Oct. 11, 2010

Dear family,

This week has been very busy. It has gone by very fast. Lately, since it is almost the end of the transfer, we have been having many companionship work overs. They are so much fun. Work overs are very important because I can learn from other people. Everyone has their own type of teaching and approaches where I can grow from. This week I had work overs with with Elder Glancy (California) and Elder Biergerg (Sweden).

One of the most interesting things that happened was with Elder Glancy. We went street contacting in Edmonton and we stopped this one man who looked a little disoriented, but Elder Glancy started to talk with him, I thought that the conversation was not going anywhere so I was looking for more people to talk to. Just as I turned away, this man, tried to kiss Elder Glancy on the cheek. He was obviously drunk. I could not believe that happened, but it did! After the event, I felt bad for the man, but I was laughing so hard.

I also have to get used to the transportation here in London. We either walk, use a bus, or ride a tube. I am still confused on all the different routes. During the work overs, we got lost multiple times. It was so bad. First Bierberg and I were on a tube that suddenly stopped, and went into a different direction, then we went on another tube that was going into a different part of the city after we got on a bus that was going North instead of South. Traveling has been my conflict, but now I know the area I am in because of the various mistakes that occurred. I love this place!

Today is our p-day, but we just got back from a lesson. We taught this person the commandments because his baptism is on Saturday. He is such a great person. His name is Chukwuemeka Azubuike. He is from Nigeria and he knows so much about the gospel. He once was taught about it in Nigeria, but then he moved to London. He had a couple personal trials, but now he is fully prepared make and keep covenants. He has read the Book of Mormon multiple times and he loves reading other church related books (Gospel Principle Manuals). He knows so much. We have enjoyed teaching him, and seeing his enthusiasm about getting baptized on Saturday. We are so blessed to be able to have him here in Enfield. I know he will be a great leader, and he will move the missionary work forward here in this area. In Abraham 3:22-23 it talks about these noble and great ones. After seeing him, I know he will be a tremendous example to the church members. All of us were called to be these powerful beings, we just have to live up to our potential and live our lives in accordance with the will of God.

I also loved General Conference! What a powerful weekend that was. All of the talks were fantastic. The leadership in the church is magnificent and you can tell their words are true by the spirit. The priesthood session was so powerful. Missionary work is so important. I am just very grateful to be out in a time like this. I am also really looking forward to the talk President Monson gave to the Relief Society. I guess the Priesthood session is not the only session where members get rebuked. I heard the charity talk was great.


Love,
Elder Resolme