Week 50

Hey guys!

This week has been pretty good! We have done a lot of member work in hopes of helping them build their testimonies back up then to help them bring their friends into the Church as well! So we have been seeing a lot of Less-Active Members and Inactive Members.

Monday was just a normal P-Day, went shopping, bought some clothes from Cariloha, and Went to see the Ferdinand's for Family Home evening.

Tuesday we went and saw Sister Downer and she introduced us to her son Stephon. We also went to see Brother Godfrey who was dressed up nice for a "Date" that afternoon! He was swaggin! After we saw them we went home for lunch then to Sister Smith's because we didn't get to see her on Monday. She was sick so she asked us for a blessing. She also invited a friend to sit in for the blessing so that was cool! He started to ask some questions about the prophets and such so we, kind of, taught the Restoration. We were supposed to have a lesson with Brother Watson but the other Elders were with him seeing one of their investigators. We took our comp study at that time instead then went to see our new investigator, Brother Rolle. He is Deera's father. We taught him the Restoration. We were also supposed to see Brother Thomas but he wasn't home so we went home to make phone calls.

Wednesday was District Meeting and Elder Craig and I taught it! It was awesome! We acted like we were upset with each other to scare everyone then we talked about what we were asked to talk about. The topic was "Member Work". It was awesome! Afterwards we went to see Kenton but he was actually just headed out with his family to go some where so we just talked with him about the assignments that we left with him. Later we tried to see Brother Raphael but he wasn't home. We stopped by Brother Pierre and talked about a whole bunch of stuff! I love talking with Brother Pierre! Everything that we talk about always makes its way back to the Gospel! We then went to see Brother Williams. We talked about the Apostasy and the Restoration in 1 Nephi 13. He learned a lot about it and loved the lesson!

Thursday we had service for Brother Bazard again. Most of our appointments fell through but we were able to see Noelda again! We haven't seen her in a long time so it was nice to see her again! We reviewed the Book of Mormon and the Priesthood. Also! Thursday was my Year mark!!! I burned my shirt that night and the Land Lord even gave me gas to pour on my shirt! I have pictures too so don't worry! But, my camera wasn't fully charged so it died half way through the videos... Sorry Mother...

Friday was Weekly Planning. We went to see Sister Charlene and had an awesome lesson on the Atonement. After the lesson she fed all four of us at Margaritaville on Paradise Island. Friday Night Activity was also that night we played basketball with some members.

Saturday morning we spent calling members and investigators to remind them about church and coordinating rides for them. We then went to see Brother Latario to review the Plan of Salvation with him because he asked to go through it again with him. We ended up waiting an hour for his sister to get home to watch her baby so we could take Latario to a lesson with Sandra. While at Sandra's we met a lady who was with Sandra's older boy and talked about the Church a little bit with her. Before we left was gave her a Restoration pamphlet to read as she flew home. We then went to the Seawell's for dinner and had biscuits and gravy! Later that night we went to play basketball with Kenton then Elder Craig had an interview with President Pearson for his temple recommend before it expired.

Sunday was church! Yay for the Sacrament! I hope that the Sacrament means just as much to you all as it does for me! Afterwards we went to the Ferdinand's for lunch then to see Brother Sinea. We went to see Sister Youte as well. She was having her birthday party that night so she had some friends there who were sitting in on the lesson that we had! Only one of them would give us their number and we are planning on seeing her next Sunday at Sister Youte's house!

I hope that you all have a great week and that every one has a great Halloween! Love you All!

Elder Wilding

Week 49

Hey guys,

This last week started off a little rough due to the whole Elder Call going home but he now back home with his family getting better so hopefully he can make it back out.

Monday Elder Call and I spent almost the whole afternoon trying to get coconuts out of the trees in the church yard! It was a blast! We got out the tall, extendable latter with a 20 foot long pole and a rake to pull on the coconuts we could reach. I had a ton of coconut meat that day! I taught Elder Call how to shuck a coconut and crack it open so we could get the water and meat. I probably ate about 5 coconuts by myself! Later that day Elder Christensen and I went to see the Smith's like we always do except Sister Smith wasn't there so it was just a drop by to check up on the kids.

