Hey Family!
So we had a fantastic week! It went by so fast, that I hardly remembered what happened! The highlight was Bill Scott's baptism! He was baptized yesterday by Elder Wickel, and I had the opportunity to confirm him. Before he got baptized he had to meet with President Wade. On Wednesday, president came to our choir practice to see how everything was coming together, and then afterwards he met with Bill. (I'm so glad that our mission is small, and that we have quick access to our mission President). The main reason that President wanted to meet with Bill before his baptism was because our Bishop felt that Bill wanted to join the church for financial help. I new without a doubt that Bill was ready, and is a very sincere investigator - yes he is in a very bad financial problem, but he truly desires to do the right thing. So after the choir practice, President drove us over to Bills house for the interview, and before we walked up to Bills door, president said, "I hope I don't offend him, because I'm going to have to ask him some pretty hard questions about his situation". So as president interviewed him, we went tracting around his apartment. President called us when they were done, and we met him back in his car. The first thing that president said was "there is no reason why that man shouldn't be baptized!" President as well as me and Elder Wickel feel that Bill is very sincere. After the interview, President Wade took me and Elder Wickel out to lunch! It was fun to spend time with President. He has been a great positive influence in my life. So the only problem is, is that we don't feel like the Bishop has been convinced. But there was a great turnout to the baptism, there were a lot of people there to support Bill.
Another highlight of the week was our new investigator - Alexa McCracken. She is 20 years old, and going to our singles ward. Her co-worker, Brooke, who is a member of the ward (and a convert of 2 years) is leaving for a mission in 2 weeks (she is going to Germany), and she invited Alexa to come hear her speak at her farewell. So Alexa came, and loved it! We hunted her down after, and set up a time to teach her more. The first lesson that we had with her was AMAZING! We were actually on 24 hour exchanges, so I was with Elder Williams the whole day. (I tell you what - being a missionary with someone that you grew up with, and went to high school with is pretty weird! But we had a great day together.) So me and Elder Williams taught her the first lesson, and she loved it! We invited her to be baptized and she said yes! She is soaking everything up! In the first prayer that she has ever said she thanked Heavenly Father for Brooke introducing her to the gospel. She said it was just the right timing! If we are worthy, and willing the Lord will work through us to bring souls unto him! Alexa is soooo prepared, and this week we are planning on setting a baptism date for her, for the end of December!
This week we also sang at the Christmas event in Danville. it was a huge event! There were tons of people there, and we sang our hearts out. Members from the Danville ward, were there to pass out pamphlets and joy to the world DVDs. President Wade and his family came as well. it was a fun night.
For thanksgiving we spent the morning practicing for our performance. After the practice we went to a less active/part member family, and racked there leaves! It was fun! Then that night at 5:30 pm we ate Thanksgiving Dinner at the Nausin's house - a family in the Clayton Valley Ward. It was great! I have never had thanksgiving dinner so late at night!
So things are going great! I'm really loving this area now. The sad thing is, is that we are probably going to have to switch wards next transfer, because of the new year. The singles ward meeting time stays the same (10:00 am) but the Clayton Valley ward will switch from 1:00 pm to 9:00 am, so there will be a conflict. We will still cover the singles ward, but will probably be moved to another family ward. Its sad, but Ill serve my best in whatever position I am in! My companion, Elder Wickel is awesome too. We get along great, and he is defiantly one of my favorite companions.
Well Family i love you! I hope you have a great week!
-Elder Cook
I forgot to say THANK YOU for the package you sent! I LOVED it! It was the best package ever, because of the pumpkin bars! They were still really fresh, and the frosting shipped great! Thank you! And the shirt was huge! I wont be able to wear it because its to big, but my roommate, Elder Fessler (Elder Williams companion) might be able to wear it. I love you!
-Elder Cook
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