I Love this Country! I Love America! I'm Proud to be an American, and I'm also fortunate enough to serve in The United States of America! What a blessing!
Mon. June 27: Today marks 22 months that I've been a missionary!
It was also P-day, and we took a good nap! I also shopped, emailed, and got a haircut.
We had a good lesson with Jacob Dalton. He accepted the invitation to be baptized, but was hesitant to set a date. The lesson was on the Plan of Salvation, and the Three Degrees of Glory was definitely different for him. He had good questions about a lot of things
We found a single-mom named, Danielle in Jacob's neighborhood after his lesson.
Tues. June 28: We went on exchanges with Salem Elders.
I got to go with Elder Jolley - it was really fun to reunite with him and to be back on bikes (since we spent the day in Salem).
Tues. June 28: We went on exchanges with Salem Elders.
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| Elder Jolley & I |
We had a lesson with two young kids who are getting baptized this Sunday (ages 9 & 10).
We had a visit with a less-active Sister; the Spirit was really special in this lesson. She's a willing soul, and wants to go to the temple.
We also visited with the Soto/Reyes family.
This is the third time I've taught them on exchanges, so I've got to have some fun with them; they are super funny, and I always try to show off my Spanish!
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| Soto/Reyes family |
We had a lesson with the McGuire family, another one of Salem's investigators/part-member family. I taught them last week on exchanges as well (Sister McGuire is a "dry-Mormon").
Wed. June 29: We had District Meeting.
Elder Shirley and I went with the Gentry's to see the O'Neil family. Brother O'Neil isn't a member and is still really closed off from religion. Then the Gentry's treated us to Taco Bell!
We walked everywhere today, since we were out of miles for June!
We worked the Hensley's neighborhood, and found a really cool guy named, Bo. He's a very humble man, and he's looking for answers.
Our dinner at the Scroggins'! - Wild!
Thur. June 30: Again, we were out of miles, so we tried everyone we could within walking distance. Butch Windsor wasn't home.
Brother Morse took us to give Sister Turner a blessing. She's an older Sister, and hasn't been to church yet, but came this Sunday. Brother Morse then dropped us off in Blue Ridge, and we tracted some houses there. Ryan Lampkins drove by us and showed off his sweet Corvette to us - now only if we can go teach him again!
Brother Hensley picked us up for dinner, and we had some really good burgers. He went out with us, but no one was home that we tried while with him. :(
Fri. July 1: We taught Eunice Epling a lesson with Brother Morse. She asked a lot of really good questions, that are easily answered with our knowledge of the Plan of Salvation. We just really need her to be praying!
We still are picking up supplies from Wal-Mart for the apartment and what not. Today we picked up a microwave cart.
We met some solid potential investigators named, Paul & Steve.
Our three appointments tonight with the McFarling's, Danielle, and Jacob Dalton fell through. :(
We had a good visit with the Booth family; half the family is really solid in the Gospel, and the other half is not so actively involved.
Sat. July 2: (This was a really awesome day!)
Brother Hensley told us we should tract Stoney Battery Road - he said it'd be a good road! And boy, was it ever!
First, we found Kacy Giles, a single mom with a 4 yr. old daughter named, Taryn. She's living with her parents right now and is really friendly. She really wants the best for her daughter, and The Restoration lesson made sense to her.
Second, at the very next door, we found Amy Gregory and her granddaughter, Shyanne (like Cheyenne). They were very open; Amy nor Shyanne ever grew up going to any church or with religion. They still wonder if there is a God, and it seemed like The Restoration flowed really well out of our mouths, as we were talking with them. Amy humbly asked, "See, I've never learned how to pray - how do you pray?" We showed her the "How to pray" page in The Restoration pamphlet, and we are so excited to go back and see them again.
Third, we found our last guy on Stoney Battery; 82 yr. old Dewie Weddle. He listened intently and said we could come back.
We went to see some people Elder Shirley & Elder Hepworth had found on exchange from Tuesday - they were not home.
We ate lunch at this old Burger Shack (burgers, shakes & cream) and we ran into a long-inactive member who lived in Clinton, Utah! The smallest world! She was very friendly, and her son (who still lives in Utah) probably knows Elder Maxfield.
We found Virginia Thomas - a very nice lady who grew up with different churches, and agreed with everything we taught, but wasn't sure about Apostles and Prophets.
We found some other good people on Fields Ave.
Our neighbors below are named Mike and Syndy (Cindee) and they were so excited to meet us and want to have us over for dinner sometime and talk with us!
Sun. July 3: So, we were able to have a visit with Josh Frenett. We were hoping his wife, Samanth joined in, but she got busy with the baby. Josh really enjoyed The Restoration lesson from an intellectual standpoint, but wants to stick with his Presbyterianism.
Gentry's gave us a ride to church, and there was very small attendance at church this week.
Brother Morse took us out, yet again, to see some less-actives - no one we tried was home. :( Brother Morse is awesome!
Fun Fact about Brother Morse: he is 77 years old, and from Cache Valley, Utah. He served his mission in Brazil, and he was the very first missionary in Brasilia; he was the first Branch President there, and he and his companion baptized 20 people in the few months he was there. Brasilia is now it's own mission! Crazy, the growth that can happen in 55 years!
Mon. July 4: Happy Independence Day!
We had P-Day, which meant it should be the greatest 4th of July on a mission ever, right? Well, the libraries were closed, and the zone leaders said we couldn't go to the Buchanan Carnival (it's something that is held at their super awesome Fairgrounds where they have a huge, week-long carnival!) which we were really excited about going to.....until we couldn't.
