So it is incredibly unfortunate for the Utes just kinda not showing up to these games... I still think that a highlight of my life will forever the sugar bowl. I don't think I had ever been so (temporally) happy in my life! Anywho...
This week started out pretty well! We were able to teach Li Chao but he still hadn't recieved a letter from the area presidency about him getting baptized... so we are just waiting on them! The next day we had Zone Sharpening! IT was super cool because the night before Jönköping stayed at our apartment... consisting of Me, Elder Nelson, Stoddard, AND Barlow. All three of which have been my companions. So it was a Webster bashing fest that night! Sharpeing was amazing! President taught about recieving revelation through the Book of Mormon. Which was pretty amazing because the thursday before I had given a district meeting purely about the Book of Mormon! Inspiration? Anyways... the Assisstants talked about using the Media to obtain referrals. Missionary work really has reached a new level. They showed us a good way. The Mormon Messages on the website has a little share button in the corner. So you show them the mormon messages and then you ask them... How did you like that video? Do you have any friends that would e interested in seeing this? And so if they tell you a name you might not get a referral, but it is a good way to follow up by asking... "Hey! did so and so like the video you put on your facebook?" Or something like that. It was a good sharpening because it allowed us to think outside the box a little. The next day I left my two Sons (Nelson and Stoddard) here in Borås to do some work while Elder Barlow and I headed to Leadership Training in Göteborg. This time it was combined with Malmö Zone so who did I get to see? Elder WINEGAR! It was a good time to be reminded of the good old days when he was in Jönköping. We had a little break in the middle of the meeting so we were able to play some CRUD at the pool table! Let the traditions carry on! So that was just super fun! During the training President gave a really good analogy comparing your district to a Rope Team while climbing a hill. The Leader sometimes has to break trail and make sure the ground is safe where he is stepping. Also we are to make sure that everyone in our district is tied on to the Rope (Unity). HE also shared a scripture out of the Bible which talked about if someone blows the trumpet with an awkward sound, who will be there to prepare for battle (something like that). Meaning if the leader isn't there or setting a bad example, very rarely will you find an elder who will be a good example. So we also talked about what we could do to make this Holiday Season a special time for the districts and wards which they are in. Instead of a time where it will just drag along. So we thought of some good ideas and activities that we could put into action so the members and the missionaries can have a fast pace Holiday!
This week we have been helping the Ward move out of our building and into a school because it will be remodeled so at least from now until April of Next year, Borås will be meeting in a School!
One day we were tracting, and we ran into this kid whose name is Marcus (Sweden). He is 17 and is in Borås for Hockey School! He has grown up in the Swedish Church so he is very believing. This guy was different than most Swedes because he was super accepting rather than skeptical. We met him last night and he told us that if he knew the Book of Mormon was true, he would be baptized! The ward plays Innebandy every Saturday so we are super excited to get him involved with the ward and have him show us up!
The other day we had a super cool tender mercy. We went to this brand new area where we had never tracted before. As we started from the top of the apartment building, the Swedish Elderly people sure did have their way with us. Meaning we couldn't get a word past Hej! in our approaches. But, as the lord always does, he gave us a man who is married with 2 kids. He had heard about the Mormons before but was willing to hear what we really have to say. He is Swedish too! Ya know... the longer I am on my mission, the more I begin to see that EVERY Soul is Great in the sight of God. But I don't know if it's just me, but a certain peace comes to my soul when we find a Swedish Family who is willing to listen. There is HOPE! So that was a good night. Recently our investigators have just STOPPED answering their phones. But God is Faithful, and despite the discouragement, he blesses us with some others who he has prepared!
The other day we were at our ward mission leader's house where he had us try Pickled Haring dipped in this Mustard Sauce. It was a first time for Elder Nelson, and it was a pleasant reminder for me that that is definitely not one of my favorites! But "Pröva med allt" as they say here. Meaning "Try everything".
I Love this Country, I love this people, my companion, and the challenges that make me grow! IT's all part of life, it's all part of the plan, it's just up to us to have our Attitude determine our Altitude! This is the work of the Almighty, and I am thankful to be a part of it!
