Transfer 7 Week 3

Hello Everyone!!! I will give you quick update on what has been going on here in my life. You had better buckle up, because it is rather exciting.

Last Monday night I did a baptismal Interview for a really awesome guy named Eduardo, he was taught by the AP’s, which is just fancy talk for Leaders or really good Missionaries, who are in our district. It was a really cool experience and Eduardo was Baptized the next day.

Tuesday morning we got a phone call from a seminary teacher in our area, they told us that some people showed up that morning and asked if that was where they could learn more about the church. Well he referred them to us and we set up an appointment for that same night. We went over to their apartment and met them. They are three adult siblings named Raul, Rosario and Carmen. One brother and two sisters from Perú. They told us that they wanted to learn more about our beliefs and as they said, "la cultura en su Iglesia" which means, "the culture in your church" which made me laugh a little bit. They were very open to the message and the spirit which was so cool. We shared a message called the Restoration, which is about the Restoration of the same Church that Jesus Christ organized during his life on the Earth. It was a powerful lesson and it was so amazing. At one point, the brother, Raul said something along the lines of him believing that God had sent us to them to learn more about the Church. We are very excited to see them continue in their learning and creating a better relationship with our Savior Jesus Christ.

On Wednesday we took our roommates to a bike shop to get their bikes fixed and to buy materials for more or less proofing their tires from going flat. We had to go and pick them up like 10 times this week because one of their bikes has gotten a flat or broken down in one way or another. Every time they feel really bad and think that they are inconveniencing us but Elder Heller and I laugh really hard at them. We find their bad luck with bikes very funny.

On Thursday morning we had a zoom call with the whole mission and talked about the Gospel, it was actually really cool. Then that afternoon we had District Council and Interviews with President which both went really well. My Interview with President was funny because mine was scheduled first and we thought he was coming in person and he thought we were gonna call on zoom. So we ended up getting on the zoom call 10 minutes late but he was very understanding and we laughed about it. We then had a really good conversation and yeah it was just pretty cool overall. 

Friday I don’t really remember much that happened but it was probably a good day I think. OH YEAH we found a fork in the road... it was hilarious.

Saturday, Elder Heller and I were out walking and I had to use the bathroom so we went into a grocery store real quick and after, we bought some chocolate milk. By that I mean we each bought a whole gallon of chocolate milk for ourselves. They were on sale for 49 cents because they expired within the week which was no problem because we finished then within two days. It was so great.

Sunday we went to church and the two sisters we met on Tuesday came to church but their brother couldn't because he had to work. But they said that they really enjoyed it and that made us very happy to hear.

Well friends that was my quick update on my week. I want to let you know that God loves you and he has a plan for you.

Spiritual thought: We memorized a scripture in spanish this week and I really liked it. But here it is in English for all of you. 3 Nephi 5:13 "Behold, I am a disciple of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I have been called of him to declare his word among his people, that they might have everlasting life”.  I really liked this verse because it describes our efforts as missionaries, we are here to spread the word and help others to obtain eternal life.

Funny thought: We had to go pick up our roommates because of bike problems and we drove past them three or four times and pretended not to see them and one time they chased us around this apartment complex’s parking trying to get our attention. We were cracking up in the car so hard.

Ok love you all and talk to you next week!!
-Elder Golden

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I very much enjoyed this punch this week!