"Spring Forward"

A big welcome to daylight savings...kinda. :) We lost an hour this time because we moved the clocks forward, but it's great because it's a lot lighter in the evenings. And the warm weather makes everybody happier! On Saturday it was a beautiful sunny day and we went "whiteboard contacting." In Salisbury, every Saturday the market is on so there are booths and canopies everywhere in the town square.  It's a lot of hustle and bustle so it was perfect!! We wrote on our whiteboard "What makes you happy?" It was fun to stop people and hear their response.  The most common one, "The sunshine!!" Agreed. Some others said, "Money," "Family," and "Shopping." Talking with people about what made them happy made me happy.   We went on to tell them the reason we asked is because the gospel of Jesus Christ makes us happy.  Knowing that we're God's children and He's provided a plan for us is priceless knowledge that brings me the most joy. And that's something that isn't temporary or short-lived. It's ETERNAL!! How great is that?! It was a fun experience to talk to as many people as we did and street contact in a different way!

 

A miracle from this week was that our friend and investigator, Richard, finally came to church!! We were so happy for him!! We've been meeting with him for a few weeks now and he has great faith and has been diligently reading the Book of Mormon.  He is a great person and we're grateful to know him and teach him. 

 

We also had Zone Training this week and oh how I love Poole Zone! Seriously. When you look at the picture you'll understand why.  I love the Spirit and zeal the other missionaries in our zone have and I'm so grateful to work along side them.  I'm excited for General Conference this weekend and can't wait to see it! I know that the Prophet and Apostles are inspired men and I know that their message is true.  They speak with great power and dignity and it always makes me excited when General Conference comes around. I've decided I'll be attending one of the sessions when I get back because that was something I took for granted living in Utah.  It'll be a great blessing and privilege to hear from them this week.

 

Scripture of the Week: "Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart;" -Psalms 24:3-4

 

Poole Zone Represent. :)