Mom Happy Birthday and also Colin Happy Birthday, I'm sure you both had great days!
I think this was just one of those weeks that seem to drag on forever, Showing a new companion around the area makes for a one man show. Especially when you have confirmations the first Sunday of a transfer things just get complicated and it seems like a million people are asking you Questions either about the area or a Baptismal record. Whew but as always hard work pays off, the records are done and my companion is starting to learn the area.
To answer you Ariel, no I don't eat many things with ketchup but I have had a companion who liked to eat rice with ketchup, actually the companion I have now does the same. Needless to say we cook separately, Saturday I had some Mashed Taters with some curried vegetables underneath and some shredded chicken. I eat pretty well most of the time.
The Fish Hoek chapel yesterday had 103 people crammed into it, 10 of which were investigators. It's always nice to see people you teach come to church, it shows us that they are actually serious and throughout the coming week we enjoy following up on them. Apparently the Fish Hoek branch a couple of months ago would average about 60-70 people each Sunday. There have been a number of families that have moved in and increased the number drastically, it's really exciting to see such great attendance and to see a branch almost look like a ward, at least in the small chapel we have here.
For my B-day on Thursday our district is planning on going to a pizza joint called Panorotti's and on Thursdays they do all you can eat pizza, so I am pretty pumped for that. My last birthday doesn't really seem like a year ago, but as I think of all the things that have came to pass since that time it makes sense.
For Colin I really don't have anything specific, maybe some socks I think my socks have a per-ma-stench going on. Ha no matter what I do with em. thanks man, continue to work hard and make the big bucks. That's smart of you to get ahead of the game for your aviation course.
Thank you all so much for writing me an e-mail, it means so much to have some things to read! Have a super-fabulous week!
Love,
Elder Nielsen
Monday, June 13, 2011
Monday, June 6, 2011
Week 39: June 6, 2011
Transfer day this Wednesday, and I will be staying here in Fish Hoek and Elder Senyange is going to Mowbray. My new companion is Elder Mofammere from Lesotho, it's sad to see Senyange go out but he had been here for a long time so his time had run out. This place is just on fire with plenty of people to teach and prepare for Baptism so we have just been working super hard. I have come to find out that the words of Elder Holland are true, that the greatest secret of missionary work is 'work'.
I think it would be good to give you all my diet of current, usually in the morning I will have an apple covered in peanut butter and some oats with some Brown sugar. We have recently simplified things in the afternoon, we usually cook up a huge lunch probably consisting of Pap (maize meal) and some assorted veggies in a tomato like sauce. We eat as much as we can at lunch and have the leftovers for dinner. We really don't have much variety in our meals but we don't really care because we aren't here to eat.
I think it would be good to give you all my diet of current, usually in the morning I will have an apple covered in peanut butter and some oats with some Brown sugar. We have recently simplified things in the afternoon, we usually cook up a huge lunch probably consisting of Pap (maize meal) and some assorted veggies in a tomato like sauce. We eat as much as we can at lunch and have the leftovers for dinner. We really don't have much variety in our meals but we don't really care because we aren't here to eat.
Something interesting happened I think last week, as we were coming out of an appointment we saw an old bakkie (truck) back into our car and then drive off. My immediate reaction was unbelief and I just stood in shock until finally found my senses and jumped the fence of our investigators home and chased the Bakkie down a couple of stop streets later. As it turns out the driver was not insured which isn't illegal here. Anyways there is a little minutiae from my week.
Mom I am pretty sure I received my birthday package, was it the one with the sweaters, sweets and chow mein? and good luck with that job! I will for sure keep you in my prayers always. Thank you so much for your words of encouragement, continue to work hard and pray harder.
Ariel you are getting a pretty big bump there, sounds like everything is working out perfectly timing wise funny thing how in our lives events line up in an almost perfect sequence of events.
Mom I am pretty sure I received my birthday package, was it the one with the sweaters, sweets and chow mein? and good luck with that job! I will for sure keep you in my prayers always. Thank you so much for your words of encouragement, continue to work hard and pray harder.