Love,
Äldste Webster
This week started out pretty well! We were able to teach Li Chao but he still hadn't recieved a letter from the area presidency about him getting baptized... so we are just waiting on them! The next day we had Zone Sharpening! IT was super cool because the night before Jönköping stayed at our apartment... consisting of Me, Elder Nelson, Stoddard, AND Barlow. All three of which have been my companions. So it was a Webster bashing fest that night! Sharpeing was amazing! President taught about recieving revelation through the Book of Mormon. Which was pretty amazing because the thursday before I had given a district meeting purely about the Book of Mormon! Inspiration? Anyways... the Assisstants talked about using the Media to obtain referrals. Missionary work really has reached a new level. They showed us a good way. The Mormon Messages on the website has a little share button in the corner. So you show them the mormon messages and then you ask them... How did you like that video? Do you have any friends that would e interested in seeing this? And so if they tell you a name you might not get a referral, but it is a good way to follow up by asking... "Hey! did so and so like the video you put on your facebook?" Or something like that. It was a good sharpening because it allowed us to think outside the box a little. The next day I left my two Sons (Nelson and Stoddard) here in Borås to do some work while Elder Barlow and I headed to Leadership Training in Göteborg. This time it was combined with Malmö Zone so who did I get to see? Elder WINEGAR! It was a good time to be reminded of the good old days when he was in Jönköping. We had a little break in the middle of the meeting so we were able to play some CRUD at the pool table! Let the traditions carry on! So that was just super fun! During the training President gave a really good analogy comparing your district to a Rope Team while climbing a hill. The Leader sometimes has to break trail and make sure the ground is safe where he is stepping. Also we are to make sure that everyone in our district is tied on to the Rope (Unity). HE also shared a scripture out of the Bible which talked about if someone blows the trumpet with an awkward sound, who will be there to prepare for battle (something like that). Meaning if the leader isn't there or setting a bad example, very rarely will you find an elder who will be a good example. So we also talked about what we could do to make this Holiday Season a special time for the districts and wards which they are in. Instead of a time where it will just drag along. So we thought of some good ideas and activities that we could put into action so the members and the missionaries can have a fast pace Holiday!
This week we have been helping the Ward move out of our building and into a school because it will be remodeled so at least from now until April of Next year, Borås will be meeting in a School!
One day we were tracting, and we ran into this kid whose name is Marcus (Sweden). He is 17 and is in Borås for Hockey School! He has grown up in the Swedish Church so he is very believing. This guy was different than most Swedes because he was super accepting rather than skeptical. We met him last night and he told us that if he knew the Book of Mormon was true, he would be baptized! The ward plays Innebandy every Saturday so we are super excited to get him involved with the ward and have him show us up!
The other day we had a super cool tender mercy. We went to this brand new area where we had never tracted before. As we started from the top of the apartment building, the Swedish Elderly people sure did have their way with us. Meaning we couldn't get a word past Hej! in our approaches. But, as the lord always does, he gave us a man who is married with 2 kids. He had heard about the Mormons before but was willing to hear what we really have to say. He is Swedish too! Ya know... the longer I am on my mission, the more I begin to see that EVERY Soul is Great in the sight of God. But I don't know if it's just me, but a certain peace comes to my soul when we find a Swedish Family who is willing to listen. There is HOPE! So that was a good night. Recently our investigators have just STOPPED answering their phones. But God is Faithful, and despite the discouragement, he blesses us with some others who he has prepared!
The other day we were at our ward mission leader's house where he had us try Pickled Haring dipped in this Mustard Sauce. It was a first time for Elder Nelson, and it was a pleasant reminder for me that that is definitely not one of my favorites! But "Pröva med allt" as they say here. Meaning "Try everything".
I Love this Country, I love this people, my companion, and the challenges that make me grow! IT's all part of life, it's all part of the plan, it's just up to us to have our Attitude determine our Altitude! This is the work of the Almighty, and I am thankful to be a part of it!
Love,
Äldste Webster
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