This week on exchanges with Elder Heimburger a missionary I have a ton of respect for we had some cool experiences. Elder Willden had our car and I had no GPS for the day and still learning our crazy and huge area. So I took the wrong exit and half way up there was a van pulled over and so I pull over on the off ramp in front of her and we get out to go see if she's okay. It was this older lady named Penelope. She ran out of gas. She was like freaking out and didn't know what to do so we helped her out. Meanwhile, no one was driving with ALOHA and we almost got destroyed by a few cars but I'm typing an email which means we made it! She got the help she needed and asked for a Book of Mormon. We shared a bit and got her number to meet back up. While we're there another car stopped and yelled: "do you have a Book of Mormon?" It was a young guy and girl. I ran got one and gave it and our number through their window. Meanwhile, cars are stacking up behind them stopped on the off ramp! So we gave out 2 copies of the Book of Mormon out on the freeway off-ramp. We also had a very personal and spiritual experience with this homeless lady. The Spirit witnessed to me again that no matter the state or decisions of an individual, Gods love for them never drifts. For a split moment, I was able to see and feel of Gods love for her and it was an amazing experience. We had curry and baby octopi for dinner that exchange too! It was a super bomb day!
We had our zone conference. It was super awesome. Learning of Christ-centered obedience and how we should have our savior on our mind as we go through the day. Learned of Knowledge and how applied knowledge is Power. Sister Bekker loves stories and shared the story of the Titanic and why it wrecked. From the building structure to the captain's decision, and the preparatory precautions. Knowledge wad not applied.. power was lost and it affected many lives.
One last funny story: We were on our Monday night conference calls with the zone leaders, sister training leaders, and President. We counsel together about the last week. Well, it is my companion and I job to facilitate this call... So we're talking and English was just a struggle that night. We both were having a hard time getting words out. So I said something and muted the phone waiting for others to answer. Elder Willden says "We suck at talking on conference call, we lose our English skills" I replied "it's like talking to a brick" well... the phone wasn't muted and 30 seconds later I get a text "It's like talking to a brick 🤣" he said it wasn't super loud and clear but if you were listening then you would have heard it... Well, they heard me not my companion so the context was gone! He took it that all the other people were not participating and weren't ready (which was true so even worse) so it sounded like I said they are like talking to a brick... Well, that's just 22 zone leaders and 14 sister training leaders and President Bekker with the potential to have heard that.. not to bad. LOL 🤣
I'm so grateful for the many experiences our Father in Heaven allows us to go through... the good and bad. We learn so much and grow so much as we take these experiences, rely on God, and keep meek and humble. I know what we go through today is preparing us for tomorrow. Keep a smile as things come and know through Christ, we will overcome the world. Love you all and have a great week!
Elder Porter
Honolulu, HI
A note from Elder Porter's mom. :) I wanted to let you know that a several weeks ago Elder Porter was called to be an AP. We are so proud of him for his hard work and dedication.
No sugar and p-day isn't here... hot cocoa mix in oatmeal lol.
Selfies
My guess is Elder Willden in 6 years from now
Elder Eborn misses me I guess!🤣
Glen got baptized!!! Good job Elder Eborn and Elder Johnson for finishing it off!! He is one of my most scriptural studious investigators I have taught. He is so humble and it was an honor to get to know him!
More Selfies!
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