Weather was unusual as usual. The first half of the week was a precursor for Spring but then on Friday it snowed 6 inches of the heaviest snow I have seen and has been moderately cold since then.
Monday we had a P-Day district activity. We went bowling, first time my whole mission, I didn't put a ton of effort into it. I think I scored somewhere around 50 and got beat by almost 100. We had dinner and FHE at the Curry's. They are an awesome family. Definitely one of my favorites here.
Tuesday we went out to sushi with Emily and Anthony. It really surprises me that I actually like sushi. The raw fish thing was a big deterrent for me but it's super good. After sushi, Anthony felt like doing missionary work so he came with us contacting and putting up ESL flyers. We found a few potentials and it was really cool. Anthony is super solid. That night we had ESL, and we actually had a student! He was really cool and came to Saturday's class too.
Wednesday Elder Olson did a baptismal interview for Welland. We went to young men's, they were doing an Iron Chef challenge with the theme ingredient of hot-dogs. We were graciously chosen to be the judges/Guinea pigs. Hot-dog nachos were probably my favorite. Some of the stuff was pretty weird. They threw a square of cheese over some vegetables and called it a hot salad...
Thursday we had interviews in Hamilton with President and Sister Shields. They are awesome. Had really good interviews with both of them, President is one of my best friends.
Friday We had a finding focus district meeting and went on a district blitz in St. Catharines. We got a few potentials out of it and Elder Olson with Elder Johnson were able to talk to a guy that was pretty interested and got an appointment with him for this week. I went on exchanges with Elder Nakamoto from Japan, he is super cool. He is a really good missionary and pretty funny. We had dinner at the Harding's and they like Japan a lot so they were really excited. We had FHE with them too and it was a lot of fun. For the opening song everyone has to play an instrument for the song and it was hilarious. Also it snowed Friday and the dang snow was the heaviest snow I have ever had to shovel. It felt like it weighed 50 million pounds.
Saturday We had ESL and then basketball. It was a lot of fun. After that we went to Welland for a baptism which was really nice. Really good program. Always cool to see someone enter into that covenant. For dinner, the Elliotts had us over, and we had Cafe Rio. It was sooo good. She talked to my mother and got the recipe and got a really good Cinnamon rolls recipe from Elder Olson's mom. Cafe Rio is so good. The Elliotts are a super sweet couple.
Sunday we had church which was super good. The testimonies were really good. After church we were able to teach a lesson to a guy that had called Saturday night and wanted to meet up. He is really awesome. He met with missionaries 18 months ago or so and has a testimony of the Book of Mormon. He accepted April 21st for a baptismal date which is awesome. That night we went to a youth fireside at the bishop's house. they talked about temples and the youth here are super solid. Really fun to hang out with all of them and talk with the Bishopric. They had sundaes after for dessert. Bishops kids are pretty wild, but they are super cool.
Spiritual thought comes from 3 Nephi 11 (Here's v 3-5)
3 And it came to pass that while they were thus conversing one with another, they heard a voice as if it came out of heaven; and they cast their eyes round about, for they understood not the voice which they heard; and it was not a harsh voice, neither was it a loud voice; nevertheless, and notwithstanding it being a small voice it did pierce them that did hear to the center, insomuch that there was no part of their frame that it did not cause to quake; yea, it did pierce them to the very soul, and did cause their hearts to burn.
4 And it came to pass that again they heard the voice, and they understood it not.
5 And again the third time they did hear the voice, and did open their ears to hear it; and their eyes were towards the sound thereof; and they did look steadfastly towards heaven, from whence the sound came.
That is such an amazing chapter. I've read it a few times in the last week or so and it is such a powerful chapter. The part I focus on a bit was in the beginning of the chapter and how they couldn't hear the voice at first. It relates to the Holy Ghost really well and if we aren't in a place in our lives to be able to hear it we won't be able to hear the still small voice. It was powerful to them but not loud. It was very good thing for me to evaluate on how I am doing with that and set goals on how to follow that better.
Love
Elder Talbot
Spiritual thought comes from 3 Nephi 11 (Here's v 3-5)
3 And it came to pass that while they were thus conversing one with another, they heard a voice as if it came out of heaven; and they cast their eyes round about, for they understood not the voice which they heard; and it was not a harsh voice, neither was it a loud voice; nevertheless, and notwithstanding it being a small voice it did pierce them that did hear to the center, insomuch that there was no part of their frame that it did not cause to quake; yea, it did pierce them to the very soul, and did cause their hearts to burn.
4 And it came to pass that again they heard the voice, and they understood it not.
5 And again the third time they did hear the voice, and did open their ears to hear it; and their eyes were towards the sound thereof; and they did look steadfastly towards heaven, from whence the sound came.
That is such an amazing chapter. I've read it a few times in the last week or so and it is such a powerful chapter. The part I focus on a bit was in the beginning of the chapter and how they couldn't hear the voice at first. It relates to the Holy Ghost really well and if we aren't in a place in our lives to be able to hear it we won't be able to hear the still small voice. It was powerful to them but not loud. It was very good thing for me to evaluate on how I am doing with that and set goals on how to follow that better.
Love
Elder Talbot
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| Heavy, wet snow |
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| Elder Nakamoto |
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| Elder Nakamoto |
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| Elder Johnson and Elder Martin |
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| Elder Coffey and his companion |
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