This week has been nothing short of fantastic! Its definitely been weird adjusting to always being around young adults, but it's awesome! Sometimes I feel like I'm at BYU, but then I have to remind myself...I'm still a missionary, haha!
Lemme give you more of a rundown of my area. Our YSA ward covers 2 stakes: Orange and Irvine. The Elders cover the Orange side and we cover Irvine. Can I just say, I would LOVE to live in Irvine someday. It's such a beautiful, serene place! It's great to see a different part of California!
The ward is amazing! I just love being here! We've been extremely busy this week, running around, going to colleges, etc. One of the best things about a YSA ward is all the activities they have (and many times people bring their non-member friends!). We got to go to Institute this week and it was a blast!
Its been a party being back with Sister Brooks! It's so cool to see how far we've both come from our MTC days! We're pumped to take Orange Hills by storm ;)
MIRACLES this week!
*RYAN: Okay okay okay, honestly the craziest story ever. So, long story short, on March 20th, the Sisters knocked on his door and on April 21st he was baptized. He was being prepared by the Lord and he was prepared to embrace the gospel. I was able to teach him a couple times this past week and WOW, he is amazing! I've never seen someone so easily accept and embrace the gospel before! It was a beautiful service. And guess what?! He is planning on serving a mission. One word: WOW. That's all I have to say. I'm speechless.
At his baptism, Ryan was telling someone, "Yeah, I traded in groupies for missionaries!". What a guy!
*Being in a YSA ward and meeting tons of people all the time means you always have potential "potentials". We're constantly contacting people and trying to find the truthseekers. Well, this week we were inviting tons of people to Ryan's baptism and then to church. We weren't expecting anyone at church. Well, SURPRISE, as we were leaving after Sacrament, the Elders said, "Hey, your friend Dante is here!". We were floored. This guy that the Sisters met a few weeks ago apparently slipped in the back of the chapel and was there for the service. WOW! The Elders have an appointment with him this week and we're excited to hear how it goes.
*Another Sunday miracle: again, being in a YSA ward, they always have food. Each week there's a linger longer after church. Well, we walked in, noticed a kid in street clothes, and went up and talked to him. One of the members saw him walking outside and invited him in for cinnamon rolls. He's a senior in high school and was going for a walk to de-stress from school. We were able to share some of our message and we hope that he comes back!
Yesterday, Sister Brooks and I just basked in the gloriousness of the Lord. This week we had lots of meetings and other things to attend to, which didn't give us a ton of time to find. BUT, the Lord saw our efforts and magnified them! We were able to meet many of our goals this week! The Elders found a girl who is ready for the gospel and got a return appointment for us! Each and everyday I'm amazed at how the Lord truly works in mysterious ways!
I love being a missionary! This work is so joyful. It's WORK, but so so worth it! I've come so much closer to my Savior and in the process, I've been able to help others come unto Him!
I'm pumped for another whirlwind of a week! There is no place I'd rather be!
P.S. I just remembered a funny from this week. We were knocking doors and knocked into this Asian man who quickly said, "It's dinnertime and I'm already Mormon." He clearly was not Mormon....but we thought it was absolutely hilarious!
Love you all! Keep being awesome! Acknowledge the Lord in all things!
Sister Burton
2500 N. Bristol St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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| Saw this beautiful lake, had to take a picture! |
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| Some weirdo left this note on our board....;) |
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| Korean BBQ with Ryan after his baptism! |
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| RYAN! |
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| Selfie! |
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| So being in Irvine, we get to meet missionaries from the Irvine mission. Well, last night at a fireside we met some! One Sister, Arya(I think) is the FIRST missionary from Iran, EVER! It was so cool to meet her!! |
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