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Sept. 19, 2016

Heylo Eberyone!

I got transferred! I spent the first six months of my mission in the same area, and now I'm in a new area. I'm in a town called Ahwatukee, which is in the Phoenix area. We're in the Lakewood and Foothills wards. I thought people were rich in my last area! There are houses here that make the big houses in my last area look like dollhouses! I've already begun to love this area. We've already gotten two new investigators, a handful of people who want to be baptized, and the members here are awesome! So many of them want to help us in the work, and we've already had a whole bunch of people come on splits with us. This is a fantastic area! For anyone who wants to send letters to my apartment, my new address is 4411 E Chandler Blvd. Apt. 1100 Phoenix, AZ 85048.

I've got a fantastic companion, to boot! His name is Elder Inchin. He's from Hawaii, but he was born in Chuuk, Micronesia. He's awesome! He's a convert of four years, and he loves the Gospel! I've never seen a missionary so invested in the relationships of those he serves. Everything we do is motivated by a desire to help and serve those we teach and serve. We're going to serve well together!

This week has been a bit weird, just because this is my first time in a new area since the beginning of my mission, and I've been having some worries and struggles that I thought were gone when I got used to the work in my first area: "How will I remember all these people's names?" "I don't feel like I'm being as helpful as I can be to my companion and to the wards in which I serve." "What's wrong with me?" I've come to realize that these are concerns that, while valid, aren't worth worrying about. I've found a lot of comfort in the scripture I chose to be on my missionary plaque:

Therefore, fear not, little flock; do good; let earth and hell combine against you, for if ye are built upon my rock, they cannot prevail. Behold, I do not condemn you; go your ways and sin no more; perform with soberness the work which I have commanded you. Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not. (D&C 6:34-36)

The Lord has called me to labor in this area. He is prepared to help me through it all, and if I rely on Him, We will prevail. The best part about it all, is that when I slip up, He will still help me. I have felt His hand lift me through so much here. I love my Savior!

And guess what?

ALL IS WELL IN ZION!

Love,

Elder Grover

P.S. Pictures later. They're on Elder Inchin's iPad.