Week 18: 4 Months and Full Stomachs!

Hello everyone! How has everyone been? Did y'all have a good Thanksgiving? I'm surprised I didn't explode after mine! And can you believe it? It's been 4 months since I went into the MTC! That's crazy how much it's already been, and it's only the beginning! Holy crap haha, but here's this week's roundup!

Monday, not a lot happened. We did a lot of laundry and cleaning. Shopping, had some stomach pains sadly, picked up a package from my mom, which was full of food which I love. Then we had emails and such and then got ready for dinner at Morrisons. We talked about how the Lord wants us to have fun in this life and be able to enjoy each other's company. Then after we visited Brother Roswell and we talked about us as missionaries and how we are doing.

Tuesday we drove up to Collierville and got Chick-fil-A for breakfast. The times that we've drove up and went through the drive through, sometimes the people will say 'Thank you' and I will reply, 'My Pleasure' and they will laugh. I've done this 3 times already to them haha, it's great. Then we had District Council about Finding and Faith which was really good. Then after a while we had a lesson with Cheryl and Brother Hull came with us, and we finished off Lesson 4 and had to push off the baptism till Dec. 15th until she can somehow move out. We also helped her setup on Gospel Library so she can listen to scriptures and talks. Then after we visited Arian and Lillyanna and set up a Baptismal goal for the 22nd of Dec! So hopefully everything works out for that. We read 2nd Nephi 5 with Sister Huckaby, had a good conversation with that. And then we got air in our tires, visited Peggy for a while, and promised to send her videos to uplift her as she is getting used to work. And then we met a member at Little Caesers and they got us pizza and then we went home and did studies.

Wednesday we did studies, and left to go and try to see Tanya, but she wasn't there but we talked to this guy who was doing a project for her for a while and had a really good discussion about religion and all that. If other Missionaries run into him later, I think he will be more ready, because he is very good at understanding things, but struggles about being more than just the Bible. Then after we visited Mark and gave him his Bible and told him we will get him a ride to church because he wanted to come. Then we visited Brother Wilson who lived next door to him, and set up a ride from him, and talked about Missionary Work around his area and what he has been doing. Then we had dinner at the Hulls, and after visited President Griffith and his wife and talked about the area and tried Sweet Potato Pie which tastes just like Pumpkin Pie, which was pretty good.

Thursday was a stuffed day honestly. We got all of our studies done, then we went to Brother Roswells, had a really good discussion and ate round 1 of Thanksgiving at his house. I'm thankful for all that he does for the missionaries and for the Branch. And then after that we drove up to Mockys and had another round of Thanksgiving there, wow I was mega stuffed beyond belief at that point. We talked to a lot of nonmembers in that family and it was really good. Then after mostly everyone left we talked with Mocky about the people and the families. Conversing with people helps understand what you are dealing with, it really works.

Friday was really something. We got ready and did the Animal Shelter. After that we came back home and did all of our studies, then went on a all day contact/Invitation spree. It was very interesting, but we managed to get a lot done because of it. Then we went out to get food and we met a recent converts (baptized about a year ago) sister, and invited her out to church which was super cool. But yea, Friday was all inviting and contacting, which was good.

Saturday was really good. We got up and went to a different church to do that service project we signed up to help, and it was a positive outcome! They loved us helping them out and is very looking forward for us to come help again. Then after we switch other clothes and helped Brother Roswell clean up the Animal Shelter a little bit, then brought a microwave table thing to a members house and showed stuff about Light The World. Then we came back home, studied, then drove up to Collierville for Mission President Interviews, that took a while, but that's ok, then after that we drove to a members house and talked to Arian, Lillyanna's, and Modesty and they asked questions and it was really good. That was overall Saturday, a lot was done.

Sunday was pretty good actually. We had church, sadly not a lot of our people that we are teaching came, but it was still really good. After church we came home, ate food, studied, and left to go visit a potential that we somewhat set up a time for. As we tried going to the house, Google Maps took us to a wrong house, then a guy came out and we asked about where she lived, and helped us out with that and we gave him a card as well. Then we got to the area, and it was kinda interesting, and we asked someone where this apartment was, then he asked a group of people that were outside that we didn't see, and then someone else came over and we started talking, he went in and looked for her but couldn't find her and started talking with him more. We had a super good discussion and gave him a card with the church address on it and gave him the Book of Mormon to give to her, and he said he is going to look at it too and said it won't be the last time we see him. I hope he's right, because I think we can get him going too. Then we had dinner at Brother Roswells, talked about church and the people, then left and went to the Branch Clerks house and did paperwork for Unique and Marecais. Then we had call-ins!

