I was transferred last week to a YSA ward in the Cherry Hill part of Orem. We are over one ward – but it covers 2 Stakes. My new companion is Elder Collett, from Hemet, California. He has been out about 5 months. You name it, he has done it – raced cars, played every sport, etc. He is talkative, which is nice! We are living in the basement of a nice house, with Elder Davenport and his companion, which is fun, too.
In the last few days, we have met with a couple of investigators, who go to UVU. One of them, AJ, is Baptist and has been taught by missionaries for 2 years. He has member roommates and has been going to church with them for a long time. He is giving his 3rd talk this next week, in sacrament meeting. He has read the Book of Mormon but said he has not felt God tell him to join the church. He said he loves the Bible and while he likes the Book of Mormon, he doesn’t feel that connection and spirit about it like he does with the Bible. I think he must have some reservations about leaving his Baptist church that he loves and has great connections to.
We also met with Madison, a quiet young lady that we are trying to get to know. And, we met with Shaunja, a young lady whose boyfriend is a member.
Yesterday, when we went to the UVU Institute building for church, I was walking down the hallway and saw Mitchell, standing outside the RS room door, looking down at his phone. As we passed, I quietly said to Elder Collett, “I think that was my brother, Mitchell.” He immediately did a 180 and started walking back. He introduced himself to Mitchell, shook his hand with a big grin and then I came out from behind him. Come to find out Mitchell was waiting for his fiancé, Julianne. When she came out, I recognized her, because of the pictures my Mom had sent me, but she didn’t recognize me. Mitchell said, “I’d like you to meet someone .” She smiled and said hello to my companion and me. Then Mitchell said, “This is my brother.” She was quite surprised! I guess I may be seeing them more often on Sundays.