Ariel you are getting a pretty big bump there, sounds like everything is working out perfectly timing wise funny thing how in our lives events line up in an almost perfect sequence of events.
Love you all,
Elder Nielsen
Monday, May 30, 2011
Week 38: May 30, 2011
Hello everybody,
My weekend wasn't so eventful as all of yours but during the week there were some pretty cool things happen. We had a Zone training in Somerset west, and amazingly there were a couple of Elders that I know from back home, Elder Cooney and Elder Rogers. It was really cool to see them and chat with them and also receive some very inspired instruction from President Probst, which was probably his last Zone Training until President Wood comes in next transfer.
Also on Saturday I actually got to spend some more time with Elder Cooney, we had to have the Assistants come down here to Fish Hoek in order to do an interview, so he came down and we were planning to do some proselyting. As it turns out while his companion was doing the interview for one of our investigators we went and put on their spare tire because they had a flat. It was really cool spending time with him and talking a little about mission and a little about home, we had a lot of fun for that short period of time.
Yesterday we had two people be confirmed, and next week we will be having two more baptism's so basically we are just doing work. The work just continues to roll on and it's really exciting, I'm having a lot of fun and just learning lots.
It's getting a little bit more chilly, and what makes things worse is all the homes here don't have a central heating system in their homes so everyone just huddles around a small heater to try and stay warm. I guess that's why they say Cape Town is so cold during the winter, I guess I'll find out about that in the coming months.
Wow Ariel & Brian I can't believe you are just 5 weeks away from the due date that is incredible! That time will fly by exceedingly fast.
Love you all,
Elder Nielsen
My weekend wasn't so eventful as all of yours but during the week there were some pretty cool things happen. We had a Zone training in Somerset west, and amazingly there were a couple of Elders that I know from back home, Elder Cooney and Elder Rogers. It was really cool to see them and chat with them and also receive some very inspired instruction from President Probst, which was probably his last Zone Training until President Wood comes in next transfer.
Also on Saturday I actually got to spend some more time with Elder Cooney, we had to have the Assistants come down here to Fish Hoek in order to do an interview, so he came down and we were planning to do some proselyting. As it turns out while his companion was doing the interview for one of our investigators we went and put on their spare tire because they had a flat. It was really cool spending time with him and talking a little about mission and a little about home, we had a lot of fun for that short period of time.
Yesterday we had two people be confirmed, and next week we will be having two more baptism's so basically we are just doing work. The work just continues to roll on and it's really exciting, I'm having a lot of fun and just learning lots.
It's getting a little bit more chilly, and what makes things worse is all the homes here don't have a central heating system in their homes so everyone just huddles around a small heater to try and stay warm. I guess that's why they say Cape Town is so cold during the winter, I guess I'll find out about that in the coming months.
Wow Ariel & Brian I can't believe you are just 5 weeks away from the due date that is incredible! That time will fly by exceedingly fast.
Love you all,
Elder Nielsen
Monday, May 23, 2011
Week 37: May 23, 2011
How's it? Excuse the African way of saying Hello,
Thank you all for your letters and continuing support. This week was pretty good, yesterday we baptized two people from Masiphumelele the nearby township one named Susan Mushataganda and Ncebakazi. The program was great and the spirit was so strong as the talks were given as as the actual baptism took place. That makes seven baptisms so far on my mission, but that doesn't matter at all.
For mom, we stay in those apartment buildings just opposite of the sun valley mall, if that helps you at all on Google earth or whatever you used to check out Fishoek. The housing is nice, the only downside is that it has been a missionary boarding since the late nineties at least, so the cleanliness is not up to Hansen par ha-ha. But this morning we did some extensive cleaning and made some headway to getting it cleaner. we found some pretty cool novelty items left behind by other missionaries like a scrap tomato jar (basically just filled up with tomato juice and seeds) from Aug 2008, and no we didn't throw it out we just figured that since it had been around since then it wouldn't hurt to keep around a little longer. The area we are in is relatively safer than the whole of South Africa, in many ways Fishoek reminds me of Seattle because of the people who call it home, except with a SA twang which is awesome and I love it.
