Well, due to the timing of everything, and more storms, events being
canceled and the such, it's great to be able to email everyone again!
Sorry to be earlier than expected, but we received surprise notice
last week after emailing that after prayer and discussion, not only
would we not be going to Fukuoka for the conference, but about half
the mission would be staying in their respective areas. It's already
turned out to be a divine decision, because we didn't even have a boat
to leave on last night! In the aftermath of yet another typhoon, the
waves are still choppy to this hour.
But, even though we've been sandwiched between typhoons, the middle of
the week was clear and dry, and that means English class! Specifically
this week, it meant Halloween! Crazy that this is my second time being
in the field for a holiday, but this time was just as fun, if not
better. We over doubled our standard attendance for English, and got
to work with a lot of the members and families on the island to make a
crazy party. Among those in attendance were Chan, Son, and Dwin, (as
close as I can spell it) our Vietnamese friends, who we met last week,
and who loved talking with all the members and students. Because of
that friendship, we also got to meet them and teach them more about
the gospel on Sunday, which was a miracle because the missionaries
didn't even invite them! God has children prepared wherever we are, if
we are searching.
Our other miracle was Shoko, who we were able to meet after she came
to church last week. Out of her own desire, and of course help through
the Holy Ghost, she has already read most of 1st Nephi. As we met her,
we were able to talk more about the application part of reading,
something that I've realized is essential to our growth. Only by
pondering the words of Christ, and then feasting upon them, and action
to internalize, to make them ours, do we find the full benefit and
spiritual nutrition that they can bring up to us.
I love being out here, and I'm praying for all of you back home. Love you all!
Elder Mitchell Woodhouse
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