him. I love being a missionary and the joys that can be felt in his service. I hope you all had a great week, and I'll talk to y'all soon.
Love,
Elder Sherwood
Pictures:
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| The tree that fell down. |
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| Service |
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The muddy truck |
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