Other than the last mentioned, we have scheduled a baptism on June 5th so the work continues to progress and we are really excited about a couple of Investigators who we think have been prepared to receive this the Restored gospel. One is Nosphiwo who can has almost been reading The Book Of Mormon non-stop and is gaining more insights about Jesus Christ and his Gospel with every page she turns. Another is Busisiwe who is a good friend of a member and has been on a search for truth for a while now, and after reading the Restoration pamphlet told us that she too wanted us to teach her and baptize her.
In the MTC we were told that Africa was going to become like South America in terms of the strength of the church, except it would be quicker, and I can see that truly the land of Africa is making leaps and bounds in terms of growth. Many people are finding renewed strength and Faith in Jesus Christ by learning of the Restoration and in consequence the Book of Mormon the record of the 'other sheep' spoken of in John 10:16, who Christ visited after his resurrection. I'm really glad that I was called to serve here and I am really enjoying the time I have been given to do this great work.
Sabonyana,
Elder Nielsen
Thank you all for your letters and continuing support. This week was pretty good, yesterday we baptized two people from Masiphumelele the nearby township one named Susan Mushataganda and Ncebakazi. The program was great and the spirit was so strong as the talks were given as as the actual baptism took place. That makes seven baptisms so far on my mission, but that doesn't matter at all.
For mom, we stay in those apartment buildings just opposite of the sun valley mall, if that helps you at all on Google earth or whatever you used to check out Fishoek. The housing is nice, the only downside is that it has been a missionary boarding since the late nineties at least, so the cleanliness is not up to Hansen par ha-ha. But this morning we did some extensive cleaning and made some headway to getting it cleaner. we found some pretty cool novelty items left behind by other missionaries like a scrap tomato jar (basically just filled up with tomato juice and seeds) from Aug 2008, and no we didn't throw it out we just figured that since it had been around since then it wouldn't hurt to keep around a little longer. The area we are in is relatively safer than the whole of South Africa, in many ways Fishoek reminds me of Seattle because of the people who call it home, except with a SA twang which is awesome and I love it.
Other than the last mentioned, we have scheduled a baptism on June 5th so the work continues to progress and we are really excited about a couple of Investigators who we think have been prepared to receive this the Restored gospel. One is Nosphiwo who can has almost been reading The Book Of Mormon non-stop and is gaining more insights about Jesus Christ and his Gospel with every page she turns. Another is Busisiwe who is a good friend of a member and has been on a search for truth for a while now, and after reading the Restoration pamphlet told us that she too wanted us to teach her and baptize her.
In the MTC we were told that Africa was going to become like South America in terms of the strength of the church, except it would be quicker, and I can see that truly the land of Africa is making leaps and bounds in terms of growth. Many people are finding renewed strength and Faith in Jesus Christ by learning of the Restoration and in consequence the Book of Mormon the record of the 'other sheep' spoken of in John 10:16, who Christ visited after his resurrection. I'm really glad that I was called to serve here and I am really enjoying the time I have been given to do this great work.
Sabonyana,
Elder Nielsen
Monday, May 16, 2011
Week 36: May 16, 2011
Hello family and friends,
it is always good to hear from everyone, Colin and Mom thank you for your continuous letters to me. It is always nice to get caught up with you and your happenings in the past week. This week I had the opportunity of capturing the beauty of Fish Hoek and the many investigators that we have here. It seems like in this area there is a very small percentage of middle class, so either people are from the nice fancy houses on the mountains or beaches or they are from the townships.
Here in Fish Hoek there is a township named Masiphumelele which is where all of the shacks are at. The way these settlements start is first people get on a waiting list for a home provided by the government. so basically the government will build houses for people who don't have a home and provide electricity outhouses and spickets for them to get water. Basically these houses are cinder-block with a tin roof overhead sometimes they will have a proper roof but not always, and a cement floor. The people who don't live in these houses will build shacks around the homes and bum electricity from the nearest house. It is pretty interesting to be walking around a township and see the different way of life that is found there, it's actually very nice for missionary work because during the day people are not in their shacks but are out on the street so we get to talk to lots of people without much effort at all.