Overall, I just want to say Thank you. To each and every one of you. Some I have had past struggles with, some had really good connections, some that stuck around, and some I'm really close with. I want to thank each and every one of you for what you have done for me. You all mean a lot to me and I love you all so very much, even if our friendship struggles. And I hope, even if a few of you walk away, that I have at least made an impact on your life, because that's all I ever have wanted. And I hope I did that.

Have a amazing week, again, thank you, 

Elder Braxton Hotton

Attachments:

-Bloopers of me trying to take a good photo
-The best photo I got

Week 17: Miracles and Snow!

Hey y'all! How are you all doing? This week has really been crazy. So much happened and a lot of miracles are taking place now! It's exciting! And more to learn!

Monday, not a lot happened. We did a lot of laundry and cleaning. Then I had a very important discussion with my mom which I will be talking about at the end of this email. Then we did shopping at the end of P-Day and then had dinner at the Morrisons. We talked about Testimonies and why they are important to not only ourselves, but to others, so that was a cool lesson. 

Tuesday was pretty interesting. We had our studies and had crazy Roleplays per usual. Then we drove up to try and see Cheryl, but that ended up not happening, but we planned on visiting her later in the week. Then as we were driving down, we got called to help a member on the highway we were on, so we turned around and drove up there, helped her with that, then set up a dinner appointment with her and her 3 Grandkids. Then we tried 2 houses across the street, no luck, but left cards. Then we visited Sister Huckaby, read 2 Nephi 3-4, which was really good and had a good discussion. And then we tried the house next door to her, and left a Plan of Salvation Pamphlet with him. Then we went home, then decided to tract a road again, and ended up achieving our goals doing so, which was 4 cards and 1 Book of Mormon. So that was exciting. Also the sisters in Collierville achieved their goals too which was exciting.

Wednesday was very, very interesting. So it was super cold, and we were going to Byhalia, and talk was going around about ice on the roads. So we still went up, had to stop at the Morrisons to pick up Elder Jackson's oil, then we drove up to the neighborhood we planned on tracting. We parked, and it started snowing, but we still decided to tract. We had very little success, but we ended up having 1 return appointment with someone scheduled for this Wednesday, so that's exciting!! Then we went to the Hulls for dinner, but we were there early to figure things out. We finally decided (with the Zone Leaders) that we will drive up to Southaven after dinner. We had a good dinner and a good lesson about The Spirit of Revelation which was important. Then we drove home, packed, then took the trip up there. Long drive, because I was driving slow. But we made it, and I was thankful!

Thursday we got ready and we drove up to Bartlett and had Zone Conference! We practiced music for a tribute that we are doing for the Stakes in our areas and I cried like once or twice. But it's ok. I love it. And then we had other things talked about and just learned a lot. It was really good. "The Greatest things always are behind fear." -Will Smith. But that was basically all of that.

Friday we got up mega early, around 4:45, and got ready to go to Seminary. And we had a good discussion about Attitude towards things and life. And had good sausage and biscuits, made by President Griffith. Then we did the Animal Shelter when we got back home, and there were only 5 dogs, but I heard there are a lot more coming in. Then after we helped Brother Roswell move a couch out, and took the newspaper for like events going on this week for service projects. Then during comp study, we were talking about how we can improve our finding skills. And I was on a community FB page scanning it out, and I felt like I should look at the members. And guess what???? I found AMANDA! I was really excited and was able to make contact with her. Sadly she is going through a lot, but finally she is back on our radar. Then also we got in contact with a Bishop of a church around the corner from where we live, and he was very open for us coming to help him and his church out. So that's exciting also. Then we drove up to Cheryl's, and had a good discussion about Revelation, The Holy Ghost, and Baptism, and also gave her a blessing, which she needed. Then after we had dinner at the Beckerdites, and had dinner there with her, and her friend, and their kids, and had a good discussion about Faith, and the friend was into it as well. All the blessings, I'M TELLIN YA! Also we are starting to teach the kids that aren't members so that's exciting.

Saturday was very fun. We helped the Hardmans with their floor, and it was interesting tearing it apart and getting it ready for the new flooring. We did that for a few hours. Then we came home, did Personal Study, then went to Wendys and sent out the FB post I had (If you didn't see it check it out, it is really good). Then we tried visiting James but no answer. So we went home, and did Weekly Planning.

