week 94

Hey!

This week was an okay week. Lots going on and we had a super different kind of zone conference. Of course it was Presidents last zone conference so it was almost like a funeral hahaha. They explained how the switch with the new mission president is going to work and how everything is going to change. Just a little odd. However both sister speirs and president shared with us some cool things they have learned while serving here. That was really sweet to see both miracles and some other fun things. 

Also this past weekend we had our one day mission and it actually went really well. It was almost funny how excited these kids were to share the gospel. We got instructions to let all the youth start conversations and find people and if it came down to a teaching situation we were supposed to step in and take over. So I had with me a 13 yr old deacon and a 18 yr old priest who is preparing to go on a mission. They didnt seem very excited but we got to the entrance of the subdivision and i gave them both 20 pass along cards. I told them if they would legit talk to 20 people each and give out all the cards with a testimony i would buy them ice cream, and wow they took off. who knew ice cream would motivate kids so fast. Well within two hours we had talked to over 40 people, taught several people and found tons of new investigators. When the cards ran out I was expecting them to turn to me and ask for their ice cream but they turned to me and said "Elder there are still so many houses we haven't tried, do you have any more cards?" It almost made me laugh. Here I was with a deacon and a priest who were complaining earlier and now they were asking for more. So we continued to share and knock on doors. At the end of day i kept my promise and bought them ice cream and asked them about their days and they both shared with me how they always thought missionary work was hard but today proved them wrong. They said how they both really enjoyed their time and sharing the gospel. I know sharing the gospel sometimes can be scaring but if you give it a shot I know you will have fun with it! 

I love you all lots! Hope you have a good week. Transfers are next week and I got no idea what is going to happen so stay tuned for my last transfer!! 

Elder gsack