We continue to prepare people for baptism here and are having a lot of success, the chapel on Sunday's is completely full and we are trying to figure out how to maneuver the chairs so we can fit more people in there. The members here are great and are really down to earth, and I am really enjoying the work.
Colin I can see you as the best venture scout adviser ever, man that is just what a teenage boy needs just someone who knows how to have fun outdoors and camping trips that turn into lasting memories for them, I am sure you will be able to magnify your calling with excellence. And Mom like I said on the phone I can really see you doing well in primary and helping those children learn and understand basic principles of the gospel.
Love you all,
Chase
it is always good to hear from everyone, Colin and Mom thank you for your continuous letters to me. It is always nice to get caught up with you and your happenings in the past week. This week I had the opportunity of capturing the beauty of Fish Hoek and the many investigators that we have here. It seems like in this area there is a very small percentage of middle class, so either people are from the nice fancy houses on the mountains or beaches or they are from the townships.
Here in Fish Hoek there is a township named Masiphumelele which is where all of the shacks are at. The way these settlements start is first people get on a waiting list for a home provided by the government. so basically the government will build houses for people who don't have a home and provide electricity outhouses and spickets for them to get water. Basically these houses are cinder-block with a tin roof overhead sometimes they will have a proper roof but not always, and a cement floor. The people who don't live in these houses will build shacks around the homes and bum electricity from the nearest house. It is pretty interesting to be walking around a township and see the different way of life that is found there, it's actually very nice for missionary work because during the day people are not in their shacks but are out on the street so we get to talk to lots of people without much effort at all.
We continue to prepare people for baptism here and are having a lot of success, the chapel on Sunday's is completely full and we are trying to figure out how to maneuver the chairs so we can fit more people in there. The members here are great and are really down to earth, and I am really enjoying the work.
Colin I can see you as the best venture scout adviser ever, man that is just what a teenage boy needs just someone who knows how to have fun outdoors and camping trips that turn into lasting memories for them, I am sure you will be able to magnify your calling with excellence. And Mom like I said on the phone I can really see you doing well in primary and helping those children learn and understand basic principles of the gospel.
Love you all,
Chase
Monday, May 2, 2011
Week 34: May 2, 2011
Yes my time in Bellville has come to a close and I am now serving in the Fish Hoek branch, It is really beautiful down here. It is the closest area to Cape Point, and with the move I am now in the Cape South Zone rather than Cape North. Many missionaries want to serve around Cape Town really bad so I am really lucky to have all this time down here.
This area is absolutely stunning, it makes me want to live next to the sea not Seattle close but actually right next to it. Not only is the physical area beautiful but the missionary work here is already booming, and my companion is Elder Senyange who is from Uganda and we are in the same transfer. He is awesome, just a hard worker and loves missionary work so we are going to have a lot of success and some fun as well. If you want to get an idea of what views I get to enjoy for the next 6 weeks at least just Google image "Chapmans peak".
I can't believe it is already May, look forward to the phone call on Sunday that will be nice. I plan on calling around 8 o'clock my time so you guys can do the math and hopefully you will be home from church by then. sorry I don't know what time it is for you guys because we don't use daylight savings and it is confusing my human mind.
Sounds like mom and dad might have to move? wow i just don't know what to tell people when they ask where I am from, for right now I will stick to Washington state, people here have a real complex and always think I am from DC. Oh well just pray for guidance and everything will work itself out just follow the spirit and the answer will be clear no matter how tough a decision it might be to decide to move again.
yes mom I did receive the package you sent, thank you so much for that it was awesome!
Sounds as though everybody else is doing well, continue to do so
Love you all, Elder Nielsen
This area is absolutely stunning, it makes me want to live next to the sea not Seattle close but actually right next to it. Not only is the physical area beautiful but the missionary work here is already booming, and my companion is Elder Senyange who is from Uganda and we are in the same transfer. He is awesome, just a hard worker and loves missionary work so we are going to have a lot of success and some fun as well. If you want to get an idea of what views I get to enjoy for the next 6 weeks at least just Google image "Chapmans peak".
