Week one of the transfer of the century has come and gone! And we had an awesome week. Not that numbers matter one iota, but we had the best numbers we have ever had while we have been together. By some miracle we found EIGHT new investigators! (That’s about what we usually find in a transfer!) And to be quite honest, most of them have a lot of potential for progression. I am so excited!
We had some incredibly sweet experiences this week. I remembered how lucky I am to be a Spanish-speaking missionary when we went with an English member to help introduce her to her new Dominican neighbors and how shocked she was when they let us right in and had zero objections to us talking about our beliefs and sharing a prayer with them! The Hispanic people are so loving and welcoming. They are so free from the superficial and introverted ways of society that are so prevalent today. The only problem we have is getting them to change to the Gospel and keep commitments!
We were talking to our recent convert Elizabeth and asking her if she had had a hard time accepting certain doctrinal differences (mainly the Fall of Adam and Eve) after going to catholic schools and colleges while growing up. Her response was, "No. Not at all. Once I started reading the Book of Mormon, I felt good. I felt peace. I knew it was from God. I knew that it was true. How could I have a problem with the things that are in it, that it teaches?" What a humbling experience for me. Sometimes I feel like she is my missionary (She already reads the Preach My Gospel manual).
We had a really fun Fall Festival at the church on Friday. (See the photo for an example!) We had eight official investigators there, as well as two unofficial. It was awesome! Also, our Branch activity on Tuesday was a crowning success. Yet again we had over fifty people! I think the food committee is finally convinced they need to re-evaluate the amount of food they are bringing! (There hasn't been enough the last three or four times!)
Sunday was beautiful yesterday. I don't know how many were there from our branch because we were all spread out in the chapel to watch the English ward Primary Program, but Hermana Dollahite thinks it was around 53. They just keep coming, and it felt so good to be in the chapel. I can't wait for the first of the year when that becomes our new home. We ended services with a short 'missionary mind-melding meeting' with President Lopez and Brother Jenson. President then gave us blessings that we may be the instruments of the Lord and find those that need to be lifted up. It was wonderful.
Another incredible week in the vineyard! I love it. I love being a missionary and serving the Lord. I love hearing about family and friends who are being more conscious about missionary work in their homes. I pray for each of you to look for those opportunities in your lives. Not only will you be happy and never forget it, but you will also be blessed beyond what you can possibly believe.
I Love you All!
Hermana Levanger
Oh, and if any of you are wondering what a missionary does on Halloween the answer is.....be inside by eight.
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