Okay, sooo....PRIESTHOOD SESSION!!! I may or may not have asked the bishop and the zone leaders if we could go. They said that they didn't see a problem with it. So, we went all out and used a few fake mustaches to blend in. The priesthood holders had a good laugh, but it was really hilarious when the zone leaders disappeared for a few minutes and reappeared with mustaches of their own. Elder D. even had a monocle. No worries – he just keeps mustaches and a monocle with him at all times!
Oh, was that Kristen B. I saw in the choir Saturday afternoon? Because it seriously looked like her!
Back to priesthood session. Amazing! SO cool to see so many priesthood brethren gathered together and it was super awesome! Highlights: Elder Hales "Live the law of consecration by seeking a mission call." Elder Beck's talk about ministering was amazing, and President Uchtdorf is the best. "Satan would rather have you define yourself by your sins. Don't listen." His example of a toddler trying to walk and toppling in an effort to follow the example of his father. Awesome. Also, "Don't wait for a particular calling to get involved in this great work." President Monson: "A mission is a family affair"; "Love always wins."
Sunday, President Uchtdorf's talk was great. We can admit that darkness exists but we don't need to dwell there. Choose to dwell in the light. Trials and hardships coexist with light. Elder Clayton had that amazing talk about marriage. I loved his closing line, "Marriage is God's gift to us, the quality of our marriage is our gift to Him." There were quite a few talks on agency and obedience which was awesome. Elder Perry was particularly passionate and President Monson was hilarious! Then Elder Holland stands up and you're bracing yourself for awesomeness! He never disappoints, either. "Hold the ground you've already won!" "What we know always trumps what we don't know." It was fun to see Elder Porter speak; he was just here last month and I talked with him and his wife. His talk was awesome, too. "If our desire is to please God, then we will have inner peace."
In addition to the awesomeness of conference, we found three new investigators – all through records of former contacts. Two were Bi. & A. They are a wonderful couple with two young kids. We found them Friday evening and we're eating with them tonight and teaching a lesson. It is going to be awesome! The other investigator is Br. She's Catholic, but she referred herself quite a while ago at Temple Square. She says that she knew she was standing on holy ground. She's really cool, has quite a few kids and is a single mom. We'll let you know how it goes!
J. had to cancel our appointment because his work schedule got switched around, which was a bummer. We should be seeing him this week sometime, though. He does seem genuinely interested.
We finally have a dryer which is amazing! No worries, we just had to go through three before we got one that worked! Things are starting to settle down, though. They'll be truly running smooth-ish right when my six weeks are up! Fun times!
We met this amazing part-member family that we're working with. The non-member wife had been reading the Book of Mormon and then we happened to show up on her doorstep with cookies. (It is always safe to bring cookies!!!) We're hoping to visit with her this week.
Right in that same neighborhood we contacted a less active couple who want to come back and go through the temple. Basically, what seemed to be a super unproductive day turned into a super amazing day – all in an hour and a half. The witness comes after the trial of our faith!
Sister P. and I get along splendidly and we're getting into the groove of teaching together. We really just need to teach more lessons! Practice makes permanent!
I still need to write President, so I need to close! I love you all! Share your favorite conference talk with someone this week! And a special shout out to my sister A., whose birthday happens to be tomorrow!
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