This week was pretty good! It's stinkin cold down south though!!! Its closer to the beach so its more humid and has the ocean breeze. This week it was cloudy and rainy for most of the time. The first time I've really seen that here in California. I have no idea what the degrees were like outside, but I'll tell ya what, I never thought I'd find myself getting cold in California... I think I've been here too long... haha
So, my new companion is Elder Gil. He is a super cool guy! He is new in the mission, just finished up training and they sent me in to make sure his trainer did it right. May have been their mistake. I guess we'll see! :) He was raised in Utah, born back east but both of his parents were born in Columbia so he has super good Spanish which is never a bad thing.
We had a zone conference this week. Elder Packer of the 70 came to us and talked a lot about family history. It really was super cool! I learned a TON about why its important and how we can use it to invite the Spirit super strong. When you speak of ancestors, from you parents to your far back ancestry, its almost impossible to not have the Holy Ghost testify to you of the importance of families, and the eternal significance. That is what the Spirit of Elijah is all about. I have an invitation, all who read this go tell someone a story about one of your Grandparents. Maybe tonight at dinner take turns sharing your favorite memory of your grandfather to your family and pay attention to your feelings. I promise you you will feel the love of our Father in Heaven as you do. If you cant at the dinner table, call a friend on the phone and really give it a try. I promise you as you do, your personal testimony of the importance of families and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will increase.
As far as the work here, its not the fastest I've seen it before. Okay, not even a little bit. Lets just say we are doing a LOT of finding. That's okay though. finding is always good. I really do have a super good feeling about this area and this transfer. Me and Elder Gil are getting along great and having a blast, and getting stuff done all at the same time! As of now, I don't have any good stories to share, but I do know that the Church is True and that me and Elder Gil are here for a reason. Now we just gotta find out why and be ready to be the tools in God's hands when we find out. I Love my mission so much. Even the slower weeks like this week are still remarkable. I really thank God everyday for the chance I have to be here.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 says "In every thing give thanks " I firmly believe that. I actually saw that on the side of a bible church and liked it a lot. Especially this week with thanksgiving and all that, remember to pray and thank our Father in Heaven, who gave us all we have.
I love you all!
So, my new companion is Elder Gil. He is a super cool guy! He is new in the mission, just finished up training and they sent me in to make sure his trainer did it right. May have been their mistake. I guess we'll see! :) He was raised in Utah, born back east but both of his parents were born in Columbia so he has super good Spanish which is never a bad thing.
We had a zone conference this week. Elder Packer of the 70 came to us and talked a lot about family history. It really was super cool! I learned a TON about why its important and how we can use it to invite the Spirit super strong. When you speak of ancestors, from you parents to your far back ancestry, its almost impossible to not have the Holy Ghost testify to you of the importance of families, and the eternal significance. That is what the Spirit of Elijah is all about. I have an invitation, all who read this go tell someone a story about one of your Grandparents. Maybe tonight at dinner take turns sharing your favorite memory of your grandfather to your family and pay attention to your feelings. I promise you you will feel the love of our Father in Heaven as you do. If you cant at the dinner table, call a friend on the phone and really give it a try. I promise you as you do, your personal testimony of the importance of families and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will increase.
As far as the work here, its not the fastest I've seen it before. Okay, not even a little bit. Lets just say we are doing a LOT of finding. That's okay though. finding is always good. I really do have a super good feeling about this area and this transfer. Me and Elder Gil are getting along great and having a blast, and getting stuff done all at the same time! As of now, I don't have any good stories to share, but I do know that the Church is True and that me and Elder Gil are here for a reason. Now we just gotta find out why and be ready to be the tools in God's hands when we find out. I Love my mission so much. Even the slower weeks like this week are still remarkable. I really thank God everyday for the chance I have to be here.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 says "In every thing give thanks " I firmly believe that. I actually saw that on the side of a bible church and liked it a lot. Especially this week with thanksgiving and all that, remember to pray and thank our Father in Heaven, who gave us all we have.
I love you all!
Elder Lloyd
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