1. I was sad to leave Wrocław. Heading out on the train was sad but it was time. Sister Malinowska, a member there, made me lunch for the journey so I was taken care of. I had a good conversation with the guy in my compartment.
2. This week has been eventful. It was sad to say goodbye to Wrocław leaving behind the missionaries, members, and investigators with whom I had built relationships. It is nice to be in Warsaw however, the adjustment has been easier than anticipated. Even the whole process from waiting for transfer calls to now has run smoothly. I was definitely blessed with peace and comfort through it all.
3. I was welcomed at the dworzec (train station) by Elder Wilson (my new compnaion) and a bunch of other missioanries including Elder Godwin my trainer! It was super fun to see him.
4 I am very grateful to be with Elder Wilson, I know already that I will be learning a lot. That goes without saying I guess, I learn a lot every transfer, with every companion but I am really looking forward to this transfer. I think I have been in the country long enough that my missionary and language skills will be able to take off and I will be able to take a more active role. I am ecited for what's to come.
5. Already the work has been great. We are building a teaching pool right now, we were able to teach a lot of lessons this past week, which was great. Anne is an American married to a Polish husband and they have an 11 year old son, Francis. She has a strong relationship with Heavenly Father already and is figuring out how to raise her son to have God play a role in his life. She understands that it cannot be forced but we must individually find our faith. We are also set up with Mateusz who Elders Whiting and Godwin found last transfer.The work is good, I love finding. Elder Wilson has an inspiring desire to find a family, which makes finding more directed and focused. There is a great sense of urgency to talk with everyone as we explore this new area.
6. Church was honestly a little tough. It's bigger, there are a ton of missionaries, and it's just different. There are more members so actually the branch seems less dependant on missionaries because of their unity. They also have priesthood holders to administer the sacrament and a ton of members to strengthen the church here. It's great, it was just a bit of a shock and it is a little sad not feeling as needed, between the members independence and the many missionaries. I realzied though that as we find investigators to come to church we will be able to give them our full attention and with more members they will be able to help. It's an adjustment but I feel good about it, the beginning is always just a little awkward but I look forward to getting to know the members here and love them just as much as those back in Wrocław.
4 I am very grateful to be with Elder Wilson, I know already that I will be learning a lot. That goes without saying I guess, I learn a lot every transfer, with every companion but I am really looking forward to this transfer. I think I have been in the country long enough that my missionary and language skills will be able to take off and I will be able to take a more active role. I am ecited for what's to come.
5. Already the work has been great. We are building a teaching pool right now, we were able to teach a lot of lessons this past week, which was great. Anne is an American married to a Polish husband and they have an 11 year old son, Francis. She has a strong relationship with Heavenly Father already and is figuring out how to raise her son to have God play a role in his life. She understands that it cannot be forced but we must individually find our faith. We are also set up with Mateusz who Elders Whiting and Godwin found last transfer.The work is good, I love finding. Elder Wilson has an inspiring desire to find a family, which makes finding more directed and focused. There is a great sense of urgency to talk with everyone as we explore this new area.
6. Church was honestly a little tough. It's bigger, there are a ton of missionaries, and it's just different. There are more members so actually the branch seems less dependant on missionaries because of their unity. They also have priesthood holders to administer the sacrament and a ton of members to strengthen the church here. It's great, it was just a bit of a shock and it is a little sad not feeling as needed, between the members independence and the many missionaries. I realzied though that as we find investigators to come to church we will be able to give them our full attention and with more members they will be able to help. It's an adjustment but I feel good about it, the beginning is always just a little awkward but I look forward to getting to know the members here and love them just as much as those back in Wrocław.
7. So I don't know exactly why but Poland has fat Thursday - "tłusty Czartek" instead of fat Tuesday. It is tradition to eat a whole ton of pączki on this day (donuts!) Poland is very into their traditions, it's great! I ate 10 but the record for the mission this year was 38 (Elder Wilson and I opted out of competing and enjoyed our moest 10 pączki).
Well there is so much more to say. I will get more time in next week. I love you all. Have a great week!
z miłością,
Starszy Kimball
z miłością,
Starszy Kimball
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