Woww, 11 Months already?!
It's going by too quickly! This week was such a blur, but it was incredible! We were able to see loads of miracles and Bir got baptized! What an incredible man, but more to him later!
Wednesday: Lots of finding, and we had our interviews with
President. I love that man. We had a nice chat about the Conference and
what I have been studying recently. He shared some stories with me that
I was touched by, and told me to keep killin' it in the city. We taught a
new guy named Mark later on. He was nice, but didn't want to get too
involved. We went over to Angel and David's in the evening and
taught them the Word of Wisdom and Law of Chastity. They're just kids though and they were
saying girls and boys are gross, they don't ever want a relationship,
and they can't drink alcohol anyways 😂Love em.
It's going by too quickly! This week was such a blur, but it was incredible! We were able to see loads of miracles and Bir got baptized! What an incredible man, but more to him later!
Tuesday: We had Scotland South! It was our Zone, Paisley Zone and
Edinburgh Zone. We received some really great instructions from
President and Sister Donaldson, and they talked a lot about the
Apostasy and need for a Restoration. After Jesus Christ and his Apostles died, people changed so many basic truths, how could there not
be a need for a restoring? It seems that all the bashers I ever talk too
can never actually answer what God's true church on the earth today is,
and that's where I feel blessed to know that it is here! Right now! It
was good to see some Elders before they go home as well. Once you get
about this far out, all the people you become friends with in the
beginning start to leave :( In the evening, we had a lesson with Bir, and
he said he was ready to be baptized and follow all of God's
commandments!
(Views of Glasgow.)
Thursday: Such a great day! We found in the morning, then set up
Bir's baptism! Everything was perfect. A lot of people attended, and we
had a lot of Recent Converts give talks and prayers. I was the Elder to give a wee
talk on the Holy Ghost and how it has guided me in my life. It's so
cool because not only will Bir be able to physically help people because he's a doctor and all, but once he receives the Priesthood, he
can spiritually help others. I got teared up talking to him about that. He is such a good man. Elder Wang was the Elder to baptize him. He was
glowing afterwards. Peong was able to come and watch as well. He's been
on holiday for awhile!
Friday: A busy day! We had lots of new Chinese potentials to meet
with. We started with Sandra and Lynn. Lynn believes in God and was
loving the Restoration. Sandra is an atheist Chinese girl, but
she likes hanging with us. Then we met with a guy named Zhiqu. He took a Book of Mormon; we're meeting with him again next week. Then we taught
our friend Lydia who came to church and she brought her boyfriend and
another friend! They both were kind, but not that interested. Lydia
loves it though. We should be seeing her more this week! Then we taught
RC Jacen in the evening, trying to get him to come to church.
Saturday: I passed my theory test for my UK drivers license, that
was sweet! The tests are a lot harder here, and they make you do way
more to get a license. I guess that makes sense though. The roads are
tiny and always overcrowded here. We had some finding in the city,
always chaos on a Saturday. In
the evening, we taught Lydia and her boyfriend again, then went to
dinner with Margaret and Jasmine who just got back from China! Love the Chinese converts, they are hilarious.
Sunday: We planned on having nine of our friends at church, but only three
showed.. AGH!! Angel and
David were there with the fam, and they actually brought along another
less active family, which the dad hasn't been baptized yet. His name is
Qiang, and we're going to visit their family this week, woo!! Best part of
the day though was Bir's Confirmation. I was able to do it, and it was
powerful. I had a few things I was going to say in the blessing, but no
joke, everything that came out of my mouth wasn't from me. It was one of
the most overwhelming experiences I have had on my mission. I promised
him things that I never could have imagined. After I finished, he got up
and gave me a hug, and we were both teary, it was really special. A lot
of our friends are planning on seeing us this week even though they
couldn't make it to church, so I pray they can make it next week!
So that was my week, it was a good one. This week we are planning
on having Angel and David's baptisms. They passed their interviews and
are excited! They asked me to baptize them, so I am excited for that as
well! I am thankful for the blessing the Lord has been pouring out
recently to us. Seriously, I am so blessed and thankful for the life I
have, and for this opportunity to be a servant of God. No greater joy
comes than from serving others, especially with things that will
eternally bless them. I love you all so much and hope you have a great
week, keep enjoying summer! Bye! :)
Elder Copeland
(On the mission home plaque: "What 'ere thou art, act well thy part.")
This is called the David O. McKay stone: Watch the short video below to understand why:
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