So, instead we cleaned our apartment, and went to Sonic & Wal-Mart for P-Day.
Our neighbors upstairs brought us some hot dogs & hamburgers.
We met yet another inactive member who is not interested and wondering why his name is still on the rolls after he took it off 40 years ago. :/
We visited with the Williamson's. Brother Williamson used to be the Vinton Bishop years back, so he was good to ask about the members, and get some Intel on them.
Well, that's all for this week!
I just want to again remark on how much love I have for this Country!
The Land of the Free, and Home of the Brave!
I love what the 50 stars and 13 bars stand for! God truly prepared this Country and was with our Forefathers, so that the Restoration of the Gospel could take place in a Country with Religious freedom and rights! The Book of Mormon had to take place here, so that there would be tangible evidence for the validity of the testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith. I know this is a chosen land!
GOD BLESS AMERICA!
Love you all!
Love, Elder Brenchley
Wed. June 29: We had District Meeting.
Elder Shirley and I went with the Gentry's to see the O'Neil family. Brother O'Neil isn't a member and is still really closed off from religion. Then the Gentry's treated us to Taco Bell!
We walked everywhere today, since we were out of miles for June!
We worked the Hensley's neighborhood, and found a really cool guy named, Bo. He's a very humble man, and he's looking for answers.
Our dinner at the Scroggins'! - Wild!
Thur. June 30: Again, we were out of miles, so we tried everyone we could within walking distance. Butch Windsor wasn't home.
Brother Morse took us to give Sister Turner a blessing. She's an older Sister, and hasn't been to church yet, but came this Sunday. Brother Morse then dropped us off in Blue Ridge, and we tracted some houses there. Ryan Lampkins drove by us and showed off his sweet Corvette to us - now only if we can go teach him again!
Brother Hensley picked us up for dinner, and we had some really good burgers. He went out with us, but no one was home that we tried while with him. :(
Fri. July 1: We taught Eunice Epling a lesson with Brother Morse. She asked a lot of really good questions, that are easily answered with our knowledge of the Plan of Salvation. We just really need her to be praying!
We still are picking up supplies from Wal-Mart for the apartment and what not. Today we picked up a microwave cart.
We met some solid potential investigators named, Paul & Steve.
Our three appointments tonight with the McFarling's, Danielle, and Jacob Dalton fell through. :(
We had a good visit with the Booth family; half the family is really solid in the Gospel, and the other half is not so actively involved.
Sat. July 2: (This was a really awesome day!)
Brother Hensley told us we should tract Stoney Battery Road - he said it'd be a good road! And boy, was it ever!
First, we found Kacy Giles, a single mom with a 4 yr. old daughter named, Taryn. She's living with her parents right now and is really friendly. She really wants the best for her daughter, and The Restoration lesson made sense to her.
Second, at the very next door, we found Amy Gregory and her granddaughter, Shyanne (like Cheyenne). They were very open; Amy nor Shyanne ever grew up going to any church or with religion. They still wonder if there is a God, and it seemed like The Restoration flowed really well out of our mouths, as we were talking with them. Amy humbly asked, "See, I've never learned how to pray - how do you pray?" We showed her the "How to pray" page in The Restoration pamphlet, and we are so excited to go back and see them again.
Third, we found our last guy on Stoney Battery; 82 yr. old Dewie Weddle. He listened intently and said we could come back.
We went to see some people Elder Shirley & Elder Hepworth had found on exchange from Tuesday - they were not home.
We ate lunch at this old Burger Shack (burgers, shakes & cream) and we ran into a long-inactive member who lived in Clinton, Utah! The smallest world! She was very friendly, and her son (who still lives in Utah) probably knows Elder Maxfield.
We found Virginia Thomas - a very nice lady who grew up with different churches, and agreed with everything we taught, but wasn't sure about Apostles and Prophets.
We found some other good people on Fields Ave.
Our neighbors below are named Mike and Syndy (Cindee) and they were so excited to meet us and want to have us over for dinner sometime and talk with us!
Sun. July 3: So, we were able to have a visit with Josh Frenett. We were hoping his wife, Samanth joined in, but she got busy with the baby. Josh really enjoyed The Restoration lesson from an intellectual standpoint, but wants to stick with his Presbyterianism.
Gentry's gave us a ride to church, and there was very small attendance at church this week.
Brother Morse took us out, yet again, to see some less-actives - no one we tried was home. :( Brother Morse is awesome!
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| {Brother Morse: The Legend!} |
Mon. July 4: Happy Independence Day!
We had P-Day, which meant it should be the greatest 4th of July on a mission ever, right? Well, the libraries were closed, and the zone leaders said we couldn't go to the Buchanan Carnival (it's something that is held at their super awesome Fairgrounds where they have a huge, week-long carnival!) which we were really excited about going to.....until we couldn't.
Our neighbors upstairs brought us some hot dogs & hamburgers.
We met yet another inactive member who is not interested and wondering why his name is still on the rolls after he took it off 40 years ago. :/
We visited with the Williamson's. Brother Williamson used to be the Vinton Bishop years back, so he was good to ask about the members, and get some Intel on them.
Well, that's all for this week!
I just want to again remark on how much love I have for this Country!
The Land of the Free, and Home of the Brave!
I love what the 50 stars and 13 bars stand for! God truly prepared this Country and was with our Forefathers, so that the Restoration of the Gospel could take place in a Country with Religious freedom and rights! The Book of Mormon had to take place here, so that there would be tangible evidence for the validity of the testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith. I know this is a chosen land!
GOD BLESS AMERICA!
Love you all!
Love, Elder Brenchley
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