Hello World!
Monday
After P-Day, we got to go teach the Douglas family. It went really well!
Tuesday
After volunteering, we headed out to Manheim. We were able to have a couple of less active lessons, which was great. We had dinner with Sis Archer--love her! And she made MEXICAN! That's few and far between in PA. They could really use a Cafe Rio out this way. In fact, they opened one near the DC temple last summer and that was like the talk of the ward!
The best part of the night was Sammy. She's one of the people who just showed up to church last week. She's so amazing! We ended up having more of a discussion than a lesson, but it went really well!
Wednesday
We had another great dinner at the Mathis's--spaghetti, and then FINALLY had our lesson with Sam--the guy we met from England. We had a great lesson with them, but they weren't interested in learning more. We finished up with Anton, a guy we've been teaching for awhile who went to Lanc Bible College.
Thursday
We had another lesson with Sis Meza and her husband. They're heading out for an extended Florida vacation, so I won't get to teach them again. We had a combined District Meeting/Specialized Training with President. It was on How to Begin Teaching and was really great! I always love when President comes out! We got to teach Magen again...she's so amazing, too! She's from Honduras and has a nephew that is a member out there.
Friday
LEADERSHIP TRAINING! I love training meetings! And to make it even better....Chiliwood! I've attached pictures of it. It was a lot of fun! And if my dad will send me the link this week (hint hint...we'll see if he reads this far :D), I can forward it next week to everyone. My comp and I performed in the Variety Show, though it didn't go as planned, lol.
Saturday
We got to see Sis Stones again, which was good. I love their family! We also got to see Sis Heaton.
Sunday
Stake Conference! I LOVE Stake Conference! We heard from Pres and Sis Topham, the DC Temple President and Matron, our Stake President, and a woman from one of the wards. It was fabulous! We had some studies and then a great Sunday dinner with the Massey. We were going to have an FHE at Bishop's with the Douglas family, but they've been sick this week. Sammy made it to church again, which was AWESOME!
Life is pretty much amazing!
Love you all!
Sister Denton
Monday, February 27, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
2/20/12- Letter to the World
Hello World!
It's President's Day and the library is open--how cool is that?!
Monday
We got to teach Soila--she's doing well! She's getting more and more excited for her baptism.
Tuesday
After lunch, we went to volunteer at the library--sorting books for the book fair. Our volunteer coordinator is very curious about our religion and we were happy to answer questions as we sorted. I'd prayed for the opportunity to have a gospel discussion and it presented itself!
We went to Manheim next where we were ditched by our appointments. We came back to teach Bernard. We had dinner with the Padillas--love them! Next we went to a family's house that we'd tracted into a couple of days before. They're very strong Catholics and were not interested, but allowed us to teach a lesson and took a Book of Mormon! We ended the night with the Douglas family and watched the long Joseph Smith movie. 'Twas great!
Wednesday
After District Meeting, we went to lunch with Sis Meza and taught her husband--I love them! We tracted some and then went to Sis Wood's. We had dinner with Sis Mathis again--this is going to be a weekly thing! We had meat, homemade potatoes, corn, and pie for dessert! (This week is spaghetti :D). We ended the night tracting.
Thursday
We were in most of the morning because Sis Page wasn't feeling well, so I got to organize the area book some more. We had dinner with the Brintons--pork, potatoes and veggies with ice cream and a muffin for dessert! We got stood up the rest of the night, so we were out tracting!
Friday
After Weekly Planning, we got to teach Soila again. We went home for dinner and then tracted until our 8pm appointment.
Saturday
Lititz had Fire and Ice going on, so we went downtown and street contacted some. We then headed out to Manheim where pretty much everything fell through. We went to the Stone's for a lesson and then went back out. The last part was really great and we got some good potentials!
Sunday
Church was SO cool! We walked in and there was a couple I didn't recognize--they aren't members! Ione lived in Utah for a few years, but now lives out here. She brought her fiance Coy with her. We got their number! During the sacrament, a member pulled us out. Russell is from Nepal and his sister and brother-in-law just came here as refugees. He's driven by our church and decided this is the church for them and their 5 kids, so we got his information. On the way to gospel principles, another member introduced us to Sammy, who had just shown up to church. She has an LDS friend and has been reading the Book of Mormon. We got an appointment with her. After choir (I got to sub as pianist again), Bishop called us in and gave us a referral. A woman in the ward married a non-member the day before and the Bishop invited him to take the lessons--he agreed! What the heck!? So awesome!
Well, I'm off for another P-Day! We're low on miles, so it'll be pretty low-key again.
Love you all!
Sister Denton
It's President's Day and the library is open--how cool is that?!
Monday
We got to teach Soila--she's doing well! She's getting more and more excited for her baptism.
Tuesday
After lunch, we went to volunteer at the library--sorting books for the book fair. Our volunteer coordinator is very curious about our religion and we were happy to answer questions as we sorted. I'd prayed for the opportunity to have a gospel discussion and it presented itself!
We went to Manheim next where we were ditched by our appointments. We came back to teach Bernard. We had dinner with the Padillas--love them! Next we went to a family's house that we'd tracted into a couple of days before. They're very strong Catholics and were not interested, but allowed us to teach a lesson and took a Book of Mormon! We ended the night with the Douglas family and watched the long Joseph Smith movie. 'Twas great!
Wednesday
After District Meeting, we went to lunch with Sis Meza and taught her husband--I love them! We tracted some and then went to Sis Wood's. We had dinner with Sis Mathis again--this is going to be a weekly thing! We had meat, homemade potatoes, corn, and pie for dessert! (This week is spaghetti :D). We ended the night tracting.
