Well, first things first. Congratulations to Dan and Laurie. I'm
sorry that there have been some complications, but I will
definitely keep Hyrum in my prayers. How wonderful it is that
we have the technology now to be able to keep these precious
souls alive.
Things have been pretty good here in Harlingen. I'm really
enjoying the time that I have here. I have continually been
growing and learning. Not perfect...yet. I know that many of
you probably think I am. :)
We had a really good week. Not too much progress from our
investigators. (Several have been sick)
I'm going to tell a story from yesterday. We were out
contacting people, and we contacted this man named Ruben.
Well, he let us come in and we had a really good first lesson.
He told us that he wouldn't be interested in reading the Book
of Mormon; that he will only believe in one book...the Bible.
Well, we taught a little more, and testified of it's truthfulness.
We read part of the last chapter of 2nd Nephi. I don't know if
I've ever felt the Spirit testify so strongly to me of the
truthfulness of the Book of Mormon. Well, he still rejected it,
but I came out of that lesson with an even stronger testimony
of the Book of Mormon. Those are the moments I love as a
missionary. It's great to have these experiences.
Well, I love you all!
-Elder John
Monday, October 26, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Monday, October 19th
Well, another week from way down south.
Elder Campbell and I get along really well. This last week, we
had some of the highest numbers that I've had this whole time.
It's been great, and we work well together.
We've found some great people, and we're really excited about
the progress they're making.
One of them that we found this week's name is Myeshia. We
taught her once, and she came to church yesterday. She's a
student at the college here. She seemed to enjoy church
yesterday, and was fellowshipped really well by the members.
She's excited to learn more, and to keep coming to church.
Well, Nora and Ovidio (from my last area) got a hold of our
number, and gave me a call last night. They're going to be in
the area today, and wanted to take us out to eat. I'm excited
to see my recent convert again! I was so happy to hear from
them last night, and I'm excited to see them again today.
In other news, there's been a cold front here, and we had an
average high the last few days of about 85. We busted out the
hot chocolate. I know, lame, but it was cold!
Well, we have a busy week ahead of us, but it should be
really good. It's already zone conference time again. It's
crazy how fast the time goes.
Things really haven't changed too much for me, same old,
same old. I love this area, and have grown to love the people
here a ton. It's been good being on a bike as well. I miss the
car, but I guess there's nothing I can do about that. It's been
nice riding the bike since the weather has cooled down a bit.
Well, I love you all! Until next week!
Love,
Elder John
Elder Campbell and I get along really well. This last week, we
had some of the highest numbers that I've had this whole time.
It's been great, and we work well together.
We've found some great people, and we're really excited about
the progress they're making.
One of them that we found this week's name is Myeshia. We
taught her once, and she came to church yesterday. She's a
student at the college here. She seemed to enjoy church
yesterday, and was fellowshipped really well by the members.
She's excited to learn more, and to keep coming to church.
Well, Nora and Ovidio (from my last area) got a hold of our
number, and gave me a call last night. They're going to be in
the area today, and wanted to take us out to eat. I'm excited
to see my recent convert again! I was so happy to hear from
them last night, and I'm excited to see them again today.
In other news, there's been a cold front here, and we had an
average high the last few days of about 85. We busted out the
hot chocolate. I know, lame, but it was cold!
Well, we have a busy week ahead of us, but it should be
really good. It's already zone conference time again. It's
crazy how fast the time goes.
Things really haven't changed too much for me, same old,
same old. I love this area, and have grown to love the people
here a ton. It's been good being on a bike as well. I miss the
car, but I guess there's nothing I can do about that. It's been
nice riding the bike since the weather has cooled down a bit.
Well, I love you all! Until next week!
Love,
Elder John
Monday, October 12, 2009
Monday, October 12th
Well, transfers were this last week, and I'm still here in
Harlingen. I did get a new companion. His name is Elder
Campbell. He and I were in the same MTC district, which is
exciting. We've had a great half-week together since
transfers.
It sounds as though all is going well back home. Things here
are great. I've decided that I've been gaining a little bit of
weight...not much, but I'm about what I was right before I
went into the MTC. I suppose that's what happens when you
have members feed you throughout the week. There's a
member family that moved down here from Utah (the
Hawkins) and we eat American food there every week. It's a
nice change-up from straight Mexican food (don't get me
wrong, I love the Mexican food, but it's nice to have a change
every now and then.)
We've found and have been teaching some great people this
last week. Unfortunately, none of the ones we're actively
teaching came to church yesterday, even though we had very
strong commitments from several of them.
I've been learning and growing a lot in the last couple weeks. I
feel that I have made leaps and bounds in my progression.
However, there's always more to be done. I guess that's just
the way it is.
