On Monday we were able to play some good pickup basketball with the Elders in our zone. We have a new one too, named Elder Erickson who just got here from the Madagascar mission. After our activity, we had a really good lesson with someone named Lily, and her husband. You may remember her from July-ish. She was a miracle find that Elder Hale and I had, and we were able to get in contact with her again and meet in their home. It was awesome, and the Spirit really did testify to her of these things. She asked all about our missions to begin, and asked; "How can you sacrifice so much to come out here for two years, and I can't sacrifice one hour on Sunday to go to church?" It was such a good experience!
Tuesday we had the usual. Weekly planning. At the end of the day, however, we were able to find a really prepared lady named Meta, in the parking lot at our complex and talked with her for about 30 minutes, and then to finish the night off, Elder Kerr and I were able to go to the other side of the valley, back to Saugus, to see the Mai-Reynoza family. It was so great to see them!
On Wednesday we were able to do some exchanges with some Elders in our zone. I went with Elder Smith and Elder Erickson in the Seco Canyon Ward. We were able to have some good contacts, and also biked around a lot. Thursday morning we contacted some more people and were able to have district meeting and also exchange back.
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| Elder Martin on exchanges with Elder Smith and Elder Erickson |
Elder Nykamp and I were able to meet with Vince and Megan and we read over 1 Nephi chapter 8. Lehi's dream- per Vince's request. It went really well too!
Friday we had another exchange, this time it was with Elder Clarke and Elder Ballard. I was with Elder Clarke in Wiley Canyon. We were able to find 2 new investigators while we were together and put another person on a date for baptism. He's a really bold missionary that I learned a ton from!
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| Elder Martin and Elder Clarke |
We were able to exchange back on Saturday after some more knocking, and then our ward had a chili cook off and trunk or treat. Some guy made a chili with a Ghost pepper, a Scorpion pepper, and the Carolina Reaper. It was hot, to say the least.
Sunday two missionaries reported back from their missions in our ward. It was cool to see. One came home from Trujillo Peru, and the other from OKC, Oklahoma. They shared experiences similar to ones that I have, or might face in my mission, but saw how they handled the situation. It's always good to learn from everyone. The lessons were on family history too, and we watched a video with some of the Apostles sharing stuff about family history, and promised some pretty cool blessings in doing family history. I'd advise all of you to get involved!
A cool little side note, thought, thing.
"The nearer a person approaches the Lord, the great power will be manifest by the Adversary to prevent the accomplishment of his purpose." Joseph Smith as quoted in "Life of Heber C. Kimball"
"Follow through; stopping at third base adds no more to the score than striking out."
Part of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is "Enduring to the End." Do everything you can to continually come closer to the Savior. Just know, the adversary is going to work just as hard on you. But God WILL help you. Have faith that He will.
I love you all!
Elder Martin
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| Elder Martin and Elder Clarke, waiting for their companions in the Old Navy fitting rooms. |
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| When your companion breaks someones decorations... Haha- not really broken, just knocked it down. |
"Our lives must be centered with exactness in Christ if we are to find true joy
and peace in this life." Richard J. Maynes
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