This week was one of, if not the best, this area has ever
seen. Our work went way up. One reason that it was so down was because I
replaced a missionary that went home, and he was very trunkie. Trunkie
missionaries are always lazy and smug. It is wisdom that I haven't been placed
with one because I would probably just end up making fun of him...
Anyway, we just got out of a lesson with one of our
investigators, Brian. He's a cool guy, he just has somethings that he doesn't
want to give up. We are working with him to get him reading and praying
everyday, and coming to church weekly. Usually if they do those things, they
only have to work out commandment keeping things for themselves. We are also
going to try to use the temple, since we are only 20 minutes away.
One of the focuses now will be on finding. It will be a
challenge in this area to find people to teach, but we'll work for it. Fun
fact, I went from the highest baptizing stake in the mission to the lowest.
When we are done with it, it won't be the lowest. Lots of
work to be done, but it should be good.
Not much more to report, but I'll have more good news
next week.Have a good week.
-Elder James Richards
New address:
Elder Richards
36802 Cherry Street apt # k202
Newark, CA 94560