Well, we had another pretty good week this week. We were able to meet with Nathan and Brian again last Monday, we didn't have a member with us, but we did have a great lesson with them. OUr lessons there have been getting better and better. We taught the rest of the Plan of Salvation, starting at the resurrection and going to the kingdoms of glory. We were able to answer their questions, and to tell them again and again, that they are going to disagree right now, they have been raised a certain way, and the only way for them to know for sure is to pray and ask God. They said they would watch conference as well. They haven't yet, but they did record it, so they can watch it later.
Tuesday we had our district meeting, Elders Rock and Hehl trained us on MRLs. I think that is a good place for this district to start. They aren't teaching a lot, but I have seen in the past that as you commit to teaching 20 lessons a week, whether MRL or anything else, that the Lord will help you do so. In my last area I saw that as I taught the members a few important things happened. The members trust in us grew, they got excited about the work, we were able to find less-active members and investigators to teach, and the work flipped from teaching mostly MRLs to teaching mostly investigators and less-actives. Show the Lord you want to work, and he will help you. We met with Merone that afternoon, and one of her member friends was able to join us. She told us that she believes the Book of Mormon is true, and that there is a prophet, but she doesn't want to get baptized again. She also alluding to her having a dream about it, that she shook off when she woke up. Several of the talks in conference made me think of her. We are not sure, but I hoped she watched conference. We also met with the Moore family. The son there is a convert of about a year and a half, and the mom is less active again. We had a good lesson with them, and the 8 year old son said that he wants to be baptized.
Wednesday we were able to teach Clancy G, we read with him a chapter in the D&C, and talked about using our talkents. I think that that is something that is easy to overlook. I liked Elder Hollands talk, when he talked about faith. He said don't deny the faith you have. Admit whats there, and then work to improve whats lacking.
Thursday we had dinner with a less-active family, the McQuillins. They used to live in Farr West, we talked a lot about the things that were there, that we both remembered. It was cool, he is in a sad state. He says that he has never had a testimony, and now he is far from the path. I think that deep down he remembers and knows, but it is easier now to keep down the wrong path. I think Elder Hollands talk would be good for him too. We also met with Howard. We read through Alma 17, and discussed the principle of service. Service was talked about a few times in conference as well. Its something that will always help everyone, both the doer and the receiver.
Friday we were able to have another lesson with Dirk. We read more of the Book of Mormon with him. We talked about the role of a prophet, and discussed General Conference. He was excited to watch this weekend, and he did watch all of the saturday morning session. Two of the talks in that session made me think of him, and I am glad he was able to see it.
Conference was amazing. I had previously thought of a few questions that I wanted answers to, and as I watched conference I definitly received those answers, a testament to me that they really are prophets and apostles. There are too many good things to mention from conference, but some of the ones that really stuck with me are Elder Bednars talk on the Law of Chastity, and Elder Perrys talk on Obedience. After conference on saturday we were able to meet with Shawn, Kristian didn't join us. We taught the Gospel. Shawn has a lot of good insights, and knowledge, but he is struggling to apply. I think that is something we can all improve on.
The rest of conference was great. I always love conference, and it seems to have been even better as a missionary. I think that when you are focused on others, and looking for something to help them and you, that you are more open to the Spirit. I hope that I will be able to keep that focus when I return home. It came to me today that that was my last conference as a full time missionary. Time goes by so fast. Also on Sunday we were able to set up a couple lessons with investigators, and also a couple lessons with less-active members that we have found.
This week looks to be just as good as the last few. I am loiving working with Elder Pugmire. We are having a lot of fun, and we get along well. He is a very good teacher, and a great missionary. he is very focused on baptism, and how to help people. He wants to do better, and is willing to do so.
I still haven't gotten your package, I'm not sure why it has taken so long, I will keep watching for it, and will let you know. I did like the tie quilt, but I want to keep my ties. Thats great that Reiko is playing, took her long enough. I think the new Cedar City one is cool. One of the sisters that came out with me, who just went home is from there, I bet she is excited.
Love, Elder Schultz
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