Last week was pretty low key. On Thursday I was able
to conduct exchanges with Elder Velasquez in the Maple Ward. He is a very good
missionary; such a humble and submissive servant of the Lord. He is able to
carry a spirit of peace with him. Proselyting was difficult that day because a
lot of people we planned on seeing were not home, but while we were tracting we
came across a man who has a strong belief in God and how his relationship with
God has completely changed his life for the better. After testifying to him
about Jesus Christ and how His gospel can bless each of us, we asked him if he
would be interested in learning more, and he said he totally love to learn more
from us! All the biking and walking that evening was worth it, just for
that one man that we were able to meet and share the gospel with.
On Saturday we played basketball in the morning with some
nonmembers, and then spent a few hours at Mea Ola's Place repairing vinyl
fencing and constructing a big tent. Not your typical service projects that
missionaries would do, but that's what makes Mea Ola's Place so awesome!
Well, transfer calls came over the weekend, and here I am
now serving in the Mojave River Ward in Hesperia (I'm in a different zone than
I was in last time I was serving in Hesperia, so it's new to me haha). I'm
serving on the east side of Hesperia this time. My companion is Elder Christian
Olson from Castle Rock, Colorado, he's a cool cat who likes movies. Good guy
with a good attitude. I am grateful for the opportunity that I had of serving with Elder
Hulterstrom. We worked together and were fortunate to see the fruits of our
labors this transfer. I thank the Lord for allowing me to stay in Phelan and
Oak Hills for 6 wonderful months. I feel like I have grown so much. I have come
to love the people there so much, and I will miss them dearly. The people I
meet and get to know on my mission will always have a special place in my
heart. Over the weekend Elder Hulterstrom and I were able to make a few visits
and take some pictures with ward members, which was nice.
I am short on time today, we still have a few things to do,
so I gotta go. But know that I love each of you and am grateful for you in my
life!
Elder Ruiz
Exchanges with Elder Velasquez who is from Nebraska.
Silly Hesperia B Zone
picture
Sister Lamb, Sister Wagstaff, myself, and Elder Hulterstrom
and Mea Ola's Place on Saturday!
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