"We were visited by President Senior this week. He came up to meet with the District President and wanted to talk to me and Elder Black as well. He took us into a room with Sister Senior and talked about how we were doing. Then he asked us what it was we did to be able to achieve a balanced Zone. We told him that most of it was the faith of the missionaries and that we knew it was possible down to the last minute because it was revelation. We knew that God had already provided a way for it to happen. If we just kept up our faith and worked hard, then we knew we could do it. This is big news because this Zone has not done as well in the past. Big stuff! Then President Senior looked at us and asked, "Where do you think I should send everyone?" He wanted us to tell him what we think needs to happen in the mission. It was really weird. haha Then we went with him to pick up some wooden elephants and get some ice cream. It was super cool to spend the day with President and Sister Senior."
"I was able to meet Matt's cousin. I forgot to get a picture with him, but I'll be meeting with him again on Tuesday. I think he is more interested in English right now, but hopefully he will come to the gospel. I think he really liked it, but he came and left before I had a chance to talk to him. I hope on Tuesday, I can help the family to understand the reasons we believe as we do. I really want to help them come to the gospel, but they will need help from family as well."
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| Chiang Mai Chapel |
"We had a lot of success getting people to church this week. I got a family, a 20 year old, a 30 year old, and Matt's cousin, all from my contacting. However, I had to give them over to the other Elders so they could be balanced. It is fine because it is all the district's investigators, but I still want at least one. We are going to continually see the 20 year old. He wants to be a better person and thinks that the church's teachings can help him, but he is not willing to change religions. We will have to work with him a lot more."
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| Don Mueang Chapel |
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| Asoke Chapel |
"The transfer meetings are held at the Don Mueang church building. The parents who come to pick up their missionaries join in on the last transfer meeting. President Senior may ask you to say something to the missionaries. The Asoke church building is the mission house ward and closest to the office building. I'll send you pictures of the transfer meeting."
"I don't have much to talk about. I am really sick today and don't know why, but it is hard for me to think about what happened this week. haha I'll be better by tomorrow for sure."
Elder Jacob Smith
