This last week, was definetly a great one, and yes I did get transferred. I am now serving in the Woodburn 1st ward in Woodburn, OR. I am also going to be a part of the Oregon Salem Mission when it opens in July. This will be my last area, and I am a little sad that it was my last week with Elder Pugmire, and in the Raleigh Hills ward. Both of which were great. Our last week in Raleigh Hills started off with a lesson with the Lyons family. We were able to talk to them about prayer, something that they have been struggling with. We talked about what it is, and why it is important. Prayer is essential to know any spiritual truth, and it is essential to having a relationship with our Heavenly Father. We told them that even if they prayed over little things that He would hear and answer their prayers. We also met with Jackie, we were able to teach her the Restoration, and commit her to reading and prayer. She was nervous about church, but I think at a future time she would go.
Tuesday we had our last district meeting, and Elders Richardson, and Bateman trined us on the importance of goal setting. I think that is something that is easy to overlook, but truly goals are an important part of growth. The goals I have set before me for this transfer in particular are excercising everyday, and gaining the attribute of virtue. The latter of which has been a struggle, but has come along way, and I know that with His help I can do it. I can become clean, and this transfer, and the rest of my life I will be clean. I was on exchange with Elder Davis that day, and I talked with him a lot about ministering. One of the biggest things I learned on how to improve ministering is to just call and chat with them about their day every now and then to let them know that I care.
Wednesday we were able to stop by a lot of the members in the ward. We taught them about missionary work, and asked them what they had done. To conclude we set goals with them on what they can do, from the ward mission plan, to do missionary work.
Thursday we met with Clancy, and read more of the D&C with him. We also had a lesson with Nathan and Brian. Brian tried to bash again, and was asking whether of not we had read all of the anti-mormon material, saying that if we wanted to know the truth we would look at everything, and that Satan would want to keep us from doing that. His logic seems pretty flawed though, because Satan, that father of lies, would definetly want you to look at his lies, otherwise you would have no reason to doubt, and you would be happy. He doesn't want that. We also had a lesson with Coltrane. We taught him the 10 commandments, and left his mom the assignment to go over the law of chastity with him.
Friday we had a really good lesson with Dirk. He said that he believes Christ to be a great moral teacher, but he wasn't sure about him being the Son of God. We read Alma 34 with him and talked about the Atonement. It was a great chapter to relate to him, because the question that they had was whether the word was in Christ unto salvation, or whether there would be no Christ. The Spirit was there strongly, and he was able to understand more about it, we told him that if he repented, than immediatly he could see the difference. He told us that he would try repenting and see what happens.
Saturday we did a lot of service. We helped Nathan move out of his house and into a storage facility, where he is going to keep his things while he goes out of town for military training. We also helped the McQuillins prepare to pour a cement pad in their yard. That night we were able to see the Rivers as well. We called and they told us they were busy, but when I said I was being transferred they told me we had to stop by. They are another one of the many families that I am sad to say goodbye too.
Sunday I was able to say goodbye to some of the members in the ward that I have grown close too. I will be excited to come back and visit them when I am off of my mission. It amazes me how much you can come to care about people when you spend so much time with them talking about the most important thing. We had our last lesson with Coltrane as well. We finished teaching the commandments, and took pictures with them. I am excited to be able to go back and see him get baptized this Saturday. There has been such a huge change in their family. I am glad that I was able to be a part of their lives.
Elder Schultz
Tuesday we had our last district meeting, and Elders Richardson, and Bateman trined us on the importance of goal setting. I think that is something that is easy to overlook, but truly goals are an important part of growth. The goals I have set before me for this transfer in particular are excercising everyday, and gaining the attribute of virtue. The latter of which has been a struggle, but has come along way, and I know that with His help I can do it. I can become clean, and this transfer, and the rest of my life I will be clean. I was on exchange with Elder Davis that day, and I talked with him a lot about ministering. One of the biggest things I learned on how to improve ministering is to just call and chat with them about their day every now and then to let them know that I care.
Wednesday we were able to stop by a lot of the members in the ward. We taught them about missionary work, and asked them what they had done. To conclude we set goals with them on what they can do, from the ward mission plan, to do missionary work.
Thursday we met with Clancy, and read more of the D&C with him. We also had a lesson with Nathan and Brian. Brian tried to bash again, and was asking whether of not we had read all of the anti-mormon material, saying that if we wanted to know the truth we would look at everything, and that Satan would want to keep us from doing that. His logic seems pretty flawed though, because Satan, that father of lies, would definetly want you to look at his lies, otherwise you would have no reason to doubt, and you would be happy. He doesn't want that. We also had a lesson with Coltrane. We taught him the 10 commandments, and left his mom the assignment to go over the law of chastity with him.
Friday we had a really good lesson with Dirk. He said that he believes Christ to be a great moral teacher, but he wasn't sure about him being the Son of God. We read Alma 34 with him and talked about the Atonement. It was a great chapter to relate to him, because the question that they had was whether the word was in Christ unto salvation, or whether there would be no Christ. The Spirit was there strongly, and he was able to understand more about it, we told him that if he repented, than immediatly he could see the difference. He told us that he would try repenting and see what happens.
Saturday we did a lot of service. We helped Nathan move out of his house and into a storage facility, where he is going to keep his things while he goes out of town for military training. We also helped the McQuillins prepare to pour a cement pad in their yard. That night we were able to see the Rivers as well. We called and they told us they were busy, but when I said I was being transferred they told me we had to stop by. They are another one of the many families that I am sad to say goodbye too.
Sunday I was able to say goodbye to some of the members in the ward that I have grown close too. I will be excited to come back and visit them when I am off of my mission. It amazes me how much you can come to care about people when you spend so much time with them talking about the most important thing. We had our last lesson with Coltrane as well. We finished teaching the commandments, and took pictures with them. I am excited to be able to go back and see him get baptized this Saturday. There has been such a huge change in their family. I am glad that I was able to be a part of their lives.
I am excited to be serving here in Woodburn, although I was hoping that I would be able to stay in the OPM. Looks like that is not going to happen, but I am glad that I'm here. This seems like a great place, and the people that I have met so far are great. I know that everything happens for a reason, and that this is where I am supposed to be. My new companion's name is Elder Mohler. He is from Beaver, UT. He has been out for 3 months, and it seems that I have been out for that long too, but that is not the case. I asked for white T-shirts right? I can't think of anything else that I want in the package. I realized when I was packing that I have accumulated a lot of stuff. Some members from the Hillsboro ward are driving to Utah inJune, and they offered to take some of it down for me. I think I will take them up on that offer. I'll give you more details later, but you should expect some stuff from me then.
Also you have never answered my question. Are you planning on picking me up here, or just meeting me at the SLC airport?
Talk to you Sunday.LoveElder Schultz
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