January 16, 2012 - Week 2 of Transfer 17
I loved both of your emails this week! Thanks for the update. At this point in my mission I love reading the weekly emails but to be honest its painful writing them. Now don't be offended! I just have this attitude of in a few weeks I will catch them up with everything. To be honest the 3 page story (slightly exaggerated, one large paragraph) you gave me mom about Macy was probably my favorite part this week. I can't wait to see that little hound.
This week has been hectic and extremely busy, but I wouldn't have it any other way. As far as key indicators goes I set records for my mission this past week. Five baptisms and twenty-eight lessons taught! We were hardly eating and breathing. The picture you saw of us was at the baptism of Cam and Ryan Keys. There was 120 people in attendance! Cameron the oldest boy in the family is leading that family to the Gospel, mighty changes have taken place. Now their brother who at first wasn't to interested wants to meet with us, the baptism lit some sparks for him. At that baptism we shared the message of the restoration but it wasn't what you normally picture up in your mind when you think of missionaries speaking at convert baptisms (definitely no 20 min Restoration DVD). Since half of the people were non-members or less-active members we tore the place apart, basically invited everyone to stand up, walk forward and be baptized! The Stake President was there and it was the first time we met him, he loved the baptism and told us he wants to meet about changing the work in the stake. Someone said they felt like they were back in the days when the Gospel was taught from street corners with the power and authority of God. None the less it was a fun fun baptism. We love the Keys family.
Miracles just keep happening. I will have to share with you one that happened in my old area this past week when I get home. Its just a little to sacred to share over an email and have posted over the Internet. Others who were baptized this weekend include Phoenix Kasper, then Shaylee and Jennifer Ficklin. Phoenix is a young boy we have been working with since we came into the area, his conversion process was a great experience for the entire family and opened many doors. Shaylee (daughter) and Jennifer (mother) had a sweet sweet baptism. We even had two of our other investigators attend who are in the same situation, that is single mom and daughter. Shaylee reminds of Taren when she was little! They look alike and act the same, both quick. I love the Ficklin's. There is a guy named Andrew Vass who lives in their ward and is leaving on his mission this Wednesday. He has played a major role in the conversion of the Ficklin's. We invited him to come to the first lesson and since then he has taken the lead with them. Andrew was asked by Sister Ficklin to baptize and confirm her and we had the Bishop do little Shaylee's. Sunday it was Andrew's farewell talk and we were asked to speak with him. I spoke on the calling of a full-time missionary and the spiritual power Andrew would be receiving as he serves. It all worked out perfectly, the Ficklin's were even confirmed during that sacrament we all spoke in. So lots of fun!
To wrap up my letter for the week just one more small story about us and Andrew Vass. We took him out to experience a full day of proselyting with us. During the hours of 12pm and 3pm doors were not opening to us, often missionaries refer to these hours as the slow hours. Well Andrew said, "Man... is everyday like this?" We all laughed but then I said, "Just you wait, we will find someone today." We drove to the next area we had in our plans and offered a prayer before we left the vehicle, we plead with the Lord for some help. We visited the people we had on our backups and eventually they were all exhausted, none of them opening their doors. We looked and pointed to the top of a building on the other side of street and said, "lets go knock". First door it was less-active return missionary who pulled the "I have been there and done that, you guys have alot to learn." We expressed our views and left. Remember the Lord's servants wont be confounded before mans wisdom. The very next door we found a fellow who has been humbled and is looking for some help. His wife cheated on him while he was serving in the air-force and he has been in the dumps for a few months now. Tonight we will be meeting with him and helping re-connect with his Father above. Andrew walked out of his house dumbfounded and in shock with the guidance we received. While on the other hand Elder Mayo and I just thought to ourselves, this happens daily. Sometimes I forget how much the Lord blesses us and guides us. This is His work and we are nothing more than little servants trying to do his will. Look forward to chatting next week. Time is ticking and the bomb is about to blow!
Love you son!
