The Gift Of Tongues Is Real

Hello Everyone,

This week was good and we worked hard. We had several appointments fall through and we found several new investigators also. