Not too much to report on this week! Monday we played some capture the flag with all of the missionaries in the city. Ever since all of the ballers got transferred and the weather is better we are getting more creative with our activities on P-Day. Today we played Tennis and floor hockey (in honor of Play On! this Saturday. That night we had a dinner with a part member family named the Iwaasa's they are related to the ones in Southern Alberta but not too tight with them. He knows Clayton Hironaka though so that was a neat connection.
Tuesday we worked a bunch with the Chinese population of Winnipeg. We taught a lesson to a guy that probably won't progress too much but it was still good because we had brother Wong there with us. Remember that name because it is important later on. That night we also taught a couple Chinese dudes named Tony and Michael with our ward mission leader who served in Taiwan. They honestly need a mandarin speaker in Winnipeg. We are also trying to teach a recent converts son whose name is Emmanuel but he lunched us that night.
Wednesday we had our interviews with President Craig. He is such a good leader, he helps us to lead others and still leads them himself all the while still ministering to us. It was pretty funny, he has said to me "Elder Stewart, sometimes I feel like you become the shoemakers kids. Is there anything you need?" Funny way of putting it but it is good to know he still cares for the individual while he leads the group. I think in a very small level that shows part of how God feels. He has billions of people to look out for but doesn't forget those right in front of him either. We also taught Yong that day and tried our best to set a baptismal date with him but he was not willing... Tough. He will be baptized but I am starting think I may get transferred before that happens. We also worked with a prospective elder that night who is recently returning. to church.
Thursday we exchanged with the South ZL's. I went with Elder McCoard who is from Utah! We had a good day full of tracting. We also did service for a member named Brother Ip. He is also Chinese so that is super helpful. That night we found no-one until like 8:30 and then we found two people who were interested in like 15 minutes. The blessings were definitely in the second mile that day. We knock over 150 doors some days.
Friday we had to go meet with President and Sister Craig to discuss future training and transfers and stuff. Crazy to think that this transfer ends next week. It goes too fast. that night we were out finding again. We do a ton of personal contacting which is ok but U really wish we could work more with members to find people to teach and help. It just has not brought really any success for me so far. I try to think what would help me as a member want to share the gospel and i don't really know. A generic missionary message at a meal does not really work. I am sure i will have some kind of epiphany when I get home but for now we tract!
Saturday we also did a lot of tracting. We did teach a famil from Ivory Coast who had been refugees for 7 years. Hopefully they progress.
Sunday we had church and Brother Wong showed up with his cousins family who has just moved from China and wants to learn about the Church. We have high hopes for these people because they already have the social connection and the curiosity. Hope it goes well. We also retrained on the rescue initiative in ward council. Is that going at all in the ward in AB?
Love You all
Elder Stewart
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