September 10, 2008

This week i had 2 scambis (exchanges). One with Elder Garofalo and one with Elder Hoopes. Elder Hoopes is exactly like Braxton. Identical. With double the energy. Ha ha I know it seems impossible, but no... i am dead serious. From elder Garofalo i learned how important it is to teach with authority, love and how to read exactly what they need to be taught. I learned that i cant teach everything all at once. I need to choose and follow the spirit and use wisdom. Also that i need to be bold and cast out all fear. I learned from Elder Hoopes how important it is to build trust with them and listen to what they have to say. I also learned to show my energy and use it. To fill their hearts with the excitement i have of this gospel. I have to say that i missed my Son. He has taught me the most while we talked about things that went well and things that i can do better. I am also learning that i need to be a strong, confident leader. Friday was a growing experience for me. From that day on i am a different leader. I am open to ideas but in the end i make the decision with prayer, fasting and wisdom. We have a new investigator Rita that is golden. She does have a problem smoking and doesnt believe that she can quit but she will be a wonderful member and will have the power to quit. Miracles happen when you believe. I dont know why we as humans cast out believe but it does nothing! I met another man with elder Garofalo that was very impressed by my cordialness, love and kindness. He is very effectionate and we are teaching him. He is 69 and seems a little old so we dont know if there is hope but i am going to keep going with it and see what i can do to invite him to Christ. Love, Elder Beau Brewster