Week Ninety-Three: Another Transfer Closes, A New One Begins [May 6, 2019]
Hi Everyone!
It's been a good last week of the transfer! On Tuesday night we had our ward mission leader come with us to go by a few people. We taught someone named Iris and talked about the Book of Mormon with her and shared how it can help her in her life. We also met with David and read some chapters from the Book of Mormon with him.
Wednesday we had a lesson with Dizi. For the first part her husband, Ramiz, was there and Dizi told him that she needed him at church with her! He seemed to think about that for a bit and then he left. The rest of the lesson was good (and a little silly). Elder Pack picked me up so I could reach some apple juice on the top shelf and Dizi just about died laughing!
The rest of the week was pretty much going by people who I don't think I've mentioned before. We had short lessons with people named Edith, Raina, and Susan. We also taught Bob this week so if you've read previous emails from me you know who he is.
We had stake conference this week! I think it was my first time going to a stake conference since I was in Santa Barbara well over a year ago! It was all pretty inspiring. President and Sister Nakken spoke at the adult session about getting the members and missionaries more involved in the work of salvation. Sunday there were lot's of people who spoke about how the Holy Ghost has helped them in their lives. There was also a visiting Area Seventy who talked about how we need to have our inner church in our lives (meaning we need to be converted in our hearts and not just in our church life).
We got our transfer news this week! I'll be staying here for my fourth transfer with Elder Pack! I'm pretty excited since there's a lot that's happening here!
Until next week,
Elder Jason Riches
P.S. I also explained the entire plot of the Harry Potter series to Elder Pack. I was pretty surprised I remembered as much as I did!
It's been a good last week of the transfer! On Tuesday night we had our ward mission leader come with us to go by a few people. We taught someone named Iris and talked about the Book of Mormon with her and shared how it can help her in her life. We also met with David and read some chapters from the Book of Mormon with him.
Wednesday we had a lesson with Dizi. For the first part her husband, Ramiz, was there and Dizi told him that she needed him at church with her! He seemed to think about that for a bit and then he left. The rest of the lesson was good (and a little silly). Elder Pack picked me up so I could reach some apple juice on the top shelf and Dizi just about died laughing!
The rest of the week was pretty much going by people who I don't think I've mentioned before. We had short lessons with people named Edith, Raina, and Susan. We also taught Bob this week so if you've read previous emails from me you know who he is.
We had stake conference this week! I think it was my first time going to a stake conference since I was in Santa Barbara well over a year ago! It was all pretty inspiring. President and Sister Nakken spoke at the adult session about getting the members and missionaries more involved in the work of salvation. Sunday there were lot's of people who spoke about how the Holy Ghost has helped them in their lives. There was also a visiting Area Seventy who talked about how we need to have our inner church in our lives (meaning we need to be converted in our hearts and not just in our church life).
We got our transfer news this week! I'll be staying here for my fourth transfer with Elder Pack! I'm pretty excited since there's a lot that's happening here!
Until next week,
Elder Jason Riches
P.S. I also explained the entire plot of the Harry Potter series to Elder Pack. I was pretty surprised I remembered as much as I did!
Dear Elder Riches,
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed your weekly letters and your report from your mission. I feel blessed each week that I read your report. I pray for you continually, specifically, that you Elder Riches and your companion will be directed to His children who are searching for answers, who are looking for truth in this chaotic world we live in, who are in need of a kind word or a helping hand. I so enjoy the experiences you share as they testify to me that He hears every pray and He answers our prayers in ways we cannot even imagine. When we look back we see and understand His divine design.
Thank you Elder Riches for allowing me to share in your mission experience. I cannot believe you are nearing your 108 weeks in the field! What just happennnnnnnnnnnnned?! You just left a year ago, I'm sure it has only been one year.
Joy and blessings,
Hazel