Welll here
is the news...........I am in Somerset New Jersey and I love it here. There are
so many good things that I dont even know where to start. I guess I will start
with my companion. His name is Elder Perez and he is from Las Vegas Nevada. It
is pretty funny because he is hispanic but does not know Spanish. So I get to
help him with that. He is great though. He has a strong testimony, he is
obedient, and he wants to be the best missionary he can be. I am excited to
serve him and serve with him. So our area consists of most of the city of
Somerset and then a part of New Brunswick. Which is actually right where the
campus for Rutgers University is. Also I have been upgraded to going from a
Branch to a ward. Not only that but it is the highest baptizing ward in New
Jersey. and now it has four sets of missionaries. Though it does cover quite a
bit of area. The church is 20 minutes away from where we live and we dont even
live on the edge of the boundaries. But yes we just were added into the ward as
the fourth set of missionaries and the ward is excited for it. One reason I
think this ward works so well is because it has great leaders. The Bishop is
great and seems to have a big focus on missionary work, He is young too, kind
of reminds me of Adam except he is hispanic. Also yesterday the Elders quorumn
pres. invited us over to his house and basically gave us a rundown on our area
and the members that live in it. He told us exactly what we can do to help
them. and build this area.; It was great. plus we got some good food.
The tough
part has been being able to teach people, we havent really been able to get in
contact with many members and we were given two investigators but we have not
been able to meet with them yet. So we have been doing a lot of finding and
walking.( oh yeah and our area is walking too :) ) it has been trying but
things just keep getting better and better and we are working hard. One thing I
realized that I can do is show more faith and trust by letting my companion
have more responsibility, because that is my most important calling. to build
him. and as I show that faith than the area will naturally grow and we will see
miracles as a result. That is what happened to us last night. we truly felt
like instruments in the lords hands. First we were walking on the street
heading toward a potentials house and we saw a lady walking who seemed like she
was in a lot of pain. after we passed by her.. we then saw her turn around and
we felt like we should stop. She approached us and explained that she needed
help getting her perscription at the rite aid up the street. So we walked with
her there. As we did we began talking about how that was why we are here.. to help
people. she was very interested and continued listening and asking questions.
Rite Aid ended up being closed so we walked back with her and continued to
share more as well. She asked us if she could get a copy of the Book of Mormon.
And we set up a time to come back and share it with her. We know God directed
us right to her.
Then we
went to the house to look for a potential investigator. Before they opened the
door I told Elder Perez that he had it if it was in English. A Dominican man
answered the door but he spoke English. Elder Perez simply asked if we could
share a message about Jesus Christ and he said " yes" it was awkward
for a second because we didnt know what to share and we were going all over the
place. Then we opened to the intro to the Book of Mormon and pointed to the
third paragraph which talks about peace in this life and the plan of salvation.
and then the conversation directed to the plan. Later Adrian ( the man) opened
up and told us that his father passed away but he had a very special experience
and because of that he knows his dad is still there. We said a prayer with him
and afterwards it was a sweet experience as he thanked us for the prayer. He
said he had been having a rough day and the prayer helped him feel a lot
better. Those words helped me feel so much better. It feels so good to help
others feel better and happier. :)
So yes that
is the rundown on the week here in Somerset. It was sad leaving Passaic but I
love it here. Oh and our apartment is nice. It is a two man and it has a washer
and dryer.:0
It sounds
like you all had another traditional week out there in Bear Lake. I love that
place so much. I think this is the only other place that could be better than
Bear Lake. New Jersey and Bear Lake. Two of the most special places for me
ever.Anyways sounds like it was perfect and the new tube sounds amazing. How
was the ride yall took for me?? Yes send me pics. That sweet that Anika went on
the rope swing, and Noah kind of went.. good thing he is ok! and Maclean is
getting ready to go to the Temple!!! that is so cool. I love that place. I am a
little Jealous because now I have to wait until December to go. But good luck
my man. It is nothing to be too worried about. Just feel the peace.
Well I
guess I better get going.. The Gospel is real. Christ Lives and loves us and it
is all worth it:) Share it with everyone!
Love
You!!!
Love Elder
Tanner Boyer
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