If somebody is thinking of sending a late Christmas present, I'd gladly accept an air conditioner. This week has been nothing but burning, scorching, Icharis bane hot. So hot, in fact, that my companion overheated and we passed a day at home just to let the guy return to normal. Personally, if it wasn't for the constant breeze we have here, I'd have been in the very same situation. However, God qualifies all of his servants, so in a few minutes, we recuperated everything, and took off back into the furnace.
However, some really good things did happen this week. First of all, I got to see my family again! I'm always glad to see the family doing well and happy. Sometimes in the mission, you suddenly think about all the changes that have happened at home since you left; room stolen, car sold, and for some missionaries, moves to other states or countries. (Lucky for me, my family still lives where I left them) However, when you get immersed in the work, these thoughts pass like day dreams. Does that mean I don't miss home? No. It simply means that I often forget I do. ;)
Anyway, beyond that, our branch here received a wonderful Christmas gift, as their attendance rose to an all-time high of 150 people. That means they've finally earned the rights to build a brand new chapel! It's interesting to see how the branch has grown. In the last few years, they'd always talked about trying for a chapel and never achieved one, but this year they were certain, and did all they could to get there. Every week, the numbers started to rise, 70, 80, 90, etc, and as a result, It happened! It just goes to show, that true faith, combined with diligent works, are the recipe for great miracles. (Wow that made me hungry) So it is with all of our deepest desires.
Weird experiences are in greater supply than any, and as such, there were plenty of them this week. However, instead of that, I'll finish with the story of one of our most interesting investigators. He was a referral we received from a recent convert. When we arrived there, we recognized him immediately as a talker. When I say talker, I mean he could talk for an hour straight without taking a breath. However, as we were talking, several people were passing by, and began chatting with him as well. One by one, they entered, talked, and left. So, one by one, I saw people that this man had helped and touched their lives. This man, although the talker, was a great serviceman, honest, chaste, and a true disciple of Christ. Even under poor situations nothing held him back, and when I saw this all, I was impressed. He's already walked the 45 minutes to church twice, and is animated as ever to be baptized.
Well that's all the time I have. Thanks for everything!
Elder Angus
wotw:
couragem (cor-ah-jeng) Courage. Something we all need.
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