So this last week was pretty amazing. Monday had the whole day off because apparently there are too many drunks out and about and people are just partying. so we played ping pong and went over to the bishops house.
We were able to visit quite a bit of people this week. Really working with the members and trying to get referrals from them. We had several spontaneous visits with LA (less actives) that had been struggling with their testimonies. Those were spiritual lessons.
We found out while we were visiting with people that there were Thaynes in Hamilton. Except their name was spelt Thane. We went over and knocked on there door. I told them that I have never met Thanes in Scotland and I wanted to find out if we were related. They were in their 90's :] haha really old but sweet couple. When they were younger they were into Gardening and traditional Scottish country dancing. They said we can come back and visit again so we are excited about that. They told us about their church and their minister who is from Texas. They said that we sounds like the same person. I though "hmmm this guys must be pretty cool." I had heard about this guy from several people now so I was determined to meet him.
I went to the church of Scotland and found out where his lived and went over to his house. We didn't know what we were going to say at first. We wanted to get into his home without getting into a bible bash haha. So I just asked if he is doing any kind of service projects this year with his church. I told him I just wanted to bounce idea's off of each other. we had a really good chat and he told us we can come back again, so that went well.
It is so cool because there are so many ways to get yourself out there and find people. It doesn't have to be just Chapping or GQing.
now I want to talk about the purpose of my title, "Jack and the bean stock." So We have been teaching this guy named Jack for the past 3 weeks now. He was raised in a way that he is rough and tough. He gets into fights easily and use to get into a lot of trouble. But since we have been meeting he hasn't been in a single fight. He has almost completely stopped smoking.Over all he is more kind and patient with people. He is great. We were able to meet with him quite a bit this last week, Which was really good. His testimony is growing and his is having amazing experiences reading the book of Mormon and praying. Sunday morning he asked me to call him. His Friends daughter had just passed away and she was only 4. Jack was like a father to this little girls so he was feeling really bad about it. I told him it will be good for him to come to church and take his mind off it. So he came to church for the first time this past week. He immediately felt out of place. He was the only one wearing sweat pants and a hoody, because that is all he had. People were nice and they would come say hi, but out of not knowing what to talk about they would leave to talk to some of their friends. I could tell he was really anxious. We went into sacrament meeting and we sat on the front so he could see the sacrament. It was fast and testimony meeting for us and it seemed like everyone that stood up was saying what he needed to hear. The spirit was so strong. He kept looking at me during the meeting and I knew what he was thinking. at almost the end of the meeting he turned to me and said, "I want to get up and say my testimony but I am really scared." I smiled and told him to go for it. He jumped up at right before the meeting ended and bore such an honest and powerful testimony. He said, " I have a connection with Joseph Smith. He was looking for answers and he found them. I am looking for answers and it seems like I am finding them too. I know Joseph Smith was a prophet and I know the Book of Mormon is true." it was amazing. After that everyone came up to him. The awkwardness was gone and joy took it's place. Jack acted on a spiritual impression and his testimony grew, just like a BEAN STOCK.
Sorry for the long Story. I am just so happy for him right now. Life is good. I love the mission. Hope you all have a great week this week. keep it real.
Elder Thayne
Logan Mathews, Stacey Fogg, Bronwyn Fogg, Elder Thayne, Malcolm Fogg.
the blurry dog is becka
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