Tough Week

Elder Hoggan knows that when things get tough, it usually means that something really amazing is going to happen. 

Appointments fell through for 3 straight days, but a miracle occurred on Wednesday. Elders Hoggan and Smith decided to buy a birthday card for a LA at a grocery store near their house. It's a short walk to make. Samra, an investigator, was there. Contact had been lost, but now the missionaries are back working with her.

Sch. Buchholz invited the Elders over for dinner. Herr Waber was also there. His wife, Sis. Waber, passed away last year. Sis. Waber was a very strong member of the church, but not her husband. The Plan of Salvation was shared and seemed to be just what Herr Waber needed to hear. He will be going by Elders Hoggan and Smith's house next week to fix their washing machine. They are hoping he can figure out the gospel for himself.

Interviews with President Miles were uplifting. This summer, he and Sister Miles will be released. It'll be sad to see them go.

On Saturday, the missionaries prayed for an alternative route to their next appointment. After one was chosen, they called a member and asked her to say a prayer that they could find someone to share the gospel with while traveling out. An answer came, when a couple visited with them. The gentleman had a Book of Mormon from a friend in Munich. He answered a few questions and bore a small testimony. Unfortunately, this couple doesn't want to go to church, but do know where it is located. That was a cool experience!

All fast Sunday, Elders Smith and Hoggan fasted for Hu. He's an investigator from China. Contact has been lost. He hasn't been found yet, but another miracle will surely happen.

Zone Conference is this week and more miracles will occur!