Hello everyone!
Things are going very well here in Gainesville! These next few weeks are my last weeks in training, and I get to take over all the planning and teaching that goes on. I'm very excited to do this! Its amazing how far i have come in only a short time.
This last week the mission did an Atonement week to prepare for Zone Conference. It all started off with a day of service. To serve your companion, a member, and an investigator. As I did this, I was filled with the pure love of Christ. There was no contention whatsoever with Elder Jenkins and I and I seemed a lot happier! We then had to repent one day, sacrifice on another, and then do everything we can to prepare for the sacrament on Sunday. I have never had such a great sacrament meeting since the MTC. This was a great experience because I came much closer to my Savior and experienced the Atonement in a new way!
Sadly... Steven was not baptized this Sunday. It changed to this Saturday!! It seemed like our whole ward was against us this last week. In order to resist contention and potentially ruining the relationships with the future missionaries and the ward, we rebuked the ward and then backed off and let them decide about the silly details of the baptism. Elder Jenkins and I are not very happy with our ward right now. The most important thing is that Steven doesn't care when the date is as long as he gets baptised soon.
I had the chance to take a tour of the University of Florida's football field! It was an amazing experience! I can't imagine coming here to play though because it gets so hot and humid! I was running in the morning, and I could barely breath! Maybe that's why BYU decides not to play here..
I don't have too much time today I'm sorry. I'm out here in a different part of Florida called Ocala spending time with the other Elders! Love you all and thanks for your support!
Elder Greenlaw
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