Hello again,
The fires move around, but we're doing well!
This past Monday evening, we were trying to make some
contacts with referrals that had been given to us. It all fell through and we
didn't feel right about the plans that we had made for that evening. So, I
drove down the road, frustrated that we couldn't figure out what to do. We had
prayed and still didn't feel like we knew what was supposed to happen. Driving
down the road, we drew close to the home of a man who attends church
semi-regularly. He is a convert to the Church of a few years. We decided we
would stop by and say "Hi!" He answered the door and told us quickly
that tonight was not a good night. Based on his response, I knew that we were
supposed to be there, so I stalled for time by referring to the road
construction on his street. He brought it back around himself and said that he
was having a bad time and let us in. He told us his dad, with whom he didn't
have a great relationship with, had been diagnosed with cancer and didn't have
long to live. We sat down with him and listened to him. Called up his home
teacher, who promptly came over and helped give him a blessing. It was humbling
to realize that the stupor of thought that had come over Elder Knighton and I
that evening was for the purpose of guiding us to his home when he most needed
someone there. I am grateful for the Holy Spirit.
We made it over to Cindy's house this past week. She has
come across some issues that she has with some of the commandments. It is
frustrating to see the faith and hope that a person has get set aside when
questions and concerns come up. But, I know that ultimately, these experiences
can help her strengthen her faith in God. She is a wonderful person no matter
what.
Burger Bob's got frequented quite a bit this past week for
milkshakes. Mint oreo and orange. Very good. Did I tell you that a drank down a
medium cherry in 7:55? hahaha. Terrible, I know, considering that another missionary
drank down a half-gallon banana shake in 9:55. The record is 3:40. Yeah. And
that missionary was from Minnesota....we win!
Knocked a door this week. The man who answered said that he
didn't usually answer the door to missionaries without a shotgun in his hand.
Wow! Okay, have a good day sir! I hope that none of you have that happen to
you!
Went out to Halfway for Church services this past week. We
spoke in the sacrament meeting and then visited with a members of the branch
council. As we were being driven out to one place, our branch mission leader
announced that we had just driven into a Level 2 evacuation area. We saw a
fire-fighting helicopter fly overhead.
It's been a pretty tough week, but the missionaries out here
are doing really well and continuing to do the work of the Lord. We are excited
for several baptisms that will be happening over the next few weeks! There is a
family in our area that will be making those covenants with God this next
Saturday. It's really exciting and helps me to know that I'm really not doing
the majority of the work, God is. He does it all!
Love,
Elder Adamek
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