This week was just like any other week haha We taught people, got in trouble, and had fun! The beginning of the week included Elder Godfrey leaving and saying bye to everyone, so that was quite interesting! We visited a lot of families and said hi to many people! As a present to him leaving, John took us up to his favorite biking trail in Greenville, which is like almost 2 hours out of our area.. haha So that was cool! We got to ride bikes for hours and then went to dinner with John's daughter. It was a good day. We didn't get home until after dark, but it was a good trip talking to John about the church and things of that nature! He is doing really well! We love being with him and really just want him to come to church, so we are trying really hard for that! We met with Hunter this week. He is doing really well. His mom is coming into town this week to see him and to visit with him so we are also hoping to meet with her and answer any more of her questions. We really want this to be Hunters decision, not his dad saying it's a good idea. So we don't think that's a problem, but we just want to make sure. Otherwise he is doing great!
We also saw something really cool with one of our investigators, Ben! We had a church tour with him and he brought his kids without us knowing. We had a really good church tour that we kinda just planned on the spot, not really any planning at all! It went well! After it was over we asked the kids what they thought and they were super excited and wanted to come back! So he told us he is going to use one of his vacation days so he can come to church! So that's super exciting! We are going to try to start teaching his wife more since I have never seen her at a lesson. So we want to baptize this family! haha They're great though! That was pretty much our week!
We had Bishop come out with us yesterday! It went pretty well! It's crazy to see how less actives respond to the lessons when Bishop is there. haha It's like they're scared and they need to be as active in the lesson as possible. It's funny! haha I do miss Godfrey, but my new companion is just as cool! haha And GUESS WHAT! He is from ARIZONA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He is from San Tan Valley and he knows some of the people I know! haha It's been so much fun! We talk about Arizona and needless to say we are getting along pretty well! He loves basketball, and dropped out of high school. Not that he sucked at school, he just didn't like Combs High. He is cool though and really good at teaching. He has been out 10 months so not too long but not a newbie! Hopefully you all have a good week! :)
Love,
Elder Johnsen
I was sent these pics from members in North Carolina:
'Stake Conference brings Elder Johnsen back to New Bern! Have a great Sunday!'
Michael, Elder Pitts (his previous companion), Elder Taylor (Pitts new companion) and Elder Godfrey.
Got this one from someone else.
'Happy Sunday! From Stake Conference last week.'
Pictures from Michael:
Elder Godfrey's last day before he transferred. John is in the middle. John owns a bike shop and gave both of these guys the bikes they are on. So generous and very appreciated by these guys!
Biking with their white shirts. :)
Michael jumping a pretty big jump. I'm glad he didn't get hurt! Elder Godfrey is behind him. I'm sure they had a blast! They both have a lot of experience doing 'stupid' stunts! :)
More pics...
Transfer Day, I'm guessing.
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