Hey all!
It was definitely
an interesting week. A lot of stuff happened. It all
started out
with the fact that this week was zone conference week.
That changes
up our normal routine for the week. Which was nice in a
way. We had a
lot of more proselyting time this week. We had a full
schedule for Tuesday
and Wednesday. During those two days a lot of
things
happened. Like about five of our investigators dropped us. They
would run
from us at the door, or they would just never answer the
door, or they
would tell us to not come back. We spent our Tuesday and
Wednesday
doing a lot of driving and walking. Struggling to find
someone to
teach. We would find some other people to teach, but then
we would
struggle. It wasn't the greatest.
So this Thursday
we had zone conference. We started out the day by
doing some
service. We painted some concrete fences out in Yorba
Linda. It was
fun and it took us about an hour to do. It looked really
good when we
left. We went to an apartment to change, and then we
headed out to
the building where we were going to have zone
conference.
It was in Irvine. That was an adventrue in itself. None of
us had been
down to that area. so we were relying on a Thomas Guide to
get us there.
We made it there. When we got there we had two talks.
One by Sister
and President Bowen. They were both really good talks.
That wasn't
my favorite part though. My favorite part were the
testimonies
that were borne by the departing missionaries. there was
one that
impressed me the most. It was by Elder Jordan Sumsion.
Watching him
go up and bear his testimony was amazing. Not only did
the testimony
pierce my heart. But looking at his countenance, and the
way he spoke.
It all amazed me. He has changed a whole lot on his
mission. He
is a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ. It was amazing. He
has and will
always be, a great example to me. I love and will always
respect that
man. Watching him go up and bear his testimony gave me
hope. Because
there is a lot of little things about myself that I
would like to
change. Looking at him, gave me that hope and assurance
that I can do
that, and I can become great like Elder Sumsion. Or even
greater. more
like the Savior. So grateful for his testimony. It was
something
that I really needed, and it was an answer to my prayers.
I'm so glad
that God listens to our prayers.
So the next
day we got a call in the morning by Elder Collette. The
housing
coordinator for the mission. He told us that we had an hour to
pack up all
of our stuff, and get over to the new apartment that he
had arranged
for us to live in. It was a fun day. It is a super nice
apartment. it
even has a washer and dryer. We are so spoiled out here.
So grateful
for that.
Saturday I
spent all day in that new apartment, for Elder Janne was
sick. He was
just feeling like he was going to "yack" so they say in
Kansas. He
slept for about six hours. During the day I spent it
reading from
preach my Gospel and the Book of Mormon. I also watched
some church
movies that we have. It was super boring, but I learned a
lot, which
was a real blessing. I got a lot of stuff done that was
needed.
We had stake
conference this week. It was really good. They spoke a
lot about how
we need to get an education. how president Uchtdorf said
that it is
not a suggestion, but a commandment to get an education.
Found it
really interesting.
So
investigators, we didn't have a baptism for Lilia. She didn't come
to stake
conference. She works two jobs and has no time to see us
anymore. She
told us yesterday that she would possibly be working seven
days a week
and won't be able to get baptized. We talked about it. and
told her that
if she came to church she would be able to find a job.
She just lost
one of her jobs. So she has to look for more work in
order to help
provide for her family. Unfortunately this is common. I
feel so bad.
They work so hard to provide just enough for their
families. I'm
so grateful for the blessing I had in always having
enough to
live. So we are going to work with her and hopefully she
will be
baptized this week. So Please Please pray for a miracle. She
needs it!
Also, Leticia
told us she doesn't think that she will ever be able to
talk to us.
She has a really weird boyfriend who doesn’t' like anything
to do with
us. Which is a bummer because she has a son who is in BYU I
right now
preparing to go on a mission. I think she would be golden.
but we'll
keep trying.
We have
Miguel. I taught him in La Habra. He moved to my area right
when I got
here. He actually accepted a date to be baptized on the
7th. We just
hope that he comes to church. That was his problem in La
Habra. So
we'll see how that goes.
Genesis....oh
genesis....She keeps ignoring us. She also told us this
week that
she's a spritual person, but not a religious one. She
started her
confirmation in the Catholic church. So we are thinking
she might be
a goner for now, but we will try again and see.
Miguel and
Dane are doing well. They are the Jehovah witnesses. They
are reading
from the Book of Mormon. WE didn't get to talk to them
last week.
Hopefully they can receive an answer this week! It’s not
promising
though, but we'll see!
That's
basically it! It's been a real busy week. WE hope to teach a
lot more, and
hopefully get a baptism in. Elder Janne and I are
determined.
WE know that it’s all about what the Lord wants. So we
will do His
will, and work as hard as we can.
I love you
all! thank you for you support, and we'll hear from you soon!
Elder Dallin M. Ollerton
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