| Samuel Berky |  3:51 PM (53 minutes ago) | ||
| to LaReita, bcc: me | |||
Hey Yall!
I am in Doncaster. It is very nice
Goodbye.
Just kidding…
Transfers was a fun day, the elder coming into Pontefract was in Doncaster previously. So we pretty much switched places. But I still had to go to Crossgates to pick up one of the new Zone Leaders for the Doncaster area. Said bye to our favorite fish and chips shop guy, Raz. May blessings be upon him. Made him some banna bread (cake) to remember me by. And gave some to our friend Louie and said bye as well.
Crossgates was fun. Got my gihradellis brownie mix that I won from flat inspections. Said hi to a bunch of missionaries. Lots of fun. Then drove to Doncaster. We didnt have the adress to the flat, so we just drove to a random parking lot and called the elders who live with us.
Made it to the house. Did a bit of unpacking. Then drove to a meal appoint at a massive house. Pretty average by American standards, even small by Mapleton standards (shoutout Mike Klauk Custom Homes) but it was great, pretty much had like a ward correlation meeting. The son of the older couple is the ward mission leader, and we had a good discussion. They made some fire Costco ribs and frozen pizza. I ate about 20 wings as well (protein maxxxing).
The rest of the week went well. Had some good lessons with new friends. Found a non active member and he wants to come back, but works as a carer for someone on sunday.
Did some knocking in an elect neighborhood.
Got harassed by a homeless guy because we wouldn’t buy him a burger. (bro yes I know we look “smart” and have money, but we are missionaries.) All while I had a good doctrine discussion with this catholic guy, who couldn’t wrap his head around the difference of Salvation (gift from Jesus everyone gets) and Exhaltation (gifts we get by our ordinances/deeds in this life) but he was really cool. Hope we see him again.
Interpreted this guys dream about a previous life. He wants to learn more 🙂
Been building more hotwheels and painting another one for a friend 🙂 shhh. Don’t tell him… none of you know him haha, well the derby guys will.
P day was fun. We went to Connisborough castle, built in the 1300s. Took some pics, and played some soccer (footie). Then went to the chapel and played ping pong and bad minion for 3 hours. And some more footie outside. Then Elder Fungavaka got a trim, showered, then we went to a little lesson that happens every Monday evening for our friends and some members to come to, about gospel doctrines. Twas good.
My new Comp, Elder Fungavaka is really chill. He is a great district leader, who actually cares about his district. Reads people really well. He is from Australia, but parents from New Zealand and Polynesia. It will be a good transfer.
I FINISHED DOCTRINE AND COVENANTS FINALLY.
yup, took me way too long. And I should probably read the first half again, but ill do that later. I am going to run through POGP (Pearl Of Great Price) now. Moses is spitting baller knowledge.
In my time reading D&C, I have really grown to appreciate how the Lord reveals his gospel. Mostly through small and simple means. Many of the writings are sprinkled with doctrine, that can sometimes slip through our fingers as we read. Most times i need to read the same page at least 2 or 3 times before I fully recognize what is actually going on haha. But persistence is key.
I would like to thank each and everyone of your for your well wishes and prayers (especially Sister Knocklby in Mountain View ward) I am grateful for each and everyone of you. And wish for you to know that your Heavenly Father loves you. Pray, ponder. Appreciate all you have. For it is given to you, not only through your agency and actions. But through the love of God. Give thanks to Creator of all.
-Elder Berky
