May 16, 2016
We have had an
amazing, busy, crazy week here in Chelmsford! We have
been trying to make a bigger emphasis on working effectively with
members, especially in regards to teaching with them, so we've been
putting together a calendar of when members are available. It's been a
really big help so far, and we're already planning for at least 5
member present lessons this week!
We had loads more miracles this week! First miracle of the week: Tina
has quit smoking for over a week now!!! We're so excited for her! We
kept trying to see her during the week, but things kept coming up;
however, she had an amazing experience at church that just about made
up for it! Our gospel principles lesson was on baptism, and she had
some good questions that everyone helped her find answers to. After
the lesson, she was talking with the bishop's wife and the ward
mission leader and told them that she wanted to get baptized!! We
weren't able to teach her after church, but we're going to see her on
Tuesday with one of the members of the bishopric. We're so excited for
Tina and her kids!!
We were able to teach Scott again on Friday, and he told us about his
experience reading the Book of Mormon. He said that he could feel
really good as he read it, and we were just thinking, "AAAHHH! YES!"
He is doing so well and is loving coming to church and mutual! We're
so excited for him too!
Another miracle happened earlier this week! We just randomly got a
text saying hello, explaining that we had met her on the street and
left her a card with our number on it, and asking if we could meet.
WHAT?! We of course said yes, and we taught her on Saturday! After
answering her questions about the Church's views on certain topics, we
taught her about the Restoration and invited her to be baptized. She
said if she knew it was true, she would! She's super busy, so we can't
really see her that often, but we're excited to see her again on
Saturday. We really hope that things go well with her!
We had more miracles on Sunday! We had 6 investigators at church!!
Scott came and loved it, Tina and her kids came and enjoyed church,
and then we also walked with Peter and Christoph to church. Peter and
Christoph were definitely surprised by the difference in the
atmosphere in the church, but we think they really enjoyed it! Bishop
Schwartz, who served in Poland, had a great time talking with Peter &
Christoph in Polish and even invited them to have a BBQ with his
family sometime! We're seeing them again on Wednesday. We're so happy
they came!
Those are all the miracles I have time to share! I love being a
missionary and I love this gospel! It truly is a gospel of happiness.
I know that the Book of Mormon is true and that it was given to help
us have peace, direction, and happiness in our lives. I know Joseph
Smith was called by God to be a prophet to help restore His Church
back to the earth. I know President Monson is the Lord's prophet on
the earth today. I am so grateful for all the blessings Heavenly
Father constantly showers upon us - I know He lives and loves us all.
Thank you so much for reading! Hope you have another great week!
Elder McOmber
Funnies of the Week
Since Wednesday, we've baked 6.5 dozen cookies for members,
missionaries, and others. Everyone's loving my new companion.
Our toilet broke on Wednesday, the day Elder Salisbury arrived in
Chelmsford. Still trying to get it fixed.
been trying to make a bigger emphasis on working effectively with
members, especially in regards to teaching with them, so we've been
putting together a calendar of when members are available. It's been a
really big help so far, and we're already planning for at least 5
member present lessons this week!
We had loads more miracles this week! First miracle of the week: Tina
has quit smoking for over a week now!!! We're so excited for her! We
kept trying to see her during the week, but things kept coming up;
however, she had an amazing experience at church that just about made
up for it! Our gospel principles lesson was on baptism, and she had
some good questions that everyone helped her find answers to. After
the lesson, she was talking with the bishop's wife and the ward
mission leader and told them that she wanted to get baptized!! We
weren't able to teach her after church, but we're going to see her on
Tuesday with one of the members of the bishopric. We're so excited for
Tina and her kids!!
We were able to teach Scott again on Friday, and he told us about his
experience reading the Book of Mormon. He said that he could feel
really good as he read it, and we were just thinking, "AAAHHH! YES!"
He is doing so well and is loving coming to church and mutual! We're
so excited for him too!
Another miracle happened earlier this week! We just randomly got a
text saying hello, explaining that we had met her on the street and
left her a card with our number on it, and asking if we could meet.
WHAT?! We of course said yes, and we taught her on Saturday! After
answering her questions about the Church's views on certain topics, we
taught her about the Restoration and invited her to be baptized. She
said if she knew it was true, she would! She's super busy, so we can't
really see her that often, but we're excited to see her again on
Saturday. We really hope that things go well with her!
We had more miracles on Sunday! We had 6 investigators at church!!
Scott came and loved it, Tina and her kids came and enjoyed church,
and then we also walked with Peter and Christoph to church. Peter and
Christoph were definitely surprised by the difference in the
atmosphere in the church, but we think they really enjoyed it! Bishop
Schwartz, who served in Poland, had a great time talking with Peter &
Christoph in Polish and even invited them to have a BBQ with his
family sometime! We're seeing them again on Wednesday. We're so happy
they came!
Those are all the miracles I have time to share! I love being a
missionary and I love this gospel! It truly is a gospel of happiness.
I know that the Book of Mormon is true and that it was given to help
us have peace, direction, and happiness in our lives. I know Joseph
Smith was called by God to be a prophet to help restore His Church
back to the earth. I know President Monson is the Lord's prophet on
the earth today. I am so grateful for all the blessings Heavenly
Father constantly showers upon us - I know He lives and loves us all.
Thank you so much for reading! Hope you have another great week!
Elder McOmber
Funnies of the Week
Since Wednesday, we've baked 6.5 dozen cookies for members,
missionaries, and others. Everyone's loving my new companion.
Our toilet broke on Wednesday, the day Elder Salisbury arrived in
Chelmsford. Still trying to get it fixed.
My new companion - Elder Salisbury!!
Chelmsford District
Elder Salisbury, Me, Sister Phillips, Sister Cockerill, Elder Lindsay, Elder Chu
My study area in Chelmsford
Missionary Primary Activity
We took the kids through a "Day in the Life of a Missionary"!
It was so fun!
Had fun decorating our planners today at the district meeting!
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