Companion: Elder Thompson
Welp, transfer week is here! I got a call today and will be being
transferred to Parkville, MO... Wherever that is haha! I'm ready to leave
this area, but I love it so much! I'll be transferring this Thursday and my new comp is Elder Jones and I'll be a district leader too. 'Bout all I know about that.
David was ordained a Priest at church on Sunday.
That was so cool! He didn't even tell us he was meeting with the
bishop or anything. We asked him why and he said it was because he
thought he had to keep it a secret. haha! Merrill, the one who baptized
him, did the ordination.
Jdubs... (Jehova Witnesses) They are swarming around here like flies it seems sometimes. Saturday
morning we were sitting in our apartment in our service clothes getting
ready to leave for service when we heard a knock on our door. We go and
answer it and its jdubs! We didn't have our nametags on as we were
still getting ready for the day so they didn't know we were
missionaries. haha! They gave us their little spiel and asked us what
we believed. WE told them we were missionaries and they continued to
degrade our religion. We bore testimony and taught the restoration in 5
minutes and introduced the BOM. They ended up walking away with a BOM
in their hands and I know the spirit touched their hearts. Pretty sweet
experience to do missionary work.
I did get the
package and I really appreciate it! It was perfect and you always send
the best stuff! They know me around the office because I get so much
mail from everyone! It like Christmas every time you get mail. Also tell G&G Shoemaker that I've been receiving their letters and packages too...please tell them how much I appreciate them.
The
Cabin looks amazing! So much nicer than it used to be. The Walker
touch is really what it needed. Excited to hear that renters are coming
in here soon.
My little though for the week comes from Mark 8:34 and Matthew 16:24.
It talks about taking up your cross and following "Him." In Mark we
read that and so as I read I was wondering, what is our cross?? So if
we jump over to Matthew we see in the JST that it is to deny all
ungodliness, every worldly lust, and keep the commandments. So I
challenge everyone to figure out what is holding them back, or in other
words, what is your favorite sin? Get rid of it and come unto Christ.
Instead of asking, "Lord, is it I?" ask, "Lord, is it this?" Is this
what I need to get rid of in my life to come closer? I know that as we
all strive to come closer to Christ he will bless us immensely in all
aspects of our life.
Love you all!
Elder Shoemaker
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