Week 102

Hey guys!

Sorry this one will be short mainly because I forgot my planner at the church and it is locked inside... I use my planner to help with my emails.

I don't fully remember what happened but it was a good week haha! I only have one week left to proselyte then next Monday I head to Kingston for the week until I fly out on Thursday morning. I am excited to see you all! This coming week will be full of meal appointments! Yes man! Anyways, I hope everyone had a great week! Remember to Keep in touch with your Father in Heaven! He wants to talk with you just as much as you want to be alive!

Love you all!

Elder Wilding

Week 101

Hey guys!

Monday morning was Branch Coordination then we tried to see Brother Roydell again but he was busy. Don't remember what else happened that day.

Tuesday morning we were supposed to see a lady named Tashana but she didn't come to Mandeville because of the rain. So we went to Sister Thompson's work to pick up my umbrella because I left it at Sister Nixon's on Sunday. Afterwards we went to have lunch with the Sisters because it was Sister Smith's Birthday. Elder Scheese from Santa Cruz floured her with a ton of flour! I also threw on a pound of flour just for fun! It is a Jamaican culture to flour people on their birthday. We then headed out to Lancaster to see Sister Powell and CJ. When we got there she took us around back and picked us some oranges and some tangerines. She was a lot of different trees in her back yard! Avocado, banana, orange, tangerine, mango, breadfruit, and ackee. After talking with her and CJ we went to the church to have dinner that Sister Bodley prepared for us. We also practiced a couple songs for Zone Conference.

Wednesday was Zone Conference. Afterwards we had interview with President. My interview, literally, lasted about three minutes. Pres opened with a prayer, then on of the very first things that came out of his mouth was, "Elder Wilding, you time is up! The mission will miss you but it's time for you to go home!" It was all said with smiles and everything but man, I was not expecting it from Pres! Ever since then I just haven't felt the same. But so it goes I guess.

Thursday we went out to see Sister Pinnock and her daughter. While we were there her daughter wouldn't come out of her room so I was trying to get her out of her room while Elder Cluff talked with Sister Pinnock. It was fun messing around with Ahkelia; she took my umbrella through her door and was trying to poke me with it through the bottom of the door then she took $200 JMD from me as I was trying to bribe her to come out... After them we went back into town to try and have a Book of Mormon Table but it was raining... So we walked down to see if we could catch Brother Roydell at work but we actually ran into him on his way to get gas for some one. We talked with him briefly before we headed to Book of Mormon Club. No one showed up for that but there were three people at Institute so we stayed for that instead.

Friday was Weekly Planning. Afterwards we went to go see Hayley. We taught her the Law of Chastity and the Word of Wisdom. She took it a lot better than we thought! She also shared an experience with us that took us by surprise! The Gospel has changed her life so much already and she hasn't even been able to make it to church yet! We just have to get her parents into the lessons and she would be baptized! Fingers Crossed! We then headed to the church for Friday Night Activity but it was cancelled because of rain.

Saturday was a Relief Society Activity for the District. All the Missionaries that are in the Mandeville District came up and there was food, games, cool old stuff, old time games, and more food haha! That was an all day activity and we even had investigators there! It was fun to see them get to know the members outside of church!

Sunday was church. I set up an appointment for after Sister Nixon fed us but it didn't happen because of the rain. I hate when it rains here. Every one Cancels stuff because of it. ANd it is the rainy month...

But I am grateful for the time that I have been able to serve and get to know the people here in Mandeville! I am grateful for the people that have had an impact on my life! I love you all!

Elder Wilding

Week 100

Hey guys!

Monday was pretty boring. We tried to have Branch Coordination but that didn't happen, and we also tried to have a lesson with Brother Roydell but he was too busy.. So it goes some times. It was also Elder Cluff's birthday that day.

Tuesday morning we had a lesson with a lady named Tashana. We dropped of a Book of Mormon and answered some of her questions about The Church and It's history. After that we went home for studies and lunch. Later we went out to see Sister Pinnock. It had been a while since we have seen her last so we went out. She is gong through a lot recently so hopefully we helped her out. It started to pour that evening and so our last appointments cancelled on us...

Wednesday we had District Meeting. Tried to go out and see Buxton but he got called into work that day so we weren't able to see him. We stopped by Jahvin's house before we headed back to Mandeville and it, again, started pouring rain. And Again, our appointments cancelled on us...

Thursday morning we were supposed to have a lesson with a man named Moses but he wasn't feeling too well. For lunch we all went to celebrate Sister Smith's Birthday and she got floured by Elder Scheese and I. We then tried to see a lady named Marcia but due to rain we were unable to see her. We also went out to see Hayley and Sister Thomas. We taught Hayley the Gospel of Jesus Christ lesson. Sister Thomas also fed us dinner unexpectedly! It was so good! Then, again, it started to pour so we got a ride from Brother Mark down to the main road to catch a taxi back into town.

