February 25, 2013
Dear Family,
Not too much has happened since my e-mail from last Wednesday but
a few things. It has been a little stressful being in the area now
without Elder Spohn because I don't know where anyone lives. I haven't been driving so I haven't paid too
much attention. We have been using the GPS quite a bit so I am glad that
you sent it back out to me and it is working lots better since it was updated.
A little bit about my new companion. He's name is Elder
Collier he has been out on his mission for 20 months. He is from
Vancouver, Washington. He has 4 brothers. He went
to BYU before his mission but, what missionary didn't, haha. He
served as the AP for 7 1/2 months. He is very knowledgeable in
the scriptures and has good ideas at make the area
better. He has the same desire to work as I do so that is
really nice. I haven't been with a
companion yet that has wanted to work really hard and is self-motivated
until Elder Collier. I am excited for this transfer! Sadly, it
is only a 5 week transfer and Elder Collier will probably be transferred after
this.
On Wednesday, we met with the bishop so we
could establish our expectations and we also had our Book of Mormon
class where we taught from the book of Enos.
Thursday, we had a lesson with Michael where we taught
him about all the different dispensations and showed him the
relationship between the Bible and the Book of Mormon it went really
well. His friend Jeff was there also and seemed interested and accepted
a Book of Mormon. He said he would like to be at Michael's for the
next lesson. Michael doesn't know too much about the Bible
or religion in general so everything we teach him he always has that look
of amazement on his face. We still don't understand
why he isn't coming to church so we are thinking of giving
him the drop talk to help him realize that this is serious stuff and he
needs to take it serious if he wants to progress.
On Friday, we did some tracting. Not a lot came from it but we were in the
Gaylord's neighborhood so we decided to visit them. It was a
good drop-in because the dad was the only one there so we were able to
talk with him and finally break the ice. Every time we have been over
there the dad has never talked to us but finally we were able to have
that opportunity and we came to find out that he is a really cool guy.
He is a cop so he is a little rough around the edges but nice and talked
to us for quite a while. It's crazy how God places us
in those types of situations to further the work.
Saturday, we taught Jesi and her friend Lexi. Jesi
is progressing and she is getting really excited for her baptism
coming up on March 9th. Her friend
seemed really interested too and they both came to church the next
day.
On Sunday, Elder Collier and I both had to speak.
Elder Collier spoke in the Family ward and I spoke in the Singles ward. Elder
Collier spoke on the atonement and forgiveness. He did a good
job and it was a good introduction on his first Sunday. I
was asked to speak on missionary work which is a broad subject so I decided to
focus on the wards responsibility in rescuing. It went well but the
singles ward here is crazy. It
reminds me of a circus but at church. We were both relieved to be
done with church yesterday, haha. Also, during church we
taught Jesi and Lexi a powerful lesson on tithing and Lehi's dream.
Elder Collier shared a very spiritual experience about tithing and the
blessings that came from paying it. Lexi has lived a hard life but
I think coming to church yesterday gave her a little hope so we are excited to
work more with her and see the gospel change her life.
Last night around 6:00 we were in the apartment studying
when we got a knock on our door. I was on the phone with a
member so Elder Collier went to answer it. He then came in and
told me that someone was at the door for me which never happens as a
missionary. Who would come visit the missionaries? I didn't know what to expect. When I got
to the door and before I saw their faces they said we want to be Mormons
and then I saw their faces. It was Kim and Kevin Kramer! After
giving them big hugs they told me to come see Jonah and Tyk in the car.
It was so nice to see them. I can't even tell you. It made me so
happy. To see how much they have changed
is astonishing. They are so Mormon now! Haha. They have a
wonderful spirit about them now and I love it! I love them! They
said they got your card too.
I love you Family. I
couldn't be out here without your support!
Love your brother, son, missionary,
Elder Tanner Mouritsen
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