Elder Peery in Brother Mortensen's recording studio.
Hi everyone!
This week in the mission field has been pretty crazy--also really
busy.
We've been working on finding new investigators in
different, not so visited, areas. What has resulted thus far is a list of areas
NOT to go to. We've come across some pretty scary people and not the safest of
areas. Still, the gospel goes forth. One of the people we talked to was really
scary. He was a former demon worshipper and he told us a lot of the crazy
things he had done. (We didn't really ask for the life story but he gave us
it). One thing he did say which was pretty scary and eye opening is that
"Demons are real. I've seen them. I've communicated with them. It's
real." Judging from some of his stories, which I have chosen to not include,
I can believe that.
Speaking of judging, I've gotten into studying the
Book of Judges in the Old Testament. Yes, I made it past Numbers, which was a
trip. SO MANY COMMANDMENTS. Isaiah has nothing on the first Books of
Moses.
Zone Leaders Elder Harris and Elder Bryner, with Elder Leavitt.
So I took over my area on Tuesday for the day while
on exchange with Elder Threet. He's an interesting missionary. We taught a
bunch of lessons and did a lot of biking. One of the lessons we had was with
the boy who's getting baptized this upcoming Saturday at noon. He was still
really excited about it and asked me to speak on the importance of the Holy
Ghost, to which I happily agreed. I will also be speaking in church this
upcoming Sunday on the importance of member missionary work using Ammon as a
kick off point. (Alma 17-20).
The other family we are teaching has been
interesting. The person that introduced us to them hasn't been the best help.
When we finally got over to them and laid out the purpose for us inviting them
to do things, it was very powerful. I hope we got the point across that we love
and care about each one of them and want what's best for them and that is to
come unto Christ.
What's pretty funny is that while I've been hearing
about he Mormon night at the Nats game in Washington, DC last Saturday, I've
been working with 10 other missionaries on singing the national anthem at the
Mormon night at the Nashville Sounds game. We will perform Monday night and I
still have yet to have any info on whether or not we can actually watch the
game. I have been singing tenor with one of the AP's, Elder Tagaloa.
Elder Leavitt in the recording studio.
Elder Leavitt and I recorded several songs for our
album today. We will have to redo a couple, but for the most part it sounds
pretty cool. He has a great voice and it's pretty awesome to see a plan coming
together. Brother Mortensen is another amazing guitarist and has been really
helping us out.
Brother Mortensen in his recording studio!
Things are going great. I want to make known that I
can read all your emails the day you send them, not just on Monday. So please feel
free to write whenever. I will do my best to respond to as many as I can. Thank you, as always, for your prayers and your support.
Love you all and miss you all.
Elder Peery
You can contact me at:
Andrew.Peery@myldsmail.net
or
Elder Andrew Peery
Tennessee Nashville Mission
105 Westpark Drive, Suite 190
Brentwood, TN 37027-5010
Hope to hear from you this week!
Exciting times! Can't wait to hear if you get to stay for the ball game. When do you think we will be able to hear the album you are recording?
ReplyDeleteAll is well here. We are still loving the pleasant summer weather here. Best wishes with the family you are teaching. Lot of love