Rain Rain Go Away

Afternoon everyone!

So not too much to report this week, but we'll go ahead and run the highlight reel.

So first off, it's been way too cold for the month of August. It hangs out around 12-20 degrees Celsius, which is not very warm. I even had to break out my sweaters this week! Nevertheless, we carried on with the Lord's work.

We even set some goals and made some plans this week! But one of the high points of the week was getting to eat with President Craig. He's our Stake President and invited us over so Elder Chen could make him some Chinese food (which was very good by the way). We love president Craig! He's the best guy ever. And he showed us his extensive book collection, and inspired me to be a better educated man when I get home.

We also had some weekly planning this week, and Elder Winkle was less than enthused.

But at least it was productive!

As we were strolling along in our area one day, we ran into this guy who was a little crazy, but really nice. He just goes around all day telling people about Jesus Christ just like we do! He does yell it a little louder than us though, maybe we should take some notes from him! He also had this hockey stick taped to a lacrosse stick and somehow used it in his preaching. It was all quite confusing, but oh well.  

We also found out that Elder Winkle likes to haunt people in his free time. What a hobby, eh?

He's actually quite good.

And one of the best parts of the week, we found a new investigator! His name is Brent, and we actually tracted into him a while back. We taught him about the Book of Mormon, and about prayer. He read the first 15 or so chapters of the Book of Mormon since our first lesson with him which is awesome! We're praying that he's able to feel the spirit as he reads and that he'll be able to come to know that the gospel is true!

Spiritual thought!

This comes from a talk by Richard G. Scott titled, "He Lives! All Glory to His Name!"

There is an imperative need for each of us to strengthen our understanding of the significance of the Atonement of Jesus Christ so that it will become an unshakable foundation upon which to build our lives. As the world becomes more devoid of foundational standards and as honor, virtue, and purity are increasingly cast aside in the pursuit of appetite, our understanding of and faith in the Atonement of Jesus Christ will provide strength and capacity needed for a successful life. It will also bring confidence in times of trial and peace in moments of turmoil.

I know that as we focus more on Christ's Atonement and strive to learn more of it and apply it to our lives, we will be prepared to go forth into the world and face whatever the adversary may try to throw at us. I encourage you guys to take a look at this talk. In it Elder Scott lays out some of the things that we need to do in order to strengthen our faith in the Atonement.

Love you guys!

Love,

Elder Moffitt