Will you...

Here is a quick message from my Grandma Beadle: 
in Sacrament meeting we heard a mission report from an Elder who served in Eastern Europe. The mission was tough... because the people (though kind and friendly) didn't believe in religion any more. During the 2 years he was there only 6 people that he taught were baptized.

In one town 4 missionaries lived in the same apartment.  Since their apartment also served as their chapel on Sundays, he learned that "Sacrament meeting can be found in a small box" - for that was where they kept a sacrament tray and cups - a song book and a lesson manual.  Though the location was humble the Spirit was always strong.

He learned that the most important two words for a missionary were:

"Will you....."

Will you meet with us at church this Sunday?
Will you take this book and read it?
Will you pray about this?

"Will you" is an open invitation that touches the hearts of those who are sincerely seeking truth.

His talk sure made us think of you, and the things you're learning in the mission field.

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yeah it is actually cold here i am wearing a beanie and my fingers can't type too quickly.. it isn't that bad it is nice but what a shock to find that africa actually gets cold.

here is a joke... what do you get when you mix gadianton robbers and nephite cows?... the answer is in 3 ne 2: 13  haha i came up with it on my own. it is lame but oh well..

So many people got baptized on the same day that we ran out of white clothes:

This is a creepy picture of Winnie the Pooh:

My companion and I with one of the ward missionaries:

Lake Chivero:

I was seriously tempted to go boating:

We had a wedding. I actually set up a wedding. Can you believe it? Call me the Wedding Planner.

They lay these blankets down and everyone cheers and shouts and sings in Shona while the bride walks to her seat.