Thursday
We were in most of the morning because Sis Page wasn't feeling well, so I got to organize the area book some more. We had dinner with the Brintons--pork, potatoes and veggies with ice cream and a muffin for dessert! We got stood up the rest of the night, so we were out tracting!
Friday
After Weekly Planning, we got to teach Soila again. We went home for dinner and then tracted until our 8pm appointment.
Saturday
Lititz had Fire and Ice going on, so we went downtown and street contacted some. We then headed out to Manheim where pretty much everything fell through. We went to the Stone's for a lesson and then went back out. The last part was really great and we got some good potentials!
Sunday
Church was SO cool! We walked in and there was a couple I didn't recognize--they aren't members! Ione lived in Utah for a few years, but now lives out here. She brought her fiance Coy with her. We got their number! During the sacrament, a member pulled us out. Russell is from Nepal and his sister and brother-in-law just came here as refugees. He's driven by our church and decided this is the church for them and their 5 kids, so we got his information. On the way to gospel principles, another member introduced us to Sammy, who had just shown up to church. She has an LDS friend and has been reading the Book of Mormon. We got an appointment with her. After choir (I got to sub as pianist again), Bishop called us in and gave us a referral. A woman in the ward married a non-member the day before and the Bishop invited him to take the lessons--he agreed! What the heck!? So awesome!
Well, I'm off for another P-Day! We're low on miles, so it'll be pretty low-key again.
Love you all!
Sister Denton
Monday, February 13, 2012
2/13/12- Letter to the World
Hello World!
I hope all is going well with everyone! Here's the update for the week:
Monday
We taught the Douglas Family again! I love them to death! We picked Sister Douglas up as an investigator, but the boys still go to the back room to play when we come over. Hopefully that will change! They are doing great. Bro Douglas has such an amazing testimony of this work and has GREAT support from his family. I'm excited to see him continue to progress!
Tuesday
We started our service at the library--sorting books for the book fair. It's pretty fun! Later that afternoon we taught Bernard. He's been just reading along! We went tracting that evening with not much success....but it was definitely an interesting night!! As we were walking to the car, a cop pulled us over.
"Someone called you in as suspicious....I guess you didn't look Mormon enough."
"haha..."
"I guess I'd better make sure you're who you say you are. Who's the angel that came to John Smith?"
"Moroni!"
"Okay. It's getting kind of late to be out."
"We're heading to our car now."
"Okay."
Gotta love PA!
Wednesday
We got to teach Soila this day. She's doing great! We're just waiting for clearance on her baptism. She is SO excited!
Thursday
Sister Page was sick, so I spent the morning going through our former investigator book and calling those that have been taught in the past. We got a referral and a potential investigator out of it! We taught Bernard and Altagracia again. We had dinner with Sis Mathis--Salmon and Crab Cakes. Turns out it's good! I was really scared! We went to the Douglas' house next for an appointment, but he decided to feed us too. We had rice and beans and Dominican Spaghetti.
Friday
After planning, we stopped by Niki's, but her fam was sick, so she had to cancel. We had other appointments fall through. We were invited to participate in the Visiting Teaching Conference, so that was a fun experience. Then we went to an appointment with Magen from Puerto Rico and she became a new investigator. She was staring at our tags at one point--turns out her nephew is LDS in Puerto Rico and always talking about it online.
Saturday
Every appointment or thought of an appointment fell through and it was COLD and snowy. Joy. About 30 min before our 8pm appointment, they called. I answered the phone and said, "Sister....we've been walking for the last 3 hours in the cold and snow. If you cancel right now, we are out for another hour. I hope you're not calling to cancel." "I was, but now I feel guilty, so I'll let you come over." You have to understand, we don't usually set appointments with them because they cancel last minute. Usually we just show up. They're a Recent convert/ less active family in the ward who really needs a push. It was a good lesson and I thought she was SO committed to church, but she didn't show again :( There's always next week.
Sunday
Church was great! Bro Douglas bore his testimony in Gospel Principles. Soila is so excited that she's been 3 times so she can finally be baptized. We sing in the Ward Choir for our lunch break, which is fun. I'm filling in on piano again next week :D The Douglas' canceled, so we were out in the freezing cold again. People give us weird looks normally, but even more so when it's like 25 degrees and we're knocking on doors lol. We got some return appointments, though!
Well, that's the week! We're going to have another great one this week! The gospel is SO awesome! It's true....live it and you'll be blessed!
Love ya!
Sister Denton
I hope all is going well with everyone! Here's the update for the week:
Monday
We taught the Douglas Family again! I love them to death! We picked Sister Douglas up as an investigator, but the boys still go to the back room to play when we come over. Hopefully that will change! They are doing great. Bro Douglas has such an amazing testimony of this work and has GREAT support from his family. I'm excited to see him continue to progress!
Tuesday
We started our service at the library--sorting books for the book fair. It's pretty fun! Later that afternoon we taught Bernard. He's been just reading along! We went tracting that evening with not much success....but it was definitely an interesting night!! As we were walking to the car, a cop pulled us over.
"Someone called you in as suspicious....I guess you didn't look Mormon enough."
"haha..."
"I guess I'd better make sure you're who you say you are. Who's the angel that came to John Smith?"
"Moroni!"
"Okay. It's getting kind of late to be out."
"We're heading to our car now."
"Okay."
Gotta love PA!
Wednesday
We got to teach Soila this day. She's doing great! We're just waiting for clearance on her baptism. She is SO excited!
