J.J.'s Mission

This weeks news and update (29 Sept.) with some photos from J.J.:

He is really enjoying the work of the Lord. He gets along great with his companion Elder Crispin. He gets to see his MTC companion every now and then. They laugh and talk about their experiences so far. He says the Lord is watching over His missionaries. They have companionship "changes" every six weeks if needed. He thinks he will stay with his companion for another six weeks. So that will be three months with Elder Crispin.

He was called in Sacrament Meeting to give the closing prayer. He did fine, but was worried they were going to call on him - spur of the moment to give a talk. So he is now getting a simple talk together to keep ready in his scriptures.

He had to leave his house and move to another place for a week while they did repairs to their original place. So they are back to taking an iron (that is plugged in!) and putting it in a 5 gallon bucket of water to get hot water for a shower. Doesn't sound very safe to me, but he says it has been done for years and is much better than a cold shower. The "joys" of being a missionary and the many new experiences they have. How fun it is...

They had two families they are teaching at Church this past Sunday. They are teaching 6-7 families right now. He is eager to "teach everyone" the Gospel. Unfortunately, they did not make their goal of 8 baptisms in September. They only had the four sisters that they baptized. But he and his companion have the same goal of 8 baptisms for October. He said September was tough since it was a new area and they had to find all new people to teach. But now they have a good pool of investigators so they feel it will be easier to meet their goal for more baptisms.

J.J. says it has gotten "pretty chilly this week". Not much rain at all. And he hasn't purchased a dress sweater to wear over his white shirt and necktie yet. But the family he baptized two weeks ago gave him a sweater to wear until he can buy one.

He says "things are going great". "I love this mission, it is so much fun!". He is learning so much. He appreciates all the prayers and support. Enjoy the photos below!!!