It was hard to say goodbye to Elder Fleming but change is good, it helps us grow! Elder Christensen and I get along extremely well. In missionary work, the ideal situation is when you have two missionaries that are trying their hardest to be more like Christ and to be the best missionaries that they can be! When that happens, the companionship will have unity, and Elder Christensen and I are very unified.
The last few days before Elder Fleming left were full of a lot of hard goodbyes and visits. He is very loved here and nobody really wanted to see him go. On Tuesday we woke up and drove to Helena to drop him off and bring Elder Christensen back. That is about 4 hours of driving there, and then 4 hours back. The drive back was full of a lot of talking and getting to know each other. We knew right off the bat that we were going to get along. I am pleased to announce that their were no accidents this time haha.
The rest of the week has been busy and crazy! One of the best things that happened this week was that Mike Roberts is starting to show some serious, consistent progress! He asked a lot more questions about specific teachings in the Book of Mormon when we came back this last time, he came to church, AND he has made it through two hours of church now! He's getting closer and closer.
Our investigator that is on date for baptism, Noelle, came to church this week! This has been a goal of hers for a little bit and she is hoping to make this a lot more consistent. She is a very brave, determined woman and we are proud of her. Please keep her in your prayers as she tries to find a job.
Please also include Chelsey Junkin (hard to find a time to meet with her), Tifani Curtin (trying to get work off on Sundays), and Autumn (a member's non-member friend we are trying to meet with).
We have also been working a lot closer with the YSA branch, and we have already seen miracles. One girl has a good friend, Autumn, that has started coming to institute with her and a less-active young man everyone has been worried about just came back to church! This is a very choice group of people, we are lucky to get to work with them. This week the YSA had a game night and a "cookie and soup cook-off," and they were some of the funnest/funniest nights I have had in a while. Just so y'all know, my Disney trivia skills are lacking after these last 18 months haha.
One of the funnest things that happened this week was when we ran out to Whitefish to deliver some supplies to the elders out there. While we were there, Elder Christensen wanted to see an investigator that he knows, so we went to his work to say hi. His name is Trini, and he is one of the coolest people I have ever met in my life! He was extremely kind to us, and invited us and the other elders over in about an hour, so we went and grabbed lunch and then headed over. This man and his wife have been investigating the church for 13 years and they're getting really close. They are basically Mormon. We had such a fun time getting to know them and discussing the gospel. You never know when they will finally be ready, so you just keep trying!
I love you all! Remember to pray for missionary experiences.
Love,
Elder Thomas
Elder Christensen and Chick-Fil-A (the Only one in the mission)
Beautiful sunrise from this week
Comp of the year. Getting tucked in 👌
Trini's motorcycle collection
NALA!
Haha Daylight Savings was just too much for him 😂
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