Monday Dec 23, 2019
Hey Everyone, I hope you all had a great week so far. This week was filled with a couple miracles and one really fun Christmas Party. This transfer has been pretty good for us so far and I've enjoyed every moment that I have had in the Mission. We went on Exchanges this week and I went with Elder Staker. We had a really good time working in the area and got to meet quite a bit of people. By the close of the night we went to a Gas Station and went to use the Bathroom. As we were about to leave one of the employees that was there asked us what books we were holding in our hands. We told her it was the Bible and the Book of Mormon and the importance of them. She asked for them and said that she plans on reading them while at work. It is always super cool when people come up to us and ask us what we do and are open to learning more about the Gospel. While we were doing our exchange Elder Riley and Elder Jager went out to meet with one of the people in our area. However they did not answer so they decided to compass 5 around them. Elder Riley felt inspired to knock a couple more houses and because of that they met someone who just got out of Prison that morning after being in there for 12 years. It is pretty amazing when people are found just in the right place and at the right time.
This past week we also got to meet with Gary again. He is doing very well and sometimes asks why others can't give the church a chance. He is very committed to learning more about the church and wants to push hard at accomplishing his goals. According to his fellowshippers they say he is the most open at this time than he has ever been before. I am hoping and praying that as we meet with him again this upcoming week that we will be able to extend a Baptismal Date in January. It is definitely an exciting time to be serving in Gilmer and while the Holidays is making everyone busy I believe there are people prepared to receive the Gospel out here.
Other than that one of my favorite things to talk about this week is going to have to be the Christmas party. It was a Zone Conference and a Christmas Party combined into one. There was only a couple trainings but afterwards we got to have a really fun time. Now I just want to give you a little background on what happened last Sunday Evening. As I was getting ready to bed the Assistants called me and a couple other Missionaries and asked if we can be a part of a Skit for this Christmas Party. I was super excited for this Skit and we came up with a lot of ideas but the end result was awesome. At the Beginning of the Skit we had Elder Solaegui and Elder Reynolds wake up out of Bed getting ready for the Day realizing that it was late but still doing the best they could to get ready. It went on to where Elder Reynolds was sitting at the table with Elder Solaegui in the Background with a blanket over him making the food with his hands. They made a crazy Egg Nog Drink with extra Eggs, Ketchup, Toothpaste, Broccoli among other things. It was super funny because they mixed it all up and Elder Reynolds had to drink this with Elder Solaegui acting as his arms. The next scene came on and it was me sitting down acting as President Dalton waiting for an interview. After all the cheering went through and waiting patiently the Assistants finally came in and I got to talk with them about why they were late. After that Elder Gonzalez dressed up as Sister Dalton came in and we had a pretty heated Companionship Inventory. However after all the bad things I talked about the things I liked about my wife and yes that line in the Subject line is one of those. I only learned about that because President Dalton gave me that advice at my last interview. I wonder what other advice he will give me soon? At the end the Curtains closed and we came out singing I want to be a Missionary. This was by far one of my favorite moments on my Mission and I will never forget it. Afterwards we listened to people play Christmas Songs with Chimes, a couple singing performances and I got to take a Picture with President and Sister Dalton. At the close of the meeting I will admit that I cried after realizing it was my last Zone Conference on my Mission. These are some of my favorite meetings to attend on the Mission and I will never forget the Spirit that is in them. I honestly love attending these conferences more than I do regular Church Meetings. I hope that isn't a bad thing to say but I do truly feel that way. Even though they feel like another General Conference I prefer them over anything else I have ever experienced in my life.
Anyways I hope you all have a great Christmas and I will talk to you again soon!
Elder McMullan dressed as Pres Dalton
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