August 13, 2012 - Canton, IL

Dear Family:

 

Big news everyone.  We got the family that we where teaching back!  Monday night Pres. Jergensen gave us a call and told us what to do for them.  Tuesday we traveled to there home and asked if we could talk.  They happily let us in and explained some of the things they where concerned about.  We found out that the wife of the family had looked at some Anti-mormon information and was concerned about it.  We are still talking about how to address it but they still want to learn from us.  We also got another investigator just yesterday.  We where visiting our other branch we are in charge of and one of the part member families pulled us aside.  The father of the family wants to learn and be baptized.  Turns out he has really thought about it and really wants it.  We will only be able to visit him every once and a while because of miles but we will begin teaching him.

 

So that is about it.  I also gave a talk yesterday about Faith and obedience.  Surprisingly many people like it and commented a lot.  Other then that we have just been visiting less actives and getting them reactivated.  It has been cool in the area for the past week but we have been warned that it will be getting hot again this week.  Ok.  Now that is about it.

 

As usual I love you all and love to recieve letters from everyone anytime.  I know that this Gospel is a life changer and really does bless lives!

 

Sincerely;

Elder Spencer Ariotti

August 6, 2012 - Canton, IL

Dear Family:

Well it has been another week in Illinois.  The heat has been more berable and I have survived.  We actually recieved our first five minuits of rain last Saturday.  It was long awaited and we are happy that we got at least a little bit of rain.  Other then that we have just been doing our best.  The family that decided to put us on hold still have not moved much.  We are just constantly praying for them and hope that they will soften there hearts to know that there family will change.

In other news we had a missionary couple that use to serve in the area a few years ago come to visit the branch yesterday.  We had so many members come that day.  Elder Pass said that he has never seen so many people in this building before.  We had a Break-the-Fast potluck after church and we had a great time talking with the members and getting to know them.  This coming week we have decided to spend a lot of time finding new investigators.  We are really desperate for new people to teach. 

That is all I have to report on.  Sorry it is not very long this week but not a lot really happened.  I just hope that we can find someone new to teach this week.  We have some extra time on our hands since we had to drop that one family.  Keep me and Elder Pass in your prayers as we go out finding this week.  Love you all and love this Gospel!

Sincerely;

Elder Spencer Ariotti

July 30, 2012 - Canton, IL

Dear Family:

Hello everyone!  It has been another warm week in Canton.  It has cooled down and has not been as hot as it has but I can still feel it getting to me.  This past week we have been having a great time teaching this non-member family.  Last Tuesday we gave a church tour and also talked about the restoration of the gospel.  We fasted all day and had a really spiritual lesson.  There only problem is that if they join there family will cut them off completely.  They where Jehovah's Witnesses but they left that church and the family did not like that.  We had another lesson on Thursday and that went well.  We talked about the Holy Ghost and going to the temple.  They really liked it and had a really great discussion with them.  They seem like they already accept the Gospel they are just lacking in the courage to join.  We will be teaching them again on Thursday so we have plenty of time to think about what we want to teach them next.

Well that is all I have to report on.  Glad to hear that Andrews party went well.  Cant wait for that letter from Grandma.  Let everyone know that I love getting letters as well if they can afford it.  Well that is all I have time for.  Love everyone and Love this Gospel!

Sincerely;
Elder Spencer Ariotti

July 23, 2012 - Canton, IL

Dear Family,
Well it has been another week in Illinois.  It has been great getting to know the area.  I have also had the amazing opportunity to go to Nauvoo last Wednsday!  It was such an awesome experience.  I saw the Jarmens there as well!  We went to a bunch of the tours there of the houses.  Whent to the Young home and really felt a great spirit in that home.  Got plenty of things to show you guys.  I took plenty of pictures as well.  Cant wait to show them to you!  I also took some videos of the pageant and the bagpipe band that was there.  The little play they did was just amazing.  The music was great and it was really nice to learn more about Nauvoo and what history it has.

Let everyone know that I do love Emails but I also love letters as well.  Send some pictures of the parade when you can!  I love you all and I do know that this Gospel is true and that is why I am out on a mission sharing it with everyone!

Sincerely;

Elder Spencer Ariotti