Alright now for Transfers. Well first off last night brother Simmons and his son invited us to go to the Pelicans basketball game to watch the Hawks. It was such a good game! They hooked us up with really good seats on the 7th row behind the hoop. We were wearing our white shirts and ties so hopefully you were able to see us! I told Ryan and Daniel to tell you both so hopefully they did. Well before the game started it was pretty legit. Jimmer was out warming up and he stopped and looked up and saw us. We started yelling and he smiled and waved at us. Then throughout the whole game he would look up at us every now and again! And when he sunk his 3 pointers he turned and pointed at us missionaries! It was awesome! Then they went on to win the game and jimmer played a lot. He was the 6th man. He had 10 points. Whenever he hit a 3 he would get soo pumped up haha it was funny. Well on our ride down to New Orleans I received the transfer calls for our district. The Zone Leaders called and they told me that 3 people from our district were getting transferred. Elder Gordon, Elder Brosnahan, and Elder Smith! So I am getting transferred!!! Then during the game President called me and asked if I would be a Zone Leader! So tomorrow morning at transfers I will find out where I am going. The only options I think is either New Orleans or Baton Rouge. I think I am going back to Baton Rouge. I am pretty honored that Pres trusts me enough to be put in the position. I told him I will do my best. So that is the big news for the week!! I am getting transferred. Elder Jones is a little sad. He is so nervous for his new companion. We had a good run together. Yesterday we committed a lady to be baptized for the 28th of February and then had another great lesson with Ms R. I am excited to have a change, after all its been almost 10 months but I am going to miss this area. It has turned out to be a great area and I have learned so much here. It is just kind of crazy to think that I will be leaving. But I am excited for the change! All the members though are sad. haha.
(Jimmer Fredette)
Alright well now that you know what is going on I will let you know how are week was. It was one of the most Spiritual weeks I have had. On Thursday we went down to Cutoff and saw some cool people down there. Then Elder and Sister Croker (Missionaries in the westbank that came out with me) wanted to take me out to dinner since they are going home. They took us to Golden Corral and then we went to the church to institute one last time with them. They were called as the senior couple to teach institute. It was a really good discussion on the bible and also the Doctine and Covenants. We talked a lot about the Priesthood as well. I learned a ton. I am excited to talk to you mom and dad and show you all the notes I have taken and my study journal. We are going to have some good topics to talk about when I get back. Well that was a great time and I really enjoyed their company. They want me to teach them how to play golf when I get back. haha.
Then on Friday there was a baptism. It was a members daughter named S. It was cool because she wanted to take all of the lessons so pretty much we taught her a lot. Then she asked if I would be a witness and then if I would be the only missionary in her confirmation circle. It was one of the coolest things I have participated in. Her Grandpa confirmed her, but when the blessing was over she was crying. She said she felt the Spirit. The reason it is so cool is because her dad is not a member and to have her show her dad how special it was I know he felt something very powerful. Like the Scriptures say we will be lead by a little child. So who knows that may be the starting point for him to join the church. I have tried a lot with him and he doesn't really want anything to do with the church. But anyway that was pretty cool!
Then on Saturday it was one of the coolest days of my mission. All of us missionaries gathered in Baton Rouge. I mean the whole mission was there. Also the mission President from the mississippi mission was there. And guess who spoke to us! Elder Cook from the Quorum of the 12 Apostles. And also Elder Halstrom from the presidency of the 70. Then our area 70 elder Bluth was there as well. We all were instructed to get to baton rouge 30 minutes before the meeting and sit and read our scriptures. So the Spirit was very strong. Well when he walked into the room it went up even more. The cool thing is that Elder Cook is just a man. Just like you and I. The difference is he is set apart full time just like us missionaries to be a witness. He was pretty short actually haha. When he came in all of us stood up and he chuckled and told us to sit down haha. Then he wanted to shake all of our hands. He said he was going to interview all of us by looking into our eyes. It was pretty cool. I will share with you all one thing that he said to us. In his testimony he wanted all of us to remember just 1 thing. He said "Just remember this one thing sisters and Elders, I know the Saviors voice." It was the most powerful testimony I have ever heard. It was so awesome!! Then after we came home and all went and got icecream! haha while there we got 2 new people to teach! It was so awesome.
Then Sunday we had another stake conference. Elder Halstrom came down and spoke to our stake. It was a great meeting then after the meeting a member came up to me and told me to grab my companion and come with them. Well it turns out that they had asked Elder Halstrom for a Blessing because this member has a brain aneurysm. Elder Halstrom first started out by saying that just because he is a General Authority he doesn't have any special power. He said he has the same priesthood as us and pointed towards us missionaries haha. Then he said that they don't do this too often because of the principle he had said before. It was such an amazing blessing. I wrote down what I could remember, but it changed my whole attitude towards Priesthood blessings. I Know they work according to Gods Will. It was such an awesome experience. And it was so much fun to see some of the old members I used to serve around and with. It was a great day! Then the superbowl was awesome as well! We went over to a members house and they invited 5 non-members and we were able to talk to them. We got permission from our ZLs to go so no worries mom! :)
This week has increased my testimony so much! I have a sure knowledge of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I know this is his church. I know He strengthens us in everything we do. I am thankful for Him. I know God is going to help me to become stronger and to become better. I know he has a plan for all of us. I am excited for this new adventure I am about to embark on. I will let you know as soon as I can where I am going and how it is. Well my family I love you all so much. Keep up the good work and keep doing the small things. Because by small and simple things are great things brought to pass. I love you all and have a great week!!
Elder Smith
PS I hope you got all of my pictures I sent! haha
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