This week has been great!
Just want to give a late shout out to my Dad! His birthday was the 13th of November! He has always been my role model. Thanks Dad for everything you have done for me, and continue to do for me! I have seen the light of the gospel in your eyes for the past 19 years! I will forever be in your debt as your son!
Last Monday we got to travel to Miri for some Zone Conferences. Yep, the 4 hour bus ride on roads under constructions was fun! We were trained on setting a vision for ourselves and our area. A vision is basically an achievable dream. With a vision, one must set necessary goals, and with those goals one must establish plans to accomplish the vision! Our vision for Sungai Plan is to have 100 members attend Church! We have plans to work with our investigators, recent converts and less actives, along with having the members fellowship those we are working with. It will take some work, but I know the Lord will help! In each of your circumstances, set a vision, create goals, and commit to specific plans to achieve success! It will bring greater purpose into your life and a chance to tap into your potential!
Missionaries trying to fit in a van
Elder Nyaring, one of the native missionaries in the Singapore Mission just came home! I served in his home town, so we had a party at the Church!
Thanksgiving was this week! I almost forgot! We Americans still decided to push for a good meal, and the native companion knew allll about thanksgiving! Good thing He was a great cook. There is a picture at the end of the email, but we had some nice chicken spaghetti (because beef is nonexistent here), this weird fruit that tasted spicy, and some fruit salad. We managed to find one American restaurant close by: KFC! We ordered some chicken wings and mashed potatoes. Elder Chngh also made a cake, Elder Haslam made some pumpkin spice chocolate chip cookies, Elder Bowler made some nice Kool-Aid in an oatmeal jar, and I cleaned the dishes :) It was very filling!!!
Thanksgiving dinner!
I am grateful for so many things in my life! I have been so blessed to have been raised in the gospel, and have a loving and supporting family with me all throughout my life! I am grateful to have been given good education and public services in America, something I neglected before the mission! I am thankful to be able to share the gospel each and everyday. I encourage us all to keep being grateful for the things we have!
Kavanna was baptized this Saturday! Basically the whole branch came to support him. It was such a great weekend! All he could get out of his mouth was that he was "so happy." I am super proud of him! It has been tradition to celebrate after a baptism. The TJK Elders and us went to a nice restaurant in town!
It rained super duper hard on Saturday night, and we were walking in it forever. But hey, free Malaysian Shower :)
Sunday was a really great day. We saw some members that we have never seen before! We introduced ourselves and made an appointment for Sunday night. When we went over there, it turns out that they have been less active for 4 YEARS. They told us that every time Elders tried to come over, they slammed the door. But for some reason, the night before Brother Wilson and His wife decided they needed to come to church. It was so out of the blue. They told us that they felt the Spirit from our presence and thanked us for being the ones to get them back to church. We did nothing though, it was all in God's hands! I testify to each and everyone of you, that Heavenly Father is preparing your loved ones. No matter how long it takes, no matter how many rejections are faced, God's way will prevail. All you have to do is love them! Just inspire them with your example. One day, maybe not even in this life, they will come back to the fold of God.
Have a great week everyone! Much love to you all from Malaysia!
Love you all!!
Love, Elder McKayd LaRose
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