Okay that week number is getting way too high. It makes me cringe every week to write it haha
This week was a wonderful one, and a Wunder (miracle) filled one!
Last Friday we had to postpone our split with Essen again because we had a doctor's appointment and also a service project followed by another one and then it was just way busy with not so missionaryish stuff haha. We decided to just do it alter and do it proper :)
This week we've been hitting the Area Book work really hard. That's where we keep all our old records of who's been taught what and when. Ours is way horrible and filled with clutter, and even finally decided to hit it really hard and clean it up so it stops being a burden and becomes a useful tool.
We called and dropped about 150 investigators this week and we still have a whollllle lot to go. Still about 178 in the area Book and 250+ to follow up with. This thing is a monster but we are gonna slay it haha
Shumon and Shekh are doing awesomeeeee!!!! Like so so awesome. They are 2 of the coolest member missionaries I've seen in my time here in Germany. On Monday they invited us, and 2 non-member friends to lunch where we cooked up a bunch of Bengali food (which is delicious. Lots of rice, curry, lamb, and spices). Afterwards we taught the Plan of Salvation and by that I mean we held up a picture and pulled out scripture references and Shumon and Shekh expounded the scriptures and taught about God's plan. We really had a pretty backseat role and it was just perfect. It was so cool to see them putting their newfound testimonies in action, and one of the two friends is really interested and is making great progress (the other was sick and so couldn't focus well haha). The sisters are also currently teaching Shekh girlfriend and she's super cool and is going to be baptized in a few weeks!
We gonn' start a Bengali branch here in Dormtund! Woot Woot!!
Russ is also doing awesome. We taught him also about the Plan of Salvation this last week and also talked about baptism. He said he would think and pray about when he wants to do it, and on Saturday at our next appointment we will pick a date with him!! He's doing so awesome!
Boom, life is great, the church is true, and God is real!
For a spiritual thought, I just hope you all know that you truly can do anything you put your mind to. God promises us in Moroni 7:34 that "Whatsoever thing ye shall ask the Father in my name, which is good, in faith believing that ye shall receive, behold, it shall be done unto you." God is on our team! As long as we are humble and try our hardest to seek His will, he will support us in all our endeavors. We don't have to nail it perfectly. He doesn't sit there with a clipboard and say "Hmm, that's a good idea, but to close enough to my will. No help for you!". On the contrary, when we come to him with our ideas and desires, he stands with outstretched arms and says "What a lovely idea! I am so happy that you want to progress and grow and return to me. Of course I'll help you. I'd be thrilled! Now I may do some tweaking to your idea on the way, but I promise you that your goal is my goal. I'll make sure you get there". He's on our side and he wants to help us become more elite him in overcoming our weaknesses, developing Christ like attributes, and repentance. That IS His "work and [his] glory" (Moses 1:39)
You are wonderful! You have a father in Heaven who is proud of you and loves you.
Ich hoffe es geht euch gut und dass ihr alle eine schöne Woche haben. Macht sie mal so!
Tschüß!!
Elder Harps
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| Sunset |
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| Split with Elder Peterson! |
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| The punishment if you get home late in this mission |
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| Schloß Burg, Solingen |
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| Pday today in Solingen with Elder Clarke, Elder Adams, and other friends! |
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