Weaknesses into Strengths

 here is the old district...love these guys

P day was changed to today because of a MLC training that happened yesterday!

Well, it's really freaking weird being a trainer now. Basically all the responsibility is on you, and that is a feeling I haven't really had much here until now. I mean I definitely took the lead on certain days while I was being trained, but nothing like this. 

Elder Lusko is gone, which kinda stinks because he was so much fun!!! But, I can already tell that he is doing fantastic!!

I got my new comp last Wednesday, his name is Elder Braun! He is from a small town in Arizona.  It was so awesome going to Transfers because I saw a bunch of people that I knew. 2 of which I knew from back home!! It was also weird to say goodbye to good ol Elder Bay!! He is a great guy and he will definitely be missed. 

Friday was a really awesome day!!! In the morning we went over to the Burkes house to help with their Christmas decor!! That was the day of snow-ticost!!! Afterwards they gave us some hot chocolate and pumpkin cake!! I think the best thing about Friday was the fact that since nobody in Georgia knows how to drive in the snow, all of them were home so we could tract for hours. We actually got like 5 investigators out of it too!! One of which is super solid. Her name is Hilaria, and for the first time in my mission she invited us into her home to share our message. We talked about the importance of the Book of Mormon and why there was a Restoration. She really hooked onto everything that we said so we gave her a Book of Mormon. She said she was very interested in reading it said that she wanted us back soon!! Wow, miracles really do happen!!

Saturday in the evening time was really really special!! We were out biking/tracting it ice chilling, skin tearing weather. When we were knocking doors, we knocked on a particular door and when I began to explain the Book of Mormon and the Restoration I could feel tears coming from my eyes. That was one of those moments when I felt God again bear witness to me that what I was sharing was true. I feel kinda teary just saying that!! I truly have a testimony that as we bear our testimonies about this restored Gospel, they will grow and grow. I am so grateful for this Gospel that I get to share 24/7!!! It really is a blessing!! I love it more than anything.....in fact I'm not even sad that I am missing the next 3 Star Wars Movies!!! HAHA! 

Georgians celebrating the upcoming star wars!! OHHH ya!

Scripture for this week comes from Helaman 10....

Nephi is a true example of Discipleship!!

5 And now, because thou hast done this with such unwearyingness, behold, I will bless thee forever; and I will make thee mighty in word and in deed, in faith and in works; yea, even that all things shall be done unto thee according to thy word, for thou shalt not ask that which is contrary to my will.

6 Behold, thou art Nephi, and I am God. Behold, I declare it unto thee in the presence of mine angels, that ye shall have power over this people...

I want to be like Nephi, only asking God for the things that are in line with His will. I want to be able to declare His Word mightily according to my Faith and my works, because I know that this is the only way miracles will happen!!! 

Love yall

Elder Northrup

Me and my makeshift Bow & Arrow!! Works really really well!!!