That is cool that you are speaking in the singles ward. When Elder Bowen of the Seventy came to our mission, he made a good point. Everyone talks about the "full time missionaries" when they refer to the full two-year or 18 month missionaries. But Elder Bowen helped us notice that these missionaries don't serve for more than two years at a time. Two years is a very short amount of time. Plus, each missionary is transferred in and out of different areas throughout their mission. I have personally averaged 3 months in every area I have served in.
So, who are the REAL full time missionaries?? The members in each ward are usually going to stay in the ward they are in for way more than three months. Even in singles wards. THEY are the full time missionaries in their wards because they will be there full time. THEY should be considered the full time missionaries.
Today I found out that A_____, the investigator we had in Moore, is getting baptized on Sunday. I have permission to drive up to Midwest City (where the YSA building is) and attend her baptism.
I'm super excited! She will be the best member ever!!!
We had a great week this week. Sundays are our hardest working days in this area. My companion went to teach the soldiers on Fort Sill with the other two elders and I went to both Lawton wards with another missionary. When my assigned ward started, we had 7 non-members come to church. it was hectic! I love the members who take the time to stop and talk to the investigators and invite them to dinner and things like that. That is where the real missionary work happens. We found some solid investigators this week too. It was great.
Now that I've shared the good news, let me share some BAD news that you will not like. On Wed Jan 2, 2013 we were on our way up to the city for ZLC. As we passed Fort Sill I was pulled over by a state trooper.
( The not very nice cops). I was speeding but I didn't even realize it. He gave me a pretty big ticket for $226.50. I was going 72 in a 60 mph zone. But it was right before the speed went back up to 70 mph! SO Dad. I need your help, because I am broke. I promise I will re-pay you when I get home. .....and get a job.....
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