I hit My 5 month mark tomorrow! I cannot believe how fast the time is flying by! One more month and I will hit my quarter month mark haha. Other than that not much happened this week as far as the work goes.
Sister Gallegos left to Utah for 3 weeks, because her daughter is about to go into labor soon. So we have the whole house to ourselves, which is really weird, but no worries, members will be checking up on us from time to time to make sure we don't burn down the house or anything crazy. Other than that it's been a pretty slow week as far as the work goes.
On Wednesday and Thursday we spent most of our day trying to track down less actives. We were able to get in a couple houses and have lessons! One of them gave us a humidifier for our room and the other wants to have us over for dinner! We were so excited about that.
On Friday through Saturday night we went on exchanges, I was with Elder Seymoor in my area and my companion went with my district leader, Elder Bond, in their area. It was pretty good, I got to be senior companion for a couple days and lead out on everything. On Friday we had a really good lesson with a less active, we taught him the Plan of Salvation and invited him to go to the temple one day, he gladly accepted our invitation and almost broke into tears. His sister was there, who is even more less active, and she actually participated in the lesson. She also had her daughter and son there, who are 7 and 4 years old. The little girl said she really wants to be baptized! I was so excited, it went so well! Things like that make me love being a missionary! :)
Oh and I just recently found out, a girl who elder Manase and I taught one of my very first weeks in the mission, Amy Hou, just got baptized a couple of weeks ago in the singles ward. Just a refresher, we taught her the restoration and invited her to be baptized but she said no. At the time she wanted to investigate other churches because we were the first religion she has ever encountered and didn't want to just jump right in without knowing if it was the right thing or not. Needless to say I am very happy for her and her decision to draw closer to Christ. :)
Other than that, nothing crazy happened, we had a linger longer after church on Sunday which was awesome, and we were able to start a family mission plan with one of the members after that was over. It went very well so hopefully we can start that with more families soon! :)
Anyways, I love and miss you all and hope you have a safe week!
Elder Greer
Monday, February 24, 2014
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Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Interesting Week (Week 19 In The Field)
So as you know, Transfers were this past week and I had to say goodbye to one of my good friends, Elder Robison. He got transferred way down south, out in the boonies of Colorado, haha. I miss him but I know I'll see him again, still got a long way to go.
So we have a new Elder in our district, his name is Elder Seymoor. He's a great missionary, and a really good kid, but he's just not as fun and not very talkative. We kinda started off on the wrong foot at the beginning, but we all worked it out and are on good terms now. Which is good because we see our district a lot, and it wouldn't be fun if there was tension between all of us. But it's all fixed now and back to normal :)
This past week was pretty good, got to do a lot of service for members in the ward. We helped a lady put up her new bed, and throw out all the trash. That's when my companion and I had the bright idea to make my Mom a Valentines Day video using the Styrofoam. It was really funny, I encourage you all to watch it haha. :)
Oh and another good thing happened this week! My companion finally got his bike back, so we have been seeing a lot more people now, other than spending 70 percent of our time walking and 30 percent teaching.
So what we have been doing lately, suggested by a member in our ward, is that we have been singing hymns and relating them to scriptures for our spiritual thoughts at our dinners. The members love it! And we love to sing. :) Haha and that same member suggested that we hand out picture frames of Jesus to less actives and non members, and so far we have gotten really positive reactions! Our ward has a mass supply of them so we took like 50 and are going to pass each and every one out, but since they are big we can only do like 2 a day. But it will work out great, the guy who suggested this is a truly inspired man.
So he took us out to lunch the other day, to a place called Crave burgers, where they are unique with creating different style burgers. For instance, one specialty is that instead of having buns, they replace it with glazed donuts! Oh my goodness it was the best burger I have ever had! Mom, Dad, I am taking you here when you come pick me up after my mission haha.
Anyways so about the Hawaiian investigator we have. He really wants to take the lessons, but his wife wont let him. We haven't met the the wife until last night. Well I didn't get to meet her but my companion got to. I got really sick yesterday and couldn't go so we did emergency exchanges with our district leader and his new companion. Elder Seymoor stayed with me and Elder Bond went with my companion. Apparently the dinner went great, and the wife is okay with us coming over, however she's still unsure about the lessons. Hopefully she will come around :) Just keep praying for him, his name is Jerry by the way.
Anyways, once they got back from dinner, the Elders gave me a blessing and let me tell you, the spirit was overwhelming, I almost instantly felt better! :) I am so thankful for the power of the priesthood that we have in this life, and I am so thankful to be a missionary!
I love you all so much and miss you tons! I hope you all have an amazing week and remember all things are possible through faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! :)
Elder Greer
So we have a new Elder in our district, his name is Elder Seymoor. He's a great missionary, and a really good kid, but he's just not as fun and not very talkative. We kinda started off on the wrong foot at the beginning, but we all worked it out and are on good terms now. Which is good because we see our district a lot, and it wouldn't be fun if there was tension between all of us. But it's all fixed now and back to normal :)
This past week was pretty good, got to do a lot of service for members in the ward. We helped a lady put up her new bed, and throw out all the trash. That's when my companion and I had the bright idea to make my Mom a Valentines Day video using the Styrofoam. It was really funny, I encourage you all to watch it haha. :)
Oh and another good thing happened this week! My companion finally got his bike back, so we have been seeing a lot more people now, other than spending 70 percent of our time walking and 30 percent teaching.