Elder Pizzey
I loved both of your emails this week! Thanks for the update. At this point in my mission I love reading the weekly emails but to be honest its painful writing them. Now don't be offended! I just have this attitude of in a few weeks I will catch them up with everything. To be honest the 3 page story (slightly exaggerated, one large paragraph) you gave me mom about Macy was probably my favorite part this week. I can't wait to see that little hound.
This week has been hectic and extremely busy, but I wouldn't have it any other way. As far as key indicators goes I set records for my mission this past week. Five baptisms and twenty-eight lessons taught! We were hardly eating and breathing. The picture you saw of us was at the baptism of Cam and Ryan Keys. There was 120 people in attendance! Cameron the oldest boy in the family is leading that family to the Gospel, mighty changes have taken place. Now their brother who at first wasn't to interested wants to meet with us, the baptism lit some sparks for him. At that baptism we shared the message of the restoration but it wasn't what you normally picture up in your mind when you think of missionaries speaking at convert baptisms (definitely no 20 min Restoration DVD). Since half of the people were non-members or less-active members we tore the place apart, basically invited everyone to stand up, walk forward and be baptized! The Stake President was there and it was the first time we met him, he loved the baptism and told us he wants to meet about changing the work in the stake. Someone said they felt like they were back in the days when the Gospel was taught from street corners with the power and authority of God. None the less it was a fun fun baptism. We love the Keys family.
Miracles just keep happening. I will have to share with you one that happened in my old area this past week when I get home. Its just a little to sacred to share over an email and have posted over the Internet. Others who were baptized this weekend include Phoenix Kasper, then Shaylee and Jennifer Ficklin. Phoenix is a young boy we have been working with since we came into the area, his conversion process was a great experience for the entire family and opened many doors. Shaylee (daughter) and Jennifer (mother) had a sweet sweet baptism. We even had two of our other investigators attend who are in the same situation, that is single mom and daughter. Shaylee reminds of Taren when she was little! They look alike and act the same, both quick. I love the Ficklin's. There is a guy named Andrew Vass who lives in their ward and is leaving on his mission this Wednesday. He has played a major role in the conversion of the Ficklin's. We invited him to come to the first lesson and since then he has taken the lead with them. Andrew was asked by Sister Ficklin to baptize and confirm her and we had the Bishop do little Shaylee's. Sunday it was Andrew's farewell talk and we were asked to speak with him. I spoke on the calling of a full-time missionary and the spiritual power Andrew would be receiving as he serves. It all worked out perfectly, the Ficklin's were even confirmed during that sacrament we all spoke in. So lots of fun!
To wrap up my letter for the week just one more small story about us and Andrew Vass. We took him out to experience a full day of proselyting with us. During the hours of 12pm and 3pm doors were not opening to us, often missionaries refer to these hours as the slow hours. Well Andrew said, "Man... is everyday like this?" We all laughed but then I said, "Just you wait, we will find someone today." We drove to the next area we had in our plans and offered a prayer before we left the vehicle, we plead with the Lord for some help. We visited the people we had on our backups and eventually they were all exhausted, none of them opening their doors. We looked and pointed to the top of a building on the other side of street and said, "lets go knock". First door it was less-active return missionary who pulled the "I have been there and done that, you guys have alot to learn." We expressed our views and left. Remember the Lord's servants wont be confounded before mans wisdom. The very next door we found a fellow who has been humbled and is looking for some help. His wife cheated on him while he was serving in the air-force and he has been in the dumps for a few months now. Tonight we will be meeting with him and helping re-connect with his Father above. Andrew walked out of his house dumbfounded and in shock with the guidance we received. While on the other hand Elder Mayo and I just thought to ourselves, this happens daily. Sometimes I forget how much the Lord blesses us and guides us. This is His work and we are nothing more than little servants trying to do his will. Look forward to chatting next week. Time is ticking and the bomb is about to blow!
Love you son!
Elder Pizzey
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