Week #46, Newburgh News

This past week has been pretty normal... Nothing monumental really. But things are going well! Yesterday we tracted into a man who has"resurrected" his faith in God in the last few years and was eager to learn more. He genuinely said he would read the Book of Mormon and come to church. He got emotional when we talked about families beingable to be together forever. He is in his 70's and he said he misses his mother! How precious! We are excited to see him again  and teach him more!

Sister Steele and I are doing well. She still has the lack of desire to do many things, but I continue to try to be an example and encourage her every once in awhile. I am finding it hard to know how to encourage her without her thinking I am pressuring her. Haha...I will figure it out over time, right? But things are good.

Today our zone is meeting up in the mountains for a day of "camping", playing night games (in the daylight), and burning some of the elders Christmas tree? Haha...they always come up,with crazy things!  But it will be fun! We had zone meeting this week, and to my surprise, they started the meeting out by doing some silly stretches! We had a blast!

I was talking to a young man in our ward and showing him pictures of this and some other things to show him what he can expect when he goes on a mission. I was testifying of the importance of the work we do, but also showing him it was super fun. He surprised me by saying he was not planning on going on a mission. My heart sank. Nooooo! I silently prayed to know what I could say to help him and inspire him to pray about that decision. I testified to him that a mission was an amazing experience. I told him college was also a fantastic experience and that he should totally go and fulfill that dream too, but to not push a mission aside before he has asked God if that is in the cards. I hope he changes his mind in the next 4 years. The mission experience is extremely unique to everyone, whether you are in the same mission or not. I have learned to be much more patient on my mission (even though I felt I was patient before). I have learned to love those I
serve. I have learned to be dedicated, diligent, and consecrated. I have learned to have fun while we get the job done. I have learned to always remember others and to try to put their needs above your own. I have learned to be more Christlike. It has been a fabulous experience so far, and I hope anyone who has the desire to become better should seriously consider a mission. It is the best!

I love you all! I pray for you daily! Keep up your own individual learning and progressing. It is the best feeling to move forward. Move forward with faith in a God this week, and give him your whole self. Then he can work the miracles in your life that you seek! I know he will mold you if you allow him to!

Love Always,
Sister Weyandt

P.S. If you have not shared the gospel with someone this week (online or in person) repent and try try again! :) Hasten the work!