Tuesday Elder Christensen and I taught District Meeting because we were the Zone Leaders; well, Elder Christensen was the Zone Leader I was not. It was fun to see and to hear from the Elders in Cayman and from the Sisters in Turks! Afterwards we went to go see a Less-Active family, the Saint-Jill's. They fed us lunch then we went to see Kenton. He was excited to see us. He had broken his phone so we couldn't get a hold of him so we decided to stop by and see him. We talked about how his vacation was and a bunch of other stuff that I can't remember right now. Later we stopped by the house to check up on Elder Call and Elder Craig. I think we made phone calls the rest of the night, I can't remember. Oh, we finished packing Elder Call's stuff for him too.

Wednesday morning we took Elder Call to the airport. I think Elder Call leaving his mission hit me harder than it did him at that point in time. I'm not going to lie, watching him leave was rough! Afterwards we went back to the house to catch back up on our sleep. Elder Christensen and I had to teach District Meeting again because there are two districts in our zone now. This one was with the Elders in Freeport and us. After district meeting we went home to clean the house for the new Elder that was coming in. We went to see Kenton that night too. We put him on date for the 11th of November! He said he was going to pray about the date and prepare himself for it! So that was the Highlight of the day! Afterwards we went to see Brother Williams. We talked a lot about a lot of different stuff, weird stuff, but oh well. That happens some times! They fed us and we made our way home.

Thursday we did a lot of service for Brother L. Bizard again. We shopped open a lot of coconuts again and was also fed by President Cherenfant. After service was over we went home to do our personal studies and shower. Later that evening we went to pick up Elder Harrah from the airport then went to the Seawell's for dinner. It is always nice going to the Seawell's because it feels like home and they are just an awesome family!

Friday we actually had a weekly planning and a rather big one because we couldn't do a weekly planning session the week before. Afterwards we went to see Kenton at his work and to follow up with him on his reading assignment that we had given him. Later we went back to the house to set up appointments for next week because we had fallen behind. We then went to Sister Cheryl's to have dinner. Elder Craig shared a really cool spiritual thought on Moroni 7:12-13. What good things can we do to those around us to show them that we love them?

Saturday morning Elder Craig and I had a Church Roundup calling session where we call all of the members that we are working with to invite them to church and also our investigators. We tried to play basketball with that group of kids in the church neighborhood but they weren't coming out to play with us so we went and picked up a member to go see come of his friends. We Also went to play basketball on Blue Hill with Kenton and some members but no members showed up and Neither did Kenton. So it ended up being Missionaries against random kids. It was fun but we didn't get any phone numbers out of it so it was alright.

Sunday morning Elder Craig and I went to go walk with and investigator to church but she was taking too long so we told her we would meet her over there. She did make it in time for the last 5 minutes of Sacrament Meeting and the rest of church though. We went to the Ferdinand's for lunch and ,of course, had the best Haitian food on Earth! I never leave that home hungry! Afterwards we went to see Brother Sinea who served in the JKM as well. The first part of the lesson was on Discipleship then we went to see some Less-Active members with him. We later went back to the church to print off an assignment from our District Leader for Wednesday. We then went tracting in a fairly nice neighborhood and meet two really cool guys. We are scheduled to see them this coming week so I will let you know how that goes!

Well, my year mark is coming up this week. It's Amazing to see how time flies when you are doing something that you love. I honestly feel like my mission has been a couple months long not a year! Sorry to those that I didnt reply to this week, I will do my best to reply to you next week! I love you All! I hope that you are all STUDYING the Book of Mormon and not just reading it. The Spirit is so much stronger when you actually sit down and ponder and pray about what you have studied. I know that this work is the Lord's work, I know this Church is the Lord's Kingdom back on the Earth today for All of us to find and to thrive in.

Peta!

Elder Wilding

Week 48

 Hey guys, well this week has been crazy weird. Elder Call is leaving for home this week on a medical release, Elder Harrah is coming out to be Elder Christensen's companion, and I will "kill", be Elder Craig's last companion.

