This week truly has been such a great and busy one! So much has been going on and we have all been running our heads off trying to accomplish everything in time. There is always lots to do around transfer time, and even more to do with general conference happening along with it!
On Tuesday I helped Elder Steele pack up all of his things and get ready to leave the apartment. It is always hard to have to say goodbye, but it is part of being a missionary, and a part of life. We were all able to go golfing together one last time, which was great. We had a great time out on the course, and I am actually starting to become a decent golfer. That night we had an appointment with Jill, our investigator. That was good and the spirit was again felt very strongly. We then all had a pie together before going to bed. We got the pie free from the local bakery (Sister Mudgett, a member, gives us a 200 dollar tab to it each month) and sadly it tasted awful. Elder Schmidt said that it was the worst pie that he has ever tasted! So we were able to have a good laugh about our horrible pie.
Wednesday was the big day of change. Elder Steele and Elder Peterson loaded up and left early in the morning to go to transfer meeting. Because they were gone Elder Schmidt and I were able to work together during the day, until our new companions arrived. We had a great time riding our bikes in the ghetto of Toledo and being able to work around there. It is always fun to be able to be in another elders area and to meet more people, and to see more of the surrounding city. That night our new companion finally arrived. My companions name in Elder Nathan Montgomery from West Jordan. He is a really cool guy, and we already get along really well. He is near the end of his mission, and this is his last area, so he is super motivated to work, which I love! I know that we are going to have a great transfer(s) together!
The next couple of days Elder Montgomery and I worked on finding more people, and then helping him to get to know the area. While tracting we ran into a really nice man, who was really interested in that fact that we leave our families for two years to serve. He had heard that we aren't allowed to call our families, and he was amazed by our diligence and our sacrifice (from the missionaries and their family). He was so impressed that he asked if he could call our families. We told him yes and gave him our parents numbers. What a great man! Even though he wasn't interested, and even though he was just a stranger, he was still willing to help and show charity. It really does show that there are many good people around us, and they are all willing to help and to serve. So let them help and serve you! Side note from the Brown Family: Karen received a phone call from this nice man. He said that Jory looks great and is doing a good job. How cool!
Saturday was such a fantastic day! In the morning we were able to study before heading down to the church to watch general conference. All of the other elders in the ward (Elders Langlois, Mo'unga, Cross, and Boothe) were all there as well and we enjoyed watching it all together. After the first session we were able to all go out to eat together to an amazing burger shop called Perrysburger (Dad would love this place, and I plan on taking him to it when my parents get a tour of my mission). After such a great lunch, and laughter we headed back to the church to watch the second session. That session too was amazing! We were again treated with great food after that session. Brother Perry came over and fed all us ribs, rolls, corn, beans, and jello. That was a great meal and we really appreciated his time and his charity. After a great dinner we were able to watch the priesthood session, which is always really good as well.
On Sunday we were again able to watch conference. Elder Montgomery and I watched the first session at the Richmond's house. They fed us a great breakfast of casserole, muffins, and biscuits. We really enjoyed their hospitality and their willingness to feed us, and to watch conference in their home. We then watched the second session at the church. That too was enjoyable and great. My favorite talk was Elder Holland's. It truly uplifted and touched me. I was so thankful for his words, and the encouragement that he gave. I also love President Monson's testimony, and all of their testimonies for that matter. They were all so powerful and really testified to me that this church is true. The spirit was also very strong when they prayed for the missionaries. I felt of that power and was truly touched by the Lord's love for me, and for all of His children. I am so happy to be able to be a part of his 80,333 missionary force! We truly are bringing the gospel to all of the world!
My missionary tip of the week is allow yourself to be served, and be willing to serve others as well. As we strive to serve and help others our lives will truly be filled with joy, and we will be touched and uplifted with the spirit. While serving we are able to draw closer to Lord, and to those that we are helping around us. As we let others serve us, we allow them those same blessings and opportunities. We give them the chance to help the Lord and to come nearer to Him. So Serve, love, and be willing to help all of your brothers and sisters.
I love you all and hope that you all continue to press forward in faith! This gospel is true and I love it so very much.
Elder Brown
Saying goodbye!
Elder Brown and his new companion, Elder Montgomery!
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