Wednesday Elder Jenkins and i had a long talk about ideas and what else we could do for our area. It helped prepare us for Thursday where we realized some other things that we need to do such as figuring out how we can get everyone's information and help those of all interest levels. We realized that Olivia Prochazka a member of out branch served her mission on temple square and she will know exactly what to do and how to do it. So we had dinner with her and discussed things. She suggested we make a card and give it to everyone as they walk in just like at the LA Visitor Center. So now we are off to dry and draw some stuff up. (President Hong said on Sunday that he wants this big and that he wants to make a splash and that he won't disappoint and our BML (Branch Mission Leader) is all behind it as well)
Friday i watched something awesome. We carpool with the Chinese B to District Meeting and on our way to PVRO (Palos Verdes Regional Orchestra) after DM we stopped by Taco Bell to get some lunch and i watched Elder Burr, who is constantly studying Chinese and trying to learn it say something loudly to me (i don't speak any Chinese but sometimes i think that he thinks i do) and a lady across the aisle look up startled. He noticed this and started speaking his Chinese with her. It was awesome to see him kick off the conversation and then Elder Bowman and Elder Yang come in and help him have a really good conversation with this lady. Although she didn't take a book of Mormon (because she didn't want to set it to the side and disrespect it) she did leave away with a commitment to go to Mormon.org. Elder Burr is an inspiration to me and all because of his enthusiasm and love both for the language and ALL people around him. I've seen him make contacts with all sorts of people. That fire is something i need and have begun to seek after.
Saturday Elder Jenkins and i went and checked out our new English Class location. We liked the way some things are done there and we are excited to be working there. We know that it will be huge resource for us as we expand and talk to the Koreans in Gardena to find the elect. As for our other English class we have several returning students but we are struggling to turn them into investigators. We have some ideas but so far nothing is turning out. However we will get them because these people are awesome and i love them. Saturday night we had a wonderful ward activity in witch a member brought a friend to and we had great language practice learned a few new words and understood a little more. The friend although he is strong catholic has a greater appreciation of our church now and we hope that he will keep coming to our activities and we will work with him there.
Sunday we had a good church meeting. However the two important things is that a family offered to have us come over and role play lessons with us so we can get the practice and have them correct our Korean. To which their was a lot of correction but it was fun and strengthening for all of us. We will improve and use this time wisely as in all things. The other great thing is that we were able to eat dinner with a wonderful Korean family that we have been trying to eat dinner with since forever. It was amazing and boosted our relationship with them. We are slowly little by little becoming part of this branch and they love us for it. Missionary work is on the up and up as well and with this fireside on the 17th of November We are going to blow them out of the water with how fast the branch will grow.
On the personal end of things. Life is good. These past couple nights before i pray. i have started to meditate and just let go off my fears and frustrations and other things by offering them to God and putting them upon my altar of sacrifice for him and i have noticed a difference in me. Both in my nightly prayers and in the following day. It is wonderful it is like a super personal talk with God in which i am doing some spiritual spring cleaning.
Elder Craner
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| LOBSTER! It was kind of weird but good. Chinese cook things weird but it was still good and I love the mission |
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| Us at my birthday dinner with My companion the blond. Elder Bergeson (the one who looks Mexican but is actually half Taiwanese and the other white guy is Elder Bowman They are Chinese B or at least they were until Elder Burr came and he made them a trio. |
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| Our traditional Korean tea party. It was only flowers and tasted weird. |
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