Daniel Buchanan <daniel.buchanan@myldsmail.net>Aug 21
at 9:13 AM
Hi, everyone!
This week seems to have been very busy but I can't really
remember too much of what happened.
-We have had a few returned missionaries proselyte a ton
with us this week. One is named Ezekiel and the other Edward. Ezekiel served in
South Africa and Edward in Nigeria. They are both solid and awesome and have
been helping us out quite a lot the past few weeks, so one day we all got pizza
together! It was quite and enjoyable way to show our appreciation for them and
their friendship and support and help.
-One exciting thing that has happened is the All Africa
Service Project! All over Africa, the church organizes service on one day every
year. So this year we met alongside a highway where tons of weeds and crazy
grasses and whatnot had all grown really tall, so hundreds of members gathers
with hoes, rakes, cutlasses, and everything else imaginable to cut down the
weeds. It actually went really well. I wish I was able to get some pictures,
but my camera memory was full this week... but it was definitely a cool
experience.
- One day this week we had a man talk to us while we were
out eating and he was a really friendly man, and at one point he asked, "I
know there are lots of notable scriptures in the Bible, but what is one that
really stands out to you as an individual?" I thought about it for a bit
and John 14: 27 came to my mind. "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give
unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be
troubled, neither let it be afraid." I love that one so much because I
know how hard life can be sometimes. I know how rough things can get. Jesus
Christ knows that better than me, or anyone else for that matter. He knows how
we feel and what's going on, yet He can still say to us, "Let not your
heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." It's all because of His
Atonement. He came and died for us, He came and suffered all of our pains,
weaknesses, temptations, afflictions, trials, everything. Yet he can still
grant us peace of mind and peace in our hearts. I love Him and I couldn't be
more grateful for Him and for the opportunity I have to share His gospel with
the world.
I love all of you. You are all the best and I hope to hear
from you all soon!!
With love,
Elder Buchanan
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| Here's a picture of our district this week. |
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| A picture of our pizza outing :D |
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