I can't believe it is already May, look forward to the phone call on Sunday that will be nice. I plan on calling around 8 o'clock my time so you guys can do the math and hopefully you will be home from church by then. sorry I don't know what time it is for you guys because we don't use daylight savings and it is confusing my human mind.
Sounds like mom and dad might have to move? wow i just don't know what to tell people when they ask where I am from, for right now I will stick to Washington state, people here have a real complex and always think I am from DC. Oh well just pray for guidance and everything will work itself out just follow the spirit and the answer will be clear no matter how tough a decision it might be to decide to move again.
yes mom I did receive the package you sent, thank you so much for that it was awesome!
Sounds as though everybody else is doing well, continue to do so
Love you all, Elder Nielsen
Monday, April 25, 2011
Week 33: April 25, 2011
Yes this Wednesday is transfers, I honestly have no idea what might happen.
I think my companion will go district leader either in this district or in another one elsewhere in the mission. It wouldn't be too bad if I were to stay here in Bellville because I kind of like this place and all the great members and the investigators we have been working with. One more transfer here would make 6 months for me, not too many missionaries get to say they were in one area for that long.
Yesterday we baptized two of our golden investigators, it was really great to see them make that initial covenant with the lord and im sure they will go on to make even more covenants with him in the future. Among other things this week was pretty cool, we ran into some aggressive JW's which was fun because they backed down once they figured out we knew our stuff pretty well. I think they learned that you cannot mess with the truth especially when you are talking to two guys who have been studying and living it their whole lives and especially in the last little while. We were able to bear testimony of the restoration, the plan of salvation, and the simplicities of the gospel of Jesus Christ and we could feel the Holy Ghost bear witness to ourselves and in them as they had no more objections and agreed for us to come back and teach them. That gave us a lot of confidence and a reassurance that all the study we have been doing actually pays off in ways that cannot be expressed in words.
I ran into a scale this week and weighed 85 KG's which is about 187 lbs, and when I left on mission I was only 75 KG's which is just 165 Lbs. Surprisingly most of the weight I have gained is muscle mostly in my legs, at nights I push the car in neutral while Elder Naylor steers. So along with the spiritual muscle and braun I have gained through scripture study, I have also gained physical strength. I am feeling like a beast in every sense of the word ha. I think I will start running soon longer distances and not push the car too much.
Its good to hear that Ariel and Brian have now graduated, and that uncle Kirt was able to see Kailey and Samantha. Also good to hear from you brother Hamilton, always nice to get caught up to speed with Phil and Jordan and their prep for mission.
Take care everyone,
Elder Nielsen
I think my companion will go district leader either in this district or in another one elsewhere in the mission. It wouldn't be too bad if I were to stay here in Bellville because I kind of like this place and all the great members and the investigators we have been working with. One more transfer here would make 6 months for me, not too many missionaries get to say they were in one area for that long.
Yesterday we baptized two of our golden investigators, it was really great to see them make that initial covenant with the lord and im sure they will go on to make even more covenants with him in the future. Among other things this week was pretty cool, we ran into some aggressive JW's which was fun because they backed down once they figured out we knew our stuff pretty well. I think they learned that you cannot mess with the truth especially when you are talking to two guys who have been studying and living it their whole lives and especially in the last little while. We were able to bear testimony of the restoration, the plan of salvation, and the simplicities of the gospel of Jesus Christ and we could feel the Holy Ghost bear witness to ourselves and in them as they had no more objections and agreed for us to come back and teach them. That gave us a lot of confidence and a reassurance that all the study we have been doing actually pays off in ways that cannot be expressed in words.
I ran into a scale this week and weighed 85 KG's which is about 187 lbs, and when I left on mission I was only 75 KG's which is just 165 Lbs. Surprisingly most of the weight I have gained is muscle mostly in my legs, at nights I push the car in neutral while Elder Naylor steers. So along with the spiritual muscle and braun I have gained through scripture study, I have also gained physical strength. I am feeling like a beast in every sense of the word ha. I think I will start running soon longer distances and not push the car too much.
