Sorry about missing last week, our p-day got changed due to a temple trip and the whole schedule was crazy, but it has all settled down now. Now comes the trick of remembering the main highlights!
To start off, we went on the hunt for service opportunities. The Elders before me decided to end all service for various reasons, but we managed to find an opportunity at a Habitat for Humanity store house. It has been nice to be able to attend and basically do organization and clean up jobs. They were also very appreciative of missionaries coming back, so it has been good both ways. Beyond that, a lot of time was spent that first week introducing Elder Huang to Newport and helping him learn the main investigators and members. It has gone well and since then we have been going out trying to use all our resources to find those who will receive us. It has been long, but rewarding when we do find.
We were also able to teach Guillian a bit more. We have been helping him get ready for baptism and got him to church last Sunday. He really loved Primary and the ward is really supportive. In fact, their home teacher is actually the Bishop which works out amazingly for us! The toughest hurdle has been the Dad. The Mom really wants him to join, but his lack of interest has been hard on the family. I do feel though that as we continue to come over and as they pray and read their scriptures his heart will be softened.
We have also come in contact with other various people and see miracles happen in the District I am over. It has been a good time to be a district leader over the coast areas, and awesome to see the Lord bless the other missionaries.
Now that brings us to this week! Going into it, we found out last minute that our p-day was changed to Friday due to a temple trip. We also found out that district meeting was changed to Thursday for that week and that President Orton was coming in for interviews that Wednesday. Well, that basically threw our plans out the window, but we did what we could! Interviews were good with President, and I also turned 21 that day as well. The day was pretty normal, but it was a nice day to be able to reflect a little on what has happened so far.
Friday we got to go to the Portland temple. It is a very beautiful temple and I am glad to have gone. I got to see three of my past companions, and the Spirit that was felt was amazing. I also got to see a bit of the Salem and Portland missions on the drive there and back, which was fun. Then on Saturday the zone leaders came on down for a special split where we worked the area. I worked near the coast in Depo Bay and got to see some awesome waves hit the cliffs in a storm, as well as meet some great people. Then finally today I got to visit the Newport aquarium which was quite fun.
Thanks for bearing with me that long. Sometimes it can be tough to remember the specifics of what happens during the week, but know that the work is progressing and I am excited about for Guillian. Thank you for all of your support!
Elder Baxter
Birthday package
Stormy weather
Stormy seas
On the way to the temple
At the temple
Portland Temple
At the temple
Past companions
Portland Temple
Portland Temple
Tag
Another boat picture for Hyrum
At the Newport Aquarium
Loving the jellyfish
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