These past couple of days have been amazing. I am really getting used to the MTC and everything is going well. The spirit here is so strong and I am learning so much, fast! My teachers have helped my companion grow in leaps and bounds. I remember when it was hard for me to be able to teach a lesson at first because my nervousness got the best of me, but now, the spirit calms me down and words just start to flow out of my mouth. I never really understood everyone in church saying that until now. It is insane! I love it.
On Friday, we had the opportunity to go out and proselyte in Manchester. This place was packed with so many people. All of the companionships were so excited to be able to get out of the MTC and do some teaching, but when we got out of the train station, many companionships were overwhelmed (including Elder Jean and I) and we were so discouraged. Everyone was busy and had no time to hear the words that we wanted to teach them. It was tough so we tried picking people out of the crowds thinking that they would listen, but they wouldn't. We were so down on ourselves that we just kept on walking and smiling. We finally got things together and knew who we were and what were here to do. So we went up to various people no matter how intimidating they looked and introduced ourselves. Yes, we got many rejections like, " not today, I dont want to hear it, and go away" but we kept on going and we were led by the spirit to people who were prepared to receive the gospel. We were able to talk to a couple of people who were interested in the things we had to say. We gave a couple of cards with information about the church and were on our way. We didnt set any baptismal appointments! but it was all good. We even had a lady who asked us to take a picture of her in front of the mall, we found out she was a member and we got some referrals from her. She was the best. Her name is Noreen and she is from Africa. She was at the mall for her day off and she was leaving for Africa the next Tuesday. Our experience proselyting was tough, but fun because we knew that we were doing the right thing. Through the spirit, we will be able to find those who are prepared for the gospel, but those elect of God will find us, we just have to be prepared to ask the right questions.
Today we were able to go to various church historic sites. We went to the River Ribble where the first saints in England were baptized, President Hinckley's flats when he was here on his mission, and the village of Downham (where Elder Kimball preformed a great work). We walked on holy ground and it was a powerful experience. There are pictures of this stuff and the thing I'm pointing to is where President Hinckley lived as a missionary. Sooo cooool.
Scriptures that help me when I feel down- Doctrine and Covenants 84:88, 6:36. Hope you all are having as much fun as I am!!
Love,
Elder Resolme
PS these are some sweet pictures of the MTC, historic sites, and our district.
PS these are some sweet pictures of the MTC, historic sites, and our district.
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