Rising

Elders Hoggan and Jensen have decided that the best way to get this new area going is by working with members and going through the area book. A lot of people have been called and the fruits are coming from their labors! One is a new investigator, Frau Cordasco. She's a little skeptical, but open to hearing about other religions. Another entry was Keine Interesse which means no interest. This person lost her job and is going through hard, sad times. Now is the time for the gospel to enter her life and bless it!

Copies, from a previous missionary's planner, had a list of numbers and addresses of people that weren't in the area book. Names were chosen, but a feeling prompted Elder Hoggan to call every number. The last one on the list was Daisy, a German. She's moving and the missionaries offered their help and services. Those she had lined up to help her, hadn't been answering their phones. The Elders mentioned how they were inspired to call her and that there aren't any coincidences. Daisy has really been seeing and feeling God's love in her life and then this miracle occurred!. It blew her mind and was a cool experience :)

Stake Conference talks were on Hastening the Work and the Family. One missionary said, "Our testimonies and faith need to be so strong that we have the desire to share the gospel." When we have strong testimonies, we have a desire to share the gospel and it comes naturally. We want to share what we have. That comment has inspired Elder Hoggan to try and strengthen his testimony even more, to try and talk with more people even though this can be very hard to do.

Another speaker at Stake Conference said, "I can't imagine the Celestial Kingdom without my family." This is exactly how Elder Hoggan feels as well!!!!!!!!! God made His plan for us as families and He knows what brings us the most joy!

One last miracle was as the Elders were walking a different way home. A guy was a bit ahead of them and Elder Hoggan wanted to talk to him, but didn't want to make it too awkward. Excuses are lame. Finally, this man turned around and said, "Hey, are you from the Mormon church? I hear that the Mormon church lets people have five wives." The missionaries explained that that isn't true. "Well, what do you believe?" (Ding ding ding!!!) Michael left Elders Hoggan and Jensen with his telephone number, but is busy this week. Maybe next week they can meet!