   Monday was normal for us; had P-day then went to see the Smith's and, like always, it was crazy. can't really remember what we did that day. I am sorry; this email is gonna be a little weird do to how crazy it was so just bare with me now.

   Tuesday Elder Craig and I had two types of finding planned for the day then some appointments that night. We were going to go tracting, door to door, then we were going to go basketball contacting. As we were about to leave the house, Elder Christensen and Elder Call came home for lunch but Elder Call wasn't feeling too well so Elder Craig decided to stay with him and Elder Christensen and I went out to his and my appointments that we had planned. I don't remember who we saw or what we did but when we got home we found out that Elder Call hasn't gotten any better.

   Wednesday morning Elder Call told us that he didn't sleep very well at all. Elder Craig stayed with him again and in all honesty i couldn't tell you what we did. Elder Call has been on my mind for the whole week so every thing has been lost in time... Oh we had district meeting on Wednesday, put one of Elder Christensen's investigators on date for November 4th, went to sister Scott's to do service then she fed us, went to Brother Williams house and he fed us later that evening, and then went to Menchies for frozen yogurt with sister Charlene.

   Thursday we did service for a church brother all day till 3 in the after noon. We had to chop his yard and clean out a bunch of vines that had over grown a palm tree and a fallen tree. It was fun but our legs were bit up my bugs so bad! Our legs feel like sand paper now! I couldn't tell you what we did afterwards for the same reason as Wednesday.

   Friday I can't remember what happened... I am terrible at this. Sister Seawell fed us that's about all i can remember...

   Saturday we didnt do anything but watch Elder Call while Elder Craig got rest from watching Elder Call 24/7 all week.

   Sunday Elder Christensen and I went to church, went to the the Ferdinand's, took the sacrament to Elder Call and Elder Craig, then went to see a few people.

   All I can say about this week is Oh my Gosh... I can not remember the last time i was so stressed over some one else besides an investigator as i am with Elder Call. I can not believe that Elder Call is going home. I gave him a blessing and the Spirit hinted to me that he would go home but it hit me harder when he told me that he was. Always remember that there is ALWAYS some one watching you that Loves you more than anyone in the whole world. He will help you through everything. He doesn't give anyone trials that you can't overcome!

   I love you! I pray for you all. Hopefully you all are having a great week!

Elder Wilding​

Week 47

  Hey fam, well it's almost that time again for transfer calls! This coming Saturday I will find out if I will stay here in Nassau or if they will move me back to Jamaica. Hopefully I stay here a little longer but I will let you know next week!

  Monday Elder Craig and I went to Curly's for lunch where Elder Craig had his first taste of Cracked Conch and Conch Fritters. It rained a lot that day as well. Later that evening we went to see Sister Smith for FHE. She was tired from running her kids around and work so she wasn't putting up with her kids' craziness that day. She asked us for a blessing of comfort so we asked Brother Blair if he would like to give her the blessing. That was his first blessing and he did a great job! If he was nervous at all he didn't show it! Still love that family!

  Tuesday morning we spent making phone calls to inactive members and to former investigators. Tried to go see Brother Dauphin but he was at work and we couldn't find a parking spot to save our lives! So we went to see Brother Mitchell and his family. They were excited to see us but mostly their kids because they love climbing all over me🙄 But it's alright because one of us will distract the kids as the other one teaches the lesson. As we leave they all want to be pulled up like they are jumping high. They grab onto my wrists and they jump as I lift them up. They love it almost too much! After the Mitchell family we went to the church to play basketball with some kids that we played with the week before hoping that we would be able to teach them afterwards but they didn't show up. So we played ball with Brother Sinea and Brother Blair hoping more kids would come join from the neighborhood. No success but oh well.

  Wednesday was district meeting and it was nice to finally have every one back in the one meeting! The Turks Sisters finally made it back to Turks last Tuesday so they were in district meeting. After district we went finding for a little bit but it ended up being cut short due to rain. We took lunch and comp studies then tried to go see Sister Downer but she wasn't home. We got to see Brother Williams though and he opened up to us on why he hasn't been coming to church. He hasn't been reached out too ever since he was released from his calling. Since seeing him, we have asked about 5 members to keep in touch with him. He also fed us! His wife used to be a cook somewhere so she is dang good at cooking food!

