I arrived in WA on Tuesday, and that's the last time I have seen the sun. It has rained.... A LOT, and it even snowed on Friday and Sunday.
My Companion is Elder Cox, he is from AZ. And he is awesome, he has helped me to hit the ground running up here. He has a good outlook on missionary work and great attitude. All I can say is we get to work. I am serving in the Hylebos Ward, in the Federal Way Zone. There is a lot of houses, and lot trees.. oh and a lot of rain.
So far Federal Way, Washington has treated me well. The members up here take care of us well, and the work is good. In the last four days Elder Cox and I have found 7 new investigators, and apparently that's unheard of for the Hylebos area, but it was awesome. All we did was just work hard with a good attitude and the Lord did the rest.
The power of prayer is real! I have so many prayers answered this last week, my faith and testimony in the Gospel has grown so much. Elder Cox said Hylebos has been pretty "dead" the last two months. But like it says in Preach my Gospel nothing happens until you find. You cant teach if you dont have anybody to teach. So we sincerely prayed as a companionship to soften the hearts of the people of Federal Way that they may accept our message about the restored Gospel. And now we have 7 new investigators, its been a real blessing and miracle. Like it says in 3 Nephi 18:20 This is when Jesus came to the people of Nephi and is teaching them and he said, "And whatever ye shall ask the Father in my name, which is right believing that ye shall receive, behold it shall be given unto you" The power of prayer is real, and God answers prayers.
I love you all!!!
Love, Elder Richards
I miss Utah
Fresh haircut before Washington
These elders were in my zone at the MTC and they are headed to the Logan, UT mission. So keep an eye out for them.
My companion's attitude on everything has helped me so much, and ever since I have lost myself in the work again. He is obedient and works hard, so my prayers were answered. Its gonna be good getting off to a good start. Hes only been out 12 weeks so he just barely got done being trained Monday haha and now he is training but its all good. The ward is awesome, and the members take care of us. I haven't had to make my own dinner yet!
My area I'm in is just a GIANT suburb it feels like. A lot of apartments and sub divisions. They call it the suburb of Seattle. It's kind of ghetto on one side, and really nice big homes on the other side. It snowed Friday and Sunday, but it didn't stick. My comp. from AZ was freaking out because he saw snow haha.
It's awesome to see how obedience and hard work with a good attitude pays off. I just pray the spirit works on them so they can have happiness in their lives. I don't want to sound corny, but I already love them!! The Gospel is awesome!
My companion's attitude on everything has helped me so much, and ever since I have lost myself in the work again. He is obedient and works hard, so my prayers were answered. Its gonna be good getting off to a good start. Hes only been out 12 weeks so he just barely got done being trained Monday haha and now he is training but its all good. The ward is awesome, and the members take care of us. I haven't had to make my own dinner yet!
My area I'm in is just a GIANT suburb it feels like. A lot of apartments and sub divisions. They call it the suburb of Seattle. It's kind of ghetto on one side, and really nice big homes on the other side. It snowed Friday and Sunday, but it didn't stick. My comp. from AZ was freaking out because he saw snow haha.
It's awesome to see how obedience and hard work with a good attitude pays off. I just pray the spirit works on them so they can have happiness in their lives. I don't want to sound corny, but I already love them!! The Gospel is awesome!
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