Sunday was pretty good. Cheryl sadly wasn't able to make it, but Unique came, and the rest of her family was there too! So I confirmed Unique which was nerve racking, but it went well. And also Sherita came, which I didn't recognize at first, but after I realized I'm happy. She's back on the radar now too! And we had a super good Sunday School Lesson about Exaltation. And basically he had us start off with our own prayers, but don't say amen, so we literally had a lesson in prayer, which was super powerful. Then after church we had Personal Study, then we drove up to pick up pine cones from Mike for Sister Roswell, and then we visited Georgia, and challenged her to read the Book of Mormon 30 minutes every day, and we would remind her every other day. So that was good. Then we had dinner at the Roswells and heard cool stories from them. After that we had call-in for the rest of the night.

So referring back to Monday, the conversation I had with my mom, it's important for everyone to read.. Here it is:

Mom:
You're wonderful Braxton. You deserve to be treated with kindness and respect. I just hope you realize that. You don't need to apologize for anything to anyone. You have always wanted to make others happy. I always hated to see people take advantage of you. 

Me:
Well mom, it's sadly the reality of things. It really is, but you know what? We are always taught to forgive, no matter what. Yes, it may hurt, but as we forgive, we will be blessed for doing so. There is no reason to hold grudges no matter what, so, might as well forgive and forget. Just like what Heavenly Father does for us. Forgive and forget.

Mom:
You have me over here crying my eyes out now. Man I love you. Thanks for being such a wonderful son. How did I ever get so lucky?

Me:
Because I got it from you, and I've seen the reality of things. People struggle, more than others realize, and things happen more than we realize. That's why we are taught to forgive, but everyone is kin in the end. And people need to realize that people aren't dagum perfect, and they will do things accidentally, and people will say things unintentionally, and things won't work out, and that's just how life is. We can't hold onto the past when the Lord always wants us pushing forward. Things won't workout the way we want it to, ok, there is a reason behind it, and if it is supposed to be, it will come back, if not, we learned from it, and that's what the Lord wants, is for us to learn, and to grow, and to be better.

I hope you all can take something away from that. People struggle, people get used, but we are always taught to forgive... No matter how much it hurts. I know how it is, and I can testify you will be blessed if you do it as well. No one is perfect, don't judge them or ridicule them because of their imperfections.

Have a amazing week, 

Elder Braxton Hotton

Attachments:
-Me and a gift package from my mom. <3
-Tag Photo of Snow

ALRM Week 13

ALRM Week 12

Week 16: New start and new views!

Hey y'all! How are you all doing? This week has really been a change in a lot of things. But it's actually been really good. So let's get into it!

Monday, not a lot happened. Elder Brinkerhoff did a lot of packing, and we also visited a few people so that Elder Brinkerhoff could say goodbye. We saw Gary and Brandon, and then we visited Georgia, who thought he was lying. Then after we had dinner at Panda Buffet with the Boones, which was really good actually. Then when we got in is what really sparked the day. It was stormy when we got home, and Elder Brinkerhoff was continuing to pack when we started hearing the Tornado Sirens. But, with Elder Brinkerhoffs wisdom, said that we would be fine. So we were actually, because nothing happened. But it was really something to witness because 90% of it I was confused as to what was going on. But after I recognized the Sirens (Because they test them every Saturday at 12) it kinda made sense but it was still confusing. So that was Monday XD.

Tuesday we got up early to make sure we have everything ready for Elder Brinkerhoff. And then we drove up to Bartlett, and it was a really nice day. Like, Monday was stormy, now Tuesday was like nothing happened. It was weird. But we got up to Bartlett, first ones there, then when everyone else showed up, we put Elder Brinkerhoffs stuff in the Trailer, I hugged him, and we went our separate ways. I want to thank him for all that he did for me, and hope to see him soon. Then I got Elder Jackson, who is from Maricopa, AZ. He can play the Guitar and the Piano, but he can't read music, so he improves what he plays so that's really cool to watch. He can also beat box, which is actually pretty legit. We then went to Collierville and had Panda, and Cheryl had to cancel because she was sick sadly. So we then visited Sister Huckaby, read the BOM with her, in 2 Nephi 2, which is really a good chapter about Agency, and the Fall of Adam and Eve and basically why it happened. Then after we came back to the Apartment, got Elder Jackson settled in a little, and then we had dinner at Brother Roswells and got him adjusted to this area.

