Dear family,
The days are slowly but surely progressing Into their summer state, The weather is turning also. Beautifully clear days produce magnificent views of Mount Hood and mount Adams daily. We got our fair share of views this week as we hit the pavement working. We had many canceled appointments and many reschedulings so we did what missionaries are famous for tracting. Although I would rather be teaching, I have the opportunity to share a snippet of the gospel with more people by going door to door. At the MTC it is said that the average person needs 7 to 10 contacts with the church before they begin to wonder and search a little bit more. Our purpose as missionaries is to "invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored gospel...(PMG1). If we can just give them an invitation with sincere testimony, we can achieve our purpose. But like I said, teaching them is much better.
Good things have been happening, though, I finally got in contact with Liz, Jack Udalls daughter. It was fun to talk with someone who knows the people that I know! It turns out that her sister and brother live close by too. Her brother just moved out of the ward and I can't seem to find her sister. It is fun, but I better get back to working!
On Sunday, after the long week of empty appointments, a lady showed up to church. Community knows her as an addict, but she wants to change her life. She came to church with a member and says she wants to change her life. Most of the members of the ward know her and support her. Hopefully now we can invite her!
Love, Elder Rex Hamblin
The Best Two Years
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