Well guess it is no surprise that my Roanoke area made worldwide news this week. It was very sad about the shooting! It is super crazy; a member showed us the news clip. It was very sad. The people here are talking all about it. We have had many conversations about the shooting and it has actually given us some pretty sweet opportunities to teach. But it is very sad about the people that were killed. I have seen multiple cars with RIP and the people’s names painted on their back windows. What is crazy is that my companion, Elder Millard, was on an exchange and he was only a few miles away from where it happened. Crazy stuff! We have been keeping their families in our prayers!
It was definitely a week! It was a harder one, but there were some great things!
Last week I talked about an older Catholic couple. We have been teaching, and they are still doing great! Ray, the man, is outstanding. He has been doing some serious reading in the Book of Mormon and we have had the best discussions. They are so humble! Most older people I meet on the mission are pretty stuck in their ways, but this couple, you can tell, is looking to be healed spiritually. Keep them in your prayers please!
We are now teaching a family from Albania! Well at least most of the family. They actually reached out to us and called the church. It has been super fun! The mother’s name is Zuhra and she has three daughters 11, 17 and 23 that we are also teaching. We have to teach super simply because the mom has a hard time understanding English sometimes. The daughters were all raised over here in the states, so they are very fluent in English. They have a Muslim background; we wouldn't be able to teach them if they had intentions of leaving the states, but they are not. We had a simple lesson yesterday. A member helped us teach it. We just taught them how to pray. It was so simple but so special! They loved it, so much fun. They are also teaching Elder Millard and I their language--they speak Albanian! So far, we can say Hi, how are you doing and have a good night, see you soon. We are making progress. :)
I just love being a missionary! Lately I have just felt an overall sense of love for everyone here. I don't think I have ever been so in-tune with the spirit, I love this feeling! The thought of not being a missionary and not being set apart scares me! I don't want this to ever end. But in the meantime, there is no better feeling then bringing souls unto Christ! I love it. Keep the faith!
Elder Lance Kaleb Bingham
P.S. The pictures are of a P-day hike. It was fun--we were on the edge of the world! A place called McAfee's Knob.
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