DaJia Hao!
This week has been a pretty normal one for us. Its been one in which I've learned a lot from the examples of those around me. Finally, its starting to feel a little more like Christmas, too!
We've been tracting like crazy this week in an area called Bayshore. Its one of the more humble areas in the city, so we hoped that the people living there would be a little more responsive to our message. We spent hours down there, knocking and met with rejection, but some interesting gospel related conversations in between. One day in particular, when we had spent WAY too much time in traffic, we only had tie to ring a few doorbells, the last one of which we ran was opened by a man named Mr. Liu. We introduced ourselves, and he quickly explained to us that he has no idea who God is. I can't imagine living without a knowledge of Heavenly Father. What's exciting is that we have planned to stop by next Saturday to teach him a little more. Mr. Liu is among one of a few potentials we have found in this new area, and we are excited for some increased prospects. This week we want to try talking a little more about the Plan of Salvation and Family History in our finding efforts. Hopefully the change from the usual "share the First Vision on the doorstep" approach will yield some more potentials and exciting results.
I have had a lot of fun with Elder McKean this week! He is a great missionary, and had already taught me a lot about faith. On Sunday after our Branch Council meeting, after feeling particularly frustrated, he pulled me aside and reminded me that missionary work "is not about our own glory." I was humbled by his comments and reassurance, and even more so by his undying faith. Training has continued to be a blessing to me. We have a lot of fun with our friends, Elder Kotiah and Elder Smith, who serve in the Sunset and YSA Wards that meet in our chapel as well. We built a crazy gingerbread house with them as part of the YSA Christmas party. Seriously, my little sister Dorothy would be proud of how much candy was loaded on this bad boy!
We had the chance to do a LOT of service this week, and that always feels good around this time of year! Because we didn't have many scheduled appointments, we decided to fill our time being "in the service of our fellow beings," thus "being in the service of [our] God." The time I've spent serving in my mission has helped me to become quite the weed-puller and roasted-potato-scooper! Useful skills for my future, I'm sure!
My District is doing very well. The Chinese sisters are very busy and are working very hard with all of their recent excitement involving a date scheduled for the 30th. We pray as a district over the phone every night together, and it has really brought us closer together. I'm grateful to be working with them.
We've been tracting like crazy this week in an area called Bayshore. Its one of the more humble areas in the city, so we hoped that the people living there would be a little more responsive to our message. We spent hours down there, knocking and met with rejection, but some interesting gospel related conversations in between. One day in particular, when we had spent WAY too much time in traffic, we only had tie to ring a few doorbells, the last one of which we ran was opened by a man named Mr. Liu. We introduced ourselves, and he quickly explained to us that he has no idea who God is. I can't imagine living without a knowledge of Heavenly Father. What's exciting is that we have planned to stop by next Saturday to teach him a little more. Mr. Liu is among one of a few potentials we have found in this new area, and we are excited for some increased prospects. This week we want to try talking a little more about the Plan of Salvation and Family History in our finding efforts. Hopefully the change from the usual "share the First Vision on the doorstep" approach will yield some more potentials and exciting results.
I have had a lot of fun with Elder McKean this week! He is a great missionary, and had already taught me a lot about faith. On Sunday after our Branch Council meeting, after feeling particularly frustrated, he pulled me aside and reminded me that missionary work "is not about our own glory." I was humbled by his comments and reassurance, and even more so by his undying faith. Training has continued to be a blessing to me. We have a lot of fun with our friends, Elder Kotiah and Elder Smith, who serve in the Sunset and YSA Wards that meet in our chapel as well. We built a crazy gingerbread house with them as part of the YSA Christmas party. Seriously, my little sister Dorothy would be proud of how much candy was loaded on this bad boy!
We had the chance to do a LOT of service this week, and that always feels good around this time of year! Because we didn't have many scheduled appointments, we decided to fill our time being "in the service of our fellow beings," thus "being in the service of [our] God." The time I've spent serving in my mission has helped me to become quite the weed-puller and roasted-potato-scooper! Useful skills for my future, I'm sure!
My District is doing very well. The Chinese sisters are very busy and are working very hard with all of their recent excitement involving a date scheduled for the 30th. We pray as a district over the phone every night together, and it has really brought us closer together. I'm grateful to be working with them.
I'm grateful for the incredible Christmas Season! I cannot believe I get to celebrate it in San Fran this year! Should be a memorable Christmas!
Have a great week! I love you all and wish you all the best!
Elder Butters/Bao ZhangLao
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