Can't believe another week is gone. I have a lot to put into this email, so forgive me Mom for not explaining everything!
Transfers:
We had transfers this week but, not much changed since our whole zone is training. The only thing that happened is one of the Elders from our district became our Zone Leader so his companion got a new trainer Elder Skipps. That is about it. Next Transfers should be exciting though.
Investigators:
Pete: Pete is about 26 years old and he lives on a really nice farm with his parents and his cousin Toa. He really likes reading the Book of Mormon but, the only problem is keeps telling us that he really likes what we are talking about, he just isn't ready to make changes. (Smoking, Alcohol) We are still working with him though.
Toa: Toa is also around 26 and lives with Pete. Toa has really been enjoying the lessons and has been keeping our commitments as well as asking some really sincere questions. We had a really cool experience with him this week that I will include later.
Seth: Seth is also around 26 and is always hanging out with Pete and Toa. He as well has been taking the lessons very seriously. The only problem is that he is always working, so it is hard to have him present at each lesson. We always tell him to take his Book of Mormon with him to work.
Pei: Pei is probably in her mid 50's and she is Catholic. She has two sons and an inactive husband. We have only been able to teach her lesson one because she has been really busy this past week with White Sunday. We have ran into her a few times this week and she has told us that she has been reading the Book of Mormon.
Tao: Tao is in his late 50's but, he is super fit because his house is in the middle of no where. It takes us around 40 minutes just to walk to his house haha. He has a wife and two kids and we were really surprised when we taught the first lesson because he started taking notes and marking the scriptures we were sharing. For some reason we think that he is really prepared to hear our message.
*Story Time*
This week we went to go teach Pete, Toa and Seth and when we got to the house Pete and Seth were on there way out the door. They told us that they wouldn't be able to attend the lesson that day but, Toa was on his way out. We were a little bummed at first but, it turned out to be a really good thing. Toa really opened up with us during that lesson. He told us how ever since we came and started teaching the lessons he has felt like what we are teaching is right. He told us that it isn't a strong feeling but, he is feeling something. He also told us how he was really going to pray about our message to see if this is the path he should take. It was a really cool experience and made me gain more of a testimony about the literal power this gospel can have on peoples lives.
We are going back on Tuesday and we have been praying that he was able to receive an answer.
Sorry, the email is lacking detail but, like I've said before we literally have one hour to write. I hope things in Utah are going well! Hopefully, the colors are still changing! Anything new happening? I love you guys and I am always praying for each of you! I hope you guys have a great week!
Love Elder Barton
Scripture of the Week: Helaman 5:12
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