Goede Maandag allemaal! Met Elder Elkins en de Genkster jongens. Another week in the books, sadly,
but it was a good one. It went really fast, and everything is super
mixed up in my head, but I will do my best to fill you all in. It was
transfer week, so we have a new Elder in our fourman. Elder Andrew is on
his second transfer now, and he got a new companion named Elder Nye who
is going onto his 6th, just like Elder Clement. Clement and Nye were in
the same group in the MTC, and are really good buddies, so that is good
for them. Elder Andrew and I have fun as well! Because Elder Clement
and I are staying, it just felt like a normal week. It feels nice to
have a normal two transfers for the first time in a while, and not have
to switch companions. Our mission just recently launched another
Facebook project, where members can share the link to ordering free
dvds, pamphlets, or whatever, but this time it is focused on the My
Family pamphlets that the church uses for genealogy. Last time we had a
project, the Genk area had the most referrals in the whole mission.
People click the link, then order a free item, then the mission sends it
to their home, and we follow up with them, and teach them. It works
out, and that is now underway. It was so impressive last time, that the
Quorum of the Twelve are going to implement it in every European
mission. All because the Ward Mission Leader in Gent developed the idea.
I am excited to see what results it brings, and it will keep us busy.
We
decided that with the new transfer, we are going to take a new approach
at everything. We are going to do a lot of finding, and looking up new
people, because we want new people to work with. Bert and Marcello just
aren't ready to commit to anything yet, but hopefully eventually. Forsi
is our best investigator right now, with a Baptismal Date for Okt. 25.
He is from Cameroon, and is a stud. I am excited for him! We have taught
him the first three lessons, and getting on with commandments, but
church is a hard thing for him because he works Sundays. We will
continue to work with that.
Freddy is a
stud! He invited us over for dinner to thank us, and cooked an
incredible meal. He had chef education, so this guy can cook. You
honestly should've seen the meal he prepared for us. I felt like I was
eating at a millionaires restaurant. Candle light, nice silverware and
plates/glasses. It was great. He is such a cool guy, and wants to just
do everything right.
I am doing really
well. I have loved my time in Genk, and look forward to another transfer
here. I learn new things everyday, and I just love helping other
people. This transfer, the mission is focusing on chapter 2 in PmG, and
we are all going to become better teachers through improving our studies
and preparation. This is something that I will benefit from, as well as
the rest of the mission. Our District Meetings will be focused on this
topic as well.
I love you all, and I
am so grateful for your wonderful examples. I will write more next week,
and hopefully I can include some funny stories/miracles. I will do my
best.
I am so glad that Emily
is having a little girl. I cannot wait! Gosh. How fun is that going to
be! I love you Emily and Shawn! Gefeliciteerd!
Have a great week! Go Cougs, Go Ty, and Go Baby.
Love,
Elder Elkins
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