Friday was the InterFaith Meeting in the Sister's area. It was fun we taught about the Restoration. It was raining so not very many people were there but oh well. Then we came back into town and tried to have Friday NightActivity but that didn't happen due to rain.

Saturday was General Conference! So nice to hear from the Authorities! This conference there was a lot about Ministering and about the Atonement!

Sunday again was General Conference. 12 new Temples! And the historical temples are being renovated! Church is two hours next year!

I am truly grateful for the Atonement of my Savior and for His love and mercy for us all! I know that He loves us all and that He really does want us back with Him in Heaven. Keep on the Covenant Path and do what ever it takes to get back on and stay on! I love you all!

Elder Wilding

Week 99

Hey guys!

Monday was a Zone P-Day so we had a movie day. We also went up to see Sister Ranger for her birthday. We cut open some coconuts to drink and eat the meat in it. I love Jelly!

Tuesday morning we were supposed to see a lady named Tashana but she wasn't in Mandeville so we went to the church to do a lot of mapping for Elder Cluff to get used to the area. Not gonna lie, it was pretty hard finding the motivation to do anything that day. We also were supposed to drop off a Book of Mormon at a ladies house that is close by our house but she didn't make it back from May Pen in time.

Wednesday morning was District Meeting. Then we went out to see a lady named Priscalla but she wasn't home so we stopped by Sister Thomas to invite her to go with us to see an investigator's mother to see if she would let her daughter go to church with Sister Thomas. Then we headed back to town to play football with the other Elders and some investigators. After that we went home to do studies and stuff. It was also my 23rd month mark!

Thursday we were supposed to do a Book of Mormon Table in town but it poured rain all afternoon. After it finished raining we tried to have a lesson with Gregory but the guy loves to talk so we weren't able to teach anything haha oh well. Then we went to have Book of Mormon Club but no one showed up... It was a rough day...

Friday morning we had a meeting with the Sisters and the Foisey's about another Interfaith Meeting that will be happening this Friday. Afterwards we weekly Planned. That evening we went to the church for Friday Night Activities.

Saturday we went out to Lancaster to see Sister Powell, CJ, Tianna, and Kory. We had a nice conversation and found out why she hasn't been to church in a long time. Then we came into Cedar Grove to see a lady named Sabrina who wanted a Book of Mormon. We tried to gave a lesson but she wouldn't let us haha oh well. We then went up to pick up Sister Thomas to go to our investigator's place to see them. Hayley is now able to come to church with Sister Thomas and is planning on being there for General Conference! Then we had a lesson on the Plan of Salvation with Hayley. It was awesome! She is a smart girl and believes the Book of Mormon!

Sunday was church and we didn't have a single investigator there! So it goes sometimes. After Church we had a meeting with the Sisters, the Foisey's and the Senior Sisters about the Interfaith Meeting that is coming up. We then went to try and see a man named Moses. It was raining pretty hard so we weren't able to have a lesson with him but we did drop off a Book of Mormon so he was grateful for that. We then tried to find other people to see but no one was home and it was pouring rain. So we went home and had dinner and called people for next week.

I am grateful for members that are so willing to help out with missionary work! Members are definitely the best way to go for Missionary work!

I hope every one is getting ready for the cold weather to come! Because I have been trying!

I love you All!

Elder Wilding

Week 97

Hey Guys!

First of all, Happy Birthday Zaners! Love you man! Hope you had a great 8th birthday!

Monday was Elder Hatch's last day with me! He spent time packing and cleaning up his stuff.

Tuesday I was with the other Mandeville Elders in their area and we thought that Elder Cluff would be there that night so we waited for him but never showed up.

Wednesday morning we had District Meeting then we went into my area to try and see some investigators and members but they weren't home. We then ordered food then waited for Elder Cluff to get there. When he got there we went with the other Elders to have a Family home evening with an investigator of theirs.

Thursday was a slow day. Just trying to get our feet under us because it was transfer week. Had Book of Mormon club then went to see the Watson's.

Friday we Weekly Planned. We also tried to see Malcolm but he wasn't home so we went to see Sister Thomas and Sister Ranger. Then we went back for Friday night activities.

Saturday we went out to Lancaster to see Tianna, Romane, and Eldon. We had a Book of Mormon lesson with Eldon and answered some more questions of his. On the way home we tried to see Malcolm again but he wasn't home. He was helping Sister Logan with some things at her house. We ended up seeing Hayley and having a review of the Restoration so she could understand it better. It was nice! She was connecting the dots better than before. On the way back into town we ran into Malcolm so we said hello and then headed home.

