Well shoot, this week
was a bit of a drag. In terms of numbers it was terrible, but we got some good
things done and met some great people! I guess we can start with Tuesday.
We got to go back and do
service for Nateisha. Only in Jamaica would it take so long to move a pile of
"Dirt". It was mostly clay and concrete block pieces and huge stones.
We had one wheel barrel and half a shovel. We used a piece of rebar as a pick. Haha!
It took way long and didn’t even finish. But we decided to go back on Saturday
to finish, invite her to church and also to let the community see us working. Ha,
it worked. We also saw Patricia cuz it was her day off. Taught her about covenant making and keeping
and the gospel. She really is doing so great, you can tell she is excited cuz
even with all the negative comments at work and such she still tells everyone
she is studying with us and considering baptism. She missed this past week for
church, but doing well over all.
Wednesday we had
district meeting in Montego Bay, and went over the importance of the area book
again. We had a lot of our lessons fall through as well, all week we did, even
the most solid of solid ones we did! Oh well, it’s all part of trusting in God
and finding what he really wants to be done and not just what we think would be
best. Great opportunity to remember who’s work this truly is! We instead went
and found some less actives and hope to work with them more since they haven’t
been in contact with any one from the church for 5+ years. We also talked to
some people on the streets. We have been really trying to consecrate ourselves
and find the right people, "the Elect" to build the kingdom here, so
we determined to talk to people that we would normally be afraid to Open Our
Mouths to! It’s tough at first, but with faith that this message is for
everyone, we Will find them. We contacted this sweet family, and hope to see
them this week. We then packed and left to Ochi, to stay the night as we had
Missionary Leadership Council on Thurdsay.
Thursday, MLC was good. It
took all day of course to have it and then travel back. It was really good, we
talked about true conversion more and how we don’t baptize people until they
really show the fruits. We went over the Lord’s standard for baptism mostly and
some other things, but that was the main point. It’s cool to see how the
mission is really coming into the way it should be, and no one really knows
these big changes are happening cuz they are so small. We work on one thing to
change in the "mission culture" or in other words what happens when
leaders aren't around. We have one thing worked on per month, and the changes
are great! (Alma 37:6-7) guess that would be the perfect scripture for the things
that are happening here. There is more to it than that, but I won’t bore you
with the minor details.
Well Friday was actually
our set goals and make plans day. With the sad situation we were in this week
we ended up planning for like 6 hours and then we really set some goals to find
the elect. That meant opening our mouths to those just getting out of a bmw or
a big house. We think these are terrible situations and are going to be so
awkward, and they might be for the first 20 seconds, but then don’t forget our
message is awesome! We then went out to put it in practice. First one was a
test, a nice family getting in the car and here comes us. It turned out
horrible cuz he just want to bash and hardened his heart, but Elder Whitlock
says it was the test and the next would be elect. She was. We called at Natanya's
gate, offered service at 8:30 at night, slipped in the restoration and she
wanted to read the Book of Mormon. She recently had a brother die and she tapes
her children’s coloring pages and weird things to the fridge, come on that’s a
perfect mormon mom!! We are seeing her tomorrow. But really, to all that are
kinda worried bout sharing the gospel, if it truly is the only church run by
the Savior, open your mouth and tell people. It’s a marvelous work and wonder. Gosh,
I’m going to miss being a full time missionary. I still cannot believe my time
is winding down. I really would extend if I could.
Saturday more service of
course, and then met with Chrishnah. We finally pin-pointed his big problem,
the Godhead. He is great, but is moving to the states next week for a year. One
day he will get baptized, but I hope to keep the link, he really is a neat guy.
Sunday was different
again, it’s always is nerve racking, a church full of converts, young in years
of experience. I somewhat understand why Paul was so stressed. But we had the
primary program this past one. We had quite a few investigators there. The
children really are brilliant, they gave some amazing talks. I wish I could
have recorded them, even though some did. The worst part of all was this young
boy with nuff style gave his talk then said in the name of Jesus Christ and
then threw the mike up for the audience to give an amen. It worked and then
everyone was clapping and stuff. Ha.. now our investigators think that is what
we do.. oh boy. It was pretty good though. Diana, the sweet less active we
thought we were getting through to called and said she doesn’t want to study
anymore. but we found some other good things to do, but nothing spectacular. Sorry,
kind of a boring email to read I’m shore. But it can’t all be downhill, the
mountains to climb are great and I’m glad they are there, so we can see the Lord’s
hand in our life sooo much even when it is smooth sailing. Love you all, bless
up!
Elder Wilkerson
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