This last week has been a lot of fun and full of different
activities! It flew by super quick! I forgot my usual notes of events from the
week, so I might be missing a few fun details from last week.
On Monday last week, we had our P-Day and we played some
games with the Elders from Herne and Gelsenkirchen. An Elder who is new to Herne, Elder Vogl, and
I played around with my lighter and we made a huge flame. It was at least 8 inches high. Later that evening, Elder Trippe and I went to
the Buildhäuser's house for Family Home Evening. Their oldest son who is 6 years old was in
charge of the night. He invited us at
church, the day before, to come and provide a game. He conducted everything and it was super
great. After the lesson, by his mom, we
had the activity. We provided a
Scavenger Hunt for him and the two younger girls. We hide some chocolate candies, a Samuel theLamanite action figure, and a Whoopie Cushion. They loved it.
Tuesday, we had an appointment at a member's house and left
at around 7. We then walked over to the
Ziegner's place to talk with them about their daughter. Their daughter is being baptized this Saturday
on the 25th and she technically needs to have all the missionary lessons
because she is 9 years old, not 8. Technicalities. We planned out our next
couple of appointments with them so that we could get all that done for them.
Wednesday was our first lesson with Lia, the daughter, and it was fun.
Naturally, she has a super short attention span and is now tired of listening
to us. She goes to the bathroom each
time in the middle of our lessons at the most random times. It is super funny because I would not want to
be getting lectured either if I was in her shoes.
Thursday, we continued to help a family in the ward move,
but this one was different from the last time. We get to their door, which is
right below ours, and they take the 4 of us to Essen, their new house. Next
thing we know, we're painting their house. What? It was long and somewhat unexpected. The Essen Elders then show up also and joined
us. Right after we finished up there, we
got changed and we took a train to Dortmund for Institute. It is pretty much an hour long class thing of
different topics for the Young Single Adults. We went because we have a 22 year old
investigator and because they served food after. We usually teach Sophie a lesson or something
while on the Bahn (train) or at the church right before institute starts. This time, we had the mission president join
us in the lesson. He was in the area
doing interview with people who are leaving home this transfer. Our lesson was about the baptismal interview
questions because she had a baptismal date set for the next week. We went thought all of them and it went really
well. We talked about some of her
concerns. The main one was simply about
her parents. Her parents are not for or
against the baptism. She wants them to
know what she is about to get herself into so she wants to bring them to church
to get them comfortable with the idea. She
really wants to be baptized, but does not want to go burning any bridges just
yet. Her baptismal date got canceled for
now, but we are going to be setting a new one with her this week. We hope to baptize her in the next couple
weeks. She is super ready! After the lesson, we were then interviewed by
the Mission President. It was really
good. I had two in the past already and
they were not that great simply because I did not feel like I was talking with
a person. This time, it was really good
because the water was already warm from having him join us in our lesson and it
felt more personable. It was nice to just talk about anything and about the
mission as though I was having a conversation. After we were both done, we went
up for institute. It was a really good
lesson. As I stood up, I heard two
people talking about motorcycles. "Oh
sweet!" I though. They then walked
outside and a member from Herne named Lars was showing this other guy his bike.
I ended up going outside a couple
minutes later. It is probably the nicest
bike I have ever seen! He made it all
himself. Found parts, made others, and
took him about 3 years. It goes over
300kmh (186+ mph)!!! I heard that one
time, he was late to church.
Elder Stout asked, "Hey where were you?"
Lars proceeded to explain and then stated, "I would
have been later, but I was able to hit 300 kmh to make it here earlier."
Elder Stout Said, "Lars!
If you crash you are done for!"
Lars Said, "I was on my way to church. I was doing what
he wants me to do every Sunday so He will protect me."
Super funny guy. I
was unable to understand how, but apparently his bike can sound louder than
some airplanes when he is going full speed. Crazy right? Oh man. Good stuff.
We went by a previous investigator on Saturday. We were able to make an appointment with him to
come to church for next week, so we will see how that goes. Sunday came along and it was great! We watched the Sunday afternoon session of
General Conference for the 2nd and 3rd hour of church as a ward. After, all 4 of us went to the Ziegner's house
for some food. We ended up having a BBQ.
I have not eaten BBQed food for a long
time. We had some beef and Wurst. It was super good! It was crisp on the edges, super juicy and
tender, and just melted in your mouth. It was amazing! The Wurst was also really good. I learned how to make it into a curry wurst. Tons of spices and powders. Worth it.
That was pretty much my week. It was a super great week and I am really
loving my mission! I love serving people
and meeting people. I love how my German
is to the point where I can actually have relationships with people and be
myself. I love you guys and I can't wait
to see you all on Mother's Day in a couple weeks!
Elder Grow
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