Hello Family and Friends,
How is everyone doing. I'm just chilling up here in Lancaster having a grand ole time! We went shopping today and there were definitely a lot of bonnets and sun hats. Saw a horse and buggy and parking spots specifically for horses, but it's such a fun time. Definitely a lot different than downtown B'more, but I'm loving it. There are a lot more small towns that are really fun to go into!
But this week has been a little difficult at times, because we just opened up this new area and we are the first missionaries here, but we've seen a lot of miracles. Like yesterday we went out to this small town right next to the Susquehanna river and we were looking for people to contact. We were walking and this little kid called out, are y'all church people, because I need to get baptized. He said that his parents get home around 5 every day and that we should stop by and teach them all. We also ran into this dude and started talking and he told us that he used to be taught by missionaries in San Antonio and he asked when we were going to come by and teach him again! We also knocked into this one house and the man who opened up just let us right in. It turns out that he requested a bible 2 years ago and a book of Mormon a year ago and no missionaries went over. He asked for the direction of our church and asked when we could stop by again, because he has friends that want to hear the word!
So this week has been really difficult, but the Lord knows each and everyone of us individually and he knows what is best for us!
My favorite scripture from this week has been Ether 12:6, "6 And now, I, Moroni, would speak somewhat concerning these things; I would show unto the world that faith is things which are hoped for and not seen; wherefore, dispute not because ye see not, for ye receive no witness until after the trial of your faith."
Fun times:
1. So since there are no bus systems, we are blessed with a car and BIKES! And ohh baby are we having a fun time or what. The best part is we get to wear these bright yellow vests. And we get the weirdest looks but it is so funny. We also got asked for directions so many times and I had to tell so many people that I'm not a cop, but I'm a missionary. And when they hear that they are pretty quick to leave.
2. Also it has been below freezing almost every day with the feel of like 12-14 degrees, so biking in that has been really really fun!
3. I got mistaken twice for being from Mexico, so that's been really uplifting!
4. I've been told at least 10 times that Catholics and Mormons are like oil and vinegar, they don't mix.
Elder Jorgensen
Pics:
1. Roll Tide
2. The Hot Dogs!!!
3. The vests!
4. Me and Elder Rodriguez!!!!
5. Me and Elder Casey
6. Living the car life
