Hey hey there Dad!
So this last week we went to Loei! That was a blast. We saw
some mountains, and went to a cool Rock Garden (it sounds a little strange but
just look at the pictures and you'll know how cool it looked!) in the same
province. I know that I have a lot of pictures to upload, and sorry for the
quick email last week! The entire trip there and back we played a game called
Mafia, so that was fun! It wasn't actually mafia, but it was pretty similar! I
found out there that I'm a horrible liar... So I guess I won't be lying for the
rest of my life, hahaha. The pictures that I uploaded will probably do more to
explain than anything else.
So this last week has been great on getting new
investigators! We've been going to one area that we're pretty sure not a ton of
missionaries have gone before, except maybe if they were of a different
faith... So we've met a ton of people who have been prepared to hear the word
of the Gospel! We have a lot of solid investigators now, so we're pretty busy
when we make our way over there!
So as far as transfers go the news is...
I'm staying! I'll be here in Nong Khai for another transfer.
However, Elder V. will be moving back to one of his old areas, Bang Khen, so he
can have a peaceful passing into the next (phase of) life. I'm glad I'll get to
work hard here for another transfer! It will be a ton of fun!
So what does that leave me with? I can't exactly just go and
be a solo missionary here in Nong Khai, that's not how this works! So... I will
be receiving someone who is younger than me into this area! His name is Elder
------.... I don't actually know. When I got transfer calls they didn't tell
me, because usually they don't when you train a missionary coming from the MTC!
So that says it all: I'm training this transfer. Honestly, over these last
couple of days, I've noticed a lot of things I need to work on, and I will have
to do a lot of things without the guidance/experience of a senior companion. I
have a fair idea of what to do but... we'll see about that!
In Preach My Gospel Chapter 4, which talks about the Holy
Ghost, there is a quote that I really love which has given me some
encouragement and hope in the last 24 hours since transfer calls:
"As the Lord’s servant, you are to do His work in His way and by
His power. Some missionaries feel confident that they know how to be
successful. Others lack such confidence. Remember, however, that your
confidence and faith should be in Christ, not in yourself. Rely on the Spirit
rather than your own talents and abilities. Trust the Spirit to guide you in
every aspect of your work."
There are plenty of scriptures in D&C which tell us
about how our mouths will be filled, and we will be blessed with
"sheaves" as well participate in this great work. I know the Spirit
will guide me as I trust in God, in Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost to lead
and guide me.
The work is great, and life is good! I'm truly happy here,
and I know that I'm out here to serve with all of my heart, might, mind and
strength. I intend to do just that. I love the work and I love Thailand! The
people here are so great, and the Lord is blessing us greatly. I'm grateful to
be on a mission, and serve the Lord for these short two years!
Love you! Talk to you soon!
--
- Elder Collin Decker
Thailand, Bangkok Mission
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