Chicken Poo Water :P

5.9.16 

We have been trying a lot harder to talk with

everyone/participate in more personal contacting. My goal as of

recently is to be fearless in my sharing of the gospel. For some

reason I still feel a little fear/anxiety to talk with everyone, but I

know that as I continue to put forth the effort that it will only get

easier. This last Monday we were contacting a referral and as we were

getting back into the car we noticed a guy across the street breaking

down some boxes. At first I I did not really want to go and talk to

him and get into the car. Luckily it only took me a couple more

seconds to realize that I needed to talk to him. We went over and got

into a conversation with him and found out that he had just gotten out

of jail and that his brother was still in their. We were able to share

the story of Joseph Smith's experience as well as the Book of Mormon.

We testified that it would be able to bring more purpose to his life

and committed him to put Moroni's promise to the test. His two sisters

and him accepted.

 We were  also able to have another lesson with a girl named Denise.

We shared the restoration with her and again were able to re-commit

her to read the Book of Mormon. The whole lesson I got the feeling

that she really wan't that interested, and I came to the conclusion

that it was because she still did not believe in the very first

principle of the Restoration, that God is real and is our loving

Heavenly Father. If a person is still trying to figure out for

themselves the nature and reality of God, then in their eyes, why

would their need to be a prophet, the Book of Mormon and Priesthood

authority. This basic principle is so important. We committed her to

pray and ask God if he is real and if her loves her. She accepted. We

are going to be meeting with her this next week. Denise really taught

me the importance of teaching to the needs of the investigators.

        This week we were also able to have a good lesson with an over aged

child named  Maddie. She is 11 years old and is a little shy, but is a

really sweet girl. For our lesson we finished teaching the

Restoration. Her father, a returned missionary, is a huge help when it

comes to teaching her. He is really good at teaching the principles of

the gospel simply, by using analogies to help her understand. It's

awesome, he is such a good teacher! We also brought an exchange with

us and he was a great help as well. That same night we had a great

lesson with the Binkley kids on Faith and repentance. They are the

smartest kids, and are fun to teach. They are also big Pokemon fans,

which made me think of Duncan:) I think buddy would be good friends

with them.

  This week we also got to go back to that small ranch that the member

owned and were able to do more service. We helped him rebuild a

chicken cop thing that his dogs live in. We also helped him put more

dirt around one of his chicken cages. While I was pouring dirt against

the fence I slipped and fell in this puddle of chicken poo water:) It

was pretty gross! Luckily I was in my service shoes!

  I love you all, and I am so grateful for the phone call yesterday.

It was so fun to hear from all of you and to hear that you are all

doing so well. I really do have the best family ever:) Have a great

week.  

Love, Elder Griffin