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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

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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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Some weeks just have the rough spots.

This past week was interesting, I seem to had come down with some sort of stomach flu and as a result we weren't able to do as much actual missionary work as past weeks. At least I had the opportunity to finish reading through the New Testament. I really like reading in Revelations and just seeing all that is to happen before the second coming of Christ. However, I know as long as we are living all the commandments and follow the Holy Ghost, we will have nothing to worry about.

We were still able to have a few good lessons this past week. However, some of our Investigators were influenced by the devil and had decided to stop investigating because they couldn't handle all the trials and hardships that were placed in their lives as a result of learning the truth. I would just encourage you all to push through those challenges, even if it becomes too much to handle on your own. Christ is there and will strengthen you.

In other news, our Mission President is changing the day of our Preparation Day (P-Day) to be on Tuesday instead of Monday. And for the more exciting news, our Mission in now getting IPad's on the 21st and that means we won't be back on Facebook for 6 Months as a training period.

I love you all. I hope you all have a great week to come.

Elder Warkentin

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It's been a hard week.

Let's start with the beginning of the week. Me and my last companion got to go around while he had said bye to those he wanted to visit with one last time. We were also able to visit a member of the ward out of a surprise visit, and he happened to have a friend there, he had us give her a Book of Mormon and go over it with her. She is also interested about our Church and wants to know more.

Then we had Transfer meeting this past Wednesday, and I am now stuck with my new companion.

Then when we went to a meeting with and Investigator we had this past Friday, he had a cool question. He asked, How can you tell the difference between a True Prophet and a False Prophet? So in the end it can down to him praying to know which ones are True versus false. We also helped show him how reading through the Book of Mormon can help answer that question and question he would have like it.

Then this past Saturday we were able to help one of the inactives in our ward move into one of the active members house. The active member was talking about how he was going to help him quit smoking, partially because the member is allergic to cigarettes. The inactive has been smoking for the past 57 years and is finally ready to quit. The plan is, after he has stopped his addiction, he will come back to church for the first time in years. The cool part is how the inactive still has a testimony of the Church and he wouldn't attend any other church.

I love you all.

Love,

Elder Warkentin

Mission's are like a roller coaster!

So this past week, we had some busy days. On Tuesday our evening was full of appointments. Since we were on the bus, probably a lot of the time spent was just trying to get to each of the appointments. Then on Wednesday, we had appointments scheduled for every hour of the day, we only had a couple of them fall through. Then on Thursday, we had some meetings, we also got to have dinner with a family who has traced their family history back to 2697 BC. Then on Friday we had our weekly planning session followed by service and investigator lessons. Then come Saturday, we had exchanges and I went to the Tagalog area, where they had appointments to cover the day. Then at church, we were able to set up appointments for the rest of the day.

Now today, we got transfer calls and my companion is leaving me, it's alright because I'm getting an Elder Blatter to replace him.

Something I thought was interesting is when I was reading today, I came to the realization that time is proof of Jesus Christ. He was there when the earth was created. He was there at the meridian of time (the switch from BC to AD). Also he will be there for the end of time with the end of the millennium and the judgement. I know Christ lives. I know He loves me. I know He loves you.

Till we meet again,

Elder Warkentin

The Good, The Better, and The Best!

To start off with the good, we were able to spend some time doing service for a non-member, where we racked some leaves for him and his neighbors. As we helped out the neighbors we got to talk with some of them and help them out. Also we were able to find some more less-actives that we can teach and bring back into the fold.

Then comes the Better. We had gone into a lesson for a Recent Convert, and when we came out, we got in the car and started to drive off. Shortly there after, we realized we had a flat tire, so we found the nearest road to pull off on to change the tire. Since we had brought a member with us to the previous lesson, he thought it would be a good idea for him to change the tire while we tried to tract the street. As we tracted it, we found someone who had a boss that was Mormon, so he invited us back. We then went to the lesson yesterday and as we taught the Restoration, he agreed with all of it, we could even tell he was paying attention by the many questions he had about what was being taught. Also last week, we had a great week as far as total lessons taught, best week yet.

Now comes the Best. This morning we had the opportunity to go to the Temple. I would have to say, the Temple is the best place to be in my opinion. As soon as I entered through the front door, I felt a calming feeling immediately. At the end of the session, I just didn't want to leave. I can honestly say, the Temple is truly a house of God, I wish everyone was able to go to the Temple and feel of the peace and joy. Also here is a picture in front with my companion:

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I love the Gospel, I love the Lord, I love the work!

Love,

Elder Warkentin