Sorry for such a short email last week! Its honestly all such a blur that I can't believe it when I realize that its already another P-day! This week has been wonderful! Its starting to drop into the 60's and 50's but that's nothing yet so you see people still in their short sleeve shirts and shorts.
Yesterday there was a crazy thunderstorm so we were talking to one of our recent convert families on the doorstep, and then it just dumped on us but because we had a member! We were able to come in and teach them about fasting for next Sunday! And that is why you have Members come out with you! Because we would of had to stay out and get soaked in that rainstorm and then freeze ourselves riding our bikes back home ahah.
Because today is Halloween we had a Trunk or treat in our wards that we cover and it was funny because this weekend I believe I have two secret admires now haha. One little girl, whom I haven't even met or said hello to before came running up to me and told me she had a picture for me! And so she ran to the car and brought back this small paper with a full body drawing of me and then her name on the back haha She didn't even make one for Elder Candland haha then this same week at a dinner appointment another little girl one moment gave me a big hug and then later that dinner she got up on a chair and tried to kiss me haha ( pay no attention to the fact she just needed to stand on a chair to be at my height). It made my weekend haha they are just too cute!
This week was my Companions 1 year mark! which is crazy awesome for him and cool that I get to be apart of it so below you will see some pictures of him opening his 1 year package! We also got to carve pumpkins! So I attempted the Angel Moroni pumpkin carving and you all will have to judge it for yourselves but i thought it wasn't too shabby!
As far as investigators we have a baptism set up for the 26th of November so that's gonna be way cool! And we are working with some other individuals as well but it all comes down to them willing to continue meeting with us but it's been wonderful!
I would like to share my thoughts I have had for quite some time...This week was truly a wonderful week we have been continuing to meet with our investigators and boy oh boy. If there is one phrase that I constantly remember before I left for my mission. The award would have to go to Sister Stoker! When I got my call she told me and others that were going stateside that we,"better know our doctrine!" Lets just say that this week I have had to really know my doctrine haha, which is awesome! I love answering people's questions and digging into the Bible and Book of Mormon! They got together so wonderfully! But if there is one thing about this area in Idaho, 90% of the people here all have a pretty faithful religious background in their church! So it comes down really to one question... How in the world will a 18 and 20 year old change an individual from being a member of their church for 10, 20, 30+ years?
The answer is simple. It is so beautifully simple I thank Heavenly Father everyday for such a wonderful and precious gift. The answer is the Holy Ghost. That's how it's done... I don't have to be some Bible scholar! My job as a missionary ISN'T to convince others why our Church is indeed the very church that Christ established in the meridian of time. My purpose is to invite others to come unto Christ, by helping them receive the restored Gospel through faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement, Repentance, Baptism by immersion, receiving the gift of the Holy ghost, and Enduring to the End.
That's how anyone is converted to the church they accept our invitation to come...and see for themselves. How great is my calling.. I have a front row seat in witnessing the change that undergoes when individuals truly allow themselves to consider.. what if? And we are promised a great and powerful promise. A promise that extends too all individuals! No matter where they are spiritually.. That promise is to ask God the Eternal Father. Our Creator. Our Loving, Merciful God. And when we ask with that real intent.. having faith in Christ, and a sincere heart. We will receive an answer to all questions that have eternal importance.
In Preach My Gospel it says that our investigators understanding of the Gospel relies on our Personal worthiness and Conversion. I extend a commitment to all future missionaries all the way up to the oldest high priest to ask God to deepen your conversion in the gospel and take that conversion and share it with all around you as it's the most important thing we can do.
I truly appreciate all the prayers on my behalf! They truly warm my heart when nights get cold.. how else would a vegas kid survive??
Love you all!
Keep Smiling
Elder Gerrard
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