Week 34: From Jordan

Thank you for the email! It is great to hear that everyone is doing so
well! I am sorry to hear about Mom falling in a dishwasher, though. I'm
glad she made it back out again safely. :) It's great to hear that Utah is
getting some rain! Seoul has gotten a bit less, so I'm glad it's going
someplace where it's needed! What book is Hannah reading for English?

Things are going really well here. We have been able to meet with a lot of
prepared people, and they have been fairly receptive. There are a couple of
language barriers, (we are meeting with people from: the DRC, Sweden,
Korea(sometimes ;) ), and China), but it's all good. Those who are ready to
hear the message are ready to hear what we can get across. One of the
people I am very happy we met is names Yves. He's from the DRC and attends
church elsewhere, but is wiling to listen and has been wanting to meet
since I met him my first week in Korea. He (like basically everyone...) is
sad that Elder South is gone, but he is happy to be meeting at last. He was
very excited to get *Le Livre de Mormon. *I look forward to working with
him more.

I'd tell you more about people progressing, but we've been meeting a lot of
people for the first time this week, so progress isn't quite applicable
yet. Still, things are going very well. The area continues to do well. The
branch is always happy to see missionaries work. All the missionaries are
having a great time, and are working hard. There has been a heavy rain
hanging in the clouds for the past week, but it just keeps drizzling from
time to time, never quite feeling ready to commit. Through it all, we're
having a great time and are looking for even more ways to serve. Apparently
when Elder Cook came, he told the mission president that he wants the
missionaries in Asia to do more physical service for the people. That is
now getting down to us. Any ideas on service projects? We're looking, but
the things we would do in America (moving, groceries, lawns) are either
done for pennies by companies, or don't exist... It's been an interesting
search. :)

I liked the article you attached. Elder Pons and I laughed out loud. We are
currently meeting with a few Seventh-day Adventists, and there are more
crosses on the skyscape here than Cahpel spires in Utah. Basically we feel
for the missionaries that experienced that. It is definitely a good
strategy to do research and then give an answer, and that is actually in
Preach My Gospel. It hasn't worked too well in the past, because everyone
either sees our not knowing as proof we are not real missionaries, or they
ask their preachers, who inevitably just say we are a cult. Basically we
are serving in a world of modern technology and speeds, but with the
religious fervor of Upstate New York in the early 1800s. It is a very
interesting juxtaposition. At times just plain funny. :) All I will say is
that I am glad we had those videos about the bible and church history back
home. ;)

Thank you for all you are doing. I am always so happy to hear about your
service, and experiences. It is a pleasure. I hope you all continue to enjoy
your summer and spend every moment doing what brings you joy. Say hello to
everyone at the cabin, though I think you will read this after the cabin is
over... Only another summer, then I can go. ;) Have a great time!

 Press forward with steadfast faith in Christ.

Best wishes,
Elder Jones