Ministering

Hey everyone it's so good to email you all again it's been another just absolutely amazing week here in Richmond. Just want to first off start by saying this week just has been one of those weeks where you didn't even know what day it was and you was just getting to work. We've been hitting finding pretty hard and we also had a couple exchanges this week which I learned SO MUCH. 


First exchange I had this week was with one of the zone leaders Elder Norman. Now I was so excited for this exchange because Elder Norman don't mess around. Just like my companion elder Sultan he doesn't like to waste time and is one of the most consecrated missionarys out here. So I was excited to learn from him. I also love exchanges in Spanish areas because I get to exercise my Spanish a bit and it's actually getting way better believe it or not. Idk if it was the spirit but in those lessons I was sitting in on i literally could understand the conversation but when I try to speak I don't know what I'm saying. All I say is God loves you and the book of Mormon is true. But I loved this exchange because Elder Normon is 23 and not even a year out on the mission so he's a wise old man for sure. Jk. But he connected with me alot and we shared some very similar experiences in life so that was bless. In my second exchange I got to go to the Thai goat himself Elder Kolak's area. He's amazing and it was his first time leading his area and he did so amazing. His English is absolutely goated! No lie we can't get him to stop talking now he's so amazing! 


I also was able to speak in church this past Sunday and I was so excited. Sadly I had prepared a 15 min talk then as I walk up to the stand bishop whispered to me to take 6-7 minutes and I was bummed but still got the message across. The talk was on ministering and I had the spirit with me for sure because I was laying down the DOCTRINE. Good thing hilltop ward is the greatest ward in the state of California because I got so much love from everyone and talking about ministering with them is like teaching a fish how to swim. They already doing it.  


The biggest lessons I'm starting to learn is how serious this time is! I'm learning how hard you have to work to make a difference. I'm learning the more you give up for the lord the more he will be able to help you as a missionary. Sacrifices will be the difference in my mission! 


Something I want to invite you all to do is actually listen to the talk about ministering from Elder Gong. Its amazing and he bares such great apostolic witness of ministering and I love it so much. 


I love you all so much and miss you all so much. I've been praying and studying hard for you all and I pray that you feel some of God's love this week! Remember to not forget to take time out if your day for some prayers and taking time out of your day to read or listen to a talk! 


Elder Newman Loves you and so does Jesus 


1) picked some apples for sister Rouse's (we got lasagna and garlic bread)
2) our new friend Raheem he's amazing and is already on date for baptism!
3) found a new hat 
4)Elder Sultan ate the best burger in Philly in California 



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