75th Week

Well Family and Friends! That is mostly true unless it is included in the family email!





It has been another week of turmoil and strife that is to say, walking and talking. I've really enjoyed working in English this last few days because I've said some pretty outrageous things that I couldn't say in Dutch... For example, asking someone if their bowl was microwave friendly, I wouldn't know how to say that in het Engels. More importantly though, we worked really hard this week and were able to teach a total of 20 other lessons which is nice. That doesn't even include our member or recent convert/less active lessons. We were busy.





We are currently working with three investigators as Brother O'clara was dropped this last week.





We have:



Sabrine, a 19 year old young women. She likes playing net-ball(basketball) and goes to school. She has actually showed the most amount of promise as she is keeping her commitments. We are a bit scared though that she might be a bit more into Elder Hartshorn/Nielson then the gospel but we'll keep trying unto we have reason to quit.





Michael, a 27 year old man. Works at the local grocery store weighing bags of sugar, salt, and other things to ensure proper weight. Pretty interested and read through the pamphlet we gave him on the street. Cool story about him is that I contacted him on the street. Then we prayed with him on the street and taught him. He is a pretty good prospect.





Last but not least is Lee, a 26 year old man. He is actually from Victoria which is a 10-15 minute bus ride to the north of Gouyave. Pretty solid guy but doesn't seem to have transportation which is always a problem it seems. We'll see how it goes.





Other then that I've been doing really well and I can't believe that the Christmas season is upon us soo quickly. My parents are ready and excited about the phone call and I'm sure they will pass on any needed information. This week I was impressed to study faith and as such I spent all week during my personal study (1 hour a day) studying faith. It was a delightful experience and I really enjoyed it. I hope that I can use it to increase my faith and also the faith of those around me.





This Christmas I hope that we will all take the time to love those people around us and help those that are less-fortunate. More then that though, I hope you all do your best to increase your faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Some people here in Grenada do not like or do not celebrate Christmas because Jesus was not actually born in December. I feel bad for them as they are missing the point. Yes, we are to love and remember Christ all-year-round. But Christmas is a special time. I hope you are take advantage of this time. I love you all. Even You! More importantly, remember that Christ loves you too!





With that I wish you all well and and a Merry Christmas! I hope you include me in your prayers and also in your Christmas Card Lists!





With Much Love from me to you!





Love your Elder,





Elder Nathan John Nielson