Thursday
Sister Page was sick, so I spent the morning going through our former investigator book and calling those that have been taught in the past. We got a referral and a potential investigator out of it! We taught Bernard and Altagracia again. We had dinner with Sis Mathis--Salmon and Crab Cakes. Turns out it's good! I was really scared! We went to the Douglas' house next for an appointment, but he decided to feed us too. We had rice and beans and Dominican Spaghetti.
Friday
After planning, we stopped by Niki's, but her fam was sick, so she had to cancel. We had other appointments fall through. We were invited to participate in the Visiting Teaching Conference, so that was a fun experience. Then we went to an appointment with Magen from Puerto Rico and she became a new investigator. She was staring at our tags at one point--turns out her nephew is LDS in Puerto Rico and always talking about it online.
Saturday
Every appointment or thought of an appointment fell through and it was COLD and snowy. Joy. About 30 min before our 8pm appointment, they called. I answered the phone and said, "Sister....we've been walking for the last 3 hours in the cold and snow. If you cancel right now, we are out for another hour. I hope you're not calling to cancel." "I was, but now I feel guilty, so I'll let you come over." You have to understand, we don't usually set appointments with them because they cancel last minute. Usually we just show up. They're a Recent convert/ less active family in the ward who really needs a push. It was a good lesson and I thought she was SO committed to church, but she didn't show again :( There's always next week.
Sunday
Church was great! Bro Douglas bore his testimony in Gospel Principles. Soila is so excited that she's been 3 times so she can finally be baptized. We sing in the Ward Choir for our lunch break, which is fun. I'm filling in on piano again next week :D The Douglas' canceled, so we were out in the freezing cold again. People give us weird looks normally, but even more so when it's like 25 degrees and we're knocking on doors lol. We got some return appointments, though!
Well, that's the week! We're going to have another great one this week! The gospel is SO awesome! It's true....live it and you'll be blessed!
Love ya!
Sister Denton
Monday, February 6, 2012
2/6/12- Letter to the World
Hello World!
Well it's been another crazy week here in PA! Today marks the beginning of my last transfer. I can't even believe it! Six more weeks to rock it out here in the mission field and then the rest of my life to apply it and be the best member missionary I can!
Okay...on to the week!
Monday
We had two appointments fall through, so we went over to a less active family and had a great lesson with them. I wish people would just realize how much the gospel is going to bless their lives!
Tuesday
We went for our appointment with Bro Frost and he told us that he was no longer interested in meeting with us. I hate when that happens! We went over to Sis Meza's house for lunch and taught a little lesson afterward to her husband. Next we went to meet Pierre--a referral we had. He is a MIRACLE!! We went over with Sis Vargas. His mother in NY is a member. He's from the Dominican Republic. He is SO prepared! He's got a wife and 3 kids, plus one on the way. They all came to church on Sunday and loved it! We're teaching them again tonight. They are so incredible. We taught Bernard this week--he's doing well. We also got to go see Soila. We had dinner with them and then taught a lesson.
Wednesday
After a combined District Meeting and lunch at Applebee's, we took care of some business and then went off to a less active. Later that night, we went to a less active Part member family and the husband agreed to sit in on the lessons! How exciting!
Thursday
Service day! I played Uno for a little over an hour with some women at the nursing home. After that, we went to Bernard's, but he wasn't there. We taught the Hilliers next...they're so awesome! Next we had dinner with the Lawson's--'twas so fun! Their little girls are adorable! That night Bro White came with us to teach Bro Graham and Sis Betsey. I love them to pieces. It was a great lesson, but unforunately they called us this morning and said they'd like to read on their own and they'll call us when they want us back.
Friday
Some women from the ward took us out to lunch, which was awesome. We went to Sis Schneider's house and had another great lesson with her. Next we went to Bro Douglas' house. He and his 5-year old came on a church tour. He bore amazing testimony of miracles he'd seen that week since he's started meeting with us, praying morning and night, and reading from the Book of Mormon. Again, he is so prepared! Next was dinner. Our last appointment canceled. We stopped by Sis Kelley's--she was home! Her son wanted to come to church :D So great!
Saturday
We went to the White's baptism. There were some non-members there that are pretty good friends with them. We tracted some and went to Ciro's--my favorite Italian restauarant--for dinner. We taught a less active man and after that, we went to help a less actvive woman clean some.
Sunday
I LOVE Sundays! Like I said, the whole Douglas family came to church! It was so awesome! Sis Kelley's son came alone and then one of our part-member investigators came. So awesome! We stopped by a less active family and then went to the White's for a PHENOMENAL dinner! Ribs, Wings, fruit and dip, meat and cream-cheese wontons, this awesome cream cheese dessert as well as strawberry and chocolate wontons. Oh...and chips and dip! We headed out and did our studies for the rest of the night, which was convenient, because Superbowl Sunday is not a very productive tracting time.
Well today we might be going to get our hair cut...we'll see!
Here's a poem I wrote recently--
My mission, I've found, is just about o'er
I'm soon walking right out the door.
But I'm taking more home than I ever did plan
It's God's way, He always leaves more.
My old worn-out shoes that are falling apart
will add to the weight of my case,
but the things that I've learned while walking in them
weight nothing and time can't erase.
I've learned how to love with a charity pure
and feel God's love shine right through me
He loves all His children and wants them to know
Their potential and what they can be.
The next thing I've learned is how to endure
every painstaking task that I'm giv'n
at the end of each street, I was glad I pressed on
and I'll feel the same when I'm in heav'n
The life of the Savior--just what He went through,
is something I'll ne'er understand
but an 18-month step in Gethsamane here
has taugth me to hold to His hand
There are many more lessons and prinicples learned,
I could fill pages more with this poem
but it'll mean so much more if you learn for yourself
so go--bring a child of God home.
