Party in Simcoe!

9 July 2018

Party in Simcoe!

 

Ice cream! From McFarland's old time sweet shoppe

Howdy Y'all 

That's right it's catching on, my companion is corrupting me... 

This week has been pretty great! Some pretty fun and interesting things happened.

1.) So our mission has lost kilometers and our zone has a goal to be under our k allotment. So the other day we had plans to do a car fast. ( not using the car for the day) and we had some solid plans around Simcoe, and then a lady from our branch texted us and and asked if we wanted to help sort some stuff out, to help her make backpacks for the women getting out of prison. The branch donated 100 bags last year of just basic supplies and toiletries. So guess what? We biked to Port Dover. A different town. But it was a lot of fun. They have this trail called the Lynn Valley Trail that goes from Waterford through Simcoe, to Port Dover. It took us about an hour, but it's such a pretty ride. Then we got to help an  awesome member do some service, so it was worth it. 

Lynn Valley trail

2. Church was interesting this week. I have never had a person we are teaching, try to take over another person we are teaching, before. So we have been doing service for this old guy, and he isn't really religious. He goes to church with his wife occasionally, but doesn't  really believe it. But I think since we have been doing service, he was like; "Might as well!" and asked us if he could come. So he came this week and it was fast and testimony meeting. When I was walking down. Our ward mission leader was like; "Do you know that guy sitting behind you?" 

I was like; "Nope never seen him before."

 As I sat down, he stood up and raised his hand. Then he walked to the pulpit and started with; "I hope this isn't to graphic for you all." Long story short he ended up just talking about how he wants to overcome his drug addiction and find the right path for him. It ended up being really good and sincere! Anyways it turned out to be a pretty interesting Sunday, and David took James out for lunch after, so that was interesting. Fun stuff!

3. My favorite experience of the week, it was so Amazing! So the guy that we met after dinner with a member. Her neighbour, we taught this week and she came with us. It was so powerful! They had never met before, and she lives 2 doors down. So we taught the restoration and answered his questions. Then Sister Peterson bore her testimony and talked about her conversion. The spirit was so strong. My heart was just so full! He wants to meet again, and his sister came in at the end,  she was listening too and asking questions, which was awesome! Christ's gospel bring so much joy and clarity to our lives. I am so grateful for the opportunity to share it! 

Scripture Study

I hope you all have an amazing week! 

Love Leilani

Quote :

"Let the fire of true testimony and unwavering love for the Lord, and His church Blaze brightly within each one of us. As it did in our faithful pioneers." 

-M. Russell Ballard