Today is day 600 of my mission! And no I have not counted every day of my mission. It is amazing to look back on those days and remember all the great experiences, all the trials of faith, and the tender mercies from the Lord. I am so blessed to be out and doing all I can for the Lord. I would not trade it for anything!
This week we went to a Catholic Mass! It lasted under an hour long and I noticed that there was very few people who knew each other. The priest was wearing a pretty sweet getup but sadly announced to the people moving to northern Michigan and will be over another congregation. The whole service the only thing I could think of was Nacho Libre! "You have not been baptized?" "I believe in science." hahaha. But we got some sweet pictures to show from it!
We are still working with Joyce from Ghana. She is super fun to teach! Rodney is on date for baptism. It is looking good with him. He is reading and praying! Samantha will be baptized here in 3 weeks. Trying to get everything taught and it all organized. Each person and baptism is always different and good in different ways!
We had a stake missionary correlation meeting yesterday with the stake president again. I really enjoy those meetings! We talked about how we can help get members "out of the stands and onto the field of missionary work." When the leadership is on board then the work is so much more enjoyable! They have a goal to use all their resources to bring more people into the gospel.
Just a thought for the day. We read how Abinadi was killed, Alma was cast into prison (and a fire), those who were baptized by Alma were put in bondage for their beliefs. The pattern continues and we learn that it was not easy for them to live true to the gospel! "Nevertheless the Lord seeth fit to chasten his people; yea, he trieth their patience and their faith." And this was for the intent to make them better, stronger, and more faithful than they would naturally be. "And it came to pass that so
great was their faith and their patience that the voice of the Lord came unto them again, saying: Be of good comfort, for on the morrow I will deliver you out of bondage." And they gave thanks to God. We must too go through trials, tribulations, and discomfort to become better, stronger, and more faithful. I testify that Christ will lift you up and ease your burdens if you put your trust in Him and his atonement.
Today we are going to visiting Notre Dame! I will be sure to take pictures!
Love you all!
Elder Coon
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