So what we have been doing lately, suggested by a member in our ward, is that we have been singing hymns and relating them to scriptures for our spiritual thoughts at our dinners. The members love it! And we love to sing. :) Haha and that same member suggested that we hand out picture frames of Jesus to less actives and non members, and so far we have gotten really positive reactions! Our ward has a mass supply of them so we took like 50 and are going to pass each and every one out, but since they are big we can only do like 2 a day. But it will work out great, the guy who suggested this is a truly inspired man.
So he took us out to lunch the other day, to a place called Crave burgers, where they are unique with creating different style burgers. For instance, one specialty is that instead of having buns, they replace it with glazed donuts! Oh my goodness it was the best burger I have ever had! Mom, Dad, I am taking you here when you come pick me up after my mission haha.
Anyways so about the Hawaiian investigator we have. He really wants to take the lessons, but his wife wont let him. We haven't met the the wife until last night. Well I didn't get to meet her but my companion got to. I got really sick yesterday and couldn't go so we did emergency exchanges with our district leader and his new companion. Elder Seymoor stayed with me and Elder Bond went with my companion. Apparently the dinner went great, and the wife is okay with us coming over, however she's still unsure about the lessons. Hopefully she will come around :) Just keep praying for him, his name is Jerry by the way.
Anyways, once they got back from dinner, the Elders gave me a blessing and let me tell you, the spirit was overwhelming, I almost instantly felt better! :) I am so thankful for the power of the priesthood that we have in this life, and I am so thankful to be a missionary!
I love you all so much and miss you tons! I hope you all have an amazing week and remember all things are possible through faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! :)
Elder Greer
Monday, February 10, 2014
Big News! (Week 18 In The Field)
Or not so big news, haha. I found out that I'm staying in Colorado Springs East 6th Ward for another round of transfers. I have mixed feelings about it still. On one hand, I get really spoiled here and the members are awesome, but on the other hand, I really want to see more of Colorado and meet more people. But, it is what it is, and I will literally be in this area for a quarter of my mission, thats crazy!
Anyways, these past 2 weeks have not been the greatest for missionary work, due to the fact that we have to walk! This past week my companion broke his bike, so it's in the shop getting fixed, however even if he did have his bike we wouldn't be able to ride them because there is ice all over the ground. This past week was the coldest, it dropped down to negative 10! So cold haha! So yeah I don't have much to report however we did pick up a new Investigator!
His name is Jerry, I don't know how to pronounce his last name, but my companion is very excited because he is Hawaiian! We are going over there tomorrow for lunch! He is going to make us Hawaiian curry, which tastes soooooo good! I cant wait! :) He is going through a rough time right now, so he could really use the gospel in his life. I'll keep you posted on what happens with him.
Other than that, our other investigator Curtis is doing alright, he felt sick this past week so he couldn't make it to church. I feel so bad for the poor guy and we seem to have done everything that we could to help him. Please keep him in your prayers. I'm sorry I don't have much to report, hopefully this next week will be better!
As far as transfers go for the rest of my district, we are all staying except for my good friend Elder Robison (my district leader's companion). He is moving all the way to Pueblo, which is way south from here. I'm pretty sad about that, him and I got a long well. I'm sure the new missionary coming in will be great though!
Anyways, I hope all is well down in sunny Florida! I miss and love you all! Have a great week! :)
Elder Greer
"And now, my beloved brethren, after ye have gotten into this strait and narrow path, I would ask if all is done? Behold, I say unto you, Nay; for ye have not come thus far save it were by the word of Christ with unshaken faith in him, relying wholly upon the merits of him who is mighty to save. Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ, and endure to the end, behold, thus saith the Father: Ye shall have eternal life."
-2 Nephi 31:19-20
Anyways, these past 2 weeks have not been the greatest for missionary work, due to the fact that we have to walk! This past week my companion broke his bike, so it's in the shop getting fixed, however even if he did have his bike we wouldn't be able to ride them because there is ice all over the ground. This past week was the coldest, it dropped down to negative 10! So cold haha! So yeah I don't have much to report however we did pick up a new Investigator!
His name is Jerry, I don't know how to pronounce his last name, but my companion is very excited because he is Hawaiian! We are going over there tomorrow for lunch! He is going to make us Hawaiian curry, which tastes soooooo good! I cant wait! :) He is going through a rough time right now, so he could really use the gospel in his life. I'll keep you posted on what happens with him.
Other than that, our other investigator Curtis is doing alright, he felt sick this past week so he couldn't make it to church. I feel so bad for the poor guy and we seem to have done everything that we could to help him. Please keep him in your prayers. I'm sorry I don't have much to report, hopefully this next week will be better!
As far as transfers go for the rest of my district, we are all staying except for my good friend Elder Robison (my district leader's companion). He is moving all the way to Pueblo, which is way south from here. I'm pretty sad about that, him and I got a long well. I'm sure the new missionary coming in will be great though!
Anyways, I hope all is well down in sunny Florida! I miss and love you all! Have a great week! :)
Elder Greer
"And now, my beloved brethren, after ye have gotten into this strait and narrow path, I would ask if all is done? Behold, I say unto you, Nay; for ye have not come thus far save it were by the word of Christ with unshaken faith in him, relying wholly upon the merits of him who is mighty to save. Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ, and endure to the end, behold, thus saith the Father: Ye shall have eternal life."
-2 Nephi 31:19-20
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