Greetings Family and Friends,
Well fall is definitely here. The colors are amazing and the weather is so nice. So Monday night President Pitts went out teaching with Elder Billy and I. It was fun, but stressful because you have to make sure you have stuff to do. One of our appointments canceled so we went out contacting referrals. We had one from the sisters but they gave us the wrong address so that was kind of embarrassing. But it was a good night nonetheless. This being transfer week and having an awesome district, we had a district brunch that was really good. I made pancakes which actually turned out really good, which isn't normal for my cooking. About half the district was transferred, including Elder Billy. He is now out in Rosevelt. We visited families that he knew with his time here and it was fun to have the Ellis' send you some pictures. My new companion is Elder Johnson from Dallas Texas! He is awesome. He's been out for 20 months and is pretty bold in proclaiming the gospel, just what this area needs. We've already had some amazing lessons with people I didn't think were progressing that well. There is one investigators named Jeff from Oregon. He is down here following doctors for medical school. He is having a hard time finding the meaning of life and says the Book of Mormon is just making him more confused, which shouldn't be the case. Elder Billy and I had a hard time trying to address his concerns, but Elder Johnson came in and helped give a great lesson. I think Jeff is finally starting to get it and hopefully he'll start to find some direction in his life. Well it's been great to hear from people. Grandma and Grandpa Marjorie and Dean sent me a package. Thanks a bunch and I'll send another letter soon. Brother Miller has been writing me which has been awesome. And I got another hilarious letter from Elder Hess. So Saturday we had two baptisms. The first was for a kid named Jerramy Gilson. He actually just moved to Payson from Spanish Fork and was taught there. We only knew him a week before he was baptized. So kind of a bonus baptism. The second was a nine year old boy named David Swalberg. We've been teaching him for a while and his family is just becoming active again. It was an awesome baptism and he is a really cool kid. He is super shy but super nice and loving. It was awesome to see him get baptized. Anyways not a bad week. A lot of our investigators who have been going through trials have had a better week as well so it's been encouraging for them.
Spiritual thought of the week. So Sunday we went to two primary programs. It was awesome and fun. I always love the primary. It is amazing how they still have really strong testimonies at that age. It reminded me of when Jesus said that we must become as little children or we can not enter the kingdom of heaven. It is definitely easier to teach children than adults because they are so accepting of the gospel. And the adults who are making the commitment to change their lives are humble as little children. We need not to be stubborn or question everything. Instead we should trust in the Lord and love others. Sometimes our testimonies should be simple, and I believe that's how it should be. We only need to have a spiritual witness to know that things are true. Whether it's 2+2=4 or that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, the Spirit will always tell us the truth. And as little children believe and trust the things their parents tell them, we also should believe all that the Spirit testifies to us. I love you all and hope you have a great week and enjoy this wonderful fall weather.
Godspeed,
Elder Chandler Kendall
P.S.- We finally found the referral the sisters gave us yesterday! :)
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