My week of traveling & pictures

Hi Everyone.

This week has been slightly crazy... but that is how we like it!!  Haha.  For the first time ever, I was in every single part of the Stake for more than 3 hours this week.  (Pretty sure that is a mission record).  I had 2 exchanges this week and also this weekend was Stake Conference in two towns.

New York, I love the rolling hills

So, I started off in Horseheads, NY and got to spend 36 hours with a Sister that I was with me in the MTC.  That was great fun.  I felt very blessed with how well the first 4 months of my mission have gone compared to her experience.   Unfortunately for her, the area that she is serving in has 0 investigators and she and her companion are struggling with anxiety and some other hard things.  We spent that time trying to work with the members in her area and create trust within the auxiliaries which amazingly turns into referrals.  Then as she follows up on the referrals, she would have investigators to teach.  I have noticed that 90% of the investigators that progress in the Gospel and eventually get baptized are those who have a connection to a member.  Member connections are SO VITAL.

Then, we came back just long enough for a District meeting and a few appointments before me and Sister Brooks had to split and exchange again, but for a longer period of time.  We did have our very first church tour with a sweet girl that is preparing to be baptized  It was great and the spirit was so strong!  I really enjoy church tours now.

Then, I was back on the road and I went to Vestal, New York for 3 days to spend time with those Sisters.  I got to meet some of their super adorable Chinese investigators and the AMAZING member ward missionaries.  They made such a difference in the coordination meetings and also when teaching the investigators.  I also met the sweetest recent convert ever.  Her name is Robin.   I just love her.

Vestal NY Sister Missionaries and Robin

We spent time serving some people in the Vestal area and also taught some great lessons.

Then it was off to Ithaca, NY for the Stake Conference Adult Session.  We learned about different counsels within the Church, but especially ward counsels.  I loved it because the principle works with how to effectively communicate with our companions.

Buttermilk Falls, Ithaca NY

We then went home and passed out.  I woke up early the next morning and went to Owego, NY for State Conference on Sunday.  It was also very good and focused on our conversion.  I drove back and had meetings with the Elders and Branch President to follow up on counsel from the Mission President. We discussed things such as communication and unity within the Branch. IT WAS VERY NEEDED.  I had a great experience and now we work more effectively and positively with the Elders in our Branch.  The Work just keeps going forth :)  But it is good work!!

This is Mormon Hollow Road.  Brigham Young lived on this street long ago!

Love you all.
Sister Kylie Williams