So, the past week has
been really busy. I guess that happens when you are in a three man, with
members, less actives, investigators, and all the other bits and pieces that
come with being a missionary. So building off of that, the big news is that
this week is transfer week, and I get my new companion! His name is Elder
Dibble, and from the couple times I've meet him, he's a great guy. Just so
happens to be 6'9" or so, and so basketball just got a touch more
lopsided, but he's a great guy. I'm way excited, and hope to finally break the
pattern. My first companion was for 10 weeks, next was 8, then 6, then 4, then
2, and now Elder Dibble. But only time can tell what happens next.
Besides transfer week news, we had a miracle that is still
unfolding. The Fousts, our senior couple missionaries, have been doing a family
home evening class on one of the military bases, and last week, they had a guy
just randomly walk in, which was the first time ever. Then, on Sunday, our ward
mission leader texts us to say he is driving two people to church from the base.
When we get there, it happens that one of them was the walk-in to FHE! The best
news is, he (Tyler) has plans to come back next week, to learn more. It shows
me that if we work hard, if we are trying our best, God will put miracles in
our path, every single time. It also shows the importance of members, because
the only reason Tyler found the church, or the Fousts, or really any part of it
was because of Mormon friends when he was younger. It brings to mind the words
of one of the apostles, who roughly said "The symbols of our church are
the members. When they live with the light of Christ, there is no better
message we can send to the world".
Another amazing part of the past week was a surprise fireside on
Sunday night. As missionaries, we learned on Saturday that a group called
Bless4, Mormon Japanese pop singing family, would be coming. Thankfully, both
Takasora and Yudai, two of the people we are working with, could come, and so
we also got to join in. It was beautiful to hear their testimonies, both on the
pure power of missionaries as representatives of God, and as they sung, through
music. My favorite song was called "Mary did you know", which just
shows how different people can share the Spirit in different ways, according to
their own talents.
Those were the large events from the week, with many more,
ranging from the depths of sickness in the apartment to days of teaching
lessons all day to service and barbecues. The work continues to be a blast, and
it can only go up as our attitudes improve!
Love you all!
Elder Woodhouse
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