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

Week 94

Hey guys!

Monday I don't remember what we did. Sorry... Oh, I got to skype home to say good bye to my Brother! That's what I did haha.

Tuesday we went back out to Lancaster to see Tiana and her friends. We spent most of the morning out there. On the way back in to Mandeville we saw Hailey and read the Book of Mormon with her. That evening we went to pick up some things that other missionaries have ordered from a guy who carves stuff out of wood. Then we went home for studies.

Wednesday we went to Pipeline Road to see an Inactive member. He was cool, he faces a lot of adversity at his work. They don't like Latter-Day Saints too much here but so it goes. Went back into Mandevile for District Meeting. Afterwards we were supposed to have a lesson but that didn't happen so we went home for the night.

Thursday we went to the Richardson's for lunch. It was nice! I did all of the dishes for them and then cut open a coconut for the mother. They were all impressed by my cleaning skills and my cutting open a coconut with one chop. (Mom I won't do dishes when I get home...Just Kidding haha.) After that we went to the Square to do a Book of Mormon Stand with the other Mandeville Elders and Sisters. It was way fun! A lot of people came up to talk to us about our beliefs and everything! After that we went to see Malcolm. We talked about how we have to act on our faith then God will bless us with miracles. After him we went to the Thomas's for a Family Home Evening.

Friday morning we did some Weekly Planning. At about 1:30 we got picked up to go to Spanish Town for a Mission Conference on Saturday. That night we went to Momma Eddies for Dinner and that is the first time that I have had her food! It was so good!

Saturday we went to the church to have a Missionary Broadcast with President Nelson to all thye Missionaries in the Caribbean Area. It was rough because half of it was in Spanish. But it was really cool! The entire mission was there for it! Afterwards we had a Church Broadcast where President Nelson spoke with all the members in the Caribbean Area. That one was also in Spanish... Oh well! That night we were all shipped back to their areas. When we got home we finished our Weekly Planning.

Sunday morning we had a meeting with the Sister and the Foisey's, a senior missionary couple, about an Interfaith Meeting that we are going to be attending this Friday. After that was church. After church we went to Sister Nixon's for dinner. Later we went to see Israel and Wint with their families. That was an interesting lesson. They are so close to the truth but yet so far.

I am truly grateful for Modern Day Prophets! I had the chance to listen to the Prophet talk with missionaries and I know him to be called of God! No one can tell me or convince me otherwise!

Love you guys!

Elder Wilding