Let me start by paraphrasing a story that I heard in elders qurom this week. It was about this man who was called to be a Bishop. He had not held an office that required the Melcezidek presthood before and was very brash with people. He was the last person anyone expected to be called Bishop. But as he served in the calling he began to change into a caring service centered man. I know that you will have alot of growth oppertunities as you serve the relief society sisters.
I am really excited because zone confrence this week, when I called hthe mission president about a concern I had about an investigator, he let me have a little sneak peak @ the topic which will be: what motivates our investigators to persue the church.
I just realized somthiing this morning I am working with my biggest teaching pool since Fallbrook its really exciting. The problem is they have all been busy or sick since the last email so I don thave anything new to report,
love you more than russel stovers chocolate,
Chris
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
48th Letter From California
Did you got my Christmas presents? Here is a hint. Relax, I'll be home next Christmas.
I am trying to do better about writing in my journal. We have had so much happening lately that I cant help but write. There is this less active member that we have been working with who want his son to have the lessons so he can get baptized. Have I told you about &&&&&& &&&&&&&? His father was the one who is fight ing cancer with apricot pits. But any way &&&&&&& is a recent convert that hasn't been to church for as long as I have been in Poway. But the liked the idea of us teaching his son #######. We would kill two birds with one stone. we would re-activate &&&&& and get ####### baptized. We also were able to contact a less active by the name of >>>>> >>>>>> that the Bishop told us about. >>>> wants his baby blessed, but he openly told us he likes his booze too much. So his girlfriend told him something along the lines of why would you want your child to live this if you arnt willing to your self. They are considering taking the lessons as a couple which is fantastic.
I also had a very humbling experience this week. We contacted this lady outside of a taco shop and she said "no thanks I need to get some Mexican food." After she had gone in I sniedly remarked "so you put Mexican food before God." Shortly afterward she pokes her head out and offers to buy us burritios. We, of course, accepted and we had a nice discussion about what a mission consisted of while we waited for our food. But it just goes to show you you cant judge anyone.
Speaking of Squrils has diggie been able to catch one in the new house. Unfortunately there is no In and Out in Poway.
love you more than hot cocoa,
Chris
I am trying to do better about writing in my journal. We have had so much happening lately that I cant help but write. There is this less active member that we have been working with who want his son to have the lessons so he can get baptized. Have I told you about &&&&&& &&&&&&&? His father was the one who is fight ing cancer with apricot pits. But any way &&&&&&& is a recent convert that hasn't been to church for as long as I have been in Poway. But the liked the idea of us teaching his son #######. We would kill two birds with one stone. we would re-activate &&&&& and get ####### baptized. We also were able to contact a less active by the name of >>>>> >>>>>> that the Bishop told us about. >>>> wants his baby blessed, but he openly told us he likes his booze too much. So his girlfriend told him something along the lines of why would you want your child to live this if you arnt willing to your self. They are considering taking the lessons as a couple which is fantastic.
I also had a very humbling experience this week. We contacted this lady outside of a taco shop and she said "no thanks I need to get some Mexican food." After she had gone in I sniedly remarked "so you put Mexican food before God." Shortly afterward she pokes her head out and offers to buy us burritios. We, of course, accepted and we had a nice discussion about what a mission consisted of while we waited for our food. But it just goes to show you you cant judge anyone.
Speaking of Squrils has diggie been able to catch one in the new house. Unfortunately there is no In and Out in Poway.
love you more than hot cocoa,
Chris
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
47th Letter From California
Well we unfortunately didn't end up dressing up. It was the end of the month we were both broke and it just diddnt happen. And our district leader decided to be a jerk and lie about our transfer calls, by the way we are both staying in Poway, but we were told that the entire district was transferd out. We diddnt believe it at first but he acted real serious so we even updated our area book and every thing before they fessed up. Elder Whiting and I were irate. I all the sudden hope I never have a kidney stone. I am glad you are sufficantly medicated. You should be getting some Halloween pics from a family in Poway and i hope you enjoy.
I really hope you have fun at the orlando temple. That is really frustrating about Missy's registration. But January will probably be here as quick as blinkng an eye. As far as updates this week @@@ said the closing prayer at our lesson, which was a step in the right direction but it was loaded with sarcasem. We want to show him the Finding Faith in Christ DVD because we feel that that will help him. Hopefully his computer plays DVDs. XXXX had given us a bit of a scare because she had not been in contact with us since she cancled our second appointment because she needed to go to doctors appointment. It turns out she is grounded and is steadly gaining her privilages back. We are waiting for her to call as soon as she can have people over again.
Love you more than gorging on halloween candy,
Chris
I really hope you have fun at the orlando temple. That is really frustrating about Missy's registration. But January will probably be here as quick as blinkng an eye. As far as updates this week @@@ said the closing prayer at our lesson, which was a step in the right direction but it was loaded with sarcasem. We want to show him the Finding Faith in Christ DVD because we feel that that will help him. Hopefully his computer plays DVDs. XXXX had given us a bit of a scare because she had not been in contact with us since she cancled our second appointment because she needed to go to doctors appointment. It turns out she is grounded and is steadly gaining her privilages back. We are waiting for her to call as soon as she can have people over again.
Love you more than gorging on halloween candy,
Chris
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