Well allow me a fair moment to brag about the Allen zone. The past 6 weeks we have had the best missionaries in the mission. To give you the biggest reason why, we have a 'point system' in the mission where each missionary gets one point for contacting over 10 people, so a companionship can get a perfect 14 points by the end of the week. An entire zone getting their contacts is quite difficult. For example, about 8 months ago there were only about 6-10 companionship's in the entire mission getting all their 'points'. Then a few months ago an entire zone got their points. Well something unheard of was an entire zone getting their points 2 weeks in a row. The Allen zone has managed to get every single point for the past 4 weeks straight. I did some counting and because of these amazing and faithful missionaries, 12 of us in the last 6 weeks contacted nearly 5,000 people... I rest my case.
So anyways the exciting event this past week was Thursday night. We met with Dina who is the 24 year old daughter of the family whom President Wright referred to us. Her dad was out of town but she is so involved with branch activities (FHE, institute, YSA conferences, etc...) that we set up a 30 minute discussion before one the activities. As we got started it was pretty obvious how wonderful this quick discussion would be. As she walked into the building she shook our hands and told us "I have done my research and have decided that this is the religion I want to join." I swallowed the golf ball in my throat and we got started. We went through some few points of the restoration and plan of salvation then I opened my scriptures to 2nd Nephi 31... I read a couple verses then she read 9-10. "Dina, will you follow the example of Jesus Christ by being baptized by someone holding the proper priesthood authority?" The response? "I'm glad you asked! I've never been baptized before." So needless to say we are pretty excited. Sunday she came to church and excitedly told everyone about her baptismal date.
On Tuesday we had another one of our 'Stake President Reports' or in other words, a monthly power meeting. We spent 4 hours preparing it then presented it that night. It went super well, the best one ever. I suppose one of the reasons is the fact that we are in constant contact with the stake president. I firmly believe he will be a GA someday. In my own opinion he is the best stake president within the mission. PMG says that relationships with ward and stake leaders will help me out for the rest of my life. I think I am beginning to understand why. We're in a church whose goal is to produce perfect leaders so it is excellent to learn from those who are superb.
A huge highlight this week was lunch with the Bordasch's. I cant just say Felipe and Vanessa anymore because they having a little bundle of joy named Bianca who is only 6 weeks old and perfect. Mom, they really enjoyed your emails and gave many compliments. And Dad, Felipe looks forward to flying with you someday when he comes to visit. They took us to a Brazilian steak house and I nearly died... It was one of those places where they bring meats our to you and put them on your plate at your request. Of course, even better was the long conversation we had. They have expressed how much opposition there is towards the truth and never quite understood why. Their testimonies are still solidified. At one point Felipe was holding his baby girl and looking at her said, "I only provided the material and her spirit came from God. Amazing..."
Last night was pretty wild. Elder Davis and I split up but my appointment fell through. While leaving the home we heard a very interesting sound... Tornado sirens. With the ensuing storm coming fast upon us and a power outage I grabbed my companion, picked up a set of bike missionaries, turned in numbers and called it a night. It was awesome and I am sure Steven would be jealous.
Well take luck and I sure do love y'all
Elder Metcalf
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