Missions are awesome! Love ya'll!
Sister Denton
Well it's been another crazy week here in PA! Today marks the beginning of my last transfer. I can't even believe it! Six more weeks to rock it out here in the mission field and then the rest of my life to apply it and be the best member missionary I can!
Okay...on to the week!
Monday
We had two appointments fall through, so we went over to a less active family and had a great lesson with them. I wish people would just realize how much the gospel is going to bless their lives!
Tuesday
We went for our appointment with Bro Frost and he told us that he was no longer interested in meeting with us. I hate when that happens! We went over to Sis Meza's house for lunch and taught a little lesson afterward to her husband. Next we went to meet Pierre--a referral we had. He is a MIRACLE!! We went over with Sis Vargas. His mother in NY is a member. He's from the Dominican Republic. He is SO prepared! He's got a wife and 3 kids, plus one on the way. They all came to church on Sunday and loved it! We're teaching them again tonight. They are so incredible. We taught Bernard this week--he's doing well. We also got to go see Soila. We had dinner with them and then taught a lesson.
Wednesday
After a combined District Meeting and lunch at Applebee's, we took care of some business and then went off to a less active. Later that night, we went to a less active Part member family and the husband agreed to sit in on the lessons! How exciting!
Thursday
Service day! I played Uno for a little over an hour with some women at the nursing home. After that, we went to Bernard's, but he wasn't there. We taught the Hilliers next...they're so awesome! Next we had dinner with the Lawson's--'twas so fun! Their little girls are adorable! That night Bro White came with us to teach Bro Graham and Sis Betsey. I love them to pieces. It was a great lesson, but unforunately they called us this morning and said they'd like to read on their own and they'll call us when they want us back.
Friday
Some women from the ward took us out to lunch, which was awesome. We went to Sis Schneider's house and had another great lesson with her. Next we went to Bro Douglas' house. He and his 5-year old came on a church tour. He bore amazing testimony of miracles he'd seen that week since he's started meeting with us, praying morning and night, and reading from the Book of Mormon. Again, he is so prepared! Next was dinner. Our last appointment canceled. We stopped by Sis Kelley's--she was home! Her son wanted to come to church :D So great!
Saturday
We went to the White's baptism. There were some non-members there that are pretty good friends with them. We tracted some and went to Ciro's--my favorite Italian restauarant--for dinner. We taught a less active man and after that, we went to help a less actvive woman clean some.
Sunday
I LOVE Sundays! Like I said, the whole Douglas family came to church! It was so awesome! Sis Kelley's son came alone and then one of our part-member investigators came. So awesome! We stopped by a less active family and then went to the White's for a PHENOMENAL dinner! Ribs, Wings, fruit and dip, meat and cream-cheese wontons, this awesome cream cheese dessert as well as strawberry and chocolate wontons. Oh...and chips and dip! We headed out and did our studies for the rest of the night, which was convenient, because Superbowl Sunday is not a very productive tracting time.
Well today we might be going to get our hair cut...we'll see!
Here's a poem I wrote recently--
My mission, I've found, is just about o'er
I'm soon walking right out the door.
But I'm taking more home than I ever did plan
It's God's way, He always leaves more.
My old worn-out shoes that are falling apart
will add to the weight of my case,
but the things that I've learned while walking in them
weight nothing and time can't erase.
I've learned how to love with a charity pure
and feel God's love shine right through me
He loves all His children and wants them to know
Their potential and what they can be.
The next thing I've learned is how to endure
every painstaking task that I'm giv'n
at the end of each street, I was glad I pressed on
and I'll feel the same when I'm in heav'n
The life of the Savior--just what He went through,
is something I'll ne'er understand
but an 18-month step in Gethsamane here
has taugth me to hold to His hand
There are many more lessons and prinicples learned,
I could fill pages more with this poem
but it'll mean so much more if you learn for yourself
so go--bring a child of God home.
Missions are awesome! Love ya'll!
Sister Denton
Monday, January 30, 2012
1/30/12- Letter to the World
Hello World!!
Can you even believe that it's February next week!? Crazy!
Monday
All of our appointments fell through after P-Day. We stopped by the Stones and had a great lesson with them. I love that family!
Tuesday
We got a new investigator--Bro Frost. He reminds me a lot of Barney Fife. He's so awesome! We had lunch at the church and then went to follow up with some potentials. We stopped by Sis Kelley. Since then, we've not seen her--turns out she's got bronchial pneumonia and is staying with a friend. We had dinner with the Alis...delicious as always! We went to another less active that evening and had a great lesson. We were supposed to have a lesson with Maribel, but she dropped us. We went to tract in her complex and got stopped by the Property Manager...add it to the list of complexes that say NOTHING about private property or soliciting or anything and yet the management tells us we can't be there.
Wednesday
After District Meeting, we went to follow up with some people and then headed to Sis Wood's. We had a good lesson and then went to the Butterfield's for dinner. We had hamburgers and sweet potato fries...can I tell you GOOD it tasted to eat a home-cooked hamburger! This summer I am grilling it up! We went to teach Soila next, our investigator with autism. Our leaders wanted the bishop to sit in to get an idea of her accountability. He'd like to meet with her a few more times, but said we should be good to go! She's been praying and reading and she FINALLY came to church this week! Our last appointment fell through, but we ended up going to see Bernard's little sister (since he was at scouts) and read a chapter with her.