Wednesday I wasn't too happy about our mile situation because Wednesday we also blew up our miles, but y'know? It was still a good day overall. Elder Jackson really brings a lot of things to the table, and it's really cool to see how he works. Then after all that we drove up to Byhalia, tried visiting some less actives and no one was home. Then we came up of an idea to rake leaves, so we went to a Dollar General seeing if they have any, and we met a guy who was moving in to Byhalia this next few weeks, who has lived in SLC before and has been around the church for a while, and was very, very willing to have us help him move in and talk about the church. So that was cool. Then we sent out scriptures, asked who to visit, drove all the way back up to Upper Byhalia, tried visiting a less active, but the dad was saying they were moving. Then we went across the street and met a guy named Raphael. He was a cool guy who knows about almost every religion and knows the background behind it. He asked a few questions and invited him to church to see what it's like. Then we visited a part member home and talked with the Father who isn't a member but he was really cool. Then after that we had dinner at Roswells again, but it was good.

Thursday was pretty good also actually. We went up to Lamar and visited quite a bit of people, and helped each of them in a different way. We had a miracle when we were talking with one member and she was very open with us, and it honestly surprised me, but I was very thankful that the Branch is starting to get more open. We also had dinner at Mockys, and also visited Georgia, who we helped make sure she got a ride to church Sunday, and helped answer questions that she had. It was overall a pretty good day.

Friday we did the Animal Shelter, and planned out our day, we went up again to Byhalia because we had dinner there. We tried doing some less active contacts and no luck there. We also got a referral that day so we tried contacting her. And so throughout this week, our Planner App on the Area Phone was being really dumb, and wasn't downloading back onto the device, so we were calling to figure out what we need to do, and after a while, we finally got it back up and working again. Yay technology. But at least I know how to work that out haha, and we had dinner at the Hardmans, and ate some really interesting noodles, which were pretty good with hot sauce haha. And next Saturday we are planning to help them fix their floors.

Saturday was pretty interesting. We planned on sticking around Holly Springs and visiting people here. So after all of our studies, we were driving out to get air in our tires, but we got trapped in traffic on our street. Because come to find out, Rust College was having their Homecoming Parade and so we sat there for 30 minutes until the parade ended. Then we got air, visited that referral, gave her the Book of Mormon, and set up a time for Sunday. Then we came back home and walked around Holly Springs for a while, which then later on we met someone named James who is Baptist and was open to listen and watch a video we had to share. And we set up a time to visit him next Saturday so I hope that workouts. Then we came back home, then drove out to get pizza, and came back and did Weekly Planning and figured out what we wanted to accomplish for the new week.

Sunday was interesting. We actually had a lot of less actives come on Sunday which was really good. Even Georgia, and Floyd, and more. It was really awesome. And Elder Jackson did a good job on his talk, which was also better, even though President Griffith had him tell stuff about him haha. Then after church we tried visiting our referall but it ended up not working out sadly, so then we did Personal Study and visited a family down in Potts Camp and had a really good discussion with them which was really good. Then after that we came back up and had dinner at Roswells and did call ins.

This week has been really crazy, but you can learn a lot from people, and that's what is really cool about it. Everyone brings something new to the table, and I'm thankful for the new perspectives I get from them. And I want to share a latin translation of something I enjoy singing a lot.. Here it is:
In articulo mortis
Caelitus mihi vires
Deo adjuvante non timendum
In perpetuum
Dirige no domine
Ad augusta per angusta
Sic itur ad astra
Excelsior

Which translates to:
At the moment of death
My strength is from heaven
God helping, nothing should be feared
Forever
Direct us, O Lord
To high places by narrow roads
Such is the path to the stars
Ever upward

God is always there for you, and he will take away your pain and fear, all you have to do is ask with faith. I love y'all, and if you have any questions, feel free to message me. Have a wonderful week.

Love, 

Elder Braxton Hotton

Attachments:
-Pics of me and Elder Brinkerhoff before we departed
-Pics of me and Elder Jackson at Panda, and eating Pizza
-Cool pic of tree and leaves

Week 15: The Long Journey

Hey y'all! How are you all doing? Hope things are going well, this week was kinda slow, but a lot happened. But also a lot of things learned as well. So, let's get right into it!

Monday we had a lot of cleaning and such done, and we went to the Morrisons to clean our car and vaccum it out, hence why emails were out late last week. But after emails and all that stuff was done, we came back to the Morrisons and had Tacos which were good. Them we talked to Sister Moore and Cheryl about a few things, and that was Monday really haha.