Its good to hear that Ariel and Brian have now graduated, and that uncle Kirt was able to see Kailey and Samantha. Also good to hear from you brother Hamilton, always nice to get caught up to speed with Phil and Jordan and their prep for mission.
Take care everyone,
Elder Nielsen
Monday, April 18, 2011
Week 32: April 18, 2011
Hello again,
From tuesday to friday Elder Naylor was sick with a fever, so on those day we were just in the boarding trying to get him feeling better. That gave me a bunch of time to do some studying. Good thing he was alright to go to the general conference re-broadcast even if he wasn't I was going to drag him to it. Right now I feel like I am just spiritually exhausted, it's a good feeling!
I really enjoyed Conference and took a bunch of notes on all of the speakers, In my own testimony I can see tremendous growth. David O Mckay said that the most important thing to imporove upon always is our testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ and I think anybody will back that up.
Last Month I finished reading through the old testament and Im now reading in 1 Corinthians and during conference I was proud in myself for recognizing all the scriptures the speakers used and remembering the stories behind the scripture and between the lines.
Because my companion was sick and sleeping most of the time, we weren't able to do much work, so I found myself a lot of the time in deep thought and meditation over my purpose here in life and here on my mission. I came away with a very pure understanding of the importance of serving a mission, even one that I cannot describe well in words. I guess I can say that I am truly impressed with Paul who was so heavily persecuted and even stoned, and he still went out and preached the word. Why? because he had a sure testimony built upon a rock and he wasn't going to let anything detract him from doing the work the lord wanted him to do, I hope I can somehow have such tenacity for missionary work sometimes it's easy to say "ahh lets turn in for the day". Im trying and making progress on that and I will keep you guys updated on that.
To Colin, Mom, Ariel and Dad thank you for your letters to me it's always nice to have something to read and get a glimpse of your weeks. Ariel you are looking a little bit bigger nice! hey dad does CSI have a lacrosse team or club? just curious. Mom I think you might have timed that easter package pretty well, maybe I will receive it this friday we will see.
cheers,
Elder Nielsen
From tuesday to friday Elder Naylor was sick with a fever, so on those day we were just in the boarding trying to get him feeling better. That gave me a bunch of time to do some studying. Good thing he was alright to go to the general conference re-broadcast even if he wasn't I was going to drag him to it. Right now I feel like I am just spiritually exhausted, it's a good feeling!
I really enjoyed Conference and took a bunch of notes on all of the speakers, In my own testimony I can see tremendous growth. David O Mckay said that the most important thing to imporove upon always is our testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ and I think anybody will back that up.
Last Month I finished reading through the old testament and Im now reading in 1 Corinthians and during conference I was proud in myself for recognizing all the scriptures the speakers used and remembering the stories behind the scripture and between the lines.
Because my companion was sick and sleeping most of the time, we weren't able to do much work, so I found myself a lot of the time in deep thought and meditation over my purpose here in life and here on my mission. I came away with a very pure understanding of the importance of serving a mission, even one that I cannot describe well in words. I guess I can say that I am truly impressed with Paul who was so heavily persecuted and even stoned, and he still went out and preached the word. Why? because he had a sure testimony built upon a rock and he wasn't going to let anything detract him from doing the work the lord wanted him to do, I hope I can somehow have such tenacity for missionary work sometimes it's easy to say "ahh lets turn in for the day". Im trying and making progress on that and I will keep you guys updated on that.
To Colin, Mom, Ariel and Dad thank you for your letters to me it's always nice to have something to read and get a glimpse of your weeks. Ariel you are looking a little bit bigger nice! hey dad does CSI have a lacrosse team or club? just curious. Mom I think you might have timed that easter package pretty well, maybe I will receive it this friday we will see.
cheers,
Elder Nielsen
Monday, April 11, 2011
Week 31: April 11, 2011
Congratulations to Colin and Whitney for graduating this year! very exciting Oh and I also need to remember all the birthdays in April hopefully I can remembeu (haha) all of them Clayton, Aunt Sondra, Melissa, and I think Adam. I Know I am forgetting somebody and possibly added somebody who doesn't have a birthday in April, I need to remember to write them in my planner because I don't have my calendar with me right now.
