頼もう！
We're pretty much in Christmas season now! I love it so much! I wish every day had the Christmas spirit!
After our P-day was over, we decided to head to the north part of our area. About a 30 minute bike ride. We tried to visit some less active members but they ended up not being home. Before we left, we picked one more family, the Okuda family. We had never met them before and no one knew them in the ward. We said a prayer before we knocked, hoping they would be home and would be open to us. Lo and behold, the daughter, Nana, answered! We had a good talk and learned more about their family. They hadn't been coming to church because they were busy and the church is too complicated to get to by car. We showed the Light the World video from last year. She prayed at the end and we set a small return appointment for later in the week when everyone would be home.
We had interviews with President on Wednesday. Always a fantastic opportunity! I really appreciate all that he and his wife do for us! While waiting for our interviews, Warnick姉妹 taught us how to make origami Christmas ornaments. There were hot glue guns, paper, and more craft stuff. In the stars we made, you can put a message inside for whoever you decide to give it to. I made one for Don兄弟 and gave it to him on Sunday; he loved it! Again, I love the Christmas spirit so much!
Thanksgiving Day came...but nothing special here. We did get KFC for dinner though. And after district meeting the next day, we got all-you-can-eat しゃぶしゃぶ(shabushabu), so I guess that counts as our Thanksgiving meal.
Ever since we got LINE, we've been encouraged to do a lot of online 伝道. My companion and I made a Thanksgiving post as well as a little video about this year's Christmas calendar. We had a lot of fun with it and it's really added to our ways to spread the gospel. I am super excited for what's to come!
We ended up going back to the Okuda family on Saturday. The mom answered the door this time and started sharing stories from her mission. She got Nana to come to the door as well and we talked more about the new Christmas advent calendar and gave one to them. Just as we were leaving, the son came back from work too so we talked to him. They are a great family and they seemed pretty happy that someone came to visit them. We invited them to the Christmas party and they said they will come. I love working with members!
Sunday was a pretty long day. 桝田さん came to church; it was the last time he could come this year because of his work. After church, we helped the Kofu sisters teach their recent convert from China via video chat. This online stuff just brings so many possibilities haha. Then we watched a YSA devotional featuring Elder Oaks and Elder Ballard. One thing that stuck out to me is that after the mission, we should keep doing the habits we built on the mission. Scripture study, waking up early, interacting with and helping others etc. That will help us to stay focused on God as well as enrich our daily lives. Definitely will do that! As for transfers, I am staying in Hodogaya with 楊長老! This transfer will be 9 weeks instead of 6.. exciting! I'm glad I get to spend this Christmas season with amazing people! また来週ね！
Sunday was a pretty long day. 桝田さん came to church; it was the last time he could come this year because of his work. After church, we helped the Kofu sisters teach their recent convert from China via video chat. This online stuff just brings so many possibilities haha. Then we watched a YSA devotional featuring Elder Oaks and Elder Ballard. One thing that stuck out to me is that after the mission, we should keep doing the habits we built on the mission. Scripture study, waking up early, interacting with and helping others etc. That will help us to stay focused on God as well as enrich our daily lives. Definitely will do that! As for transfers, I am staying in Hodogaya with 楊長老! This transfer will be 9 weeks instead of 6.. exciting! I'm glad I get to spend this Christmas season with amazing people! また来週ね！
-Elder Chab
チャブ長老
愛しています(^-^)
The Okuda's daughter, Nana-chan!
Coming back from interviews, we saw the couple missionaries, the Brashears!