It's going pretty swell here in Buriram. Things are still a little
slow, but we got a lot of good things done this past week. Tuesday, we
took the flier we had made for the Q&A activity, went and made copies,
and then spent a good amount of time passing them out at the
University. We spent quite a bit of time doing that this week. We
wanted to make sure that we were well advertised for Sunday night.
English class that night was pretty good. Mostly just the regulars
came (except Ay, which was a bit of a bummer (kind of)). The rough
part with English class is that we didn't get any new fliers at the
beginning of this transfer, so we haven't been able to advertise at
all. Hopefully it changes this week. Wednesday, we passed out more Q&A
fliers, and then had District Meeting. It was a good one. We discussed
the use of members in teaching and fellowshipping, and Sis. Rose was
our "special guest" at the meeting, and gave us some good tips and
insights. After the meeting, we switched off. E. Segura and E. Adams
went to Khon Kaen for a Leadership training meeting, and me and E.
Hunsaker stayed in Buriram. We did some inviting and found this
awesome guy named Egg. He was sitting on the curb with his friend (who
was visibly drunk), but he was sober, so we asked if we could sit down
and teach him for a few minutes right there. We introduced prayer, and
it was really cool because he basically taught it to us. He could be a
really good investigator. That night, we tried to see Mai, but
couldn't get a male there, so we went to see the Branch Pres. but he
wasn't home. Frustrating when so many things fall through, but oh
well. The next day, we spent some more time passing out Q&A fliers,
and then went and tried to see Egg again. He was there but was just
about to leave, so we did some inviting close to his house, but didn't
get anything. At around 7, we switched back, and me and E. Segura went
with Sis. Rose to see Golf. He just needs a friend, so that's what
we're trying to be. Friday, we met with Sis. Nong, and member, and
talked to her for a little while. She just always feels like she
doesn't have enough faith, so we're trying to visit and strengthen her
often. That night, we were able to see Sis. Mii with the Branch Pres.
Like always, she is doing awesome. We talked about repentance and the
Atonement, and she understands everything so well, it's like she's
been a member for a couple of years now. Then we talked about baptism.
She is now saying that she might not be able to get married until
February. She gave her husband a deadline of Valentine's Day. NO! She
needs to get married before then so badly, so that she can be
baptized! We'll be praying for her. We're definitely going to try to
get her an assignment in church to keep her going and strong. Pray for
her! Saturday afternoon, we were able to meet with Mai. We finished
teaching the Restoration, from the First Vision through the coming
forth of the Book of Mormon. Took it slow, and I'm pretty sure she
understood everything. It was a great lesson, and the Spirit was very
strong. And I love being able to see Mai's mom bear testimony to her.
Sis. Ooy is great! After that lesson, we went with Sis. Rose to visit
some LA's. First, we went to Bro. Pian's. We read in the Book of
Mormon and visited with him, then went to Golf's and did the same
thing. That night, we went and visited with the Branch Pres. Elder
Peterson, and Senior missionary, called and told us that him and his
wife extended their mission, and the first assignment they received
from Pres. Senior was to come and give some Leadership training to the
Buriram and Surin branches (I'm not surprised at all, they need it).
So they're coming the day after transfers, and we're having a big
meeting on Sunday. So we talked to the Branch Pres. about it and told
him that ALL of the leaders need to be there. I hope he gets in and
makes sure it gets done. Sunday was good, I love being able to partake
of the Sacrament. It definitely has a lot more meaning since I've been
out here. That night, was the Big Q&A Activity. We worked hard, made
sure the members were prepared, had some members prepare food, passed
out at least 500 fliers, and.....two people came. Two 14-year-old boys
that were brought by one of the young men in the Branch. Needless to
say, I was pretty bummed. But I think it was good for the members to
hear each other's testimonies about different concepts and prove that
they could pull together and organize something like this. Still
pretty disappointing though. Today was awesome! We finally did
something in Buriram for P-Day. We went with Golf (who came to church
yesterday and is no longer termed "less-active." Yeah!) and his mom to
a "mountain" about 20 minutes away. In Utah, it would be termed a
small hill, but it was pretty cool. It had a long, steep stairwell
that me and E. Segura walked up, and a giant Buddha at the top. Can
you say "Big Buddha"? After that, we went another 45 minutes to this
ancient Wat on the border of Cambodia (no Lex, I did not see Josh)
called Wat Phanom Rung. It's actually a Hindu temple, not Buddhist,
but it's pretty much all the same around here. It was way sweet! But I
am now beat.
So it is transfers week! I think I'll stay in Buriram (as it seems
some of you do as well), but anything could happen. We just know at
least one of us is moving. We'll know tomorrow. If I do leave, I
REALLY want to go to Krungtep (Bangkok) and experience the big city.
Buriram would suit me fine though. I think a lot of good things could
happen here soon. I just want another solid comp.
