Missionary Service and Hard Work

Hello friends and family, I had a great week, I hope yours was amazing!!!

Monday I played volleyball with one district which was super fun! That night we went to the Lang’s home and talked a lot about Patriarchal blessings because he used to be a patriarch. Such a sweet family!!!

Tuesday we had district council, we talked about the power of our testimonies, then had a mini testimony meeting! It's truly amazing how strong a simple testimony is. Then we did service at James Storehouse which is always fun and there are great people there! Then we had a dinner with the Nevers who are such a sweet couple, and they are leaving to serve in the Knoxville Tennessee mission here soon!

Wednesday we had a bunch of tech meetings in the morning which are not fun to sit through... Then we had an awesome lesson with our friend Dan. He is super kind, we'll see how well that he progresses. We had a fun and delicious dinner with the Skinner family! And then stopped by a couple of our friends who live around them!

Thursday we knocked a lot of doors. But it was nice to talk with a less active member who is super sweet, probably won't come back, but didn't mind us stopping by so we'll have to more! We also met Calvin who seems pretty cool and willing go learn! Other than that not much success, but we keep working!

Friday we had an awesome visit with the Ray's. We got to hear a lot of stories about their lives and things they did! Then we had an awesome lesson with our friend Elizabeth who gave up some Word of Wisdom things, and has a strong desire to grow closer to God and has seen the changes that are happening in her life as she puts Jesus Christ first! Super awesome lesson with Harvey and Ana, a great couple that loved the Plan of Salvation. They have a lot of faith and love everything we teach them!!

Saturday was full of service. Started at 6:30am moving someone which took a while. Then built a retaining wall and some steps for someone else and that was pretty fun! Then we went on a mini exchange with Elder Espinoza. Me and Elder Echols were with him for the day and we had a great conversation with a lady named Alex, as well as our friend Arpita!!

Sunday was a great day! Had our friend Samantha come to church and she brought her daughter. They both loved it! After church we stopped by the Evans and Princes who are both less-active, but really nice and will hopefully come back to church soon!! Then we got to hear all the new missionaries testimonies!!!!

3 Nephi 26:11

Behold, I was about to write them, all which were engraven upon the plates of Nephi, but the Lord forbade it, saying: I will try the faith of my people.

I love how our Heavenly Father wants us to have faith. He never gives us all of the information, he gives us just enough so that we can take a step of faith and truly trust in Him. I know as we continue to try our faith, God will continue to bless us, guide us, and strengthen us!!!

Pics:  Sunset, My comps/sunset, District, Big palm tree, Funky stairs, After the retaining wall