I can't believe how the time has been flying by. It seems like
just yesterday I was here at the library emailing. I'm doing my
best to make the most of each moment that I have as a
missionary. This really is a remarkable experience. I've never
felt closer to my Savior than I have as a missionary. There are
times, obviously, when the work is incredibly hard, but the
good times outweigh the bad. When we have even one lesson
that the Spirit is there testifying to the person of the
truthfulness of what we're sharing, makes up for all the
slammed doors, swearing, etc. that we experience as
missionaries.
How I love each of you. Thank you for all of your examples to
me in helping me become the person that I am.
Love,
Elder John
Harlingen. I did get a new companion. His name is Elder
Campbell. He and I were in the same MTC district, which is
exciting. We've had a great half-week together since
transfers.
It sounds as though all is going well back home. Things here
are great. I've decided that I've been gaining a little bit of
weight...not much, but I'm about what I was right before I
went into the MTC. I suppose that's what happens when you
have members feed you throughout the week. There's a
member family that moved down here from Utah (the
Hawkins) and we eat American food there every week. It's a
nice change-up from straight Mexican food (don't get me
wrong, I love the Mexican food, but it's nice to have a change
every now and then.)
We've found and have been teaching some great people this
last week. Unfortunately, none of the ones we're actively
teaching came to church yesterday, even though we had very
strong commitments from several of them.
I've been learning and growing a lot in the last couple weeks. I
feel that I have made leaps and bounds in my progression.
However, there's always more to be done. I guess that's just
the way it is.
I can't believe how the time has been flying by. It seems like
just yesterday I was here at the library emailing. I'm doing my
best to make the most of each moment that I have as a
missionary. This really is a remarkable experience. I've never
felt closer to my Savior than I have as a missionary. There are
times, obviously, when the work is incredibly hard, but the
good times outweigh the bad. When we have even one lesson
that the Spirit is there testifying to the person of the
truthfulness of what we're sharing, makes up for all the
slammed doors, swearing, etc. that we experience as
missionaries.
How I love each of you. Thank you for all of your examples to
me in helping me become the person that I am.
Love,
Elder John
Monday, October 5, 2009
Monday, October 5th
First off, conference was amazing! As always. I can't keep my
excitement in. Only one left as a missionary. How the time
goes!
We had a pretty good week this week, except for a couple
days near the beginning of the week. We both weren't feeling
well, and had to stay near the restroom...other than that, it
was a pretty good week.
Elder Nielson, the one that came to our zone conference that
I talked about last week, is the same one that talked after Elder
Cook in the Sunday Afternoon Session of General Conference.
He's the one that talked about his mission to Finland if that
sparks anyone's memories.
Things are going well. Transfers are this week, and I'm almost
positive I'll be staying in this area, but I guess we'll see. I
really can't imagine leaving yet.
We're working with some really great people. One of our
investigators should finish up reading the Book of Mormon
today. (He agreed to a challenge to read it in a week.) He's a
great man, and I think he's finally catching the vision a little
bit more. He also came to all five sessions of General
Conference this weekend.
It sounds like things are cold in a lot of places besides down
here in South Texas. I'm actually kind of excited for this
winter. It's cooling down a bit here, but there still are days
where it surprises us and is in the high 90's instead of the
high 80's or low 90's.
What a wonderful opportunity that we have to have a
knowledge of the gospel in our lives. There really is nothing
that can compare with the power of this message.
Sigue adelante.
-Elder John H. Meservy
excitement in. Only one left as a missionary. How the time
goes!
We had a pretty good week this week, except for a couple
days near the beginning of the week. We both weren't feeling
well, and had to stay near the restroom...other than that, it
was a pretty good week.
Elder Nielson, the one that came to our zone conference that
I talked about last week, is the same one that talked after Elder
Cook in the Sunday Afternoon Session of General Conference.
He's the one that talked about his mission to Finland if that
sparks anyone's memories.
Things are going well. Transfers are this week, and I'm almost
positive I'll be staying in this area, but I guess we'll see. I
really can't imagine leaving yet.
We're working with some really great people. One of our
investigators should finish up reading the Book of Mormon
today. (He agreed to a challenge to read it in a week.) He's a
great man, and I think he's finally catching the vision a little
bit more. He also came to all five sessions of General
Conference this weekend.
It sounds like things are cold in a lot of places besides down
here in South Texas. I'm actually kind of excited for this
winter. It's cooling down a bit here, but there still are days
where it surprises us and is in the high 90's instead of the
high 80's or low 90's.
What a wonderful opportunity that we have to have a
knowledge of the gospel in our lives. There really is nothing
that can compare with the power of this message.
Sigue adelante.
-Elder John H. Meservy
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