Jan 20th
We had a dream,
Then we woke up. That’s the way that this story ends. It’s a
real cliffhanger. But on a real note, it is amazing to be here in the South, to
walk the land the Martin Luther King Jr led his charge at the civil rights
realm. As you know, we got to labor yesterday, and our dreams came true! What
about yours? It was a most excellent day, and week even! Maybe I am still in a
dream. The new area is great, also seems like a dream! No nightmares here
though! I am in the great land and great crossroad and highway of the nation,
where all the cool kids come, and where the buffalo roam, otherwise known as
Cassville, Georgia! This place is phenomenal! My companion is Elder Terhufen
(it is German, butcher the names as you desire!). It sufficeth me to say that
we have our work cut out for us! But there is no place that I would rather be
than right here right now!
Up: We were out an about, on the bikes, late at night, seeking
out the prepared, when we saw these three brothers moving some things out of an
apartment. We approached them, declaring that we represent the Savior, and if
they needed help. They said no, one of them, TJ, got a little defensive. We did
offer to leave them a prayer, of which they accepted, one of the brothers,
Jeremy, was all for it. We prayed, failed to get Jeremy’s number, and feared we
wouldn’t find him again. We went back to the same neighborhood, knocked a door,
and out came Jeremy. He explained that he left Detroit a few months ago to make
some changes and get a better bearing in his young life, and has been looking
for a church home. He then expressed his desire to be baptized, and Elder
Terhufen dropped the invitation! He is wanting to be baptized on the 21st of
February!
Up: My companion, Elder Terhufen, is the man! He is actually 21,
did computer science in college! He is from Gilbert/Globe Arizona! He is so
much further ahead of me than I was when I was at the beginning of my mission.
He reminds me a lot of myself, it is amazing how every companion had been that
way! My prayer is that I can be the kind of missionary that will help him soar!
Down: No further downs, your honor! It’s been all up this week!
Up: We had a miracle yesterday, as we were looking for that same
TJ man. We were led to what we believed was the address that TJ sent us to, but
we were yet lead another prepared twenty four year old young man named Javan.
He has never been baptized, moved away from home just barely, is looking for a
church home, and has been looking for more peace and direction in this life, in
addition to building a foundation. He identified us as representatives of
Christ, and knew we had something that was different. We have been sending up
prayers of thanks often because the Lord is truly pointing us to where the
people are!
Up: The Cassville Ward is primed and ready to go! We met the
Bishop and Ward Mission Leader quickly and they are more than happy to connect
and unite! We have a goal of twelve baptisms, and we will be making it happen
with their help! We are in the sticks! So much southern, I love it!
The Address is:
204 Governors Ct
Cartersville, GA 30121
Thanks for all the support and love! Keep up the good work!
Fight the good fight! I will look forward to hearing from y’all real soon! Love
you all so much! Have a blessed up week!!
Love,
Elder Dallan Barnes
Through Faith, Worlds were framed!
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