This week has been busy and a lot of missionary firsts for me. As the title suggests, its been wet...very very wet. Its a blessing for California right now, but there are times when I would really like it to STOP! Oh well, at least we have a car!
The biggest thing of my week was exchanges. We switched companions for a day and worked in a boundary in Hayward. I was paired with Elder Kulka, our District Leader. We fulfilled a lot of leadership duties for the day, as well as had interviews with President Frandsen, and tracted a lot. He's very athletic, and is looking to play football on his arrival home. It was strange to spend a day almost entirely in English, too!
Elder Li and I have also had a lot of lessons/visits as well. We were able to teach one investigator the First Vision. I love the special Spirit that comes every time the story of Joseph Smith is shared. Even though I hear it quite a bit as a missionary, i always feel the sacredness of that account. Its a real testament to me that it is true, and gives me motivation to share it.
Because our Chinese Branch is so small, we really are a "family." As such, we have Family Home Evening once a month as a Branch, and this Saturday we celebrated Chinese New Year (a little early, but still totally fun!) We made dumplings and had a fun visit with everyone, which is exactly what my family does for Chinese New Year at home. The food was delicious and the Branch is so loving and open. We're really looking to involve them more in missionary work this upcoming week. Its so important that we share the testimonies we have with others. I encourage you to find nice simple ways to do that. It doesn't have to be an actual lesson, but a simple thought or testimony can work wonders!
I love you and and think of you often. Have a wonderful week!
Love,
Elder Butters (Bao ZhangLao)
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