Elder Maughan had his first baptism the past Sunday, April 20th. Harold has been taking the discussions for quite a while, but finally committed to baptism. Harolds' sister has been a member for a year and they walk nearly 50 blocks to get to church each week. Now THAT'S faith.
Here is a little part of Justin's letter home, "Harold has come along way since we met the first weekend in Brooklyn. That first night he wasn't involved in the discussion. He wouldn't make eye contact, he wasn't paying attention and he wasn't retaining anything. He came to church but didn't talk to anyone and he was always really nervous about everything. But now, he's beaming, talking to people at church, telling us stories. He and his sister are pretty dedicated. They walk close to forty or fifty blocks to get to the church every week. It takes a good hour-and-a-half. Isn't that amazing? The gospel has truly blessed his life! You can see the light that has come into him."
(Still waiting for pictures)
6th Companion-Elder Oliverson
Elder Maughan and Sister Goldthwaite
Fifth Companion-Elder Alder
Click on Justin's Pocket Watch for The New York Times Daily Headlines
Web Cam
Click on the above map of Staten Island. When the link opens, click on the cameras to see live images of Staten Island. Then, click on the drop down box to see images from nearly any point in any of the 5 boroughs of NYC.
The Statue of Liberty
This was taken from the Staten Island Ferry, from Manhattan to Staten Island.
Staten Island Map
Click the map to find out more about Staten Island and it's rich history.
Second Companion- Elder Rencher
Pizza Anyone?
A slice of that world famous Brooklyn pizza!
I Spy
Can you find Elder Maughan? (HINT: He's left of the lady in the red coat!)
How did Elder Maughan get this picture?
Elder Maughan, Sister Judd (L) and Sister Grover (R) on the way to the Staten Island Ferry. (HINT: Notice the writing on the bus in the background!)
First companion-Elder Swift- Logan, Utah
This photo was sent to us from a lady in the Brooklyn ward. It was so nice of her to share!
Zone Conference
Elder Richard J. Maynes
Elder Maynes, from the first Quorum of the Seventy, spoke at Zone Conference April 17th.
The Brooklyn Museum
On April 9th, Justin's district went to the Brooklyn Museum (not the Guggenheim, his bad!) When we get pictures, I'll be sure to share.
Brooklyn Map
Justin is in Bensonhurst. Go to google images and search for Brooklyn, when you find this image, double click on it. It's a pretty good map.
Bensonhust Embankment
This is a popular walkway in Bensonhurst.
The Twin Falls Temple
Click on the link below to learn more about the open house and dedication dates.
The famous world map at the MTC.
"I'm going right here!"
Class Time
He never looked this happy doing school work!
"21-D Ducks Fly Together"
This was an "inside" joke with his district. It was from the movie "Mighty Ducks."
New York New York South Mission
This mission includes the three NYC boroughs of Queens and Brooklyn and Staten Island. It also includes Long Island, NY and Bermuda. Bermuda is approximately 640 miles off the coast of North Carolina.
The Mon Fam Christmas picture 2007
Stephanie, Evan, Ryan, Justin and Allie (taken at Shoshone Falls)
2 comments:
Forty or Fifty Blocks? Amazing! Jamie - this blog is wonderful! I wish there would have been a blogosphere when my brothers were on missions (I still have two little brothers to go - so hopefully they can have mission blogs of their own). Love the idea.
What a wonderful blessing to whitness! I love the Gospel of Jesus Christ! Sorry It took me so long I have been playing Mom at the Coleman house this last week so thanks for being patient.
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