Another good one in Moldova.
This week was a lot of fun. I have come to realize that I
love working hard, because it is so much more fun. Another missionary
asked me "why do you get all the cool stories"? Simply explained, by
talking to everyone you see, and being outside
all day. Try it in America, and you will probably get the same results.
Look up Ion Surulcianu, he is my favorite musical artist from Moldova,
and yes that tops O Zone.
This week we did service again at a kindergarten. Mostly
just raking leaves and whatnot. Also I had an interesting conversation with a guy that said we worship mormon. And then another guy. And
another. Then I asked the NEXT guy what they learned
in church and he said " you mormons". Of course.
Next, I got a call from an investigator, and needless to
say she was in a frantic state. We needed to go to her village and pick
her grapes NOW. And yes I am understanding more Russian swear words
every day. But this was very unlike her, so right
after church we headed out to her village house. (Fun fact, most people
here have 2 houses, 1 for the city, and another in he countryside for
the weekends). So we spent from about 1 to 8pm picking grapes and
grinding them and putting them in wine barrels.
Let's just say the word of wisdom lesson is going to be sooner than later, so we can have some grape juice before it ferments.
Also we went to another investigators house for her
son's birthday party. He was turning 6, and we bought him a bumblebee
transformer. But man, they go all out on the celebrations here. We ate a
lot of food. We met a lot of her friends, and
celebrated a birthday moldovan style.
Next today we met an orthodox priest named Alin. Super
cool guy, and he is almost done with priest school. He has known missionaries for a couple years, and is not interested in converting. So
instead I took the couple hours I was with him to
really understand the orthodox church doctrines. We went into a
cathedral and he just let me ask questions away about anything.
Lastly, I have been having more fun on my mission
lately, because I can communicate better now. Before I could have a full
conversation or lesson with someone, and understand everything and be
able to say everything I needed. However, now I
have reached the next level, which is humor and cultural references .
It's way more fun to have a conversation when its not just to
understand, but to really just talk with them. Also I can't do Moldovan
humor in english.
To share something I learned his week, the thing i have
noticed about every opinion, belief and religion is that it is based on
just that, opinion, belief, or religion. I realized how important it is
to know purpose, and how to use that. Talking
with my dad today I realized that purpose with knowledge is everything.
Long story short, I am not a missionary to argue or convince. I am here
simply to spit truth and facts, and if someone feels the spirit that it's
true, then I can help them come closer to Christ.
Just like what Jesus did, it was all based of purpose and knowledge.
Not any opinion or belief. FACTS. Believe me or not, but I can't change
truth.
Vă iubesc și poftă bună
Vîrstnicul Станислав 
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