Not too much happened this week. We spent the week teaching investigators, seeing members, and attending Zone Meeting in Spanish Town. We discussed how to invite people to church so that they will feel comfortable with coming. It was really good. Attending church is one of the keys to people finding out that it its true for themselves, so it is extremely important that we get them there. One thing that really helps is to explain everything that happens at church to them so that they aren't apprehensive or surprised by anything, and also accompanying them there so that they have a friend. Their conversion to the gospel is purely spiritual, but they still need to feel comfortable, loved, and welcomed at church. That is the way it should be. So make sure you are reaching out to those you may not know at church and looking to help them. There is so much good that we can do in this world, and we may not always see the results of the good we do. The gratitude of the receiver and the blessings we get remain though.
So, you know how everyone joked about me teaching Usane Bolt on my mission before I left? I didn't get to teach him this week, but I did get to shake his hand. On Sunday, we were out in Dee Side teaching some people. Dee Side is close to some of the huge Tru-juice orange fields. We heard that the family that owns Tru-Juice was "racing", and that Usane Bolt was there. We walked to our next appointment along the interval so the we could see the race. It turned out the they had built a temporary track through the orange fields and were racing their ATV's around it for fun.
As we walked past, a girl we know called out to us and asked if we wanted to go and meet the family. (I would attempt to spell the family's name, but I have only heard jamaicans say it, so I have no idea how it is spelled). I assumed she had a connection with the family, so we began to walk towards the house with her. We quickly found out that she had absolutely no connection with the family, but was hoping that we could talk to them because we are white. We decided not to pass up a good finding opportunity and continued on towards the house. We walked up the driveway and were able to talk with the guy who set up the course for a bit. Afterwards, we walked up and introduced ourselves to the family. We talked about their ATV's a bit and the mother immediately offered to let us ride, and showed she was serious by saying "Get them some helmets". That's right. I had. To pass up. A ride on a high powered ATV. Along a private course through an orange field. With the sons of one of the wealthiest families in JA. And maybe Usane Bolt… NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Auuuuuuuuuuuuugh. It still pains me. Mission rules.
We did get to talk a bit more with the mother about the business until she got a call. Conversation ended so we decided to get out of their hair. Afterall, it wasn't really a public event they were hosting. We walked up and shook the hands of the brothers, and Usane Bolt before we left. Then we went to our meal appointment.
The Richards family fed us some good turkey neck, rice and peas to break our fast on. It made the whole day a bit better since once again, none of our investigators came to church.
Thats my week for you. I love it here. No better place than JA.
I love you all. Tek cyare.
Love, Elder Pullan
PS- nice costumes Nathan and Lydia! You look great. Happy Halloween!
Matthew- I need a pic of the suit of armor!
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