#73 - Chocolate Milk Day!

Yesterday the libraries were closed so we are emailing today for a minute today!

On Friday night we were informed that there was going to be a huge storm rolling in all weekend.... Freezing rain is what they called it. Our bishop decided that it was best if we canceled Chucks baptism until next weekend, and possibly even church. Saturday morning we woke up to find that it was a cloudy 50 degree day! So much for freezing rain, whatever that is ha.

Monday night we had dinner with Sister Rader in the ward and she brought her friend Jordan along! We had a super spiritual lesson and he has committed to a date of March 4th! We are excited for him! He doesn't have any religious background and is very open to keep commitments. And he was at church this week!

Today we have interviews with President Carlson! We will be there all day so I made sure to bring plenty of food! I do not want to go hungry! He has asked us to come prepared with our goals for the year. Oh boy do I have goals! From studies to fitness to ponderizing to mindset to baptisms... but I would say to sum it up I want the next 6 months the be the best months of my mission. I see too many missionaries slow down when in reality they should be just hitting their peak!

We had a zone fast last Sunday for each companionship to hit at least 3 new investigators this week and commit one of those people to a baptismal date. It is amazing how with just a little more sacrifice the Lord accomplishes so much more with us. We were able to see so much success come from the faith fast!

Fun Facts

1. Last year, numbers show that on average every 60 new investigators we find, 1 will be baptized.

2. Indiana is in the top 5 for the most car dealerships in the state-they are everywhere!

Well it is time to bounce!

Love you all, Elder Coon

did you do anything fun for chocolate milk day yesterday? elder Larson and I both bought a gallon of chocolate milk to celebrate:)

what are my passions? I am passionate about my savior, the restored gospel, my family, the scriptures, any type of competition/adrenalin ranging from racing cars to playing football.

it is crazy to see members who did a great job fulfilling leadership callings fall into less activity, just comes to show that we are all susceptible to it no matter who we are! the scriptures teach us that those who fall away after tasting of the fruit they become more hardened. that is one thing I have made sure to warn chuck of as he is taking his first steps into discipleship. I think he will be so great for the church, we are already talking about the priesthood, temple, and callings.

(2 nephi 31 14, alma 24 30)

hmm creative ideas..... I have been working on getting creative with working with members. not only dinner lessons, but having them go on visits with us weekly to investigators, less actives, and their home teaching routes. any other ideas?

it honestly hasn't been too bitter cold to be out working the streets, especially since we have a full time car. but yes I have called every number (it seems) in the area book, not sure we have a phone book tho...

we have interviews with president today. we will be talking about goals. my biggest goal is to have the best next 6 months of my mission. I see too many missionaries slow down the last 6 months and I will not be one to do that!