Hi Everyone! :)
That
being said, we saw a movie this week!
We found out last Tuesday that the next day we were going to watch "Meet the Mormons." It is coming to theaters all over the nation in at least 34 states! Not everywhere, but a lot of places. For example, it'll even be in my hometown (Santa Clara, CA) at AMC Mercado! It is showing in our mission boundaries too in Fort Collins and Greeley. So to prevent us from being invited to the movie or being tempted to see it on our own, all the missionaries watched the advance screening with our mission president. If you want to know more about it, visit meetthemormons.com and there is a trailer and theater locations and everything. It is only playing for a couple days when it comes out in most places on Oct 10th. The opening was super funny! A young woman interviews people on the streets of New York are there a clips of people just not knowing much about the beliefs/lifestyle of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. So the movie is a documentary that follows 6 families/individuals showing how the Gospel of Jesus Christ impacts them on a daily basis. Elder Harper loved the part about 'the coach' - the head coach of the United States Naval Academy football team. I liked the part about 'the humanitarian' that dramatically improved the lives of those in his hometown in Nepal. And Elder Blackham liked 'the Candy Bomber' who dropped candy on German children in the Berlin Airlift just after WWII. I loved how the movie humanized the people showing not only their passions, but also a glimpse into their challenges and personality. But ya, if it's possible, find a way to see it! I has a lot of heart and I'm glad I could see it!
We found out last Tuesday that the next day we were going to watch "Meet the Mormons." It is coming to theaters all over the nation in at least 34 states! Not everywhere, but a lot of places. For example, it'll even be in my hometown (Santa Clara, CA) at AMC Mercado! It is showing in our mission boundaries too in Fort Collins and Greeley. So to prevent us from being invited to the movie or being tempted to see it on our own, all the missionaries watched the advance screening with our mission president. If you want to know more about it, visit meetthemormons.com and there is a trailer and theater locations and everything. It is only playing for a couple days when it comes out in most places on Oct 10th. The opening was super funny! A young woman interviews people on the streets of New York are there a clips of people just not knowing much about the beliefs/lifestyle of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. So the movie is a documentary that follows 6 families/individuals showing how the Gospel of Jesus Christ impacts them on a daily basis. Elder Harper loved the part about 'the coach' - the head coach of the United States Naval Academy football team. I liked the part about 'the humanitarian' that dramatically improved the lives of those in his hometown in Nepal. And Elder Blackham liked 'the Candy Bomber' who dropped candy on German children in the Berlin Airlift just after WWII. I loved how the movie humanized the people showing not only their passions, but also a glimpse into their challenges and personality. But ya, if it's possible, find a way to see it! I has a lot of heart and I'm glad I could see it!
My
favorite missionary experience was with Melissa Garcia. If you don't
remember her, I taught her 4 times in May and June, but haven't had the
chance since then. Finally we were able to meet up on Saturday at a
park. I got to race her son Logan (7 yrs old) a couple times. He is
super competitive and loves to win in everything all the time. He also
loves to have fun. They even have been at church the last 2 weeks. I'm
so happy because I hadn't seen them for a month before that. I'm glad
that Melissa is still interested in the church and Logan still loves
being there too. They are my favorite! For some reason Melissa is
getting us to share about our humanness with her - about companionship
struggles, back home, and living mission rules. I don't know how that
happened. I HOPE that is helping her be more honest and genuine as well.
I think it has been helpful overall. She has been reading the
scriptures we left with her and is starting to progress to some degree
in the Gospel again. (Also Theodore is doing great. Just still doesn't
have permission to be baptized.)
Lastly, I had
the opportunity to meet with President Brown yesterday during 2nd hour
of church. MAN I am so glad I have had the opportunity to be serving in
the ward he lives in because I have the opportunity to spend 1 on 1 time
with him as he helps me overcome struggles in my life. SUCH A BLESSING.
It is funny that so many people fear being placed here. I think it is
because they never have had the opportunity to actually interact with
him on a personal level. He is an awesome guy for sure! He helped me see
my blind spots (areas where I'm messing up without realizing it). I
kinda knew about it, but was pretty unaware. Ultimately this morning I
felt GREAT! I had a great personal study - I love having 1 hour to read
the scriptures and other Christ related things in the morning - and
more. I'm so grateful to have this opportunity to serve as a missionary
and change to become the person God designed me to be while in His
service.
Have an amazing week! :)
Elder Jeff Campbell
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