WEEK 45: Miroslav

Miroslav, who is probably our closest friend in Darnall, is still doing well. He shared with us this week his concern of being baptized.  He was already baptized in another church and he doesn't want to turn his back on any covenant to God until he knows beyond any doubt that this church is true. He is so solid. His kids are awesome and we really enjoy having some fun with them all. It has been harder to meet with them recently since he is totally wiped out from work every day.  He really tries hard to support his family. I really hope he keeps moving forward, but even if he doesn't, I hope I stay in contact with
him. In meeting with him, I have felt so much more love for these people and I have been even more sure of the blessings this gospel has for us. And for our families. Ever since he has met with us, things have been going better for him. Now if we can help him take the next step and go to church on Sunday, the Lord will bless him so much for his obedience. The Sabbath Day is so wonderful and it will help him cope with his week I know for sure.

We had stake conference this week, so we did the translation at once with the aid of a microphone and headsets. It was definitely more challenging. I was lucky enough to have Elder Armstrong and Elder Poggemann take the brunt of the translation. I only had to do a small portion.

My new flat got some spare furniture from some random flat that they closed. That was a huge blessing and we fixed our washer so what else can we ask for. The address is

6 Fielder Mews
Firth Park
Sheffield
S5 6GY
United Kingdom

Letters can go there, but no packages.

Finally, we got to Skype our families since it was Mother's Day in America. I was so grateful to talk to my wonderful Mum along with the rest of my family. They are so amazing.

One thing I have studied recently is about how to receive direction from the Lord more in this work. I have realized that a lot of it depends on serious, sincere prayer. Sometimes I forget and don't talk with my Father in Heaven like I should or as frequently as I should. I regret the time I lost in building a relationship with him these past 19 years. I think it would make His day if we all took some time to go
to a quiet place tonight and thought for a minute or two what we want
to tell Him and how we can seek His help. And then we can kneel and pray and engage in a thoughtful conversation with God. He loves to hear from us.

Love you all,
Elder Pace