July 27, 2010

Elder Ferguson and his companion, Elder Smith are working hard. They have a couple, Gabriel and his wife, Betti, who are very interested, but are also trying to open a new restaurant. Gabriel has a stronger interest and is trying to get his wife to join him.

Dallas is their other investigator that has promise. She has quit smoking, but has lots of questions. She is being more diligent in her study and prayer with the Book of Mormon.

Elder Ferguson and others in their district meet at the stake center on their preparation day to play hockey in the gym. He likes the game.

Elder Ferguson is beginning to realize that his time as a missionary is going fast.

July 5, 2010

Elder Ferguson has a new companion, Elder Smith. They were on their way back to their apartment and had decided to get some gas. They were near Gabriel's house and decided to visit him. He was so glad they showed up. Gabriel had been praying for peace when Elder Ferguson and Elder Smith knocked on his door. He has set July 29th as his baptismal date. Other investigators are coming along. Dallas has set July 17th as a baptismal date.

Elder Ferguson sent a pickture of him with his zone and his new mission president and family. He is kneeling on the front line. How appropriate. President Campbell, his wife and 16 year old daughter are standing on the second line. (Mom is challenged in trying to get the picture up, sorry). Maybe later.

The elders enjoyed celebrating Canada day on July 1st. They don't do much proselyting on that day because people aren't interested and the drunk ones may do them harm. They did visist with Gabriel and taught him that day. Elder Ferguson said he wasn't impressed with their fireworks, but enjoyed watching what they did have. They also sang the Star Spangled Banner during their companion study time this morning.