Great things are happening here

This week has flown by and honestly the past five weeks have flown by too it's crazy.  We went on exchanges with the zone leaders this week and that was really fun.  The zone leaders are always really good example and I’m always able to learn a lot from them in just a matter of 24 hours.  My thoughts blur together sometimes but I don't think I’ve told this story.  We taught a senior in high school about a week ago in a members house who is also in one of her classes.  We had a really good lesson but she told us her parent's are very protective and very catholic.  She has even mentioned that she has a lot of Mormon friends and her parents told her that she better not convert.  Anyways we had a good lesson than a few nights latter we get a text from her saying she talked with her parents and they were totally receptive and they think LDS people are very nice.  So we planned to meet with her again.  That to me is a miracle and blessing no doubt.  She came to church Sunday and had a lot of friends and had a great time and it was really nice to see that.  We also had two farewell talks on sunday and Elder Iglniski and I gave the 5th Sunday lesson to the youth about missionary work so this last sunday was really really good.  There's about 65 active youth in this ward too which is crazy. Only two more weeks left in the transfer and great things are happening here.

Love Elder Visser

 

Doing good is a pleasure, a joy beyond measure!

I’m very much looking forward to general conference. I know it is a lot different when you're a missionary and I can't wait for it. This last Sunday we didn't have anyone show up which was very sad but I know we did everything we could. We either called or stopped by all of our investigators so we did our best. We were also able to do service for Pat's wife the other day and help get her yard cleaned up a little which felt really good. Also because of that service there neighbor asked where we were from which lead to a good conversation and possible interest. The other cool experience we had this week was when one of the Priest from the church had a friend who was interested in the Mormon church. He invited her over and we were able to sit down with her and teach the first lesson and answer a lot of her question's. She asked a very personal question about a death in her family and we were able to share a little about the plan of salvation and the spirit was really strong there and an awesome experience for everyone. Everything is still going really well and I'm very happy here in Texas serving my mission. I need to start taking more pictures so hopefully I’ll have some to send home next week.
 Love Elder Visser

 

 Tulips bloom on Temple Square during the April 2013 general conference. 

The 184th Annual General Conference of the Church is April 5 and 6, 2014.

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It's a triple birthday type of day!

Happy Birthday! Hope you have an awesome day and that you enjoyed going to St. George.  Im excited to hear all about it.  It's also my mission presidents birthday today too believe it or not.

We have had an amazing week and have had the most successful one since I have been here in Texas.  We were able to teach a lot of less active and part member families which are always the best.  There are two experiences that stick out that have happened this week.  First is the we are teaching someone who has a date for the 22nd which will be moved to the 29th.  Anyways we taught him the word of wisdom a few weeks back and he had absolutely no  desire to quite.  He said he likes the nicotine and he does not mind the money and basically had no reason to live the word of wisdom.  We went back to teach him this last Tuesday and he brought up on his own how he really wants to quite smoking and knows he will be able to by his baptism date.  I tell that story because to me it was a miracle and also an answer to our prayers.  It was amazing to see how the holy ghost changed his heart and how he was willing to keep the commandment so he can get baptized.  We also went by Pat's wife last night to see how she was doing and we learned that Pat had to have another surgery and was taken from rehab back to the hospital.  She was so exhausted and tired and worn out.  We simply asked if we could do anything for her and offered meals and service and we told her that we love her and care about her and Pat and that we have been praying for them.  She started to cry and thanked us for everything we have done.  Even though we did not teach a lesson it was still a very spiritual experience and we did what the savior would do.  We helped comfort her and gave her some peace and hope.  I love being a missionary and even though there are tough times the good times will always outweigh the bad.  I know this church is the one that was on the earth when Jesus lived and that the Book of Mormon is the word of god.  Thanks for everyone's letters and emails and support I really appreciate it!

Love Elder Visser

A successful week

So another week has gone by here in Texas. The first couple days were really stressful and I felt a ton of pressure since my companion Elder Iglinski didnt know the area at all.  That being said though we probably had one of the most successful weeks since I have been here.  It was amazing to see how we were able to stay busy the whole time and things just really worked out.  Like I said I was pretty nervous but along with lots of prayers and good planing the lord definitely blessed us this week.  There were a ton of people that we came in contact with that we haven't been able to see for quite some time and also a bunch of new investigators that we were able to share a lesson with and give a copy of the Book of Mormon.  We have taught this one lady a couple times just on her door step and we asked about her reading the Book of Mormon has been going and her response was she hasn't had the chance because her daughter took and was reading it.  It was so awesome to hear that and we were able to meet her and she was a really sweet girl with a lot of potential.  Times like that is what makes missionary work so great and I know that that was because the lord has prepared her to hear our message.  I love all the people here in Trophy Club and love being able to serve the lord every single day.

Love Elder Visser

What's with the weather!

Texas weather is crazy!  Saturday it got all the way up to 87 then on Sunday it dropped to the low 20's and we had a small ice storm but it was big enough for the Bishop to cancel the last two hours of church which was really weird.  We also taught a less active family on Sunday who used to live in Plainfield!  They used to live off of Van Dyke street so pretty  close, its crazy how stuff like that happens.

This week has been crazy and it's been transfer week and we were pretty certain that we would both be staying to finish my 12 week training.  We got the call today and my trainer Elder Griggs is leaving to go to Waco and I’ll be staying in Trophy Club for at least the next 6 weeks. It was a huge shock and I don’t know how I feel about it right now.  I’m a little nervous not going to lie since I’ll lead the area for a little while until my new companion gets to know the streets and all of our investigators.  I do know that our mission President prayed about this and it was revelation and for a reason.  At first I was a little angry but I know that there is a very specific reason why. We also went on exchanges again and I stayed in the area.  We had a really successful day and at night we stopped by the Jones's to see how Pat was doing and talk with them.  He is still in the hospital and is doing a little bit better.  We were able to share some scriptures and talk a lot about the gospel.  There was a lady there who was helping out the wife and we were able to teach her a little and share our testimonies with them.  It was a great experience to be with them and help those who stand in need of comfort.

I have been out for 6 weeks in Texas and time flies when you are working hard and being obedient.  Thanks for all the support and I’ll keep you updated on my life as best as I can.

Love Elder Visser