It is always fun to hear from you. I am really grateful for your help with class registration and housing. I am glad that it is out of the way. We have big plans for November. Tonight we are meeting with a man that has been attending the ward for several months now, but has yet to be baptized. Yesterday he sought us out to set an appointment. Pray for us. November could be Leo's month.
Yesterday's sacrament meeting was really good. Bishop and Sister Lopez spoke in preparation for their three year calling to the Oakland Temple presidency. Bishop Lopez is the first Hispanic member of the Oakland Temple's presidency in its history. It is really a testament to the growth of the Spanish speaking members here in San Jose.
Friday was yet another zone leader council. Much of it was centered on helping our missionaries remember their purpose and doubling down on obedience. We can always be more obedient. We are encouraging our missionaries to seek every blessing possible. Blessings come through obedience.
Saturday evening we decorated our trunk for the ward's trunk or treat. Members kept giving us candy to give away so we ended up being one of the last cars to shut down. It was really a great way to "move into the ward."
Our work is picking up. We keep feeling like we are going to turn a corner and things will begin skyrocketing, but that has yet to happen. We are working extra hard this week to make this week the tipping point. I think tonight's appointment with Leo could really make the difference. Our work with the members has gone really well. We are teaching over two lessons a day, but want to add one more lesson to each day. This week could make the difference.
I should be going back to Gilroy for another baptism this weekend. Angel Lopez was found through our Gilroy movie night. The interesting part is that he is the father of a potential investigator we had tried to teach for the entire six months I was there. Now that they are teaching Angel, the missionaries in Gilroy hope to be able to teach Nancy, his daughter.
We are working hard. I still go to bed very tired from long days. We are building the kingdom here in San Jose. All of the time and effort is worth it. Seeing Jesus Leon last week reminded me how much the gospel can change lives.
Love,
Elder Badger
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