Thursday
Our first appointment fell through, so we went home to finish companion study. We went to lunch at the LaCava's--baked ziti. Oh yum! We went to Luthercare for Spa Day--good as always. One woman kept falling asleep while I did her nails! We went to help Laura move, but she didn't make it back in time. We headed next to three apointments that fell through. We ate at the Pizza shop in town. Sis Garrison came to one of the appt, and since he wasn't there, she came with us to see the Stones. After the rest fell through, I really wanted to just go to a less active house or something because it was rainy and miserable. I felt like we should be out, though, so we kept tracting. I felt like we should go try Graham and Betsey again, so we walked over there and they let us in and we had a great lesson! They're new investigators! So awesome! I love the Spirit :D
Friday
After Weekly Planning, we went to see Sis Schneider, a new investigator from last week. I was actually worried that she wouldn't let us in, but it turned out to be a fantastic lesson! When talking about pre-earth life, a concept she'd never heard of, I mentioned that the Bible talks about "returning" to live with God and that you can't return somewhere you've never been. She really thought about that and is going to ask her pastor roommate. Hopefully that goes well :D Next we went to see Bro Frost again, and he agreed to come to church! (Although he called us Saturday night and said he had the sniffles and wouldn't make it). We went to dinner at the Pratts--always love them! We stopped by Bernard's that night and had a great lesson and then went to the Lambs for a great lesson. They tried coming to church last week, but got lost. But they tried!
Saturday
Our first appointment fell through, so we tracted more in Manheim--seems to be our new place of choice. After going home for lunch, we went to an appointment that fell through and then went out tracting some more. We had dinner with the Woods--Costco Pizza. Oh yum. We went tracting for the rest of the night. Sam (from England) had ditched us, but Sis Page wanted to go try him again. I did not want to because I could just see him being like "I hung up on you, didn't return your message, wasn't there for an appointment, and didn't respond to the note you left. Can't you take a hint?" Instead, he saw us and apologized for not getting back to us and set up a return appointment! Awesome!
Sunday
Church was FANTASTIC! The youth speakers didn't show up, so yours truly got called to bear her testimony on missionary work. The other two speakers were phenomenal--again all on missionary work. I got to sub as pianist for choir, which was way fun. We had a quick lunch and then did some more studies at the church. We headed to dinner with the Blacks--I LOVE that family. Pot roast, vegetables, homemade jam, and cheescake for dessert. Oh yum. Are you seeing a pattern with delicious meals this week? We went tracting for the rest of the night--in Manheim :D
Love you all and hope you have a fantastic week!
Sister Denton
Can you even believe that it's February next week!? Crazy!
Monday
All of our appointments fell through after P-Day. We stopped by the Stones and had a great lesson with them. I love that family!
Tuesday
We got a new investigator--Bro Frost. He reminds me a lot of Barney Fife. He's so awesome! We had lunch at the church and then went to follow up with some potentials. We stopped by Sis Kelley. Since then, we've not seen her--turns out she's got bronchial pneumonia and is staying with a friend. We had dinner with the Alis...delicious as always! We went to another less active that evening and had a great lesson. We were supposed to have a lesson with Maribel, but she dropped us. We went to tract in her complex and got stopped by the Property Manager...add it to the list of complexes that say NOTHING about private property or soliciting or anything and yet the management tells us we can't be there.
Wednesday
After District Meeting, we went to follow up with some people and then headed to Sis Wood's. We had a good lesson and then went to the Butterfield's for dinner. We had hamburgers and sweet potato fries...can I tell you GOOD it tasted to eat a home-cooked hamburger! This summer I am grilling it up! We went to teach Soila next, our investigator with autism. Our leaders wanted the bishop to sit in to get an idea of her accountability. He'd like to meet with her a few more times, but said we should be good to go! She's been praying and reading and she FINALLY came to church this week! Our last appointment fell through, but we ended up going to see Bernard's little sister (since he was at scouts) and read a chapter with her.
Thursday
Our first appointment fell through, so we went home to finish companion study. We went to lunch at the LaCava's--baked ziti. Oh yum! We went to Luthercare for Spa Day--good as always. One woman kept falling asleep while I did her nails! We went to help Laura move, but she didn't make it back in time. We headed next to three apointments that fell through. We ate at the Pizza shop in town. Sis Garrison came to one of the appt, and since he wasn't there, she came with us to see the Stones. After the rest fell through, I really wanted to just go to a less active house or something because it was rainy and miserable. I felt like we should be out, though, so we kept tracting. I felt like we should go try Graham and Betsey again, so we walked over there and they let us in and we had a great lesson! They're new investigators! So awesome! I love the Spirit :D
Friday
After Weekly Planning, we went to see Sis Schneider, a new investigator from last week. I was actually worried that she wouldn't let us in, but it turned out to be a fantastic lesson! When talking about pre-earth life, a concept she'd never heard of, I mentioned that the Bible talks about "returning" to live with God and that you can't return somewhere you've never been. She really thought about that and is going to ask her pastor roommate. Hopefully that goes well :D Next we went to see Bro Frost again, and he agreed to come to church! (Although he called us Saturday night and said he had the sniffles and wouldn't make it). We went to dinner at the Pratts--always love them! We stopped by Bernard's that night and had a great lesson and then went to the Lambs for a great lesson. They tried coming to church last week, but got lost. But they tried!