   Thursday morning we were supposed to see Island but we could get a church brother to go with us. So instead we decided to go play basketball on the nicest courts that we know of. We played for about 30 minutes before people started showing up to play with us. They were all above the age of 17 which is nice. They were using some nasty language though... We played with them for 3 hours! Afterwards we shared a short message on eternal families. We left them all with Plan of Salvation pamphlets hoping some would call us but none have called so far. Later that afternoon we went to see Brother Watson so we could get the home teaching companion and assignment sheet. We wanted to help them reach out to the members they were assigned to but Watson couldn't find his paper. That was the first time Missionaries have sat down Him in a long time! He expressed his gratitude then we went on our way. Sadly, the rest of our appointments fell through so we went to play basketball again! This time at a court close to our house. All these guys that played that time were 20+ in age! They didn't use the best language either... But again, we played till we had to leave then left them with Restoration pamphlets.

   Friday was weekly planning session. Went to see sister Downer and Brother Godfrey. Then had a pretty sad Friday Night Activity. We played basketball with a bunch of kids that night but it wasn't the best turn out.

   Saturday morning we called all of our investigators and all of the members that we are working with to invite them all to church and help them all get rides there as well. Had lunch, then went to see see Yorick but he wasn't home. Also tried seeing some of our other investigators but they weren't home or there was no male there. That evening we had coordination and dinner at the Seawell's. The Seawell's make some really good food! It makes me miss my mother's cooking! After we ate there we went to the nice courts again to play more baskatball. One of our investigators came to play with us! Kenton! He introduced us to his girlfriend then her friend that were there to watch him play. He can ball! I guarded him and it was a fun ball game! We also got a few numbers from guys that played with us. It was a very successful night of basketball contacting!

   Sunday we didn't have any investigators show up, sadly. Bore my testimony on being patient. Went to the Ferdinand's for lunch and looked at some pictures of Brother Ferdinand's missionary days! Went to see Brother Sinea and his family! Just had a sit down and build relationship lesson. Talked about his mission and things like that. Tried to see Brother Pierre but couldn't make it in time. Also tried to see Jackson and Maria but they had a water pipe burst so they were trying to get it fixed. Sadly couldn't see hardly anyone this week.

   Well, I now know what it is like to have 3 a day basketball practices! But this Gospel keeps me going and I am grateful for the energy that Heavenly Father gives me to keep me going. Times have been slow here with investigators but I know that He is helping us through it all. He will help you all through all of your trials as well. All you need to do is rely on him and ask him for help. He asked for so little and gives so much in return! I love you guys!

Elder Wilding🌴🇧🇸

Week 46

   Well this week started off with hair cuts from Sister Seawell then Burger Shack for lunch! Burger Shack is in my top 5 favorite burger places now! Later that evening we went and saw Sister smith and her family for FHE. Those kids are so energetic it's crazy! I don't know how Sister Smith does it on her own!

   Tuesday morning we had breakfast with Brother Pierre and it took us an hour to get from our house to where we were going to eat! That trip is normally like a 15 minute drive on a regular day but now that school is started back up it took us an hour! Traffic was backed up everywhere! Anyways, we had breakfast then went back to the house for studies, lunch, and companionship studies. That day was honestly so mixed up. It didn't go as scheduled but it was still a productive day! We went and say Kenton who is ready to be baptized all he really has to do is make it to church! That young man is already wanting to share the gospel with his friends! After him we tried to find sister Downer's house but I had forgotten how to get there so we dropped by Brother Williams to see how he's doing. We basketball contacted the rest of the evening as well. We changed into basketball stuff, found a court that people were playing on, challenged them to a game, then shared a spiritual thought with them before we left. We played three 16 year kids and two of them were pretty interested in having us come over to share more so we will see how things roll out with them!

