We had the opportunity to meet with other wonderful Senior Missionaries and together go to a Church camp called Camp Wildwood in Ramona, California. It turns out that many of the Stakes out here use this camp for their YM and YW groups as well as ward outdoor activity events. It is located in the mountains (hills) of Ramona, and has some great facilities like an archery range, hatchet throwing venue, picnic grounds, and a long zip line! Debbie showed she is getting around well on her new hip, and even surprised herself hitting the target with the bow & arrow!
Another memorable day was a special zone conference for the Missionaries featuring Brother Brad Wilcox tour of the Mission. Brother Wilcox is a great speaker & we all loved listening to his stories & gospel insights about the power of Jesus Christ's atonement for us & His gift of grace as we have faith in Him & strive to repent daily!
One of the most enjoyable things we get to do in our Mission is to help teach some of the friends of the young Missionaries. This past week we helped to teach Nia, a new contact that the Missionaries received a referral for and invited her to the church for the YSA family home evening night. She came & expressed her excitement & desire to be baptized - she had a close friend in high school who had shared many things about the Church that impressed her and had given her a Book of Mormon. The good example of this friend helped her interest in the Church and planted a good seed that was now growing in her heart!
The Young Missionaries also received another self referral from a new friend called Jean who wanted to meet with them at a local park to ask some questions, so the Missionaries invited us to join them. Jean was very curious & respectful and came with a marked up Book of Mormon that belonged to her father who had been investigating the Church. She asked some great questions about the Godhead, and questions about heaven/hell. She apparently visits several Churches and calls herself a Christian because she does believe in Jesus Christ. We introduced to her the restored gospel of Jesus Christ along with the Godhead as 3 separate personages but unified in truth & purpose; we also had a nice discussion about the different kingdoms in heaven. She also wanted advice on how to approach her atheist friend about her belief in God. We invited her to Church & to read more in the Book of Mormon. It will be interesting to see if she wants to continue learning more about the Gospel of Jesus Christ!
We are grateful for the Lord's blessings in our lives & thankful for the restoration of His Church.
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