I had a better week
this week. We were able to meet lots of
new people that might be good investigators in the coming weeks. I am not the biggest fan of bigger
cities, but there are many opportunities for teaching here that are not found
in smaller towns. People here have
their own opinions and are not totally obligated to go to their
family church. I guess what is big here
is playing disc golf, so I might be trying that some p-day. The Augusta Ward is unique from all of the
wards I have served in though. There is
more diversity in the congregation being that there is more black people. It provides the ward with a different culture
that is very friendly and not intimidating. I got to teach Gospel Principles this Sunday,
and it was an interesting experience.
I started teaching
simply with scripture references and the response I got was a lack of interest.
So I had to get the class really
involved in the discussion and say amen after they shared a good experience
(kind of like Baptists do). Sure enough
the mood in the room changed entirely. Everyone
was engaged, I would teach something and I would get some “mmhmms”, some “amens”,
and some “halleluiahs”. They weren't
loud and it was only every once in a while, but I enjoyed the feedback. Then I finally got them to start sharing
experiences and they started a good discussion. I also met
a couple that was visiting from Utah that knows Grandma and Grandpa
Hinrichs. Small little world we live
in.
Well I hope
you all have a great week! I love
you all so much!
Love,
Elder Hinrichs
