I am starting to get use to the Newport experience. A lot of the work here involves random spurts of service, finding, and working with members in various ways. On Tuesday and Wednesday we mainly focused on service. There was a young couple moving up to Lincoln City out of our area that we were referred to help. When we got there we learned that none of their friends showed up, but that they had huge respect for us. It was fun talking to them and helping them get use to missionaries. We learned that they pretty much already believed the same things as us, now it is up to the Lincoln City Elders to teach them. We then helped out a recent convert in the branch with some issues, and had a normal rest of the day. On Wednesday we did more service trying to help a member paint her deck before the Oregonian rains come. It was hectic, and only a part was finished, but it was great to get to help her out.
The rest of the week involved a lot of finding that didn't pay off. There were many people who said no or weren't there. Towards the end of the week we started to become discouraged, but as we prayed to let us be an answer to someone's prayer things changed. On Sunday we were blessed to serve others by giving three blessings and finding a small part member family that needed to hear the Gospel once again. The Spirit was felt throughout the day and was a reminder to me that this is the Lord's work and not ours. Our duty is to be a willing instrument God can use to save His children.
Overall that was the week in a nutshell. This upcoming week we have a zone conference where two seventies are touring the mission and will speak. Half the mission will be at one conference on the 14th, and the other half the following day. That should be a good experience. Until then the church is true and thank you for all of the support!
Elder Baxter
Whale statue at Depoe Bay
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