It has been really hot here lately. Today especially! No signs of the Fall season here in Southern California yet haha. Before I forget, the scripture I would like on my missionary plaque is Alma 42:31. "declare the word with truth and soberness.." that one. It's a super good scripture. Also, I think Ethan has a picture for it, but I can't remember. Maybe ask him just to make sure. If not, I can take one and send it to you or something.
The bike is definitely a different experience! It is pretty fun sometimes though, especially at night when it cools down a little bit. It has just been so hot lately that it's been brutal. And all the stops and starts at the traffic lights is kind of tough too.
I'm glad to hear that Mom got a new washer and dryer! I hope those never start screeching like the other haha. Thanks for sending my emails to Joe Bailey. I got an email from him today and it made my week! I was really excited to hear from him. Were you all able to get the picture of the reading log? It really is basically one or two chapters per day, and you'll be done a week or so before Christmas. I have run into a number of really awesome verses lately this time reading it. How are Grandma and Grandpa doing?
Glad to hear Parker is having a good time at the Stake dances! I guess one of us had to go to some of those haha. Dad--We biked up to a little store near the USC campus, so I biked past a lot of the buildings. One of these days, I'll have to get a picture with one of the signs.
This week was a pretty tough one overall! We didn't have too much success in finding or teaching people, and it just felt like the days were kind of dragging on. I was feeling pretty discouraged with my Spanish and teaching skills too, but then I received a tender mercy at the end of the week. I got a call from my last companion back in my my first area who said one of our investigators was getting baptized and asked if I could do it. What a great opportunity! It is true that sometimes we have to go a little farther than we think we can, push forward when we think we can't, and then we receive the blessing. "After the trial of our faith" as it says in the scriptures. I know the Lord looks out for those who serve Him. That was a pretty awesome opportunity I had, to go back to my old Branch and participate in the baptism.
Thank you for your prayers and support! It is a blessing to be able to see the change in the life of someone who accepts and applies both the Atonement of Jesus Christ and His Gospel. I know the Church is true! What a blessing to know what we know, to have the teachings we have to help guide our lives. It is my humble prayer every day to be able to find those who are ready and willing to accept the message that we as missionaries bring. I know that it can benefit anyone and everyone!
Have a great week!
Elder Reynolds
Photo 1: My first time eating a chicken foot. (It was in my soup).
Photo 2: Baptism
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