Back to Mandarin

Hey everyone! It's been a while, but I thought I would hit you all with an update. - I just got moved back to the Mandarin ward after a while of being in the YSA. It's been a weird change, but also really awesome. - I am back to teaching English class again as a big source for finding Mandarin speaking people who are interested in the gospel. I'm debating giving out some of the most phony grading scales and just giving everyone a B+. I think I would cause some trauma but I'm still thinking about it. - Our friend Artur got baptized this past week in the YSA ward. So stoked for him. - Our friend Anna accepted baptismal date in the YSA ward. - We got a new mission president and it was so sad to see President Davis go. He will be missed. - I finished the Saints books and they were awesome. - Been working on my golf swing every Monday. It's kinda nuts that I'm a missionary in a place in the world that can do that. - I got Transferred to the Mandarin area that covers downtown still so this is my 6th transfer covering downtown Calgary which is awesome. - Sister Davis called me out in Zone conference. Anyways not a lot of time today but I wanted to give out an email today! I love you all tons and want to let you know I'm loving it out here! God really is amazing. Matthew 12:12 12 How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days. Preach my Gospel Doing good on the Sabbath day is at least as important as what we refrain from doing to keep it holy. We learn the gospel, strengthen faith, build relationships, give service, and participate in other uplifting activities with family and friends. Make sure you make your Sabbath day special by partaking of the sacrament and making what you do as important as what you refrain from! - Elder Horsley

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