Zone Conference this week was incredible. There was such an amazing spirit as we gathered together as representatives of our Saviour. I absolutely loved the focus on faith. The fact that faith is the power that makes things happen that need to happen!
Elder Gato! What a legend. It's his birthday today! He is continuing to grow in confidence both in the language and in his own ability. I love his testimony. Great things ahead for that lad.
The Romford area is so great. The work is moving forward in an amazing way! We saw one of this capital "M" miracles this week. Right after sacrament meeting we went out to mingle with members when we saw this woman dressed in pink that looked lost. We went over and spoke to her and she explained how she had just moved in to the area, and she googled which churches to go to. She scrolled through the list saying to herself "I'm not a baptist, or a catholic" until she came to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She decided that is where she wanted to go. So her and her daughter came to church and LOVED it! She participated a ton in gospel principles and her daughter loved primary! They are excited to come again next week. What a Miracle!
I have been studying hope a lot this week. I read an incredible talk by Neal A Maxwell that is entitled "A Brightness of Hope" and have loved learning more about how that kind of hope relates to faith and motivates is to act to the best of our ability. Here is a really cool quote from the talk:
"Genuine hope is urgently needed in order to be more loving even as the love of many waxes cold; more merciful, even when misunderstood or misrepresented; more holy, even as the world ripens in iniquity; more courteous and patient in a coarsening and curt world; and more full of heartfelt hope, even when other men’s hearts fail them. Whatever our particular furrow, we are to “plow in hope,” without looking back or letting yesterday hold tomorrow hostage (1 Cor. 9:10)."
I know that if we place our hope in Christ we will find joy. He is at the helm.
I look forward to hear from D. Todd Christofferson. What a blessing. I am so excited to hear from an Apostle and learn how to improve as an instrument in the Lords hands!
From his letter to the family:
I hear that Maddie gave an amazing talk! Maddie... you are awesome and I had no doubts that you would knock everyone's socks off and make Mom cry! Well done!
To answer some questions:
Yes! I take public transportation everywhere! We take awesome double decker buses and preach the gospel on the bus! Although, president asked me to do my 3 hours of driving this week. So, on Thursday I will be driving on the LEFT side of the road! Pray for me :)
The Romford Ward is great! It's not very big though. Around 20 active members. We get fed maybe once a week. Which is really good. We are working in building this great ward and are working with some really cool people!
It rains a bunch over here! It's pretty bipolar weather. Either blue skies and nice weather or hurricane speed winds and pouring rain. It's awesome and I love it! Look up and drink it! Haha! I am having a wonderful time! Hope you have an amazing week! Take care!
From his letter to the family:
I hear that Maddie gave an amazing talk! Maddie... you are awesome and I had no doubts that you would knock everyone's socks off and make Mom cry! Well done!
To answer some questions:
Yes! I take public transportation everywhere! We take awesome double decker buses and preach the gospel on the bus! Although, president asked me to do my 3 hours of driving this week. So, on Thursday I will be driving on the LEFT side of the road! Pray for me :)
The Romford Ward is great! It's not very big though. Around 20 active members. We get fed maybe once a week. Which is really good. We are working in building this great ward and are working with some really cool people!
It rains a bunch over here! It's pretty bipolar weather. Either blue skies and nice weather or hurricane speed winds and pouring rain. It's awesome and I love it! Look up and drink it! Haha! I am having a wonderful time! Hope you have an amazing week! Take care!
Love you all!
Elder Draper
Watch this video on London Rain!!!
Helping someone quit smoking by stealing their tobacco:
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