D&C 96:4 - February 13, 2017

Therefore, take heed that ye see to this matter, and that portion that is necessary to benefit mine order, for the purpose of bringing forth my word to the children of men.

Everyone,

A big week for us in Randers. To start off we met this nice lady named Jane. She started talking to us for a little bit, and then asks the question, "If there is a God then why to bad things happen?" I studied that earlier in the week, so I felt like I had an appropriate answer for her. We had the Book of Mormon out, so I read to her Alma 14:10-11. I explained what was happening before hand. Anyways, she listened quietly, and then in a way accepted it. We gave her the Book of Mormon, and got a return appointment. Later in the week on splits we started talking about this scripture. We realized that it is a hard scripture to read to someone right away when you meet them. We have talked to her since then, and should meet with her this evening.

Mormon 5:23 - February 6, 2017

Elder Adams took this photo of me riding my bike at night

23 Know ye not that ye are in the hands of God? Know ye not that he hath all power, and at his great command theearth shall be rolled together as a scroll?

Everyone,

Our week is in two parts. Before zone training and after zone training. As already spoken of in all the other missionary emails we have a new schudule. Since I am in Nord Jylland we got it on Friday. It sounded really easy to us. You create your schedule bassed on the the day, and when it will be most effective. Needless to say we had a lot of curve balls from the Lord on both Saturday and Sunday. It was so confusing. Both of us are hoping that things will settle down this week, so we won't be so stressed with it.

Back to our week. All of our appointments fell through. We did lots of good contacting and knocking. We got several new potentials, so that was exciting. One thing we started is carrying a Mormons Bog with us when we are outside. It has really helped when we talk to people because they can see it. It is a constant reminder that we want to help these people, and they way to help them start is in our hand.

Alma 22:15 - January 30, 2017

15 And it came to pass that after Aaron had expounded these things unto him, the king said: What shall I do that I may have this eternal life of which thou hast spoken? Yea, what shall I do that I may be born of God, having this wicked spirit rooted out of my breast, and receive his Spirit, that I may be filled with joy, that I may not be cast off at the last day? Behold, said he, I will give up all that I possess, yea, I will forsake my kingdom, that I may receive this great joy.

Everyone,

Our week went quite well. Elder Adams and I have worked really hard, and we were blessed.

Sunday was one of the best days for me. We went knocking in some upgangs down by the station. No one answered for a little bet. Then this lady opens the door, and tells us to come inside. Her name is Elsa. She was with a friend last week, and recognized us because we knocked on her friends door. She told us that she has lived in Randers for a long time, but missionaries have never knocked on her door. We started teaching her about the Restoration, and a concern was brought almost immediantly. She wants to know that God is there in her heart, and that she doesn't feel like she can pray. For some reason she really opened up to us about this. We committed her to read, and try to say a simple prayer. We came out happy and excited for her.

Memory wasn't home for either of the appointments that we set with her. That was sad, but she is trying to read. We will see what happens this week.

3 Nephi 14:11 - January 23, 2017

Elder Adams and Elder Francis

11 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father who is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?

Everyone,

I got a new companion today. It is Elder Adams, and he was in Taastrup in København. It was a long transfer morning with both trains being delayed from a few minutes to 40 minutes. Erik drove us up to our apartment when we finally arrived, so that was really nice.

Our district before transfers

Sunday was one of my favorite days. Beata walked into church from off the street. I started talking to her before the meeting. I believe that she is looking for the truth because she mentioned a few churches that she has been to. Sacrament was wonderful because it was on the power of prayer. She listened intently, and I think that she felt something. We will see where it goes because she might come next week. 

Romans 8:24 - January 16, 2017

Splits with Elder Hager

24 For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for?

Everyone,

Another week here in Randers is gone by, and we (Elder Ericksen and I)  are fairly sure that this next week will be our last together. Friday we found out that President was coming for interviews to Århus. He strongly hinted to both of us that Elder Ericksen would be leaving.

This week we met an interesting member up in Hobro. She invited us over for dinner, and she had a nonmember friend over. For the appointment we ate typical Christmas food. Half of the appointment they spent in the kitchen, and the other half was eating with us. Over dinner she told us lots of interesting stories about visions that she and her friends have had. We tried to bring the spirit with us, and we hope that we made an impact on them.

We put a stand up in the gågade this week. The kommune gave us permission. Lots of people knew who we were when we set up. In all we gave out 2 copies of Mormons Bog, and talked with several people. It was a fun experience for us to spread our message.

John 16:2 - January 9, 2017

My water froze when we worked today

Everyone,

The first week of the new year is now gone. It was really great here in Randers. The branch members shared with us some miracle stories that occured last week. Moments they had to share the gospel with others and with people that they didn't know very well. Their testimonies really helped us with the work.

Cleaning

Apartment inspections were this week. The Forslunds came up from Herning to do it. When they walked in Sister Forslund said is was 100% better than the last time that they came. That was good to hear. 

Surprise! - January 1, 2017

Elder Francis, Jimmie, Elder Erickson at Jimmie's baptism

Happy New Year!

Everyone,

This takes a little explaining. Because of the holiday we were asked to not work today, Sunday 1st January 2016. Tomorrow is our big, I mean big, cleaning day throughout the mission. President O'Bryant has given us permission today, so that we could spend all day tomorrow cleaning.

Now to our week. Splits was in Århus this week from Monday to Tuesday. I got to spend some time with Elder Perkins. It is always fun to work with him. Monday night there was a big storm here, and the wind was really bad. We ended up meeting Johannes. On that dark windy street in Århus we had a great 30 minute gospel conversation with him. He had some of the best questions for us. I hope the Århus Elders can meet with him again because he seemed sincerely interested in our message.