Boy have I some stories for you this week, it was a good one!
First off though, transfers: We found out that I'll be staying for my 5th transfer in Rohnert Park, which is great!! I asked members to pray for me that I would stay. Sadly, we forgot to pray that Elder Pearson would stay as well - and Heavenly Father definitely answers prayers - but I guess we have to be more specific next time because Elder Pearson is leaving.... I'll be getting a new companion (Elder Staten) and in addition to our current responsibilities, we will be training a brand new missionary together. That is exciting stuff! I'll be living in the 3rd 5-man I've had in my mission. It's going to be interesting to figure out the bed situation and everything.... I'm glad that I get to stay in the ward and also that I don't have to pack, haha. But this week will be filled with trainer meetings, MLC, and transfers and all of that other stuff. This week we also have lessons galore so that will keep us busy!
Last Monday night, while leaving a lesson, we heard this super drunk guy talking to himself loudly in the apartment complex. So naturally I went toward the voice. We ended up talking with the man for like 20 minutes. He definitely didn't remember anything the next day but we were able to convince him to take a Book of Mormon!
We also had 2 families let us right into their houses this week! That never happens here so anytime you get into the house, it's a big deal! We are going back to teach one of the families, the other one wasn't super interested sadly, but one day, they might feel differently.
Here are some other highlights so that this doesn't get too long:
-Doing service at an Elderly home on Dec. 1st to kick off Light The World!
-teaching the Plan of Salvation to a college student on Wednesday night. He soaked it right up and enjoyed it. We are going back on Wednesday again. As we were leaving, he turned the Cowboys game on and in the background "The Less I Know The Better" by Tame Impala was playing. A tender mercy for me. I'd make that the Song of the Week, but it swears I think, so my mom would probably veto it.
-doing a baptismal interview for a woman and seeing how happy she was when I said I think she is ready to be baptized.
-having Jamaican soup with a recent convert who is Jamaican and watching Bible videos with him.
-Our windshield getting roasted by a rock flung up by the truck in front of us
-Finding huge spiders in our backyard and putting them into a bowl to see if they would fight.
-We called Barbara so that Elder Pearson could say goodbye and she asked, "aren't you going to be here for my baptism?" and we haven't even brought up baptism yet.... but I guess we will have to now!
I'll definitely miss Elder Pearson, I've learned more about cows than I ever wanted to, we saw a lot of miracles, helped a lot of people, and worked really hard. I guess I'm meant to stay here because I still have work to do. We have some solid baptismal candidates: Scott, Janet, Laura and her kids, Branden and Anissa, Barbara. Lots of people who are progressing and doing really well. It's been a blessing to witness it. This is a great place to be! The ward was really sad when they found out that Elder Pearson is leaving but they were still really happy to still have me for another transfer. I love these people.
The Song of the Week is "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" by Stevie Wonder. A classic again!
Have a great week everyone and remember to follow the Light The World campaign and try to help everyone out, as the Savior did, this Christmas.
Much love,
Elder Thompson
met a semi-pro basketball player whose nickname is "Icecream Jumpshot" who wants to learn more about the gospel. He gave us his stickers. Cool guy.
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| best pumpkin award |
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| Saying goodbye to Elder Siebach (Hank's trainer and 2x companion) who finishes his mission this week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUj9frKY46E Signed, Sealed, Delivered Stevie Wonder |
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