WEEK 86: England

I honestly don't know what a stand out moment from the week was. So I just called this England since I love being here. It's a great place with some funny people. I am wearing a flat cap and en English football top so I feel a lot of attachment to the country right now. 

This week I finally said goodbye to Elder Watson. I got to see him at one last meeting on Friday before he goes home in a week. It was sad. He is a great guy! 

We met a lad who plays for the u18 team of a local football club, Bradford City, and he came to play at our church football match we hold. He loved it and now might come to church with us. He is so cool! I hope things work out. Tracey is still doing well and is excited for baptism. She is making a lot of positive changes in her life. She is happier for sure.

This week I focused a lot on the Book of Mormon. I realised just how much my life has changed as I studied that book. It has shared with me more knowledge about Christ and has had powerful sermons inviting me to make changes to follow him and have more happiness in life. As I have devoted time to a study of God's word contained in It, He has been more present in my life. He has helped me in school and He has orchestrated situations in my life to let me meet people who became my closest friends and whose influence I really needed. I know beyond a doubt that this book has brought me closer to God than any other. It has helped me to feel peace and joy and every other desirable emotion. God is real and He has given us ways to find out for ourselves. This is one of them

Have a great week,

Elder Pace 

WEEK 85: Snow

It snowed a ton this week! At our interviews it was the coldest President Turvey has ever seen in the UK. They told us all to take our weekly planning session (a 2-3 hour deal) that day and avoid spending time outside. But after interviews we had a snowball fight with Sister Turvey and made a snowman of sorts. It was really fun.

This week I got to go with Elder Tuita (a friend also from Peoria, AZ)! It took awhile, but we finally got to serve together even if it was just 8 hours or so.

This week I learned that everything happens for a reason and the Lord is very aware of our needs even if we aren't. He has a great master plan to give us every chance to hear his joyful message and to invite us to change. I am so grateful He cares for me and I know He cares for each of his children. Even if we feel He is hidden, His love is still reaching for us. Sister Turvey always reminds us that the sun is always shining even when the clouds hide it. The same is true for God. He is always there even if we simply can't see him.

Have a great week

Elder Pace