Ok, so...let's start with F. We had such an incredible lesson with him last week. We again talked about Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon and why Christ's church needed to be restored. It seemed like it was flawless...the Spirit was there so strong and the best thing was happening...F was starting to share the beginning of his own testimony with us, telling us that he definitely believes that it's possible for Joseph Smith to have seen God and Jesus Christ and he's willing to pray to know if it's true. So, obviously we were pretty hopeful that he'd be at church on Sunday morning. He didn't come :( So the next plan is to figure out what the issue is that's keeping him from being there even when he says he'll come.
We did a lot of faith finding again, and we're let into a lot of homes, finding lots of new people to teach...it's just getting them to follow through on the commitments they've made to meet with us again. But things are really looking up here. I'm hopeful :)President gave each of us in biking areas a special whistle in case we ever run into trouble or get separated from our companion. All he told us is not to blow them inside because they're extremely loud. Confirmed. While walking through a neighborhood last week, a pit bull started coming towards us and he was not so friendly looking...so I took out my whistle and blew as hard as I could. He ran off whimpering and Sister Wilkes and I couldn't hear for the next five minutes. I'll take ringing ears over stitches though :)
We were going through our area book and at the few former investigators (some from years ago..) and found someone that looked promising (also the only one whose number is still working) so we gave her a call and asked if we could meet her. HF is 18 years old and just barely met the elders this last summer. It might not have been the right time for her then, but we met with her and invited her to start learning again and she agreed. She's really sweet so we're excited to get to know her more.Things are looking up with the branch too. We had a great fireside last Sunday night and started to get to know the members a little more, it takes time to get to know each area and the personalities in each ward/branch, but I think we'll be just fine here in Penang. Good things are going to be coming out of the Penang Branch soon. I'm positive of it.
Zone Conference with President was incredible. I don't have time to write about all the training we got, but I can just say that I really think this was a turning point for me and the time I have left in my mission. I am certain that the Lord knows me. Every concern I've had over the past few weeks here in Penang was addressed, either by President, the AP's or the Holy Ghost as I sat, listening to the training and how I could apply it to the work I'm doing. I'm certain that my life would seem a lot darker without the blessings of personal revelation and having Priesthood leaders who are led by the Lord. Good things are coming.
I'm almost out of time, sorry! We also all went to an elephant reserve together for ZC. And questions of yours, mommy....yes we wear nametags. President Clark changed that around the past couple of years so there are no longer any areas that don't wear them. There are mosquitoes...but I only have a few bites. I think they all go for Sister Wilkes...kasihan dia. We're still waiting on the second bike, so still walking everywhere, getting a nice tan :) Hope that answers everything. I love you all!! Have a great week!
Sister Norton
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