Saturday
Our first appointment fell through, so we tracted more in Manheim--seems to be our new place of choice. After going home for lunch, we went to an appointment that fell through and then went out tracting some more. We had dinner with the Woods--Costco Pizza. Oh yum. We went tracting for the rest of the night. Sam (from England) had ditched us, but Sis Page wanted to go try him again. I did not want to because I could just see him being like "I hung up on you, didn't return your message, wasn't there for an appointment, and didn't respond to the note you left. Can't you take a hint?" Instead, he saw us and apologized for not getting back to us and set up a return appointment! Awesome!
Sunday
Church was FANTASTIC! The youth speakers didn't show up, so yours truly got called to bear her testimony on missionary work. The other two speakers were phenomenal--again all on missionary work. I got to sub as pianist for choir, which was way fun. We had a quick lunch and then did some more studies at the church. We headed to dinner with the Blacks--I LOVE that family. Pot roast, vegetables, homemade jam, and cheescake for dessert. Oh yum. Are you seeing a pattern with delicious meals this week? We went tracting for the rest of the night--in Manheim :D
Love you all and hope you have a fantastic week!
Sister Denton
Monday, January 23, 2012
1/23/12- Letter to the World
Hello World!
We had a great week!
Tuesday
We went to follow up with some potentials and got to go in and teach a lesson to one! Maribel became a new investigator. She has 5 kids, so there's a lot of potential there! We had interviews with President and then headed up to the Archer's for dinner. We went to a member's home to have them follow us to a less active that they just started Visiting teaching to help them get to know one another. Hopefully we can get her out to church!
Wednesday
After studies, we headed up to Harrisburg for a specialized training meeting. It was really fantastic! Training meetngs always are :D We went back and taught Soila a great lesson on obedience and tithing...I really hope to see her baptized before I leave! Her big hold up is getting to church. We stopped by the Stones next. Last of all was Anton, the Bible College grad we've been seeing for awhile. It was a great lesson and he is willing to try to find out if it's true!
Thursday
We started the day by tracting. We went to Luthercare next. They are having activites there, now, so I got to play Scrabble and Upwords with a few of the residents--and they totally beat me! We went to Sis Kelley's next and taught about baptism. She's closer to accepting a date, I think! Next was the Wright's for dinner--great family and delcious dinner! We taught Laura last. She's moving to the Elder's area this next week, so hopefully she can progress there!
Friday
After planning, we went to another potential--Niki. She let us in and became a new investigator also! We went to our next appointment, and she wasn't there, but we "Open Your Mouthed" a woman at the mailbox and it was her! She's moving, but she seemed interested in meeting with missionaries! We went tracting for a little while and tracted this cute Vietnamese woman. We'd been parked in front of her house, so after her door, we went to get more layers on because it was FREEZING. As we were about to start tracting again, she waved us down. She'd been making this hat and she wanted to give it to me because I wasn't wearing one. So sweet! So now I have a bright pink/grey reversible hat. :D We didn't have a dinner break, so we went to the Pinewood Derby to support Bernard. He didn't make it, though, so we headed home. We stopped by Sis Kelleys' for a little bit to see if the kids made it. We ended up tracting that night. I felt like we should go on this one street that I know I'd done part of like 3 months ago, but I couldn't remember how much. We started partway down, and everyone seemed really rude and uninterested. I still felt like we should keep going. At one house, I realized I'd done these houses before, but I still felt like we should keep going. We got to the end of the street and the last house I stopped at and almost didn't go up to because I specifically remembered tracting it. I couldn't remember if they answered, though, so we went up and Magen let us in! She's hispanic and said we could come back!!! Yay for the Spirit!
Saturday
We taught Sis Kelleys and the kids this morning and watched the longer Joseph Smith movie. Micaela had made us all these cute little cards and one said "I like you gises so much!" Cute :D We headed down to find some potentials, but none went through. We headed out to Manheim to tract some. Our dinner canceled, so we had pizza and then went tracting some more. It was really cold, but we got some new potentials!
Sunday
Church was fabulous. We had dinner with the Gross--a great family. We went to the Gill's next and they took us out to pick up Bro Hunter--our potential from Haiti. It was a great lesson and he is now a new investigator! Next we had to head straight out to Luise and Zach's. We had part of L2 with them. Sis Meza gave us each a neckwarmer she made..super cute! She also gave us some DELICOUS pineapple upside down cake.
Monday
Today we're laying low. After P-Day we have some appointment with potentials from Saturday, so hopefully they turn into new investigators, too!
Love ya!
Sister Denton
I don't think I have any cooking woes from this week...improvement and progression has one eternal round, right?
We had a great week!
Tuesday
We went to follow up with some potentials and got to go in and teach a lesson to one! Maribel became a new investigator. She has 5 kids, so there's a lot of potential there! We had interviews with President and then headed up to the Archer's for dinner. We went to a member's home to have them follow us to a less active that they just started Visiting teaching to help them get to know one another. Hopefully we can get her out to church!
Wednesday
After studies, we headed up to Harrisburg for a specialized training meeting. It was really fantastic! Training meetngs always are :D We went back and taught Soila a great lesson on obedience and tithing...I really hope to see her baptized before I leave! Her big hold up is getting to church. We stopped by the Stones next. Last of all was Anton, the Bible College grad we've been seeing for awhile. It was a great lesson and he is willing to try to find out if it's true!
Thursday
We started the day by tracting. We went to Luthercare next. They are having activites there, now, so I got to play Scrabble and Upwords with a few of the residents--and they totally beat me! We went to Sis Kelley's next and taught about baptism. She's closer to accepting a date, I think! Next was the Wright's for dinner--great family and delcious dinner! We taught Laura last. She's moving to the Elder's area this next week, so hopefully she can progress there!
