This week has been great! The area I'm in hasn't had a baptism for a couple of years! Last Sunday night we decided to contact at least 160 people. So far, we are over or goal, with 170!
There's been so many miracles happening! It's great! Yesterday it was raining. We parked our car to go see some less actives. On the way, we stopped and talked to two girls. We just talked and the conversation turned to the gospel. It was really cool! We ended up giving them a Book of Mormon and set up a time for a lesson. So Sweet! As soon as we set up the appt, it started to rain again. ummmmmm...ha ha It was super cool!
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
January 17, 2012 DISTRICT LEADER
It's good being district leader. It's alot harder than I thought too. So far, I've interviewed 4 people to be baptized! Yea! It's crazy! I get so nervous each time! I can't believe the Lord is trusting me to do this job, especially this big of a responsibility!
Each week I have to give a training for district meeting. I have to go on 5 exchanges for the transfer, and help out the district as much as I can. It's alot of work.
My comp is Elder Hemmelgarn from Iowa. He's only been out 4.5 months and loves to work! He loves sports and is way good at basketball. We get along god and have fun times together.
You won't believe who one of the zone leaders is. It's Elder Neal, my MTC comp. ha ha He's a way cool guy!
Each week I have to give a training for district meeting. I have to go on 5 exchanges for the transfer, and help out the district as much as I can. It's alot of work.
My comp is Elder Hemmelgarn from Iowa. He's only been out 4.5 months and loves to work! He loves sports and is way good at basketball. We get along god and have fun times together.
You won't believe who one of the zone leaders is. It's Elder Neal, my MTC comp. ha ha He's a way cool guy!
January 10, 2012, TRANSFER!
Guess what? I'm being transferred! I'm going to Foothill Ranch. The Oakely Factory is there and Saddleback Church is also there. It's got a big anti-Mormon program. So, it will be interesting to be there. Another cool thing is that I'm going to be district leader too! I'm way nervous! I don't know what to do at all! Hopefully, it all works out though. We think sister missionaries are being transferred in, because we're both being transferred out. This area is on fire right now. There's so many people to teach and to do work! It's crazy!
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Weather report
Jarett said it was 80 degrees in San Clemente on Christmas Day. In previous letters, he said he was freezing, so we sent him some long underwear. "Yeah" he said, "I'll use it," "It gets in the 60's at night!" He said the breeze off the ocean is "bone chilling" even if it is 60 degrees.
Christmas Day, 2011
Jarett called on Christmas Day! It was the highlight of Christmas! He was at the home of the ward clerk, where he and his companion were invited to dinner. They set him up with a computer so we could SKYPE. He was in a little girl's bedroom, just off from the kitchen where everyone else was, with the door open. We could see pink walls with butterflies behind him. No matter, Jarett had our full attention.
He looked and sounded GREAT! He said he's gained some weight. He has learned to appreciate sushi. He lives by the beach and walks by it daily. On Dec. 26th he was moving to another apt. in the same complex. Their current apt. has a moisture problem.
They've set another baptism date for January 7th. The woman who will be baptised is a friend of the last person they taught and baptised.
Bea, a widow they were visiting who's husband was a member, died suddenly. Her funeral is this Saturday. She was a master gardener. They will go to her funeral.
Elder Hart, his companion, did a cameo appearance to tell us "Elder Jolley's a great guy. You did a good job raising him." Thanks Elder Hart! Elder Hart is from Ogden, UT.
Jarett was surprised when Taylor and Barney Brockbank came over during the call. It was great to have them there to talk to him. Taylor and Jarett are "brothers from different mothers." Barney is like another Dad to Jarett. They added a lot of fun to the call. Taylor is about to put in his mission papers, so they will be away from each other for 3 years.
We're looking forward to another call on Mother's Day!
He looked and sounded GREAT! He said he's gained some weight. He has learned to appreciate sushi. He lives by the beach and walks by it daily. On Dec. 26th he was moving to another apt. in the same complex. Their current apt. has a moisture problem.
They've set another baptism date for January 7th. The woman who will be baptised is a friend of the last person they taught and baptised.
Bea, a widow they were visiting who's husband was a member, died suddenly. Her funeral is this Saturday. She was a master gardener. They will go to her funeral.
Elder Hart, his companion, did a cameo appearance to tell us "Elder Jolley's a great guy. You did a good job raising him." Thanks Elder Hart! Elder Hart is from Ogden, UT.
Jarett was surprised when Taylor and Barney Brockbank came over during the call. It was great to have them there to talk to him. Taylor and Jarett are "brothers from different mothers." Barney is like another Dad to Jarett. They added a lot of fun to the call. Taylor is about to put in his mission papers, so they will be away from each other for 3 years.
We're looking forward to another call on Mother's Day!
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Elder's Jolley, Hart and Geoff Geertsen
Jarett and his companion met a member at a local fast food taco place. Geoff, the member took a picture with his phone and emailed it to us.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
November 1, 2011 - San Clemente
Since August, Jarett's grandparent's were moved to an assisted living care center, his grandpa had a hip replacement, and his grandparent's home has been prepared for sale. These have been major distractions from blogging. Sorry, for not staying current on this blog.
His emails have been short and he's sent less pictures. We're happy he's happy.
Jarett was in Oceanside 6 weeks. He loved it there and was surprised to be transferred. He sent some pictures, included here.
The first day he arrived in San Clemente, there was a bomb scare at the high school. Roads were blocked and people were panicky. The second day, there was a power outage for a huge portion of CA and parts of Arizona. They didn't have power for 12 hours. Burglar alarms went off randomly, and it was strange. The third day, they had a major rainstorm. Quite an introduction to San Clemente!
Both he and his companion, Elder Hart (from Colorado), were new to San Clemente. So, they've had to become acquainted with everything and everybody.
His emails have been short and he's sent less pictures. We're happy he's happy.
Jarett was in Oceanside 6 weeks. He loved it there and was surprised to be transferred. He sent some pictures, included here.
The first day he arrived in San Clemente, there was a bomb scare at the high school. Roads were blocked and people were panicky. The second day, there was a power outage for a huge portion of CA and parts of Arizona. They didn't have power for 12 hours. Burglar alarms went off randomly, and it was strange. The third day, they had a major rainstorm. Quite an introduction to San Clemente!
Both he and his companion, Elder Hart (from Colorado), were new to San Clemente. So, they've had to become acquainted with everything and everybody.
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