There is a first for Everything!

Another transfer in the bag!

So, the transfer is over.  I am not being transferred.  I am staying here in Halle until I head back in October.  I am getting two companions though!  I will once again be in a trio.  I guess it is meant to be.  We were supposed to be in a trio for the last two transfers, but it never worked out.  I guess this time, it will.  We will see!

We had the baptism of Henry yesterday!  That was great.  This was the first for me.  It was the first time that I have seen a baptism of somebody where I was there from the beginning.  We found him on the street, taught him, invited him, and baptised him.  Next week he will be confirmed, and then he will be a full fledged member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  Entitled to the gift of the Holy Ghost, and ready to start a new life where he follows God.  It was a good baptism, and very exciting.

The week went by so quickly.  There was so much to prepare for, that we did not have too much time!  We were always running around.  This week we are pretty busy as well!  I am excited to start this new transfer with new companions.  I will finish strong and be an example for others.

Have a great week, and stay positive!

Woah!

Why Hello You!

So this last week was full!  I must say!  The week went by so quickly, and it has ended even crazier than it started. 

Monday, we went and did a zone sport in Leipzig.  So, we played some Soccer together with other missionaries.  We played pretty hard, and all day.  It was fun, and it was good excersize.  However, at the end of the day, I had a huge migraine, and the next day we were sore.  That was okay though.  We continued throughout our week like normal. 

Tuesday was full of appointments.  We were running around the city visiting people, and teaching lessons.  it was a great day. 

Wednesday was also full of appointments!  We got in contact with a person that we having seen in a few weeks.  He is doing well, and he was super nice.  We had a nice lesson with him, and we answered a lot of his questions that he had. 

Thursday, we planned for the next week.  It rained a lot, so it was cool that we used that day for a weekly planning.  We didn't have to be outside all day.

Friday, we were in Leipzig.  We had a zone conference.  It was an excellent Zone conference.  Very inspiring!  It was quite exciting.  It was my very last Zone Conference.  I got to give my testimony (along with anyone else who wanted to), and the spirit was quite strong.

Saturday, we did some service for a neighbor of a member.  This guy had six bush stumps in his Garden.  He wanted them removed, but he could not do it himself.  So, my companion and I got to work.  After a few hours of work, we managed to get all those stumps out.  I am still sore from that day.  Man it feels good to do such hard work!  After that, we had enough time to find a new investigator through door to door tracting before we had to go.  We went to the church because the city had a thing called, "Nacht der Kirchen".   During that, almost all the churches in Halle were open like open houses.  So, we got to stay at the church until 10:30pm talking with people who were interested in seeing the church rooms and stuff.  Sunday, we had church, and then a few appointments.  We met with a referral from a member, who was very interested.  He liked us a lot, and he became a new investigator.  What an exciting day.  Then at the end of the day, I called our zone leader, like I normally do on Sunday nights to give numbers to him, and talked with him a little bit.  He used to be my companion, and so we always have things to talk about with each other.  He goes home, TODAY!  It was weird to hear that from him.  I am now considered an old missionary.  It hit me hard that I only have one transfer left as a missionary.  I better use it well!

Have a great week!  I hope you do well!  Work hard!  Tear up your own personal stumps in your life!  You can do it!  It is hard work, and you will be sore for a few days afterwards, but it is worth it.

Birthday Week!

Wow!

So, I had a great birthday week!  I know I told some of you that I didnt have any stories this week, but I was thinking about it and I remembered a couple.  My birthday went really well.  I enjoyed traveling to Freiberg, and my mission president and his wife called me up to wish me a happy birthday too!  It was fun.  Thanks for all the birthday wishes.

On Wednesday, I had the chance to work in Eilenburg with another member of my district.  That was really cool.  One, we got to ride bikes.  I forgot how much fun that is!  Two, we saw miracles!  We were walking around town talking to people, and it seemed like we were having no luck.  We finally decided to go do some doors, and started heading out in a certain direction.  A lady came up to us, and she pointed at us and said, "I am curious!  Who are you guys?  I saw you walking around earlier, and now that I see you again I want to ask."  We ended up having a long conversation with her.  It turned out to be a lesson about the restoration of the Gospel.  About 20 minutes into the lesson, she was told us to hold on a second.  She pointed at the Elder from Eilenburg and asked him where he was from.  Then, she turned to me, and she said, "You are one of us though!  Here in Germany!"  I was surprised!  This lady thought I was a German!  I have been working the entire mission to gain enough vocabulary and a good enough accent that I would sound like a German!  haha.  That was really cool to be mistaken as a German.  It is only the second time that I have experienced that, but that is pretty good considering most missionaries dont.

So, it was a great week. I really enjoyed it!  I hope you all have an excellent week this week.  Remember to say your prayers, be positive, and smile!