I’ll try to answer your
questions. I got 15 minutes to type. I’m learning to budget my time real well
in this position along with everything else like finally money, travel miles,
and more!
How’s the work in MontegoBay?
The work in Montego Bay is great! The members gave some powerful testimonies
today. The branch is definitely smaller than the last, guess that’s why it’s a
branch. We have close to 300 less actives in our area. We cover anything that
is not capable to reasonably bike. Which is anything outta town! Nuff work and
roads to learn. But got some great
members to work with. Their big focus is in reactivation, not missionary work..
some struggle there.
What are your days like now and what are your new
responsibilities? The days are I would say more effective. We gotta plan well
to stay in mileage limitation of 4000 KM. Other than transfers and other
president assignments, the days are much of the same, but in a truck! In a/c! But
as for transfers, going over the speed limit to get everyone picked up from
their areas it took 10 hours. Then my elder got a ticket.. but so did the
assistants on Wednesday, haha both for 5000$. But we made a resolve
to go the speed limit and it took 13 to go back! Wow. But the Lord will provide
a way to accomplish and we must obey the laws! #'s need to be reported by 10 at
night. We have like 12 companionships in our zone? And then follow calls and
planning through out the week for meeting and improvement of the
work! Missionary leadership correlation meeting once a month. So another 1000
km easy. That is this Thursday. Thankfully, I have been around the
island a lot to help Elder Whitlock with directions, as
he doesn't know too well!
Do you still do regular missionary stuff or is it all just
overseeing the other missionaries? We don't do lots of overseeing..
we may have to fix problems but just like any other position or
calling first minister 80% then maybe administering is needed 20%. But more
serving, blessing, inspiring and encouraging than anything else!
Who's your new companion and what is he like? My new
companion is Elder Whitlock from Nephi. He is two transfers behind
me but twice the missionary, very great example and dedicated to the work and
who he is becoming. I’m excited to learn and work side by side with him! He is
very humble, and reserved for the most part. But he knows when to stick his
foot in and open his mouth! Great Elder!
How are you liking the truck? The truck makes me so
tired... whoosh! It’s nice on the spiritual side of it though. We’re able to
listen to uplifting music, talks especially on the long
trips!, opportunity to pray together privately often and of course
a/c works well! Plus, it’s just fast and fuel is reimbursed even if
it does take a big chunk of cash. Almost $10,000 to fuel up every 5-7
days!
Well, sorry this is soo short. Hopefully I can fill you some
details and some more spiritually enlightening details next week! I love you
all so much, thanks for your encouragement and prayers. Hope you all have a
blessed week!
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