Tuesday was spent largely preparing and rehearsing for our Zone Meeting presentation. FHE with the Murphy singles group and some less-actives visits filled up the rest of the day.
We were allotted 35 minutes during Zone Meeting to train on listening and adjusting to meet the investigator's needs. Role plays took part of the time. These have been a bit difficult for us to adjust to, but we have begun to see their value. We take a principle and practice teaching it with a proxy investigator. It's very helpful in developing our abilities, knowledge, and companion unity.
We have had several wonderful meals with members, both in their homes and out to restaurants. It's a pleasant friendshipping time building deep relationships that we will always cherish.
Our wonderful young investigator, Hunter, and his girlfriend, Elizabeth, spent an hour+ with us one afternoon asking questions he had about the Church. It was a great experience! We wish more people would write down their questions and bring them to us. It would help allay their fears and correct their misconceptions.
The highlight of our week was meeting with Bro. Barmes, his wife, Carolyn, and his grand-
daughter, Robyn. We taught the Plan of Salvation to them. Bro. Barmes had supportive, knowledgable insights to share. Both Carolyn and Robyn enjoyed and accepted everything we taught, and want to continue with lessons. We nearly did cartwheels! They are such great people, and we want to share this beautiful gospel with them so badly.
The second member missionary activity was super! The Boyds provided a scrumptious dinner after Church, then taught a terrific lesson on serving in the Church. This idea of Elder Ogden is working very well with our new members and was certainly inspired.
We are working hard at the Food Pantry, spending several hours at a time running to and fro
helping people and wearing out our feet. The number of people needing assistance seems to have lessened only a bit from the holidays. This part of N.C. is rather poor with many people living on disability only. It's a sad scenario.
Bro. Frady, who joined the Church last June, has had to say farewell to his beloved mother. She passed away a couple of days ago after a battle with cancer. The Branch has been praying for her for quite awhile. Last night many of us attended the viewing and funeral.
It was Lynn's and my first Baptist funeral. The feeling was kind and full of love; the music was typical mountain folk; the preaching was heartfelt. We are, however, so grateful to have a deeper knowledge of our future, of the Savior's gospel, and of our potential. It's like they can paddle around on the surface of a beautiful lagoon enjoying the beauty there, while we can dive deeper to explore the reefs and wonders beneath. There is so much more to know than most people realize or will admit.
We hope you are able to stay warm, healthy, and safe in this wintery weather. We love you!
We love the Lord! We testify that His gospel is true, every whit! We have tested it and have found it to be so.
See all ya'll next week!
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| Love this quote! |
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| Elder Crestani sporting his new stocking cap while helping Sister Daras with her Nook. |
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| Set up at the Church for our date to watch Mary Poppins while the Elders practice their musical number. |
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| Elder Crestani assisting Pam with dinner. |
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| Elder Froelich resting before dinner. |
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| Surprise, Elder Ogden! |
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