   Wednesday morning was District Meeting then after we had lunch. While Elder Craig and I were in Jamaica we met a member there who spends most of her time in Nassau. So we got her phone number so we could call her and stop by and see her. We set up an appointment with her but she didn't answer her phone so we could get directions to her house. We ended up seeing Domonique instead. She wants to be a member but she doesn't want to be baptized for a couple months until her youngest child can behave himself. Which is weird because I've never seen the kid freak out or anything. But I will take her word fore it because she is the mother! After her we went to the church to meet up with the other Elders to have dinner that they were supposed to bring from Sister Scott but they didn't do that. So we ended up playing basketball with some boys in the church parking lot. When we were done playing we, of course, shared a spiritual thought with them and invited them to come to General Conference. After we had done that we went back to the house to change and shower. We spent the remainder of the evening calling investigators and less active members.

   Thursday morning was spent calling people again. We went through a ton of less active and inactive members to invite them all to General Conference. Later that after noon we went to Sister Smith's house because we couldn't have a lesson with her on Monday. So we had it with her that day. We challenged them to use some of their own personal gifts or talents to share the gospel with those around them. Later that evening we went to see Jackson and Jackson Jr.. We had a priesthood lesson with them and we tried our best to help them understand the priesthood and how it isn't just a group or man-given authority. It is power and authority from Heaven and no man can just receive it. I hope and pray that they understood it. They also gave us some chocolate cake and I got to talk to Ambrey, Jackson's daughter, over FaceTime! It was nice to see her again! She is about 10 years old and is just a ball of joy! Her and I do sign language to each other such as sign language for the word cookie or giraffe.

   Friday was weekly planning! We went to lunch with the other Elders at Subway. We stopped by Yorick's house that day as well and had a pretty scattered but spiritual lesson. He asked us questions about Joseph Smith and Church History stuff. He read our reading assignment that we gave him which was Ether 12. We discussed that then invited him to General Conference. He gave us some limes as well! After him we went to see Sister Downer and this time I remembered how to get to her house! The Spirit brought it back to my remeberance! We just had a get to know you lesson with her. She has spent a lot of time with the Sister Missionaries when they were here. Later hat night we stopped by Brother Raphael to see how he was doing. We invited him to Conference as well.

   Saturday was probably my favorite day this last week and I will tell you why. Elder Holland. Need I say more? Didn't think so! Anyways, General Conference was awesome! I loved hearing all of the talks but by far my favorite ones were Elder Holland and Elder Oaks talks! Those two Elders knew exactly what the world needed to hear and it is all because of our Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. They inspired these men on all of their topics and will continue to do so because They trust them to run Their church. This IS the one and only true church! All the other churches in the world only have a little bit of truth. But thankfully Heavenly Father saw fit to bring back the Truth in its entirety. For lunch we went to Popeyes then for dinner we went to Dairy Queen for Blizzards. I also bought a sweet new pink tie. Anyways, we asked President Pearson if we could stay up and watch all of the Priesthood session mainly because we are two hours ahead of Utah time so it would finish around 10 pm here. He said we could so we did!

   Sunday was also a really great day due to General Conference. All of the talks were great. It was sad to here Elder Hales pass away but so it goes. Another Authority will be called to replace him and the work will continue. I wish the Hales family peace and comfort as they go through this loss of their loved one. After the first session we went to the Ferdinand's for lunch like always. Man, if I could cook some Haitian food like them, I would never eat out! After General Conference ended we went to the house to call former investigators to see if they would like to meet with missionaries again.

   The time has come for my spiritual message and all I can think about is Elder Eyring laughing as he talked about the Helping Hands in Texas, Georgia, and Florida. The stories of all those people so willingly helping each other is amazing. How many of us are WILLINGLY going to help those around us when they need us the most? Some people just stand by and watch. Others, true disciples of Christ, get down and dirty in the clean up, in providing, and encouraging the needy. I challenge every one to do as King Mosiah said. Serve others! Serve your brother and/or sister in need! God will see your actions and your intentions and will bless you for it! I know these things to be true and I sustain all of the General Authorities! #LDSConf

   Have a great week every one!

Elder Wilding🌴🇧🇸