"Are They Some Special Kind of Stupid?"

Hey Yall,

This week went by fast.  Really rough in regards to appointments falling through but nonetheless it is over.  Nothing super exciting happened Monday, Tuesday we were having a come to Jesus during district meeting.  I was expecting a lot more upsetness, uneasiness and resistance  but it was all in a spirit of love.  

There's a reason that I am not district leader right now...Later that night we found out that Cait, our investigator supposed to get baptized next week, backed out because her parents want to talk to her during thanksgiving before she commits.  Then Wednesday night she went out to dinner with some Sisters and a couple members and they brought up all of the stuff she struggled with during the beginning of her investigation and made her doubt her faith a bit.  She called another member who we've worked with and he calmed her down and then called us later wanting to learn more and then when we told him it was a couple Sisters he said "Are they some kind of special stupid?"  He was so mad and upset.  After a nice long chat with those sisters we were able to figure out the problem and then meet up with Cait and the member who calmed her down and solve the problem.  

Thursday wasn't too special other than that and then Friday....Friday we had seven appointments scheduled and all but one fell through.  That was the worst!  Only one person called us ahead of time to let us know they were unable to make it.  On the bright side we got a lot of contacting done.  We have a baptism today!  Woot! Woot!  So that's my week in a nutshell.  Have an awesome week everyone! 

Elder Funk 2.0

Remember who you are and what HE stands for.

Baptism October 25, 2014

Water (like flooding rain) plus Tornado does NOT equal a hurricane

Hey Y'all,

This week was a slower week.  Nothing too exciting happening.  Tuesday we were at Zone Training and a member texted us to let us know that there was a flash flood warning and five minutes later he texted us again saying we were upgraded to a tornado warning.  Now this leads to the subject line and the nonsense that is involved here.  What is a hurricane?  Tornado + rain  What did we have?  Tornado + Rain.  Exactly.  It makes no logical sense but then again we are in the South.  Wednesday I got interviewed by President Smith.  That was super short because I had no idea what was going on.  It was good though.  Always nice to feel the love your President has for you.  

  I also got to teach a lesson that night with just me and a member.  That was super scary but a great confidence builder.  I taught super well and was able to actually have words come out and take control of the lesson.  I also got a ride in a sweet mustang that night.  It had some nice seats.  I'd get one just for the seats.  Thursday we had a 'Fall Festival' activity put on by 'the ward' (Missionaries did everything for it).  It was fun but I think some missionaries lost their focus and got wrapped up in it.  So we left and taught a lesson and went contacting.  Friday we planned for next week and taught four lessons.  Then a member took us to Wendy's.  Frosty Friday lives on!  haha that was super awesome.  I was kind of sad that I was not able to wear my Frosty Friday shirt.  

After that we had our investigator, Cait, text us that she wants to be baptized on the 2nd of November.  She has been ready for a month and is finally going to do it!  We fasted together and then in zone training we were challenged to get a BCD before the first week in November and a baptism by Christmas and we planned on 2 baptisms this transfer and it all goes to show that Heavenly Father has a plan and inspires us in little ways about how that plan is to come about.  I am so grateful for Him and the life he has given me.  Have an awesome week everyone!

Elder Funk

Remember who you are and what HE stands for!

"Jesus Watch"

Hey Y'all

Short week this week with my previous P-Day being Monday.  So nothing super exciting happened this week.  Taught some people, went contacting, and did some service.  We had many lessons cancel on us this week but there's nothing we can do about it.  I finally learned how to do more Family History and how to help people with that.  Well our three main investigators are all progressing well.  One has a baptismal date for the 25th, another is dealing with her parents about being disowned, and the last one is beginning to find out that God is there and have faith in Him and Jesus Christ.  I also broke my super cool light up watch this week so I decided that I still wanted to use it for something so I cut out a picture of Jesus and put it in and now where to watches.  One telling me the time and one reminding me that Jesus is watching and there's always time for Him.  People find it super funny and some find it weird but I love it.  So yeah that's about all I got.  Here's a picture of it.  Hope y'all have a great week!

Elder Funk

Remember who you are and what HE stands for!

First Transfers

Hey Y'all,

Quite the long week this week.  Even more weird that today is Monday and not Saturday.  I am a normal missionary for once!  SoSunday we found out that Elder Rogers was going to be transferred.  Monday and Tuesday were pretty much him saying goodbye to everyone.  I felt like such a horrible missionary for wasting so much time doing that.  Tuesday we had District Activity where we played 5 base baseball.  It was in the gym and you play with a tennis racket and a tennis ball and to get people out you hit them with the ball.  A couple sisters got hit in the face from a ball off the racket and that was a feel bad moment for everyone but on the bright side I made a spinning throw off my back leg running away from the bag  to get someone out at first that would make Derek Jeter proud.  

Wednesday we roadtripped 2 1/2 hours to pick up our new companion, Elder Frederiksen.  He was just a zone leader so he is super knowledgeable and obedient.  The first morning he was here he chastised us on our morning "workout" time.  He told us sitting up out of bed and moving to the couch wasn't "exercise" and we needed to be more obedient there.  That was the moment when I knew it was going to be a long week and maybe a long transfer.  We have been doing a lot more productive work now that he is here which is good.  Nothing super exciting happened Thursday or Friday just super long days trying to get used to this new companion and adjusting to his style.  

I have realized that the work isn't difficult getting used to, the area isn't difficult getting used to, the dress, ridicule, and the people here aren't hard getting used to, but the hardest parts for me as a missionary is learning where I am best utilized, not having any alone time, and having to change my lifestyle in order to compromise with a stranger that I am going to be working with 24/7 for at least 5 weeks.  On a brighter note General Conference was super.  

I understand why it's "Christmas" for Missionaries.  It was pretty much a two day rest from contacting and to gain more knowledge.  In between the first two sessions the AP's had a baptism for someone in our ward that they taught.  That was cool.  As for the actual conference part I really enjoyed D. Todd Christofferson's talk,  Jorg Klebingat's, Dieter F. Uchtdorf's Priesthood Session talks.  All the talks were great though.  I definitely got a lot more out of it this time...Mostly because I actually paid attention and took notes this time...I can also proudly say that I cut my own hair for the first time Sunday night and it looks presentable.  So yeah...long long long week.  Love Y'all and hope this is an awesome week for you.

Elder Funk

Remember who you are and what HE stands for!