Week 88

Hey Guys! Sorry this one is late.

Monday was a lazy day. I got my hair cut by Elder Hatch. We cleaned the house then took naps haha. After that we emailed and went shopping. We saw Shernoi and talked about Prophets. She doesn't have a lot of time to meet with us after her work so that was all we got to talk about. We then went to see a man named Israel and his family; Wint, Oshane, and Mrs. Gibbs. We had a good lesson on Prophets and their holy calling.

Tuesday we went to try and see a man named Shawn but he wasn't available for a lesson. He is a taxi driver. So we saw Kenisha and talked about the Degrees of Glory. After her we had to go all the way across Mandeville to have a dinner appointment with the Sisters at Sister Bodley's house. We then went back to see Israel and his family again because they wanted us over. We taught about the Priesthood the whole time. It is interesting to teach them because they are very strong 7th Day Adventists. Awesome people and very willing to learn from us and pray about it all!

Wednesday morning was District Meeting and District Lunch. Afterwards we went and saw this boy named Courtney. He had been taught within the year by Elders but when they swapped them out he was forgotten. We reviewed what he remembered from the Restoration. Went to see Sister Ranger and her family. Her daughter invited a friend over and we talked about the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Priesthood. We then tried talking with some of her neighbors. We headed over to Malcom's place and talked about Baptisms for the Dead and Family History Work. 

Thursday was Zone Conference!

Friday was Weekly Planning. We then went out to see Kenisha and a lady named Regina who was taught by the Sisters a while back. Afterwards we came back for Friday Night Activities.

Saturday we saw Damion and talked about the Degrees of Glory. We then went to see Israel and Wint. We talked about the Priesthood and the Church being Restored through Joseph Smith. They are really cool and open about everything. They take everything and pray about it all. Afterwards we went and saw Sister Thomas and helped them do some yard work. They are an awesome family! Great examples to everyone around them!

Sunday was church and we walked there with Damion. We had 8 investigators at church! After church it started to rain on us so we sat at the church for a little bit. then went home and had lunch and studies. That night we saw the Pinnock's and talked about the Sabbath Day. The lesson went really well and we played Uno as well!

This week went by so fast! I am already half way through the Transfer. I learned a lot from the lessons we taught this week though. I am truly grateful for the Spirit and His involvement in the lessons that we had. I truly believe that He has touched the hearts of all the people that we have taught this week! I hope everyone can feel His promptings in theirs lives as well!

Love you guys!

Elder Wilding

Week 87

Hey guys,

Monday was P-Day and we went to see the Nixon's for a Family Home Evening.

Tuesday morning we saw Damian. Afterwards we had lunch then went to Old England and saw a ton of people. Kenisha, Loyd, Flow, Chantel, Simone, and Shaniel. On the way home we saw Shernoi.

Wednesday was District Meeting and lunch and we had to wait for the roofer guy came to fix the leaks. Went out to see Sister Ranger and her daughter. On the way home we saw sister Una then went home to do a bunch of area book stuff because we have fallen behind.

Thursday morning we saw Damian then went to one of the Hopeton Elder's investigators house for lunch! It was awesome! Went back out to see Chantel and everyone else that lives out there too.

Friday morning was Weekly Planning and right at the end of it Elder Epps showed up! Went out to see CJ and Tianna who fed us then we talked about the Sabbath Day. Went back for Friday night activities then home.

Saturday morning we saw Damian but it was short because his family was there from Savanna-La-Mar. Afterwards we went back home for lunch then went back out to Chantel's area again. Saw a a lot of people like always when we go out there. All of the names are on Monday.

Sunday was church and President and Sister Parker showed up. Afterwards we went to see a man named Shamar. Afterwards we went to the Nixon's for dinner. Afterwards we went out to try and see a few people but it was getting late so we just walked all the way home and did more area book.

This has probably been the busiest transfer that I have had and I love it! I love being with Elder Hatch! All he wants to do is work and it has helped me a ton!

Love you guys!

Elder Wilding

Week 86

Sorry everybody about the last two weeks!

Monday we just sat at the church all day with the Hopeton Elders and the Mandeville Sisters and emailed and played uno! That night we were supposed to see the Nixon's but they weren't home.

Tuesday we saw a man named Damian. He has seen us like three times now and I tell you what, he is an interesting man. No words to describe him haha. We read the Intro to the Book of Mormon with him. Afterwards we went and had lunch then went to the Morrison's house. They are members and we talked about them sharing the Gospel with their friends. Afterwards we went to another members house and taught a kid named Roshane who is not a member. We read the Book of Mormon with him as well. We then went to an investigators house who has been investigating for a few years now. We talked about family history work and temples.

Wednesday morning we had District Meeting then had lunch as a district. Afterwards we were supposed to have a lesson with a man named Michael but he was just leaving to go to work. We took studies because another appointment fell through as well. We went and saw Akeem and read from the Book of Mormon with him too. He is a Part member family and he was feeling pressured to be baptized so we slowed down on that. He has been doing really well with his reading too! Our appointment after him fell through so we went to a less-active members house and gave them a blessing before he went to the hospital the next day.

Thursday morning we took studies then went and saw Damian. We read more of the Book of Mormon with him. Afterwards we went to the Church to meet the Parker's! The whole Zone was there! The Parker's are way cool! Afterwards we had interviews and then a house inspection. Afterwards we went and contacted for about an hour then went to see Roshane. We read the Book of Mormon with them too!

Friday morning we had a lesson with a lady named Khyhymn. We talked about the Sabbath Day and how the Lord blessed us for keeping it holy. Afterwards we went to the house and had Weekly Planning. Later we saw a family who is less-active right now but the boy, CJ, is preparing for a mission. We talked about people they could share the Gospel with. They are a really cool family! Then we went back for Friday Night Activities.

Saturday we saw Damian and talked about our life on Earth and the Atonement. We then went to see Chantel. We answered a bunch of her questions about the Book of Mormon. We were behind schedule so we weren't able to see Kenisha but we did get to see Roshane again. We played a game about the Restoration and read the Book of Mormon with him.

Sunday was church. And Afterwards we saw a bunch of the youth in the District because of Seminary Graduation. We then went to see the Pinnock's afterwards but Akeem was a little different that night. He just wanted to get out of the house but oh well. He is young. Afterwards we spent a half hour waiting on a taxi to pick us up to take us home!

I am truly grateful for the light that the Book of Mormon brings into my life! I hope everyone has been reading theirs! I know that we all truly study the Book of Mormon it will change our lives for the better! 

Love you guys!

Elder Wilding