25 February 2018

25 February 2018

This transfers zone conference was focusing on the Book of Mormon. It was a great experience and spiritually enlightening. 

I just want to tell you a bit about how important the Book of Mormon is to me. I know that this Book contains the word of God and it is meant for us in this day. Every time I have read this book I have felt its power and truth. I may have been born into this church but it really is through the Book of Mormon that I am converted to this church. 

It may seem like a simple thing to some people, but honestly through reading and praying about the Book of Mormon you can know, as Moroni put it, "...know the truth of all things." (Moroni10:5).

This Book means everything to me and nothing brings me more joy than sharing it so that it can help others feel our Heavenly Fathers love and guidance for themselves. 

I'm so grateful for this opportunity to work as a missionary! It's the absolute best experience! 

Everyone have a great week! I'm praying for all of you!

It's also been decided that I will film this years Polynesian night event...
I also memorized this Polynesian hymn for fun. It's one of the ones
they will perform

4 February 2018

4 February 2018

My companion is dying this transfer. He was one of my zone leaders in Kōfu. His
name is Gutierrez Chōrō. He is a cool guy I suppose. A good
missionary. It's been ridiculously cold recently. Both of our
investigators suddenly disappeared. One to Korea and one to England...
Recently I've been trying to work with the youth more. I've got a
pretty good relationship with the ward members at the moment. I'll try
and think of a story.

It was a really sad transfer day. Because we are all old missionaries
watching Matsumoto Shimai die actually hit us all really hard. Then
seeing Riggs Chōrō go almost felt like he was dying too. I mean
considering how few transfer we all have left, it's possible none of
us will serve with him again. Same with Bradford Chōrō. I don't know,
it was a pretty depressing transfer though.
This new transfer will probably be really good. The two Chōrōtachi
that came in are dying this transfer too though. The ENTIRE attitude,
energy level, and atmosphere has changed SO much with this transfer
though... We are going to baptize someone this transfer though.
I'm really happy to be here in the best ward in this mission for
another transfer though. If I stayed here for the rest of my mission,
I'd be more than happy.