It has been an amazing week! And not just because it has been amazingly beautiful weather! So much happened, and was accomplished because of our diligence.
Elder Cerros and I have two more baptism dates! One is Anna, a 9 year old Tongan girl whose parents have been less-active. Here mom has started coming back to church and Anna really wants to get baptized because she loves going to church. She's hoping to get baptized August 14th.
Our other baptism date is with a 17 year old named Cruise (I'm not sure how he spells it). We've been teaching his dad Warren (who is still pretty set with his Catholic baptism) and his autistic brother, Tremaine. They all love having us come over, but I think the main reason is the Spirit that is present when we teach them. I think it's a very new thing for them. Tremaine likes to talk and have attention, so it can get a bit hard at times teaching them. We do our best to take what Tremaine shouts out from watching too much BBC--whether it's about global warming, tsunamis or money--and try to relate it back to the lesson somehow. But it's good, and we love going over there. Cruise came to church yesterday and we're pretty sure he loved it. We kind of got mixed ideas of how he felt. Because Levin is such a small place where everyone knows each other's families, it turns out that Cruise's Nan (grandma) was a staunch member of the Church a few years ago until she passed away. So when the ward members found that out they kept talking to him about it.
Yesterday was an amazing day at Church. It was Ward Conference and so the Stake leaders came down from Palmerston North and spoke. They spoke a lot about missionary work, which naturally, Elder Cerros and I loved to hear. We're hoping to increase the work a lot here by working with the members better and help them better see the joy that comes from being a member missionary (as we all should be). (hint hint)
On Thursday, we had Zone Conference and met President and Sister Kezerian for the first time. (Of course it wasn't my first time). As I expected, it was mentioned by Sister Kezerian that Elder Rowe was friends with their youngest daughter. Everyone gave me some "ooo's" and I turned bright red, and then Sister Kezerian said "but she's married now" and then everyone cracked up and I'm sure I turned even redder. But it was fine. Though I'm sure I'll be getting comments about whatever the rest of my mission.
They said great things about you by the way, and loved being able to meet you and have you over that night.
We haven't been able to see Levi much this week, and Ace and Jackie are finally back from Hamilton, so we hope to be able to see them a lot this week, and help them all to be able to really work hard to be ready for baptism.
Something I love about being in a small town is having to drive up to Palmerston North each week for District meeting and to Otaki a couple times a week to teach some people down there. I love it because of the scenery of course, but not at all because of the narrow-as roads. Sadly I miss out on really being to see the hills and fields because of the need to keep my eyes on the road. So I make Elder Cerros take pictures for me because he's unable to drive because of his lack of a license. But I'm perfectly used to driving on the wrong side now. It's going to be hard to switch back when I go home. Maybe Katie will even be able to give me lessons because she'll be a pro by then.
Transfers are coming up next week. "So stay tuned next time to find out what happens to Elder Cerros. Will he stay in the lovely city of Levin? Or will he be transferred to a far-less-awesome area?" I hope he stays, we're a powerful-as team. Like Nacho and Esqueleto. ;)
I had an idea, you should try using Google maps to see the chapel as well as other parts of Levin. Copy this into the google maps search bar:132 Bath Street, Levin, Manawatu-Wanganui 5510.......... And then go to the "street view" and it will be like you're biking around in Levin by the chapel! I used to always do that back home with places, so give it a try.
But I will try to take pictures of the chapel if you'd like still.
Anyway, I gotta go! I love you very much and am so grateful for everuything you do for me!
Just remember:
"True happiness comes only by making others happy"---David O. McKay
Keep doing what is right, and praying day and night!
Have a wonderful week!
I love you all so very much!
Love,
Elder David John Rowe
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