Friday
After planning, we went to another potential--Niki. She let us in and became a new investigator also! We went to our next appointment, and she wasn't there, but we "Open Your Mouthed" a woman at the mailbox and it was her! She's moving, but she seemed interested in meeting with missionaries! We went tracting for a little while and tracted this cute Vietnamese woman. We'd been parked in front of her house, so after her door, we went to get more layers on because it was FREEZING. As we were about to start tracting again, she waved us down. She'd been making this hat and she wanted to give it to me because I wasn't wearing one. So sweet! So now I have a bright pink/grey reversible hat. :D We didn't have a dinner break, so we went to the Pinewood Derby to support Bernard. He didn't make it, though, so we headed home. We stopped by Sis Kelleys' for a little bit to see if the kids made it. We ended up tracting that night. I felt like we should go on this one street that I know I'd done part of like 3 months ago, but I couldn't remember how much. We started partway down, and everyone seemed really rude and uninterested. I still felt like we should keep going. At one house, I realized I'd done these houses before, but I still felt like we should keep going. We got to the end of the street and the last house I stopped at and almost didn't go up to because I specifically remembered tracting it. I couldn't remember if they answered, though, so we went up and Magen let us in! She's hispanic and said we could come back!!! Yay for the Spirit!
Saturday
We taught Sis Kelleys and the kids this morning and watched the longer Joseph Smith movie. Micaela had made us all these cute little cards and one said "I like you gises so much!" Cute :D We headed down to find some potentials, but none went through. We headed out to Manheim to tract some. Our dinner canceled, so we had pizza and then went tracting some more. It was really cold, but we got some new potentials!
Sunday
Church was fabulous. We had dinner with the Gross--a great family. We went to the Gill's next and they took us out to pick up Bro Hunter--our potential from Haiti. It was a great lesson and he is now a new investigator! Next we had to head straight out to Luise and Zach's. We had part of L2 with them. Sis Meza gave us each a neckwarmer she made..super cute! She also gave us some DELICOUS pineapple upside down cake.
Monday
Today we're laying low. After P-Day we have some appointment with potentials from Saturday, so hopefully they turn into new investigators, too!
Love ya!
Sister Denton
I don't think I have any cooking woes from this week...improvement and progression has one eternal round, right?
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
1/17/12- Letter to the World
Hello World!!
Can you believe it's the middle of January?! Crazy!!
Monday
We went to Intercourse and Paradise....Amish towns. 'Twas fun! That night we went tracting and met a few awesome people. First was Marcene, a daughter of a less active in our area. I REALLY did not want to go out tracting that nigth and I said a little prayer that someone would let us in...she did! It was great! At the end of the street, we met Graham, who looks like Grandpa Sherwood! He talked for FOREVER, but he said we could come back! He believes Joseph Smith was a mennonite and shot someone on his way out West...we've got some basics to teach :D We were running late by the time we got done and still had to make it home for curfew, so we ran to our car. The problem was, we'd been standing there in 30 degree weather for 30-45 minutes and our feet and legs were frozen. We could barely run and we were totally waddling like old women as we tried to run back to the car. We kept looking at each other and laughing so hard that we could barely move. Way fun.
Tuesday
We started with Sis Kelleys, our only progressing investigator, and had a good lesson. After that, we went tracting. As we were walking, I saw a women out and we went to "Open Your Mouth" her. I gave a whole spiel about The Book of Mormon and she looked at Sister Page and said, "Do you get headaches" "Yes" "Ya...I thought so...God told me." She then preceded to pray a blessing of healing upon her, including touching her head. I was struggling with what we should do in this situation when she turned to me and said, "Do you have back trouble?" "Yes" "Ya...God told me that. Can I pray for you?" :"Sure" She then touched my back as she said a prayer for me as well. Not too often you get healed on the streets of Lititz! We continued tracting and found one person that was interested, but she was a minor. We set a return appointment and asked her to clear it with her mom. Her mom wasn't a fan of us, so we're not able to see her again. We went to dinner at the Vaughans and they made WAFFLES!!! I miss breakfast food so much. I also was daydreaming about those broiled hoagies we always made....oh ya.
Wednesday
We had a fabulous District Meeting and then went out to contact some potentials before teaching Sis Wood. We had dinner with the Brintons and then went to follow up with some more people. We met this awesome girl named Valene who I really hope we can start teaching! She was really excited about getting a Book of Mormon.
Thursday
We finally got in with a less active that we've been trying for awhile and had a fabulous lesson. We went to Spa Day at Luthercare and were able to do some manicures. They're going to start doing more activities, so rather than just visiting with the women, we'll get to play games and things...best service ever! We taught Sis Kelleys again and it was great! It was the Word of Wisdom, so we were a little leery, but she agreed to live it! We went to dinner with the Garrisons and laughed way too much...they're hillarious. We ended up tracting more Thursday night and got some great potentials! I found out from later consolidating the potenitals forms that some of them were potentials from the summer that never got followed up with!
Friday
After Weekly Planning, we did some running around as we tried to follow up with potentials and less actives. We had dinner with the Mcdonald/Caldwell family--love tthem! After that, we went to a first appointment, but he had to reschedule. We stopped by Bernard's and got to teach a little lesson there and then ran to the Heatons. Our car was acting up, so her son checked it out and we didn't have time for a lesson.
