Feb. 13, 2012

Dear Family,

I am doing fine. This past week, we had a power week. We were able to find and teach a handful of new investigators. Like always, we have been able to recognize a copious amount of miracles, but not just my companion and I, the whole zone. I know that it is through our chain fast. We have been having this goal where a different companionship would fast each day in the month of February for zone unity and blessings. The blessings have come in abundance.

Last week, we tracted into a young lady who is a Born Again Christian. we got off on a good topic and we were both comfortable with what was being said, but than I had the prompting to speak about the Book of Mormon. As I spoke, she related an experience of when her boyfriend received a religious book while walking through town. A book that caught his interest and one that made him want to tell his girlfriend about it. I helped her realize it was the Book of Mormon. We will be giving her family a call tonight to see when we would be able to them all.

I wish that I had a powerful memory, but I do not. Experiences like this one, happen all of the time. I hope that I will be able to remember all of these good times. Thankfully, I have the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Love,

Elder Resolme

One last thing. On Friday, we were prohibited from going to the local library, but this is a story for another time.

Feb. 7, 2012

Dear Family,

I am on another workover today with Elder McCormack from Scotland. We started the day off with a man who knew about The Church back in Nigeria. The conversation got a bit heated, but we bore testimony of the truth.

The Book of Mormon is a record of holy scripture given us by God through his designated leaders, the Prophets. I know that it is true, and I know that it is a witness that Jesus Christ lives. I love my Savior, I am starting to understand him a little bit more through receiving answers about the Atonement from my prayers. I know he is real. I am a living witness of it.

Love,

Elder Resolme

Jan. 30, 2012

Dear Family,

The other day, I was able to have another double work over with two areas in the zone. First I was able to go to Gravesend and spend the day with Elder Hlaphi from South Africa. He is a spot on missionary with no fear. Thankfully, he understands what his purpose is as a missionary and through his efforts, it is evident. That day, we had around seven hours of finding...mmmhhhmm, so much fun!

After this work over with the missionaries from Gravesend, I went straight to Deal for another work over with the District Leader. We supposedly had a couple of appointments, but I think all of them cancelled that day. Luckily, that gave us some time to find the elect. As we did so, we walked and testified of the Savior, and we were able to find and teach those who had been prepared.

Probably, the main experience that I got from that day was when I was led to stop a lady who seemed to be in a rush. As I approached her, I asked her if she felt that life had a purpose, and from that point, I listened and got to the conclusion that she was unhappy with her current life and that she truly wanted to understand what her purpose was. I then invited her to sit down at a bench so that I could help her understand how she could find her purpose. Although she was in a rush, she spared fifteen minutes to learn some truth. Throughout the fifteen minutes, she spoke about her life, goals, and problems. During the teaching process, she kept on asking, "Why?" Through the message, she gained peace, and we left with a prayer. The spirit was there in abundance, but there was something missing, her choice to learn more. Because of her career in dance, creating time to see us was problematic. I left her with my witness and hopefully in the future, her life will be sorted through the gospel.

Choices are so important to pay attention to. Unfortunately, many people want to do the right thing, but somehow, they always choose the wrong. I have realized that the Plan of Happiness, can also be called the Plan of Choices. Our choices make us who we are. It is important to study out everything in our minds before we come to an action or response, because there will always be a result.

Over the past weekend, we were able to have a couple baptisms, and this week we will have one more. If you could keep Shawnie(I can never spell her name right) in your prayers that would be fantastic. She is a young mother who is determined to get baptized.

Love,

Elder Resolme

PS. Can you send me some pictures from the WEDDING!