October 19, 2020
Hello everyone!
First and foremost I have a new companion! Elder Newman - he is awesome! And not gonna lie, I'm a little scared running the area because that’s what I have to do because I have been in the area longer and know it better. It's going ok though; I'm surviving!
Yeah, so it's a lot of introductions with Elder Newman and the ward members.
Also side note, missionaries can't get political, and this is not to sound political. I think Covid is terrible. I'm not saying I agree or disagree with how it’s being handled, but I just think it’s terrible. The book of Psalms says the following: Psalms 139: 22 – “I hate them with perfect hatred: I count them mine enemies.” I hate Covid with a "perfect hatred", I truly do. I can't wait for the day I can burn my masks!!! I pray for those who have lost love ones and those how are at the front lines fighting this virus.
Teaching update: Dan is off date for the 31st. He will probably be baptized sometime in November. He's working on some stuff, but he's doing great. Mike is moving along on a slow path of conversion, and we did service at his house this week like we do every week. Jordan and Malachi are not getting back to us, but we have two referrals line up! So that's exciting!
Well, here’s a spiritual thought because Psalms 139: 22 probably isn't super uplifting. Sticking with the theme of Covid, let's talk about hand sanitizer. In 3 Nephi 11: 29, Christ says, "For verily, verily I say unto you, he that hath the spirit of contention is not of me, but is of the devil, who is the father of contention, and he stirreth up the hearts of men to contend with anger, one with another.” So as our society is disinfecting every germ, we should also not be spreading hate or contention. We need to sanitize and disinfect our words - especially on social media. I am guilty of this before my mission for sure. When we reactively post things that are controversial on sensitive matters, it will cause contention. President Nelson has asked us to gather Israel, and when we cause any contention, we are scattering Israel.
I invite everyone (including myself after my mission) to only post uplifting things that provide hope and are filled with love. We need to love mercy. As you love mercy and not participate in anything that creates contention, I promise that you will become more like the savior Jesus Christ.
Love you all!
Elder Hedrick
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