Elder Sam Shumway

This week was pretty cool!  Tuesday- We got to visit one of our older friends named Frank and by older I mean hes 97 and going strong.  Wednesday-Exchanges Thursday- ran back into Lauren who was a woman I ran into my first transfer but we lost contact with. She was going through a rough patch and could use Jesus in her life.  Friday- interviews with The President Rodriguez.  Saturday- met with our 3 friends who are on date to be baptized on the 2nd of February.  Sunday- met with our 3 friends (they're sisters) at church and planned more their baptism.  Monday(today)- cooked up some rice and fried chicken and won in extreme tic tac toe.  SPIRITUAL THOUGHT:  I came across this verse in my personal study. It's 2 Nephi 10:13  And he that fighteth against Zion shall perish, saith God.  This verse is so simple. It promises that ANYONE who rises against God shall not win. The adversary has no power unless we give it up. God promises that as we ...

Hey everyone! Here's my email! For those who may not know.... California was on fire again. I am safe and not affected by any of the fire. Please keep in your prayers those who were affected by this tragedy.  Had some exchanges this week and we did a lot of work and a lot of driving.  Had some awesome waffles this week  Had the wonderful opportunity to help give a baptismal date to 3 daughters of a newly reactive mom!  SPIRITUAL THOUGHT: Heres a quote that i really like!  God gave us memories that we might have June roses in the December of our lives. -James Barrie One thing I've been thankful for is my memories. Amnesia sounds really scary. God has blessed us with so many things including the ability to remember things. I hope we all have the time, ability, and attention to understand this beautiful truth.  This truth is really impactful when you're away from friends, family, and so many of those things that have brought you comfort in the past. 

Hello. Welcome back to another amazing week in Paso Robles California! This is Elder Shumway and yes, I am still praying for everyone freezing in Arizona. Just kidding that would be ridiculous! Alright here's the run down Tuesday- sent a lot of messages out for new years. Visited some cool records. Had a new years zoom.  Wednesday- looked through a ton of our records and found people to stop by.  Thursday- zoom meeting. Exchanges in spanish. Listened to a lot of Spanish and my companion translated whenever he wanted me to add something. Talked to a really cool English person though so I got to whip out my really cool personality and talk to him about the Restored Gospel! Then put a couple friends on date to be baptized.  Friday- stopped by some old records and members. And had a really good lesson with a couple of our friends.  Saturday- invited a ton of people to church. Set up English class.  Sunday- church was awesome as always. Had dinner with some awesome m...