NEWS FLASH, NEW THINGS!
Nov 6 & 13, 2018
Things have been nuts, alright? So sorry that I wasn't able to get an email out last week, but I'll do my best to get you all up to speed, Ok? Ready, Set-ty...
GO!
Michelle is getting baptized this Sunday! Who's Michelle? Great Question, and here's the answer! Two weeks ago, we got a call from the Chinese-speaking Missionaries in the Riverside Mission, saying that they recently started teaching someone in Palm Springs who didn't have transportation to make it out to their ward, and so she would need to attend our Ward. We scrambled, but were able to find her a ride to church, and we got to take her to church! She's come to church these last two weeks, and she had her baptismal interview yesterday, so we are now putting on a baptism out of the blue this next week!
But it's pretty cool that this is number two time that I've been able to use my very limited Chinese on the mission! Actually, it's more like my skills at talking with people with limited English, but it's basically the same thing. Anyways, Michelle is super cool! She walks up to basically anyone and everyone and says "Hi, I'm Michelle!" She's the best!
We had an awesome lesson with one of our member families, and then right after, they helped up prepare a meal in our crockpot! It was super good!
These next couple weeks are going to be crazy, because we are planning and preparing for a #LightTheWorld Activity for 2 wards and a branch! It's going to be so good! The purpose is to help everyone to brighten up their community, families, and faith this Christmas season! So we are having this big kickoff event to get everyone set for it!
We had interviews with President Dixon, and he told me that we would probably be biking in Palm Springs next transfer, so I'm excited for more exercise, and to see my bike again! (I've missed my old friend...)
Speaking of my Mission President, President Dixon is literally one of my favorite people! Every time I see him, I always feel the Spirit with him. I'm glad to know that this mission is being directed by someone who has the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost.
Because someone may be curious, Halloween was cool! We didn't do much of anything, besides go and eat with a member of the Spanish Branch, and then work on reading in the Book of Mormon, because we all needed to catch up on that. We had been challenged by our Mission President to take up President Nelson's challenge and read the Book of Mormon by the end of the year, highlighting references to Jesus Christ that we found throughout. My testimony of The Book of Mormon being Another Testament of Jesus Christ has grown so much as I've taken up this challenge!
Of course, I'm a bit behind right now, but I'm catching up! I'm in the book of Mosiah, and I'm learning so much from the examples throughout this book. Like Abinadi, who stood and testified in chains before a wicked king of Jesus Christ. Or Alma, who repented quickly and did everything he could to point others to the Savior! And there are many others, and they all were able to do those things because of their faith in Jesus Christ. Without that faith, they wouldn't have had the confidence or the strength to carry them through overcoming these trials. The Question then is, do we, similarly, possess faith capable of creating miracles? If not, what are we going to do today to get there? Or this week? Something to think about.
That's the last two weeks in a giant nutshell! Things are getting crazy here in the desert, but that's what makes it so fun! And when the work we are doing is the work of God, it's going to be a joyful experience, no matter what!
Love you all!
Elder Richardson
1) These pictures are in a weird order, but this first one is of Elder Mills and I at a super good pizza restaurant.
2) I GOT A PICTURE IN A SEMI BUT IT'S DARK so you can't really tell...
3) There are stars on a street in downtown Palm Springs. Here's Frank Sinatra's. I think he actually lived here... I'm not sure.
4) This is Elvis. Yep.
5) We got fed Lumpias (Spelling is likely butchered...)! They are like Filipino spring rolls. Lourna Made them for us!
Benjamin Richardson
California Redlands Mission
Feb 28, 2018 - March 3, 2020
NOVEMBER 6, 2018: NOTE TO MOM
Hey Mom! I just wanted you to know that we are also having a beautiful fall day here in Palm Springs! It's bright and sunny, still above 90°F most days, and the Palm Trees are still very green!
It's beautiful weather, but it's different.
Also, Josie sent me a note after your lunch! She said that she loved talking with you, and she looks a lot happier! She sent me a picture of the flowers, too! Thank you so much for helping her! But how did it go on your end? How do you think she's doing? Any thoughts on how I can help her?
I love you, Mom! It's so fun to hear how the boys are doing! Let me know what I can do to help you keep updated better! I know I need to send more pictures of me, but anything else?
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