Tuesday we had District Council about Boldness, Fear, and Love. Which is really important in the field. Because every soul matters and their progression shows their willingness to come closer to God and Jesus Christ. Then after District Council we went to Cheryl's and taught her the 1st part of Lesson 4. We may end up having to push the baptism to next week though due to some complications that are out of our hands really, it's all Faith and God's will and time. Then after we visited Sister Huckaby and read in the Book of Mormon with her as usual. Then we came home and worked on a few Branch items.

Wednesday was a looonnnggg day, mainly because I walked 8-9 miles in Bartlett haha. Reason behind that is because Elder Brinkerhoff had a Leadership Training Meeting in Bartlett so me, Elder Spear from Senatobia, and Elder Tilby from Oxford created a Trio and Blitzed Bartlett with the Bartlett Elders. We didn't have any luck with anything, but no work is ever wasted. We left cards, got ideas for the Elders to do, but overall no new people for them. And we also had Interviews with the Mission President which was good. And that was basically all of that day really, but I did learn one thing from a song, "I know that sometimes I am afraid, but that is lacking Faith" You know... We shouldn't be afraid of what happens, if we are doing the right thing, the Lord will take care of the rest. It will work out as long as you are doing the right thing and keeping his commandments.

Thursday our plans were totally destroyed. We were supposed to meet with Cheryl because she wanted to give us something but that never happened, and also we were supposed to meet with Khaliyah as well but that didn't happen either. So we weren't prepared for that. But we visited with Gary for a little, then we visited a few members for a little bit. Then we had a good visit with Georgia and read Ether 3 in the Book of Mormon, which is personally one of my favorite chapters. And thankfully she is in a better situation now which is really good.

Friday we actually didn't do the Animal Shelter that day because Brother Roswell was out of town, so we did the normal studies, got a call from Gary asking for help again that day, and got ready and left. We helped get something unstuck using a sludge hammer and a Skidsteer to pull it out. It got unlodged after a little, which was fun. Then we had Steak for lunch, and that piece of steak was pretty big. I'm sad I didn't take a picture of it. Then after we did some corn grinding and putting it in the barn which was interesting. After that we visited a less active family for a while, and had good conversations with them which was nice. Then after we tried the Rogers but they weren't home, so then we visited Sister Yeager (Lisa) and talked with her, sadly she wasn't doing very well but she's pushing through.

Saturday was a on edge day because that's when we found out who's getting transferred and who's staying. We also did a lot of studies and planning, which was really good. We also visited with Michelle for a while. Then we went to the Ground Breaking Event which was cool. It has a sweet spirit to it. This new building will definitely change the Branch. I can already tell. Then Gary took us to Wendys and bought food for us, then we stuck around at Wendys and waited for the emails to come in. Then President Faulkner called and released Elder Brinkerhoff as District Leader, then we knew something was happening. Then the emails came in, and he's hopping the river again. He's going to Stuttgart, AR and actually becoming companions with my MTC Companion, Elder Rich, shout out to him and wish him luck haha, but no it's going to be good. I'm nervous to take over this area with another companion, his name is Elder Jackson and he's coming from Mountain View. I will meet him tomorrow. This is going to be something new for me, and I'm nervous, but I think it will be ok.

Sunday was interesting. There wasn't a lot of people there at Church, nor was Cheryl because she was sick. But it was pretty good. The branch is slowly becoming more into the discussions and it's amazing. It's cool to hear what people know about the Gospel. And everyone was sad that Elder Brinkerhoff was leaving, but they all wished him luck. Then after church we felt like we needed to visit a less actives sister in Ashland, so we drove up to Ashland for my first time and visited with her, which was actually really good. She is a cool person and said to come back anytime! So that's exciting. Then after we had dinner with Brother Roswell. Here is the thing about this amazing man, if you are not a missionary or know him, you won't understand what this man is built off. He is truly one amazing, spiritual, powerful man. He's affected me so much for the few months I've been here and it's only the beginning. I'm very thankful for him.

So that was this week, and I want to leave one thing off to you all... Don't beat yourself up, and as a few of you know, I struggle with it, but I learned something about this.. God already has seen his Perfect Son, Jesus Christ, suffer through all of the pains and sins we would do... And he doesn't want you to beat yourself up because of your struggles and mistakes... He loves you so... So very much. And he wants you to understand to he has his arms open for you. All you have to do is ask.. You have friends who care, people who love you, the Lord loves you so much, don't let stuff get in your head.. I can promise that if you work your hardest to do that the Lord will bless you and I both as we do that.

