So this week we had interviews and zone conference! And it was about being one in Christ and going forward with Faith. That is the new theme for the area! And it goes into some awesome concepts! But I'll let you find them!
Plus we got to stay in a hotel. It was so nice, got to swim... no just kidding.
Many of the trainings that where given where focused on finding. The others cleaning and member work. I kinda wish we had a training on teaching instead, because as of now, we are actively teaching 13 people. But I guess we got to keep up finding! And president Low gets revelation for our zones, and that is what we need! So we'll end up with like 20+ people to teach!
But here are the people we are teaching!
Amanda
Joshua
Brandon
Caleb
Dale
Dan
David
Doug
Gordon
Lisa
Paul
Susan
Robert
Not organized in any way really but there we are. Most are making steady progress and 1 or 2 want to learn more, but our schedules dont agree haha.
At this time I'd like to share my testimony of God blessing our efforts. So much diligent hard work has been put forth to plant seeds and being obedient not only by elder Hatch and I, but every previous missionary here. So missionaries reading this, no effort is wasted unless you deliberately waste time. And even then you can be forgiven by working that much harder. Additionally, you may not see immediate blessings. Sometimes you may not even see them on your mission. But I like to think that God saves some blessings for us for the future. Therefore, o ye embark in the service of your God see that ye serve him with all your heart might mind and strength that ye may stand blameless before God at the last day. And if you or someone after you brings someone into the fold, it's the same work, and Gods glory, not yours. Opportunities arise from every effort and movement. As missionaries are tools and instruments! God prepares those who are ready, and we need His help to find and bring them in. But know that we aren't all the same tool or instrument! Some people enjoy the sound of a piano and not the sound of a trumpet. And sometimes God needs a hammer not a wrench. So many prayers are for that very cause. It's not our work, its Gods.
Anyway, this week was so great! Along with a lot of teaching, we got to contact a referral and started teaching Robert! And he is one of the coolest people I have ever taught. Hes gotta be around 6'7" just the tallest guy I have ever meet. And that includes bishop marker. Hes been looking for the truth since he was a kid and he has done a few things and wants complete forgiveness. And he feels hes got to go to the right church. So he prayed and came up with 2 churches. Jehovah's witnesses and ours. And he is going to be in for a treat. We gave him a Book of Mormon and he told us that he would love to come to church and we are meeting with him on Sunday as well! But well try to see him sooner haha.
We also showed david the temple tour video. Hes a hard core catholic and asked prior to the video if we were trying to convert him. We said no and watch the video. (Background hes super lonely and lost his wife a few years ago) and when the apostles shared the concept of marriage in eternity he looked up at me and I just smiled and nodded. I think we fractured his testimony hehehe.
Also Amanda brought her mother in law to church! Joshua was working haha
And we got to give dale a ride to church to (hes the ex motorcyclist covered in tattoos) he got some looks but the ward is so good and welcomed him in! At the end he thought it was different but didn't say he hated it! So that was way fun!
Also Joshua is being a little tricky. Its probably because we hasnt been to church or meet with us in a long time one on one, and let's just say that his faith is weakened and believes in an alternate way if creation. I think he was pulling our legs but idk. Amanda loves coming to church though it kinda flip flopped I guess. But he still loves meeting with us and that's still way good.
Lots more, but no time
I love you all and hope you enjoyed reading!
Thanks for your prayers and support!!!
Elder Dahl 2.0
Presque Isle, Maine
United States of America
Presque Isle, Maine
United States of America
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