Halloween was strange in the mission field. We did a little bit of tracting and every house that we knocked on brought candy to the door. Its almost like they thought we had a costume on... oh wait. It was fun though we were able to talk to quite a few people and say a prayer with some people before they head out to trick of treat. That is one thing that people in Florid a love is Prayers. That is the approach we do at doors a lot of the time and it is succesful. A lot of the time they come out and want to hold hands and pray. I love it when Im praying and people say "Yes Jesus". Sometimes it is difficult fighting the giggles. That is something that is unique and you don't find that too much in Utah.
Farony wasnt able to come to church again because his parents had work and he had to watch his sister. Keep him in your prayers his baptism is coming up soon.
We have been working with a recently married couple that lives in our apartment complex. Their names are Alex & Etie and they are super awesome! Etie comes from a baptist background and Alex was raised Catholic. They have been looking for a church to go to and we told them we know a good one to go to. They came yesterday just for sacrament meeting and they loved it. One thing Etie noticed is she loves how the kids are crying and the families are together the first hour. Sometimes it is distracting but I love it as well. It is such a family based church and that is what it is all about. Next week they will be staying for longer.
One thing that I noticed this past week and it hit me pretty hard is my purpose as a missionary. We are called to Invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the Restored Gospel through Faith in Jesus Christ and His atonement, Repentance, Baptism, the Gift of the Holy Ghost and Enduring to the end. I have basically been expecting blessings as I have been obedient but that is wrong. We are obedient because we Love God and Jesus Christ, not because we will receive blessings. When we are being obedient for the right reason that is when blessing come. I love this work and am proud to bear the best name and the best Life this world has ever known, the name of Jesus Christ.
Until next week!
Elder Gardner
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