Well, not to much went on this week. We are still practicing our self isolation and trying to do as much as we can working over technology. We had a super good lesson with a part member family named the Walter's, he's the man who wants to be baptized FAST so he could take his wife through the temple some day, the reason why I emphasize the word "fast" is because he has been taught many times by the missionaries before, it was just the wrong timing for him. He feels it's the right timing so he wants to be baptized as soon as possible. He has always had a hard time with the Book of Mormon because he absolutely loves the Bible. He reads it everyday, he's also native American so he reads it in Cherokee as well. We talked to him about why we needed the Book of Mormon and also told him that since he loves the Bible, he will also come to love the Book of Mormon as he continues to learn and find out why it's here and where it came from. It is such a blessing that we have the Book of Mormon. I don't know where this world would be with out it!
Another thing I've been doing this week during our time being stuck inside was watching a lot of movies put out by the church. Some about the early pioneers as well as documentaries on Joseph Smith and some more about the restoration. Watching some of those has put me into huge appreciation for the blessings we have to do. If you think now is hard, look at what these pioneers had to go through. Having to walk hundreds of miles under the scorching sun or in thick blizzards with no cars, no food, and not a lot of clothing. It was remarkable to see how much they were willing to put on the line, just to follow God and Jesus Christ. Also, Joseph Smith went through a lot too as well as his entire family. It's crazy for me to see so much persecution go his way and him still having the drive to keep things going. It's some crazy stuff and I appreciate those who were willing to do so much for the Gospels sake!
Well, I hope things are getting better out there! I continue to pray that things will get better, but I know the Lord is aware of all of us. We have been prepared through his living prophet, who we will get the chance to hear from this weekend! I hope everyone has a good week and I look forward to hearing from ya'll again soon! Love you all!
Love,
Elder Weese
1) All over Oklahoma!
2) Rides with the Fair Oaks Elders
3) First district counsel done through Google hangouts!
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