We were able to teach a lot of different people this week, including John and Beth. John actually was one who came up to us at our Family History booth last week. He gave us his contact information, so we were able to go see him and ended up teaching him and his wife!
We taught many others this week....And had a very interesting phone call from a "private number" who expressed his views about what he thought about Mormons, and where we were going.........
Mon. Oct 12:
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We went hiking to Big House Mountain for P-day and had a blast.
It did take up most of our time, though, so I had very little to time to email and what not.
We did meet with the O'Grady's and got to know them. They haven't came to church since moving here, but they did watch General Conference. We'll inquire with the ward to see if they're less-active or not.
Tues. Oct 13: Today was Service Day for the campus, so no classes were held. We were able to do some service at the Buena Vista Police Station. We were working side by side with a member of the Rockbridge ward, and ended up talking to Brother Laxton, who knew the Heller family on his mission to San Diego - the same family I know in Beckley. The Gospel makes it a small world!
WE also taught Betty and Debbie tonight. We went over their concerns, and they ended up setting their own Baptismal Date for Nov. 8. Debbie's not in good shape - she's going in for many doctors appointments this week.
Wed. Oct 14: We were able to teach Severin, and he really opened up about what he thinks about the Church. Every concern he had, it seemed to be answered as we taught.
Everyone else we had planned for today had to reschedule. :(
We also had Correlation with the ward missionaries.
Thur. Oct 15: We did weekly planning, and weekly District reports were today.
We had two great appointments lined up for tonight, and each one cancelled, and we were so sad. They were suppose to be with the Floyd's and Janet.
We were blessed to teach Joel today. Kelly wasn't there. We started teaching about the Plan of Salvation, but the Spirit prompted, and led the lesson to the power of the Book of Mormon instead. Joel accepted a soft Baptismal date for Dec. 13.
Fri. Oct. 16: We drove down to Lynchburg to join the Timberlake District for their district meeting, and were also able to do exchanges afterwards. I went with Elder Ward to Timberlake. We knew each other from our Blacksburg Zone days. He can talk about Sports for days, so that was plenty fun!
We were able to meet and talk with this great, non-denominational couple. The man, Kevin, used an interesting analogy about why he didn't want to change to be a Mormon;
I quote: "It's like a friend coming to me and saying, 'I've got a great girl for you to meet and date. You two would be so great for each other.' Kevin responds, 'But, I'm already married, and very happy where I'm at right now.'" Interesting huh? That's honestly how most people see us out here.
I replied to him: "Maybe, it's not that, but that friend comes to you and says, 'I know you and your wife are so happy, and I know a way you two can have even more happiness and strengthen your relationship; it starts by building on what you already have.'"
Both of them were very friendly, and I feel like they felt the Spirit. They are going to let the Timberlake elders come back!
Then the phone call came. Some man on a blocked number called us, and started off acting like he was interested in learning more about the Church. We got excited...only for him to then ask all these absurd questions about things we don't even believe. He called to let us know we were "filthy sinners and we were going to Hell." I was honestly laughing at the end of the phone call, and I think that bugged the man. I don't have any bad feelings toward this man; we prayed for him thereafter, but it was quite humorous.
Meanwhile, in Buena Vista, they taught Brother Ramirez, George Jordan, and Betty & Debbie.
Sat. Oct. 17: We had a tough day after exchanging back.
Our souls were lifted as we were able to meet with four different member families throughout the day, and commit them to Pray, Ponder, and Invite someone to the Fireside we have coming up on Nov. 1st.
Sun. Oct. 18: We went and taught Randy before church today. He said he was really going to try to come to church today. He still wouldn't give a yes/no answer. He didn't come.
Church was great! Betty and Debbie didn't show up; they decided they weren't feeling good enough.
We had dinner at the Erekson's; they have plenty of farm animals, and are going to recruit us to help out on the farm! Yeah!
We met with Brother Camden, then right down the road from him, we tried John (a potential from our booth) and his wife let us in. Elder Johnson was able to really connect really well with them, as John is a gamer/computer nerd. Elder Johnson proudly claims the same! We taught them of the Spirit World and the need for Family History. Two new investigators!
So, it's getting cold here and thank goodness I have Under-Armour and good jackets! Thanks to my [extended] family!
Everyone! It's been a focus around the Mission, that we cannot let the cold and dark stop us from doing missionary work. We need to follow the Light of Christ, and let our light shine, to warm us. So, I say to the cold and dark; Bring it On! I'm so proud of our zone! They are doing phenomenal! We had a record high 36 investigators with a Baptismal date this week. And a record high 162 total lessons taught this week as a zone! We are doing work! As a zone, we are expecting seven Baptisms over the next several weeks!
Missionary work is wonderful! What makes it more wonderful is when we humble ourselves to realize it is the Lord's work, and we need to be where he wants us to be!
Please let's humble yourself, and let the Lord be more a part of your life. His Light will illuminate you, and others will see it!
P.S. My "Ponderize" scripture for the week is:
Alma 7:24
"And see that ye have faith, hope, and charity, and then ye will always abound in good works."
Love You All!
Love Elder Brenchley
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