Week 93

There is another Elder Wilding in the Mission Field folks!

I first want to let my brother Elder Jeffery Wilding know how much I love him! I could'nt have asked for a better brother than him! We've had our fights and arguments but he has always been there for me! I am proud of You Elder!

Monday we went to find Elder Hatch some new shoes but didn't end up working out. That evening we went to the Johnson's for a Family Home Evening. It was a blast! We have made food with them to show them how to make stuff other than what Jamaicans know how to cook.

Tuesday we went out to Old England to see every one out there such as Chantel, Oshane, Flow, Kenisha, Simone, and Shaniel. It was fun we watched the Restoration video and they all loved it. Still not quite sure if they fully understand the Restoration yet but soon come. After them we were supposed to go to Sister Bodley's for dinner but she moved it to Saturday. So instead of going there we went to Brother Miller's house. He gave us a bunch of referrals too.

Wednesday was Zone Conference. Elder Hatch gave his last Zone Conference Testimony. It is a custom here in the Mission that in your last transfer's Zone Conference you bare your testimony. It's crazy to think that next transfer I will be doing that!... After Conference we went home to get some studies in and then went to see Sister Thomas for a Family Home Evening. We played games with a bunch of youth in the area.

Thursday we went out to Tiana's house and walked the streets with her to talk to people that she knows. She is also wanting to go on a mission so it was good for her. She still has a couple years before she can go but good preparation. After her we went to Sister Ranger's. Later we went to Book of Mormon Club.

Friday was Weekly Planning and I am grateful for it because while we were planning it started to pour rain outside! Afterwards we had a lesson with Ava before Friday Night Activities.

Saturday morning we went to a place to eat breakfast with the sisters because it was Sister Dodd's Birthday. When we got back we had studies then went to see Malcom and asked him to pray about September 15th for his baptismal date. We then went to see Hailey and her brother. We talked about the Restoration. We then went to see Sister Thomas and Dedranel. We talked about the Gospel of Jesus Christ with Dedranel. She is an unbaptized member. Later we met with the other Mandeville Elders and Sisters for dinner at the church that Sister Bodley made for us.

Sunday was my 22nd Month Mark and Elder Jeffery Wilding's Farewell! That's all I could think about all day! After church we went to Sister Nixon's for lunch and every one got flouor dumped on them! I went my whole mission without getting flour dumped on me! It is an old Jamaican Tradition that on your birthday you get flour dumped on you. Missionaries picked it up and ran with it... I have pictures of it but they are not on my camera they are on Sister Smith's camera. Afterwards we went to see Ahkeem and Ahkelia Pinnock. We watched two talks. One by President Monson and one by Elder Callister.

I am truly grateful for this time that I have had to serve here in Mandeville! I love the Branch and the people here! I can't wait for Jeff to get out to New Zealand and start this wonderful work! Love you all! But more importantly, I love you Elder Jeffery Wilding!

Elder Austin Wilding

Week 92

Hey guys!

Monday was Zone P-Day! Afterwards we went to Jahvin's house for a Family Home Evening.

Tuesday we went out to Old England to see Chantel, Flow, and Kenisha. With Chantel we talked about baptism by correct authority and the Holy Ghost. With Flow and Kenisha we just read from the Book of Mormon. After them we went to Sister Bodley's house for Dinner. We then went to see Wint and Israel. We used Doctrine and Covenants to answer their questions about the Spirit World. It was so cool to use modern day revelation to answer their questions!

Wednesday was District Meeting. Afterwards we went and saw Malcom and talked about Gospel Dispensations. It was cool because we used a Liahona article to show him. I don't remember what all happened that day. Sorry..

Thursday we went up to see Sister Ranger. We were hoping that her daughter and her friend were there but they weren't. We read the Book of Mormon with her and then said a prayer with her friend. We tried to see Ava but we ended up seeing Marissa instead! We read three chapters with her and she loves it! She loves how it is more prophets testifying! After her wen went to Book of Mormon Club. We helped Brother Prichard with some stuff as well because he is the Elders Quorum President.

Friday we helped this guy do family history at the library for a couple hours. It was weird because he loves doing it but doesn't really want to learn about the Church. Afterwards we went to the church for Coordination Meeting then celebrated the return of two Sister Missionaries. On the way home a new missionary got robbed...

Saturday we went back up to Old England to see Chantel and Flow. We talked about our Priesthood Line of Authority and how no other church can trace theirs back to Christ like we can! After them we went to see Malcom again. We talked about baptism and how he can feel if God is answering his prayers about it.

Sunday we went to Maypen for District Conference. It was cool to see all the members from Junction again! Brother Morgan is the Branch President! Afterward we went and saw a man named Shamar and his dad. His dad just kinda argued with us but oh well. When we got home we finished our weekly planning.

I am truly grateful for Charity. And for Patience. I have had to work on those a lot on my mission and now I have had to use it. Some struggles but man am I glad to be a Missionary for the Lord! No greater work than bringing souls unto Christ!

I love you guys! 

Elder Wilding

Week 91

Hey guys!

I honestly don't remember what happened this week. We started off in Kingston then came back to Mandeville on Tuesday. Did a lot of cleaning around the house because we hadn't had water for a week. It took us a little bit to get back on our feet in our area to be honest. It was a rough little start but we are up and running now! Had some good lessons with Israel and Wint. They both are very promising right now.

My second to last transfer starts today and it is crazy to think that I will soon be home with all the guys and family again! Seeing everyone's homecoming pictures has been crazy!

Still trying to finish strong though!

Love you all!

Elder Wilding

Week 90

So this weeks email is gonna be short because it has been a pretty stressful week. I'm not going to go into detail mainly because they ask us not to when it comes to things like this but lets say that I have no respect for men that have no respect for women and I have no respect for women who have no respect for men. Heavenly Father is watching everyone and what they do to everyone! Judgement is going to be a scary thing for a lot of people.

Everything happens for a purpose though. The Lord and Heavenly Father are very mindful of everyone!

I love you all!

Elder Wilding