This past week was really really crazy, but those are the best weeks. I was tired at the end of every day and we were already able to see some miracles from this area. Here are some of the main surprising things that happened, some not so much, in my new area. I know this is the work of God, otherwise it just wouldn't work out like it does.
New Companion: So I got my new companion, Elder Chojnacki. He is from Buffalo, New York. He has been out for about 6 months, and is awesome. One of his favorite things to do is go fishing, so in a p-day or so, that's where I'll be for the activity. He is hard working, obedient, and relaxed as well. We have already been able to work together pretty well, and so this next transfer is pretty exciting. we have a lot of the same interests as well, and are enjoying the Ammon area. we started off our first day together by going and getting Chick-Fil-A, which is now in my area... good and bad news.
The Baker's: One of the major things that happened this past week was meeting some extended family in the Ammon area. The first day I was in the area, we stopped by and visited the MLS (Member Leadership Support) couple in the Lincoln Stake, where I am serving. When he was asking me some questions he asked if I was originally from Georgia or elsewhere. I shared that my Dad was from Murray, Utah, and Elder Baker (MLS) told me that he had an uncle Maurice in Murray. Turns out that My Dad's first cousin is in the same district as me. This past Sunday night, I was able to meet another couple of cousins, and another one of my great Aunts. It is amazing how small of a world it is, and that I just needed to change sides of IF to meet the Bakers here. We shared a quick message and were on our way, but it was cool to see some family that I have or haven't met so many years ago.
Misty Miracle: So this Saturday morning we were planning for the day and we looked at some of the people who used to be taught in the area. One of the people that we saw was Misty. Later that day we heard about this women who the Relief Society President from the ward had visited, and described the location and said that her name was Misty. We looked back at our plans and we found it. Apparently she was taught by missionaries in the past, and thought that she was a member. She is not a member, and after having dinner and meeting with an assistant ward mission leader, we put her address into the GPS. We were scheduled to arrive at 8:55 PM. We got there and talked to her on the doorstep. She has accepted that she is not a member, and wants to meet with missionaries. She also wanted us to meet with her 9 year old son. She needs the Gospel or her life, and will receive the blessings of peace and growth that come because of Jesus Christ. We are going to teach her for the first time this next week, and there will be more on her later. There are already things happening in the area, new things too, event though I've been here for about 4 days.
Sorry for the shortened email today. My mind is still all over the place and I haven't yet gotten into the swing of things completely here. But once I finish adjusting, my thoughts will be a little bit more understandable and placed out.
I love all of you and hope that y'all have a great week. This is the Lord's church and work. I know that Jesus Christ is our Savior, and that we can be forgiven and strengthened by following the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Have a wonderful week, and just as we did as a mission family this past week, ask again if the Book of Mormon is the true word of God. I almost forgot about this. We have been reading the Book of Mormon a chapter a day as a mission since December and we just finished it this past week. I asked again if it is the true word of God, and I felt the peace that the spirit brings, testifying to me that it is true. I know that Joseph Smith was a prophet, that Thomas S. Monson is a prophet on the earth Today, and that Jesus Christ is my Savior and leads his church.
Love y'all, have a great week!
Elder Baker
Pictures: Sorry, nothing yet this week.
Love,
Elder Baker
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