So this was the first week
of the new transfer. I stayed in Hemet with Elder Rose (2nd time with a
companion for longer than a transfer). It got hot thought out the week
on bike but that's alright we had a pretty good week anyways.
MONDAY- we
signed transfer journals for those who were leaving/played basketball.
After E-mailing, we hung out with the Valle Vista Elders and played
monopoly for hours. Then after P-day, we got in with Eric. He has a
super intellect approach to the lessons but it's a start and we can see
the change that is happening in him. Baptism is a concern because he was
already baptized...twice. It's a process. That was it for the day.
TUESDAY- we
got some free haircuts from a member of the Valle Vista ward. She had
been doing that for 20 years so she is pretty pro. Then, we went
seeking, had lunch, did our studies when it is super hot and no one is
out. Then we tried a bunch of people from investigators to potenials to
backlogs to referrals and we got in with no one! We had dinner with the
De Tomaso's. That was about our day. We went home and planned.
WEDNESDAY- we
had our ZDM meeting. Both districts were there of coarse. My district
and Elder Porter's district. The only change of the transfer for me was
that my district went from 3 total companionships to 2. Now I have the
Spanish Elders in my district. YAY. After ZDM, we had lunch and finished
our studies. Then we had an appointment with Eddie which fell through
and then we tried other people with no luck. Then we got back to plan.
THURSDAY- I
had a meeting in Riverside for all the district leader so My companion
and Elder Porter's companion stayed in my area while we went to the
meeting. We left at 7:40am, the meeting started at 9 and we got home at 3:30.
It was a long meeting about being a District Leader. It was my 3rd time
being there. After, we had an appointment fall through so we tried
other people with no luck. Then we had dinner with the Gonzale's which
is always super fun. It is awesome to hear Adam Gonzale's Sr.'s
testimony every time and it really lifts up my spirits every time.
FRIDAY- we
had our weekly planning session. We went with a member to see some
people with no luck but he took us to In-N-Out afterwards so that was
fun. Then after lunch, I had Elder Frisby while Elder Porter had a
doctor's appointment in Riverside so we spent most of the time
seeking...the 3 of us...we looked like the mafia or something. After we
dropped off Elder Frisby, we tries some people with no luck and we had a
late dinner since lunch was our "dinner appointment" and came home to
plan.
SATURDAY- we went seeking for 2 hours to
find more people to visit/teach then we had lunch. After we did studies
and went to our appointments with Debra and Eddie, which both fell
through...but we got to see Ken in the process so that was neat. He had
some concerns about the Book of Mormon "you can't add to the bible". So
we explained it and committed him to read it and to pray about it. Then
we had dinner with Sister Pearson from the Valle Vista Ward since we had
no dinner. After we went to the Adult Session of Stake Conference. It
was neat it was about following the prophet. Then we got home at 9:30 and planned.
SUNDAY- we
had the general session of Stake Conference. We had 2 members from our
ward speak: Bro. Campbell from the bishopric and President Minor of the
Stake Presidency. The theme was "we thank thee O God for a prophet".
After conference we had lunch and did our studies and we went to see
Aaron who wasn't home so we saw Eric instead. He is making some progress
and just wants to meet his Maker. He just wants to go Home. So we are
helping him be ready for when it is time to go Home. Then we got home
and planned for tomorrow.
This week was
full of testimony builders from the Book of Mormon from teaching Ken and
the Plan of Salvation to Eric. Being a missionary just gives you the
opportunity to bear your testimony and to let it grow. Rather if it be a
full-time missionary of a member missionary. Member missionaries get
the same opportunity to build and bear your testimony. I love you all!
You'll hear from me next week.
Until Next Time...
<3 Elder Jewkes
Everything is going great! I know, heat sucks. It got warm this week when it started to get cool. Mother Nature is really playing some mean jokes right now. Nice, Ryanne chose percussion. We can Jazz out when I get back. I want a bass to play here but that will pe pretty tricky to get. But I could use an electric shaver. That will save money and time. The suits are working great. No issues yet. We have a baptism scheduled for 28 Sept but he needs to overcome smoking first. It might get changed. By the way, I only had 1 can of Soda. I think the grossest thing I ever got was Jamaca. Some weird Mexican drink that was pretty bitter.
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