Hello Friends & Family,
I bet you are wondering... you had a heist?!
Well, no.. but we saw one! Kind of...There are quite a few homeless people in our mission, some of which we call "tweakers" because of the way they move and "dance around" while on drugs. This one man tried to sell us some rather old pants on our way to target. He followed us in, and tried to get our cell phones so he could call his bank and get us money. He said quite a few strange things. Then in the middle of our "conversation" he grabbed a box on Swiss rolls and ripped it open and began to eat them.
He tried to offer us some, but we quickly walked away and told management. I felt bad, but at the same time I felt obliged to tell someone because it was kinda illegal.
Anyway, this week has been good! We had a rather large turnout at our Deaf branch, and also found some Deaf social gatherings! A bit of background information, Deaf people often don't have people to talk to, simply because ASL is a decently rare language. So because of that, Deaf people will set up gathering times at malls, parks, or the most popular location Starbucks. We talked with our Deaf Branch and found a few of these gatherings and are planning on going there this week! Hopefully we find people who want to hear our lessons.
Our fridge decided to not hold water anymore and really wanted to dump in on the floor. Also our tire was hungry and ate a razor blade. So we had some fun times this week.
Also we are teaching this 91 year old lady. She is very sweet and has quite a few life stories to tell us. We were invited to her backyard and followed her to a table. We cleaned off some dusty chairs and found quite a few Black Widow spiders underneath them. I decided not to sit in the chairs for obvious reasons. But after 20 minutes of our well aged friend looking up at me, I felt rather bad for her neck and took a seat. I said a very quick prayer and hoped for the best.
We had a great lesson, and no spiders were found on me!
But, on the car ride home I felt some strange pinch on my neck. I decided to brush off the feeling and got ready for bed. I looked in the mirror to find a rather large red mark on my neck, in the same place I felt the discomfort.
Luckily after a few days, I can happily confirm that it was not a Black Widow bite, and the swelling has gone down! Scary experience, but I guess I did pray for " no Black widows to bite me", not other insects.
Needless to say I got a rather large fright
But, on the car ride home I felt some strange pinch on my neck. I decided to brush off the feeling and got ready for bed. I looked in the mirror to find a rather large red mark on my neck, in the same place I felt the discomfort.
Luckily after a few days, I can happily confirm that it was not a Black Widow bite, and the swelling has gone down! Scary experience, but I guess I did pray for " no Black widows to bite me", not other insects.
Needless to say I got a rather large fright
As I have been studying the Book of Mormon, I have been highlighting all references of Christ, his atonement, or Repentance. (Because without Christ, we could not repent)
I would highly recommend a separate book of Mormon in which you do the same study technique. I know President Nelson gave that challenge to the women in our Church, so I guess I'm a little slow to the start, but it is still an amazing experience!
I still have about 100 pages before I finish, but I can confirm that the Book of Mormon truly is another testament of Jesus Christ! Even if you don't believe in its divine creation/translation, if you have read the book you cannot deny the truths it holds, and the fact that it does in fact Testify of Christ.
There are so many important truths that are either further explained, or revealed in the book of Mormon. It is in fact the Keystone of our Religion.Whether you are a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or not, pick up the book and truly study it. It will bless your life, and it will bring understanding to your soul.
I still have about 100 pages before I finish, but I can confirm that the Book of Mormon truly is another testament of Jesus Christ! Even if you don't believe in its divine creation/translation, if you have read the book you cannot deny the truths it holds, and the fact that it does in fact Testify of Christ.
There are so many important truths that are either further explained, or revealed in the book of Mormon. It is in fact the Keystone of our Religion.Whether you are a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or not, pick up the book and truly study it. It will bless your life, and it will bring understanding to your soul.
If you aren't already reading from it, (especially members) then what are you doing? God has given us these records for our benefit, not for our bookshelves.
If you have questions, look to the correct source for answers. Don't expect them to come when you aren't putting in the effort to receive them. Heavenly Father cannot guide your feet unless you are walking. "You cannot steer a parked car"You have access to the answers, and to truths that will bless your lives! Go and use the things that God has provided, (both the Bible and Book of Mormon) otherwise they are going to waste.
Don't bury your talents (Matthew 25:14-30)
I love you all! I hope your testimonies grow and your scriptures are marked!
-Elder Vance
If you have questions, look to the correct source for answers. Don't expect them to come when you aren't putting in the effort to receive them. Heavenly Father cannot guide your feet unless you are walking. "You cannot steer a parked car"You have access to the answers, and to truths that will bless your lives! Go and use the things that God has provided, (both the Bible and Book of Mormon) otherwise they are going to waste.
Don't bury your talents (Matthew 25:14-30)
I love you all! I hope your testimonies grow and your scriptures are marked!
-Elder Vance