Date
August 6, 2018
Area
Duston Northampton
Companion
Elder Jevaughn Akiva Richardson
#DustonOFFtheSICKLE
Hello!
New week, new area, new comp, same dude.
Shout out to elder Dunne my previous companion. Thank you for being a Christ-Like companion who always went the extra mile in the work. Thanks for being the humble guy you are. Stay fresh bruv.
My new area is Duston in the Southampton stake/zone. We had church yesterday and it was a great Sunday, amazing member's. Bishop is awesome wow.
Along with that, Blaize, our friend who elder Richardson and his previous comp elder Arnold taught just got baptised Saturday! It was an amazing experience to be apart of. He is amazing wow, he bore a powerful, spirit filled testimony at his baptism. For sure one of the best experiences that we are able to be apart of in this restored gospel, is when recent converts bear their testimonies of what they know to be true. An absolute testimony builder for me.
He was confirmed yesterday in sacrament meeting, great stuff. He just understands the gospel so good. He had all the right questions and truly was a seeker of the pure, unstained truth. He found it! And he is happier than ever. You don't need to be a full-time missionary to be apart of amazing conversions like Blaize's. "Every member a missiomary!" Share the gospel in the way you live. Let's all strive to maximize our discipleship to the Saviour and bring as many people as we can to Christ!
It's a great experience being able to meet all the new missionaries in the zone. We have an elder Daniel Henrie from BC, Canada! Represent, Eh! Maybe some people who will read this email will know him or his family. Man, our zone is amazing, and so many ballers! Seriously, a ton of people love basketball its awesome haha.
The new flat is pretty great. 2 floors, i have a queen or double bed which is so nice my goodness. It's been a long while! Haha
Which brings me to the fact that I have been out almost a year now! Elder Richardson has been out roughly 15-16 months and he says after a year time flies. I'd be very grateful if it would slow down a bit haha.
Last few things I'll leave with you is I am doing really good, i love this gospel, there is so much I still want/need to learn and figure out while I'm here, and thanks for the love and prayers.
I bear you my solemn witness that this gospel is the true gospel! The church is true, Joseph Smith was a true prophet.
The Book of Mormon is true! Read it, pray about it, you will receive an answer that it is true! Jesus Christ is my Saviour!
Gospel love,
🇨🇦Elder Tollestrup🇬🇧