We were able to meet with Rashel again this week, the one we have on date for baptism. We taught her the Restoration and we also introduced the word of wisdom. That was the very first time that I had taught it since I've been in the field. So it was a good experience! She drinks coffee and smokes, but she told us she wants to do everything that she can to follow Christ so she should do great! Later that day we met with Adolfo--a very avid smoker. And we taught the word of wisdom again! Haha so I was able to have lots of practice with it.
Something that kinda sucked this week was we had four of our investigators commit to coming to church this week...and none of them showed up. Pretty big bummer. Even Rashel didn't show up! She texted us before church and told us that she's been having lots of problems with her boyfriend, and that she and her daughter wouldn't be able to show up today. So be sure to keep her in your prayers. But we're very hopeful for next week!
Christmas day was great! We got LOTS of food. We went to our ward mission leaders house for breakfast, then to the Hassings for a late lunch/early dinner and of course for skyping! It was soooo good to talk to you guys and actually see you! My memory is kind of starting to fade... haha just kidding...
We got two other new investigators this week. We found them both yesterday! While tracting! One's name is Julia, she's a teenager but she was willing to listen to what we had to say and we were able to have a nice little lesson with her about the Book of Mormon. The other one is name is Lawrence. He's a super cool guy. He's met with the missionaries before and he has a very strong belief in Christ. And he is now reading in the Book of Mormon!
Something really cool happened with one of our investigators, Eric. He's pretty committed to the church he goes to now, and he only wanted to meet with us just out of curiosity and to learn more about the Book of Mormon. He's told us in the past that he doesn't really have an interest to know if it's true. But this last lesson we had with him we asked him again if he wants to know. It took him a while to respond. But the Spirit was able to communicate with him. And he told us that he has that desire to know if it's true. It was pretty amazing to see the change of heart that the Spirit can cause in someone.
It didn't snow at all before Christmas, but, I guess that's okay. This morning we woke up to a fresh blanket of snow!
Also, Elder Pullman and I BOTH survived transfers. We'll both be here in Omak for another 6 weeks! And I'm really happy about that! The only change that was made to our entire zone was one of our zone leaders was transferred. We'll both be here in Omak for another 6 weeks! And I'm really happy about that! The only change that was made to our entire zone was one of our zone leaders was transferred. I guess that's pretty rare.
Christmas was great! I can't believe I've already been out for four whole months! I love being a missionary and being able to see myself grow and mature. I'm so grateful for this opportunity I have to serve the Lord and be a representative of Him.
I love you all!
Elder Scott
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