Elder Andrew Luymes

October 14, 2013

Count your blessings...today is Columbus Day and the post office is closed today, but fortunately the Library is open. We were told that all government buildings were going to be closed today (post office, schools, Library, etc.) Anyway, we were scared that we were going to have a P-Day with no email time, WHAT A DISASTER THAT WOULD BE!!! -- Worthy of a heart attack, and a late night call to the Mission President if you ask us.

This week has been another highly successful and very busy week. We had 20 lessons and reached an impressive number of 22 investigators (not all in one week, but currently we have 22 investigators as a whole). Although, I must be quick to point out that it’s not all about the numbers but what was achieved as we reached these numbers. We had several high quality lessons that have really made a profound impact on some of our investigators and potential investigators. Although we don't have any baptismal dates as of right now... Elder Baird and I have made it our goal to get at least one solid baptismal date before the area turns one on October 24th. We do have investigators who are more than ready to be baptized; it is a matter of IF they will accept the invitation. The work here is accelerating and we are enjoying the company of the Holy Spirit as we go about our business each and every day.

On the topic of the boarder change, I know that I have mentioned it often for a long time but we have received more current updates from the Stake Presidency and from President Cutler (our mission president) that the boarders will be changing in 2 weeks or less. We are so close to this monumental day that Elder Baird and I can't wait to use mission car miles that we don't currently own. J President Cutler said that when the boarders change, he wants us to get out to Newberry as soon as possible. I may get appointed to establish missionaries in Newberry, meaning that I could spend half of my entire mission in the Germfask area. We shall see.

The fall colors here are breathtaking, spectacular, like fireworks in the daytime. They're off the hook, jaw dropping and awesome. There is no such thing as an orange more vibrant, or a yellow so dazzling. The drive from Manistique to Munising to Marquette is crazy awesome. Anytime from September 29th to mid-October is when the colors are in full show and I have been doing everything I can to get pictures. I will be sending a few favorites today, but I do have other pictures that I will be sending in the following weeks.

Oh, and one last thing - I'm passed my 4 month mark. J

Scripture for the week: Alma 32:13

And now, because ye are compelled to be humble blessed are ye; for a man sometimes, if he is compelled to be humble, seeketh repentance; and now surely, whosoever repenteth shall find mercy; and he that findeth mercy and endureth to the end the same shall be saved.

Thank you all,

Elder Luymes