Saturday
We started with helping the Day family clean up their Christmas decorations. We had lunch there. As we left, the dog got out, so we had to go chase him down along with some men that were playing football up the street. A new family moved in, so we made them some chocolate popcorn during the rest of our lunch break and dropped it off on the way out. We got stood up for an apopintment, but got to stop by Soila's. We had a GREAT lesson with her about following the prophet and she is still set with Feb 11. We went to Sis Mason's, our Italian investigator, and ended up dropping her. She is very not interested in changing religion. We went home for dinner and then headed out to track down some women for the Relief Society President. We ended our day with the Stones--love them!
Sunday
After meetings and additional study, we went to the Brown/Klein's house for dinner. It was fun as always! Afterward, we only had time to finish up our studies. Sundays are just stock full of meetings!
Monday
Nothing too fun for P-Day. We went to our appointment with Sam (the one from England) and he wasn't there, so we taught Sis Russell. We went to Sis Kelley's next and got to teach a little lesson. We were going to head out tracting, but stopped by the Day house for a little lesson. They were just making dinner and invited us to eat, so we got some more marvelous food as well. That finished out our night.
Today we have interviews with President. Should be fun!
Love ya!
Sister Denton
Homemaking Tip: If you are going to sew up the hole in the pocket of your coat, thourougly check for items that may've fallen through it first so you don't find a pen in the lining of your coat a couple of days later. Just sayin :D
Can you believe it's the middle of January?! Crazy!!
Monday
We went to Intercourse and Paradise....Amish towns. 'Twas fun! That night we went tracting and met a few awesome people. First was Marcene, a daughter of a less active in our area. I REALLY did not want to go out tracting that nigth and I said a little prayer that someone would let us in...she did! It was great! At the end of the street, we met Graham, who looks like Grandpa Sherwood! He talked for FOREVER, but he said we could come back! He believes Joseph Smith was a mennonite and shot someone on his way out West...we've got some basics to teach :D We were running late by the time we got done and still had to make it home for curfew, so we ran to our car. The problem was, we'd been standing there in 30 degree weather for 30-45 minutes and our feet and legs were frozen. We could barely run and we were totally waddling like old women as we tried to run back to the car. We kept looking at each other and laughing so hard that we could barely move. Way fun.
Tuesday
We started with Sis Kelleys, our only progressing investigator, and had a good lesson. After that, we went tracting. As we were walking, I saw a women out and we went to "Open Your Mouth" her. I gave a whole spiel about The Book of Mormon and she looked at Sister Page and said, "Do you get headaches" "Yes" "Ya...I thought so...God told me." She then preceded to pray a blessing of healing upon her, including touching her head. I was struggling with what we should do in this situation when she turned to me and said, "Do you have back trouble?" "Yes" "Ya...God told me that. Can I pray for you?" :"Sure" She then touched my back as she said a prayer for me as well. Not too often you get healed on the streets of Lititz! We continued tracting and found one person that was interested, but she was a minor. We set a return appointment and asked her to clear it with her mom. Her mom wasn't a fan of us, so we're not able to see her again. We went to dinner at the Vaughans and they made WAFFLES!!! I miss breakfast food so much. I also was daydreaming about those broiled hoagies we always made....oh ya.
Wednesday
We had a fabulous District Meeting and then went out to contact some potentials before teaching Sis Wood. We had dinner with the Brintons and then went to follow up with some more people. We met this awesome girl named Valene who I really hope we can start teaching! She was really excited about getting a Book of Mormon.
Thursday
We finally got in with a less active that we've been trying for awhile and had a fabulous lesson. We went to Spa Day at Luthercare and were able to do some manicures. They're going to start doing more activities, so rather than just visiting with the women, we'll get to play games and things...best service ever! We taught Sis Kelleys again and it was great! It was the Word of Wisdom, so we were a little leery, but she agreed to live it! We went to dinner with the Garrisons and laughed way too much...they're hillarious. We ended up tracting more Thursday night and got some great potentials! I found out from later consolidating the potenitals forms that some of them were potentials from the summer that never got followed up with!
Friday
After Weekly Planning, we did some running around as we tried to follow up with potentials and less actives. We had dinner with the Mcdonald/Caldwell family--love tthem! After that, we went to a first appointment, but he had to reschedule. We stopped by Bernard's and got to teach a little lesson there and then ran to the Heatons. Our car was acting up, so her son checked it out and we didn't have time for a lesson.
Saturday
We started with helping the Day family clean up their Christmas decorations. We had lunch there. As we left, the dog got out, so we had to go chase him down along with some men that were playing football up the street. A new family moved in, so we made them some chocolate popcorn during the rest of our lunch break and dropped it off on the way out. We got stood up for an apopintment, but got to stop by Soila's. We had a GREAT lesson with her about following the prophet and she is still set with Feb 11. We went to Sis Mason's, our Italian investigator, and ended up dropping her. She is very not interested in changing religion. We went home for dinner and then headed out to track down some women for the Relief Society President. We ended our day with the Stones--love them!
Sunday
After meetings and additional study, we went to the Brown/Klein's house for dinner. It was fun as always! Afterward, we only had time to finish up our studies. Sundays are just stock full of meetings!
Monday
Nothing too fun for P-Day. We went to our appointment with Sam (the one from England) and he wasn't there, so we taught Sis Russell. We went to Sis Kelley's next and got to teach a little lesson. We were going to head out tracting, but stopped by the Day house for a little lesson. They were just making dinner and invited us to eat, so we got some more marvelous food as well. That finished out our night.
Today we have interviews with President. Should be fun!
Love ya!
Sister Denton
Homemaking Tip: If you are going to sew up the hole in the pocket of your coat, thourougly check for items that may've fallen through it first so you don't find a pen in the lining of your coat a couple of days later. Just sayin :D
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