Waukesha 4/10/17

Hello wonderful people!

Wisconsin was very unpredictable this week. We had a variety of weather this week...my favorite was the rain and wind...just kidding haha. Today it's 70 out and sunny! This week was actually pretty unpredictable though, we had most of our lessons with our investigators fall through for one reason or another. So we got to do quite a bit more tracting than we've done since I've been here. There were not very many people who actually wanted to listen to us...or even answered the door. So that was a bit discouraging. But I did get more practice talking to people! I am still not very good at door approaches though...but I am working on it and trying not to make it an awkward experience of all people involved haha.

So Tuesday we had zone training, which was funny because we just had zone conference. But it was good! They discussed how to become a more consecrated missionary by sacrificing everything we have to the Lord--including our fears...which is something I really tried to work on this week. We went to mutual that night to meet some less actives and non members. And we made contact with Autumn! So that was wonderful. She is so cute and we were able to meet with her Thursday. :)

Wednesday was the disappointing day. Two of our three lessons canceled. So we had to do more tracting than we had planned...in  the rain. At first it was beautiful! I really do love the rain. But by the end of the day I was just cold and disappointed haha. We did have one pretty good lesson with Mike. But I still struggled with being bold enough to ask him to be baptized. There are so many things happening in his life that are pointing him towards being baptized! We just need to help him to see that.

Thursday we tried street contacting! It was an adventure let me tell you haha. We met some nice old people...but we couldn't talk to them a whole lot because they didn't speak English very well. There weren't a ton of people out, but we did give out several Easter cards.

Friday we It was a day for contacting less actives! We had a few lessons with several in our ward. So that was nice.

Saturday we helped at a rummage sale our stake put on. It was super fun to talk to everyone there and rummage through all the clothes and assorted items people brought--pretty much everything that people didn't want when they were spring cleaning haha. We did find a couple of old Cosby looking sweaters and one that resembles Joseph's amazing technical-colored dream coat...so that was fun! We also had interviews with President Williams which was so nice. He was so patient and encouraging when I asked him all my questions. It was so neat to be able to ask such a knowledgeable man any question I wanted.

Sunday. So just some friendly advice...when there's a metal gate around a house there is most likely going to be a camera and alarm involved. We went to this super beautiful house trying to find a sister Chappy. The gate was open but there were also several signs about being aware of dogs. The dogs were small and yappy...but we didn't want our toes to be bitten off. Right when we were about to give up some came out on the porch. Turns out she has MS and lives in her house. It was so fun to visit with her and I think she really appreciated the visit. Highlight of the week for sure.

So that was my week! I loved getting to share the new Easter video that is out. Please, if you haven't seen it yet, WATCH IT. It makes me so happy every time I see it! And just remember that there is hope in Christ. We can have hope if we exercise our faith in Him by repenting and turning towards Him.  
Ether 12:4 Wherefore, whoso believeth in God might with surety hope for a better world, yea, even a place at the right hand of God, which hope cometh of faith, maketh an anchor to the souls of men, which would make them sure and steadfast, always abounding in good works, being led to glorify God.

Have a wonderful week!! I love you all!!

Sister Johns