Well this week I became a member of the Cardinal
Puff Club. I will have to tell you more about it when I get back. But
let's say I felt really sick afterwards. The Elders gave me a bigger
cup then what everyone else used and so I ended up drinking a LOT of
water. Ugh.. But I did it finally and it feels great to join the club!
Ha ha..
Tuesday before our District Meeting, Hna Hammer and I
went out to get donuts for breakfast. As we were ordering, we didn't
realize the gentleman was talking to us in Spanish. We ordered, and as
we were headed to pay he told us not to worry about it and he gave them
to us for free. We were so touched by his kindness and as we were
walking out, that was when we realized he only was speaking Spanish to
us and we understood everything he said to the point of ordering
something! We were very proud of ourselves. :) After District Meeting
we went back to Los Banos and tracted all day long. We were very
distraught and down at the rudeness of people after such a good morning.
Well we got to our dinner appointment which was with Donna Murphey who
isn't a member or even investigator, we were so flabbergasted to see a
candle lit dinner awaiting us. It was Thanksgiving in September.
Turkey, potatoes, rolls, pumpkin pie, green beans, etc. She is just
the sweetest lady ever. We tracted into her awhile back and she told us
she's not interested, but would love to feed us. So we took her up on
the offer. Her Boyfriend Manuel was there too. He told us a lot about
Portugal (where he was born) and about his religion back ground. They
are both in the 50's and so it was fun hearing their life stories.
Manuel was very amazed at the sacrifice we were making in being here.
We told them more about our church and a little bit about our beliefs.
We kept it very light and sweet, nothing to pushy. And in doing so we
got another dinner appointment! This time Manuel is cooking and said
he's going to make us a fancy Portugal meal! :) I'm excited! So the
donuts and candle lit dinner really made our day special. Also that
night we went to Young Women's and helped them door bell ditch the
Bishops house. We taped up their front door and stuck a bunch of
balloons in it so when they open the door they all fall in. It was so
cute to hear their reactions. They definitely can use some laughter
every now and then at this hard time.
The biggest thing we planned for this week was our
ward activity. We had a pretty good turn out to the Volleyball game.
The Alvarado-Calixtro family (our investigators) came to it! Lupita
and Hannah enjoyed playing volleyball while mom and dad (Betty and
Carlos), and little Jesus played in the Nursery. It was a fun night!
It was mostly all the active ward members that came, but it was more
than we had at our movie night last month. I know little by little more
and more people will come to the activities.
This week the temperature has really dropped down. It's been in the low 70's!!!! Saturday
we got a big windstorm that almost blew us away! I didn't mind
tracting in that at all!!! :) Then that night we had a mini rainstorm.
Mini as in it only rains for 3 minutes if you're lucky. We always come
out of where ever we are and see the ground wet and realize it must
have rained while we stepped into a house for a quick prayer. I sure
miss Utah weather especially at this time of year. I don't even know
what the weather this time of year is going to be like here. Not sure
if it will stay in the 70's or if this is just a cold front and that it
will be back in the 100's next week.
I think the thing I learned this week is that Satan
is really working hard to lead others astray. I keep hearing that the
Pope now is just amazing and his teachings are so much nicer. More
churches are accepting more doctrine and beliefs. This is all very bad!
Meeting people of other faiths all the time and talking to them, they
find no need to join our church because their church believes the same
and so they are just going to stay in their church since they already
know the people. Our churches AREN'T the same. With our investigators
now, they don't see the need or urgency to join this church. It's sad!
One of our Less Active members we've been visiting and reteaching
(Cheryl) has told us she will be going to the Catholic church for awhile
to clear up some of her mistakes so that the Mormon church doesn't have
to deal with it. She then said if she doesn't feel anything there, she
will come back to ours. I'm getting so sick of hearing that! I
informed you last week with the Palmer's and Lupe saying they think this
church isn't for them. Just because we are given trials doesn't mean
God doesn't love us. He's testing us to see which way we turn. Alma 5:28 I believe. The good shepherd is calling us. We need to make sure we are listening to him and not the bad shepherd.
A lot of little things went on this week, but it's
hard to write them all. But things are good here and I am learning
something new each and every day. I'm excited to work here another
transfer and help the people here. I know God has a lot in store. I
love you all!!!!!
- hermana Sorensen
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