Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Harmattan is weakend! WHOOT!


The Hamattan has weakened since this weekend! Oh man! What a blessing! my companion has really been suffering from all of this dust and pollen and whatnot in the air. We were forced to stay in for most of Friday because he fell ill with a pretty sever cold/ migrane. Last night while walking home we could even see some stars in the sky, life is good! so we are feeling much better and looking forward to a much smoother week :)
We were blessed with a baptism yesterday! my first in months! woot! Sister felicia made it to church and survived the baptism despite her deadly fear of submersing under water. Life is good!
Most of the people we are teaching are new investigators. We spend the majority of our days teaching 5- 15 minute lessons with people we meet for the first time. It makes for some nice chats. we teach while people wash or cook or do some other activity in their front yard, trying not to take too much of their time without an appointment. It makes for nice key indicators but sometimes feels very... well, useless. So many of the people we teach are happy to give us a seat but to actually listen and test what we say is another story. But fear not, we are still finding the elect! :)
We had a zone training meeting this tuesday which was enjoyable. I think I did OK at sharing a few of my thoughts to inspire the zone. We discussed the importance of reaching higher and setting goals that require faith. My instruction was "what are we asking the Lord for?". It was nice! we set some nice goals and had some wonderful discussion how we can improve.
I have also been preparing for a zone activity for feb 2nd. We are planning on some water balloon volleyball, 3 legged races, food eating contests, and a BOM scripture mastery spelling bee. President is working on finding a panel of judges and whatnot to help us. I've also found a cool wood carving/ desk ornament of the BOM that i've put up as the prize for the final winner. The sisters are the most excited for the activity... its their time to show up the Elders! haha I am enjoying the excitement and scripture memorizing that has been going on. Should be fun!
This week will be full of proselyting and exchanges. Should be a fun one! cant wait for it!
 
love you all, have a great week!
 
Elder Fairwell

 

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