3 in a day

Well this last Friday, after almost 5 weeks we were able to get back in contact with 2 of our investigators and 1 of our Recent Converts. Also we were given 6 free tickets to the 3rd place game for the closing of FIFA here. The saddest part of the day was hearing the news of President Packard passing away.

Then for the first time I experienced having an investigator come to church for their first time last Sunday. I think it is amazing how much you can feel the Holy Ghost as we attend church. Sometimes (being a member all my life, and growing up with the influence of the Spirit) I don't realize what it would be like to not have the influence. I know as we try to recognize the Holy Ghost in our lives, we will be able to have more peace and comfort in our lives.

Not everyone is lucky enough to know the Gospel. Just knowing of what is to happen after we die is enough to bring comfort to those who are prepared to come back into the presence of our Savior Jesus Christ. We all have ancestor's, we all have a work to do to help them have a chance at accepting the Restored Gospel.

I love you all. I hope you all have a great week this coming week. feel free to email me at any time: Nathan@Missionary.Email

Love,

Elder Warkentin


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USA + Columbia / FIFA =

This past week was great. We had Fathers day here this past Sunday. it was actually a good time to find people home. So to all you Fathers out there congratulations, you have helped fulfill what our Father which art in Heaven has asked of us.

Now for the reason for the title of this update. Yesterday we had a Less-active member take us to a Soccer (Football) game. Some of you might have know that the 2015 FIFA Woman's World Cup is being held here in Canada. One of the City's it is playing in is Edmonton, and my Mission happens to be in Edmonton. So for those of you who care the game yesterday was the USA versus Columbia.

As you can see the Gospel is like a game, first you have to commit to be a player on the team (Baptism). Then you have to go through the practices to make it to the game (The Temple). After that you have to get off the bench and on to the field (Being willing to do what God asks of us to do). We then have to play our hardest during the game and give it our all (Endure to the end). Otherwise you can chose to not accept the Gospel and sit with everyone else in the stand and watch others enjoy the success they have made.

Sorry I have no pictures to send you this week, I forgot my camera at home. I will send the pictures next week.

Love always,

Elder Warkentin

Down with the paper.

This past week was the first week on my Mission where we rode bikes.

We had an awesome lesson with an investigator this past week where we talked about Baptism and how it is an important first step in showing our commitment to Heavenly Father. He seems to know a lot more about the different Gospel principles then a lot of recent converts that I have meet. How ever we did at least help commit him to following the Word of Wisdom. Sometimes people are just waiting for the right invitation to be extended.

Also it has been cool being able to study from a variety of different sources with being able to use the Gospel Library app for studies. It has also made my bag that I carry around much lighter and thinner.

I love you all. I know you all are special in the eyes of Heavenly Father. I know that Jesus payed the ultimate price for you to return to his presence.

I hope you all have a great week.

Love,

Elder Warkentin

It started with Ip and ended with ad!

So this past week was fun. Starting with Wednesday, I meet my new companion, Elder Coates is an awesome Missionary, and I am exited to serve with him in the coming weeks. Also the Callingwood Park area is a good area to be in.

It has been cool to see how in the times we were walking around, trying to visit people, there has been several people who we were able to stop and talk with. It is just inspiring to see all the people who have been placed in our path, just so that we could try to talk with them to offer them a chance to meet with us and learn more. I know Missionaries are sent out to teach people for a reason and I know Heavenly Father will accomplish his work if we let him.

Another thing that I have seen is how God is Hastening his work in this day and age. For example just yesterday, we had a Training Meeting where we were introduced to tablets so that we can use all the digital content that the church has been working on and making ready for the digital age. I know that I am excited to learn how I can best use the technology that God has helped create for the furthering of his work.

I love you all, I know that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ live today. I know the Gospel will help each and everyone of you. "And thus it i. Amen."

Love,

Elder Warkentin

A cool looking fire we drove by:

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So I would say one of the biggest things that happened this past week was Elder Nelson (of the seventies) came to our mission on Mission Tour. He came through to introduce our mission to the IPad's that our mission is getting in our Zone Conference in June. He talked about how they are not just giving us Missionaries the Tablets to just use while we are out on our Mission's, but they are giving them to us so that they can teach us how to use them to help us out throughout our lives, and help with our relationships when we are dating and eventually get married so that our marriages actually last instead of them ending in divorce. Elder Nelson said that our Mission is the 30th Mission to be getting the tablets and the 1st in Canada.

Elder Nelson also explained more how they assign Missionaries, They apparently assign us to either a Mission or the Mission President. So sometimes you may need to be under a specific person who would be able to help you better then others. Also they do read all of the information on your mission papers, so make sure you mean what you say. :)

Now for a cool miracle. We have an investigator whom was in a car crash a couple decades ago and didn't have hardly any movement in his arm and he said it was constantly in pain. Then a couple weeks ago, we gave him a Priesthood Blessing. After following up with him this past week, he said ever since the Blessing he has been able to do things with his arm that he hadn't been able to do in many decades and he said it hasn't been in hardly any pain since the Blessing either. I truly believe that through the power of Heavenly Father we can have all of our pain and imperfections healed.

I know for certain that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ live today and they care for each one of us. They are willing to do what ever it takes to help us out, all we have to do is do what they have asked us to do and have faith it will happen. We can do all that we can, and Heavenly Father will do the rest for us. I am grateful for all that They do for me. I am grateful for each and everyone of you in my life.

Love,

Elder Warkentin

A cool sign I saw this past week:

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And the week keeps going.

Well this past week was fairly good. We were able to show up to an investigators house and he had a friend there (craig) who was really interested in what our church believes. He said he already believed the true church had to have a prophet and 12 apostles, he was just looking for the right church.

Then yesterday being Monday, we meet with a member for dinner and he had a friend there who just moved to Edmonton. He also seems like a prepared soul. He was excited to read the Book of Mormon when we gave it to him. He even assured us that he will be Baptized one he knows that the Book of Mormon is true.

Also here in Canada, yesterday was Victoria Day.

I know that anyone who truly desires to know that this church is true will ask God the Eternal Father in the Name of Jesus Christ, whether what they are learning about and reading about is true. Anyone who asks with a sincere desire or is willing to act upon the answer they receive, will receive an answer.

I love you all. I pray for you all.

Love Elder Warkentin

Pictures:

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Then there was Mothers Day!

I would say the Highlight of this past week was being able to talk to my family this past Sunday for Mothers day. It was great being able to see everyone.

We also had the opportunity to help a Less active move into a new house this past week. Sometimes you have to wonder how people can fit soo much into a tiny apartment suit.

Speaking of Less actives, we had another one of our less actives come to church for the second time in a row last Sunday, he is also going through a process to quit smoking, so far he has gone down from about 30 cigarettes a day down to only 5. His goal is to be completely off them by the end of the summer. He is also now hoping to get to the Temple for his first time as soon as he can, which involves stopping his smoking. I know that with the help of Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father all things are possible.

I do still appreciate all the emails and support of encouragement everyone is able to show to me. I love you all. I know that our Father which is in Heaven loves you. I know we are in family's for a reason and they are there to help us out.

I love you all. I hope for the best for you all. I hope everyone had a great week.

Love,

Elder Warkentin

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