So Nakamura was really pushing us away because of depression which is hard because we want to help so bad. Though last Sunday he came back to church and we went over to the Barton's (an American family here) for dinner. This was actually his second time going over there. We went with him a long time ago when he had just become an investigators. Both times have been defining moments I think. It seemed to solve all his problems, we played games (sadness), ate dinner (money struggles) & had the Barton family share what they do in times of trouble. Nakamura has never prayed for himself and refuses to do so... I think Sunday night helped him a ton though!
This last week we had a talent show with the church members. It was such a flop! Haha like no one came except for the performers. Lol. Afterwards we skyped my previous investigator Kohei and had a lesson with him. He thinks that he will decide whether or not to get baptized in a couple years during college. We talked about how God knows better than us how we can be happy, so if we follow his guidance he can show us the best way. Only if we seek for that guidance though. So we stressed reading scriptures and prayer (all we ever really do) in order to receive that guidance. Then challenged him to be baptized if he receives the guidance to do it. He said at that point in time he will go straight to me. I love that kid, lifetime friends for sure.
We were actually able to meet with a ton of people this last week. Lately our investigators haven't been very responsive so we are trying to move onto the people that are. We were able to meet with a friend we met Schreiber's first week here, Taka. He is 22 & super swaggy and seems like he would be really cocky but he's so great! We actually spent like the whole day with him. Went to Chinatown to eat, he had time so we went to the church and taught him a ton! He got it all and really liked it. Meeting with him again soon. Also met with our Ugandan friend Mark. It was Schreiber's first lesson in the field. We went in with a great plan and he got over excited and just went for it all at once, right at the starting. I felt like I should sit back a little and see how it goes. It took sooo much patience but the lesson actually turned out soo great! Mark loves us and the church. Just needs to work on keeping his word with coming to church. Sad thing is though, he is going to Dubai for a month :/
Lastly we have been meeting our Chinese friend, Alec. He is really good at ping pong, so we play sometimes. He said he is cool with meeting every week to learn more about the Book of Mormon. So we have a lot of promising people right now, just hoping they will get a little more serious about finding the truth.
I've been here in Yamate for about 6 months, a 1/4th of my mission. I love it so much, such a great place. The reason it's my favorite area though is not the skyscrapers, parks, Food or anything like that. It's the people here and the knowledge of Gods plan us I have gained from teaching and being taught by them. I'm so thankful that we have the opportunity to receive eternal happiness and become like our Father in Heaven but just as much so for a perfect Savior, Christ, that allows us to overcome death and sin through His resurrection and atonement. Remember that this Easter & follow Him.
https://www.mormon.org/easter/
Here's some pics of some of the cars I saw this week! Rolls Royce & Lambo!
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