09/14/2020 Psych! There's Eight of Us

Remember how last week I said the Sisters in Heber Springs/Quitman were being switched with Elders? Well, we were expecting Elder Neff and his greenie to be the new missionaries in Heber, but not get there until last Thursday because of the new missionary orientation. Well, on Tuesday, we get a call from an unknown number saying "Hey this is Elder Eccles and Elder Bitter in Quitman." 

You can imagine my confusion. Apparently, a second set of Elders got assigned to Heber Springs/Quitman. So now there are eight Elders in my district. Zero sisters. That's a lot of testosterone in one district. 

That aside, the week has been very good! We had great lessons with those we are teaching. The woman who was supposed to be baptized last week was not able to, but she should be in the future. She is still eagerly anticipating it! 

Another person we are teaching and had a date for baptism a month or so ago also gave us a great surprise. She invited us to dinner with her family! Family support had been that roadblock before so that dinner was a miracle! 

This week has truly reinforced the fact that as soon as people try to follow Jesus Christ more, opposition from the adversary arises. We have seen that with everyone we are teaching here in Beebe. But, what I am amazed by is how strong they are! They have opposition, but they are ever willing to face it with faith. Having opposition and overcoming it helps us to be even more converted in the end. It reminds me of Elder Anderson analogy to trees in his message "Spiritual Whirlwinds." Trees that grow up in a windy environment (i.e. face more opposition) become stronger in the face of their greater opposition. 

That's it! Have a great week.

Pictures

1) the four Beebe Elders displaying four incorrect ways to wear your mask. This has been a public service announcement provided by the missionary support fund. 

2) we have been helping a member clear and fence in a 2 acre lot for future sheep. I cannot wait to burn all this (and more).