Words of Elder Hershey
"Ya it was hard..."
Not a whole lot to explain about this week.... We spent hours teaching people on the streets... We were having a very hard time finding those who would receive us. And it was HOT!! My soul would shrivel in heat as we would talk to people. It was great growing experience.
I have never been so hard on myself than I was this past week. Questioning and pondering.... I found comfort in the Book of Mormon but it was hard to keep on track throughout the day.
We had MLC on Friday and it was very inspiring. We talked a lot about the Doctrine of Christ and how we should all be masters of it. Then we spent 5 hours speaking on the subject of exchanges and how we can make them culture-changing. It was very insightful. It was my last time seeing Elder Shaw. He goes home next week. He is a great missionary! He's baptized weekly for 2 months... the mission will miss him! Right after MLC we exchanged with the assistance's. Elder Beardall came to Niagara Falls with Elder Hershey and I. He humbly rebuked me for my doubtful thoughts of myself. We made the commitment to have faith and not doubt people and the potential that they have as sons and daughters of God. We had faith that everyone we talked to would be a covenant keeper. We saw miracles! We found 7 people this weekend. And they are all God's elect children. They are committed to come to church and they will all be there this coming week! Exciting things are going to be happening in Niagara Falls.
Two of the people we found this week were next door neighbors. Clare let us in and we taught her then asked her for referrals and she sent us to her neighbor across the street. We taught Laura and she is really interested! It was great! We will be meeting with them both tonight.
We also spent some time giving training in a few districts in our zone! It was a grand time!
The 4th of July was the hottest day this week and we had nothing planned. We found a lady named Heather who is a lawyer and interested in learning! We taught her on Sunday and she opened up a lot and is looking and seeking for truth! Very cool! No exciting events for the 4th but some sore feet and drained energy by the end of the day! It was great!
The Hill Cumorah Pageant starts this Friday! Wahoo! Super excited to watch America's witness of Christ.
Sorry for the short letter. I'm doing great! I became a diamond out of the rough. Proud of my companions and the support we all gave each other this week. We took it like champs!
I love the lord! And feel it a pleasure to serve him. Gathering Isreal is my favorite activity.
Love y'all,
Elder Judy
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