Last week was pretty good, Elder Naylor and I have been doing great together and we know how each other work so we are pretty used to each other. It will probably be hard to seperate from him and get used to another companion and that sort of thing.
I am really glad that you guys all had a good time this weekend with the graduation and baby blessing, looked like a whole lot of fun. Well I haven't written any hand written letters in a while but I am going to try and get some out there to some folks, that way I can actually share some more personal thoughts. Sorry this letter is a short one but be looking forward to getting some letters soon.
Love
Elder Nielsen
Last week was pretty good, Elder Naylor and I have been doing great together and we know how each other work so we are pretty used to each other. It will probably be hard to seperate from him and get used to another companion and that sort of thing.
I am really glad that you guys all had a good time this weekend with the graduation and baby blessing, looked like a whole lot of fun. Well I haven't written any hand written letters in a while but I am going to try and get some out there to some folks, that way I can actually share some more personal thoughts. Sorry this letter is a short one but be looking forward to getting some letters soon.
Love
Elder Nielsen
Monday, April 4, 2011
Week 30: April 4, 2011
Hello everyone,
This week was great here in Bellville. Yesterday we had 7 investigators at church which totally smashed the record by far. It's really exciting to have all those people at church and see the ward welcome them and show them what classes they need to go to next. It was packed in our Gospel principles class and we are sure that all of those people enjoyed their time at church and felt something special about it and of course it was the spirit that was present. We were kind of nervous about it being fast and testimony meeting but it actually worked out for good we heard great testimonies for veteran members, it was also nice to hear from our members that they had never seen so many investigators at church at one time.
I wasn't going to tell you this week but unfortunately my camera was stolen so I won't be able to send more pictures in the near future. But it is a good thing you guys sent me a flash drive so I can still collect all the memories that have been captured from my companions camera's.
We haven't watched conference yet, we will be watching it on the 16th of April so we are very excited about that. Can't believe that it is already the second General Conference on my mission. The weather here is starting to get cooler, I can't describe what it feels like but I will try my best to put it into words for next week, it's something I have never felt before it's weird.
Butler is apparently still in it, I hope they can pull it off hah. Dad thanks for keeping me updated on all the interviews and job possibilities you are having it's cool to hear about them and the possibility of them all.
So it's a big week for everybody with Graduations and a baby Blessing that's awesome, I will be keeping all of you in my prayers and hope everything goes well!
Love you,
Elder Nielsen
This week was great here in Bellville. Yesterday we had 7 investigators at church which totally smashed the record by far. It's really exciting to have all those people at church and see the ward welcome them and show them what classes they need to go to next. It was packed in our Gospel principles class and we are sure that all of those people enjoyed their time at church and felt something special about it and of course it was the spirit that was present. We were kind of nervous about it being fast and testimony meeting but it actually worked out for good we heard great testimonies for veteran members, it was also nice to hear from our members that they had never seen so many investigators at church at one time.
I wasn't going to tell you this week but unfortunately my camera was stolen so I won't be able to send more pictures in the near future. But it is a good thing you guys sent me a flash drive so I can still collect all the memories that have been captured from my companions camera's.
We haven't watched conference yet, we will be watching it on the 16th of April so we are very excited about that. Can't believe that it is already the second General Conference on my mission. The weather here is starting to get cooler, I can't describe what it feels like but I will try my best to put it into words for next week, it's something I have never felt before it's weird.
Butler is apparently still in it, I hope they can pull it off hah. Dad thanks for keeping me updated on all the interviews and job possibilities you are having it's cool to hear about them and the possibility of them all.
So it's a big week for everybody with Graduations and a baby Blessing that's awesome, I will be keeping all of you in my prayers and hope everything goes well!
Love you,
Elder Nielsen
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