Hey, everyone, it's been a while since I last sent an email, although it hasn't felt like it has. Time has just been flying by, and I'm starting to near the end of this great adventure. But more of that later, let's go over what has happened in the month of September.
I would say this last transfer that ended last Thursday was the best transfer I've had on my mission in terms of performance. Elder Mumford and I worked super hard, and we also really made sure to not just be busy, but effective. I'm very happy with how we did last transfer. Instead of just 10 new people a week, we applied a new finding strategy and then we were able to find above 20 people a week. We also were able to get 14 people to church for their first time, but the problem we're seeing now is just that although we can get them to come to church, the hard part is getting them to stay. All those 14 people only went once and then lost the desire to go again. So, we're really trying to help church be more enjoyable for the visitors.
We also had a baptism! It was the little sister of Darlenny, who got baptized in the river the transfer before. Her name is Ruth Ester, and she's crazy, but we're really happy to see the Gospel of Jesus Christ bless another person.
As of last Thursday, I'm starting my third transfer in Maimon, Elder Mumford finished his mission and went home (very sad), and I'm now with my third comp here. His name is Elder Hayes, and he's from Georgia. A man of few words, but his words sure can be powerful. I'm excited to see what we end up getting done this transfer, and I'm really anxious to keep the momentum going that me and Mumford started.
As I said, this great adventure is starting to come to a close. I'm in my second to last transfer, and I'll be home right before Christmas. I feel like time has just flown, and after all the ups and downs and everything I've learned, it's hard to explain how I feel about it all coming to an end so soon. I feel excited to see what life has for me on the other side, but also anxious because I'm not sure what life has for me on the other side. One thing's for sure, I'm really going to try to make these last couple months the best. I definitely want to go out on a high note.
Keep me and the work in your prayers, I promise they're working, and I'm still praying for all of you! Thanks to those who supported me this far, I couldn't have done this without you. Love y'all, and I'll try to send another email a bit sooner!
I must go -Elder Barlow
