So if you are out of the loop, I'll give a short explanation for the title. In Russia, there are two Christmases and two New Years. So the holidays extend from December 24 to January 14-three straight weeks of fireworks and drunks on the street. The fireworks don't stop during the day either, it's like a constant rumbling, almost as if we were in a war zone of something. Happy holidays, good luck sleeping as we carpet bomb your apartment block.
It was a really successful week. We met the non-member husband of one of our actives, and started building a friendship with him, so we can teach him. We also made huge headway with Ira, Marat's friend. Marat is finally on board with getting her to church and immersed in the gospel. At dinner on Friday, she agreed to come to church this coming Sunday! I'm super pumped to see how she likes it, since she seems so prepared. Hopefully, Marat's involvement in the process will lead him to being a little more active, and inviting more friends.
Wednesday we had MLC at the McGhie's home. We had really enlightening discussions about topics like humility, the power of honoring our agreements and covenants with God, and how to effectively plan each day. The last thing we talked about is how to reach our mission goal of 10 baptisms a month. We, as a council, decided to make it a matter of prayer and study, and we each agreed to read PMG in it's entirety in 10 days. That's a lot of reading hahaha.
The book is blue, the gospel is true!
Read your scriptures this morning.
-Elder Wilkins
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