Elder Brady's Motto

"I have desired that while serving a mission that I am to do God's will, not mine. If it is the will of God that I should spend my days proclaiming this Gospel and bearing testimony of these things, I shall think of myself highly privileged and honored. When the spirit of God is upon me, I think it matters very little what I suffer, and what I sacrificed - whether I secure the honor or dishonor of men, or where I die, if it so be that I can keep the faith, fight the good fight, and finish my course with joy, I have all eternity before me in which to enjoy myself."

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Transfer 12 calls


HAPPY BIRTHDAY B-HOUSE!

So this week has been super interesting to say the least. We got transfer calls and I guess it is finally my time for me to leave after spending 1/4 of my mission the Newhall 2nd ward! :( well it's kind of expected after being here for six months! Serving as a zone leader here has been a huge learning experience and a delightful treat that's for sure! Elder Kunz and I were hoping that we would stay together for his last six weeks next transfer so we're pretty bummed about that. So I have no idea what to expect this next transfer or what's in store... We'll find out this Thursday and I'll let you know where I'm at and who my new companion is! (Probably another best friend from how all my past comps have been! :) 

Last night we had some of the missionaries that are going home tomorrow stay with us down here in Newhall since we live right by the office and they had to be there early this morning. It was fun to spend some time with them and hear all their "exciting plans" for when they get home and feel the energy they have after serving for 2 years! haha so we didn't get too good of sleep last night to say the least.  

Anyways an update on this past week: first we had another zone conference and besides the trainings, I had the opportunity to conduct it for my first time! Elder Kunz and I had a good time running the show last Thursday. It was probably one of the longest meetings we have had yet! 8-5! Now there is a full day of meetings for ya! That's definitely one thing I am not going to miss about the zone leader calling...billions of meetings!

WE HAD A MIRACLE THIS WEEK!!!
When I first got to this area we were visiting less active members and we came across a lady named Jen Peterson. Over time she has been coming back to church and she is living with her boyfriend, and her boyfriend's son who are both non-members. Over time we have taught them all the lessons and their son, Bryan Tavelli, got baptized about 2 months ago. Brett has always claimed to have his own beliefs but totally believes everything we teach. So they have been coming to church as a family for the past 4-5 months every week and we teach them every week at a member’s home. Then yesterday during church, Brett came up to us and told us he needed to talk to us right away. So we went over to their house right after church and he proceeded to tell us that he got his answer and is finally ready to commit and join the Mormon Church! We were so shocked and when Jen heard his announcement she started crying and the spirit was so strong! We are so stoked and he said he knows that I am leaving but wants me to come back to baptize him! So now they are going to talk to the bishop and get married as soon as possible so he can get baptized! So Jen is coming back to church and her family is all coming together and becoming members! The less active work is true! :)

So this is the big news for this week! Very exciting!

Well I have to get going! We have an appointment we have to get going to.

Talk to you soon!

Love, Elder Brady
NO REGRETS
Posted by at

No comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)