Sunday was Elder Cluff's first Sunday at Mandeville Branch and every one loved him! It will be easy handing the area over to him when I leave. After church we went to see Lennoi. He asked a lot of good questions on Adam and Eve, the Sabbath Day, and about General Conference. Afterwards we walked to Sister Nixon's for lunch then back home to make phone calls for the coming week.

I am grateful for people that will listen, understand, and help. I try my hardest to do all of that but even I need that at times! Grateful for friends and Family!

I love you guys!

Elder Wilding

Week 96

Hey guys!

Monday we went to a Family Home Evening at Sister Thomas' house.

Tuesday morning we went out to see a referral from the sisters and he is awesome! He was so interested in the Book of Mormon! He wants to learn more and he was really fast in setting up a return appointment! Afterwards we were waiting on a taxi and a lady was talking with a man about us and so we went over and helped them learn all the things that we actually belief. When we got home we took studies then went out to Lancaster to go see some of Tiana's friends. Then we stopped at Cedar Grove to see Hayley.

Wednesday morning was District Meeting at the Foisey's house. Afterwards we went to see an investigator at the park but he was late so we just talked with a ton of people. We got a bunch of peoples numbers and so on. It was very much needed to find new people!

Thursday we did the Book of Mormon Table again and it started to rain on us. Afterwards we went to see Amoi. She contacted us actually haha but yeah she wanted to clear up some confusion that she had about our church. Then we went to Book of Mormon Club. Afterwards we tried to see Wint and Israel but they weren't home.

Friday morning we got Transfer Calls. I am staying in Mandeville and I am receiving Elder Cluff. Then we went out to Old England to see Chantel and their family again. We spent most of the morning out there. I don't remember what we did after that but that evening we saw a man named Francois. After him we went to Friday Night Activity.

Saturday we Weekly Planned because we didn't do it on Friday. Then we went to Lancaster to see a kid named Eldon. Elder Hatch calls him the Joseph Smith of Jamaica. He has visited other churches but hasn't felt comfortable at any. We taught him the Restoration and he was really excited about it! He said he was gonna pray and read to find out the truth so we are pumped for him!

Sunday was Elder Hatch's last Sunday and it was good! Took lots of pictures and then went to Marisa's parents house to tour their garden. Weird I know but hey, relationships are key haha. Then we got a ride from them to Sister Nixon's for dinner. Afterwards we went home for studies and for Elder Hatch to get prepared to leave.

I am grateful for that I got to serve with Elder Hatch! He has helped me out so much! He has set a great example to me!

I hope that I can be that kind of example to other people!

Love you guys!

Elder Wilding

Week 95

Hey Guys!

Monday nothing really happened because our appointments fell through.

Tuesday morning we had a meeting with the Foisey's and the Sisters for a meeting that we were preparing for on Friday. After that we went back home and took studies and lunch. We saw a man named Billy. He is older and has some interesting beliefs but that's alright. We then went to see Irael and Wint and their family. They are a tough crowd but I love them to death!

Wednesday morning was saw Marissa before District Meeting. We taught her the Restoration and she is way smart! She connected dots fast! Then we had District Meeting. Afterwards we went out to Tiana's to go see some of her friends. We saw a man named Romane. We read some scriptures on faith and had Tiana bare her testimony on the Book of Mormon. Then we went to Sister Ranger's for lunch. We also went to see Ava. We read the Book of Mormon with her and she is progressing fairly well.

Thursday was Interviews with President Parker. I love that man and his wife! They are so cool! It's a shame that I don't have too much time left with them! Anyways, we went to see a man named Gregory. Two days before we met him a guy attacked him and he was stabbed three times but made it to a hospital and got taken care of. He has some strong faith in the Lord for protecting him and his baby momma! Then we went to Book of Mormon Club and then to the Johnson's for a Family Home Evening.

Friday was the Interfaith Meeting in the Sisters area at a small church. We just go up there to inform people on the things that we believe. Such as the Articles of Faith and the Family Proclamation. It was fun! Afterwards we went to Friday Night Activity then home.

Saturday was Weekly Planning because we didn't have time for it on Friday. Afterwards we went to see a man named Faicie. He is really cool! We introduced the Book of Mormon to him and left home one to read. We then went to see Hayley.

Sunday was Church! I love when we have a lot of investigators at church! Afterwards we read the Book of Mormon with Marissa and then went to Sister Nixon's for Dinner. After her we went to the Foisy's to watch the Face to Face with Elder Cook in Illinois. I love hearing from the Authorities!

Thank you every one for reading these! I have no clue who all reads them but you know who you are and you are the true MVPs! I love you all!

Elder Wilding