I love y'all, and if you have any questions, feel free to message me. Have an amazing week. And take care.

Love, 

Elder Braxton Hotton

Attachments:

-Pic of me
(Pics of me and Elder Brinkerhoff for today and my new companion will be next week, because exchanges are tomorrow)

ALRM Week 11

ALRM Week 10

Week 14: Faith and Baptisms!

I apologize for this email being sent out late, today was busy so I apologize.

Hey all! How are you all doing? Happy Early Halloween to everyone, I hope you all get good candy this year!

Before I start, my parents figured out a way for you all to see my weekly videos. They are uploaded to my YouTube channel, and linked up to the Blog. So if you are wanting to see my videos, the link to the blog will be attached below and you'll be able to see that. Warning though, they're kinda 17-25 minutes long each... Sorry I kinda get carried away in them. But they're great. 

Also, I apologize to those who did not get my emails these last 2 week(Basically everyone). They sent, but apparently they didn't get out to you guys, you can view last 2 week's emails on the blog site.

Monday was slightly stressful, because we forgot about some paperwork that we needed to do and we didn't have any so we met up with the Zone Leaders in Byhalia to get more of the forms and get most of it in. And then when I tried sending out emails it wasn't working and yea. But we got to hangout with the Morrisons which brightened things up. After all that we came home, ate, started sending out contacts, and we both just died, so we went to bed early.

Tuesday we had District Council about the Atonement of Jesus Christ which was super good. Then we visited Cheryl and talked about the Gospel of Jesus Christ and all of that good stuff. And hoping everything will work out for her scheduled baptism. Then we drove to Byhalia to get some other signatures in and did some contacts, then we came home where a member brought us Pizza and talked to President Hansen on the phone and he said he was imagining me in the MLC seats (Mission Leadership Conference, basically Zone Leaders and Assistants to the President) one day. Which always put me on edge because anything can happen.

Wednesday we had our normal routine and visited the Morrisons as they were building the final touches to their costumes which was super cool to checkout, they also got me a shield spray painted for being Captain America, which was very nice for them. Then we tried visiting someone, no answer, did contacts, and then drove up to Collierville for the Baptism! It was super cool doing that for them, they loved it and I'm glad they did. It is cool to have my first 2 baptisms in. The Church is true everyone, Come and See. Then we had dinner with Brother Boggs from Collierville at a burger place called Sear Shack which was good.

Thursday was pretty good. Working on scripture memorizing and then went and helped Gary with fixing trucks and small things, then we had dinner at Mockys, and then helped put a wood stove inside a house. That was literally all that we did, but it was still nice and serviceable overall.

Friday. Oh Friday. We did the Animal Shelter as usual, and then did the studies, and shopping for our Trunk or Treat event the next day. We tried visiting a potential and got shot down by the father(he was hardcore Baptist). Then we visited the hills for a little bit. Then we had dinner with a member family at a little town restaurant which was really good, and also talked about Ministering, which is mega important. And then we visited a less active family and just had a good conversation with them.

Saturday we had a really good companionship study with President Faulkner. We talked about Ministering and the branch overall and that was super good, very spirit filled. And then we helped Brother Roswell with some measurements at the Animal Shelter. Then went made lunch, which was really good. And then we had the Wall Doxey event and that was really good! A lot of people came and supported and a lot of people had fun. I won a cake in a cake walk round! Then we came home and did 3 hours of weekly planning.

Sunday was actually really good. We had a few less actives come today which was really good and Cheryl came again! She loved all of it a lot. And we had good talks about Repentance and Faith. Then after church we celebrated a members birthday, gave the Sacrament to a less active house, and got a text about the mission needing to find more people, had dinner at Brother Roswell and talked more about the branch overall. Then we went out finding people, it was a real faith tester because we didn't have much luck until we made a call to a potential at 8:59PM and she answered and we set up a appointment for Thursday! It gets to show that things do happen if you have faith!

Anyways, I hope you all have a amazing week. God loves you, I love you, you are not alone.

James 2:26
James 5:9
Hebrews 11
Ether 12:4,6,27

I love y'all

Love, 

Elder Braxton Hotton

Attachments:
-Me in a cool coat my mom gave me
-The Baptism