Hello All!
Thanks for the good updates and the support and everything! Tomorrow is my hump day, and that's crazy. It's really weird because in one sense it seems like I've been out for awhile now, but on the other hand, I've still got a good chunk left. I've heard time is going to fly, so I'm just going to do my best to give my best!
Lately, as a mission, we've been making strides to become consecrated missionaries. Basically, we're all striving to give all our time and efforts, holding nothing back, but being willing to put everything on the altar of sacrifice in our service to God. With that, President Morgan has promised us that we'll have the opportunity as companionship to bring somebody to the waters of baptism in the month of September as we strive to become consecrated. We need all the prayers and support we can get back home, so please pray for us! Elder Holbrook and I don't have anybody on their way yet, but we have faith in that promise as we do our part. We've seen great things as we've tried to be obedient, work hard, talk to everyone (which is sometimes scary in Newburgh. But don't worry too much- we're staying safe!), and act the part we play. For example, last Saturday night, we had an hour gap where things didn't go according to plan, leaving us with some free time. We decided to pick a name off the ward list. Elder Holbrook, following the Spirit, chose somebody from Highland Falls (West Point pretty much), which takes some time and miles to get there, and so we normally go when we have a solid appointment instead of risking the waste of resources. We made some arrangements and then headed out, having confidence that the Spirit was going to lead us to somebody. We found both of the less actives that live there and had uplifting conversations both of which led to the promise of a return appointment. We know that came as the Spirit called us to go there and because of that, we were able to bless those people. I know that we're going to have similar experiences as we go forward doing what we're supposed to be doing.
The work is great here in Newburgh! We've got a baptism from the other set of missionaries in our branch this Saturday, so we're excited about that. I love this area and the people here, and things are going great!
Thanks for the love and support coming from back home. I look forward to giving a great report next week! Have a great week!
-Elder Griffiths
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