Elder Jacob Elgaaen in Jacksonville, Florida: January 15, 2018 Bryce!

This week was full of miracles and was a ton of fun. The biggest miracles this week was with Bryce our new investigator. He was one we messaged on Facebook and asked if he would be willing to meet with missionaries again. He said yes and this week we finally got to meet him. On Fridays we'd have a sport night from 7-9 and it is super fun. Bryce said he would be able to meet with us a little before then. As we met, we could both tell that Bryce is someone who was prepared before for meeting with us. He shared that 2 days before we messaged him on Facebook, he was praying at night and asked Heavenly Father to send him someone. He said that we were an answer to his prayer. When we talked to him and asked about his religious background, he explained that he had been searching since around 14 for a church and had gone to different churches. Meeting with us and learning he said just felt right and was familiar to him. He also felt comfortable telling about some of his challenges that he said he never talks about. For me this was a huge testimony building experience. The gospel does bless us and truly is the one and only gospel that is complete and through Christ we can make covenants and ordinances which will help us return to live with God. We were able to meet with Bryce the next day as well and set a baptism date for the 24th of February.

On Sunday, we were able to listen in on a US. South, East Multi Stake Conference. It was super good. David Bednar spoke and takes about using the atonement as we repent. He share how change without Christ is pointless or hollow and has little meaning. As we use the atonement, we become something better when we repent and move on from past experiences and grow.

On Sunday Torry was also conferred to the Aaronic Priesthood and ordained to the office of a Priest. Christian Perry is also going to get the Priesthood soon but wasn't in town this week.

Well this week has been full of amazing miracles as well as amazing council and testimony. I hope as we go about our week that we all strive to do our best and always look towards Christ in ever decision we make. I know that as we do this we can be blessed as well as bless the lives of others! I love you all and hope your week is fantastic!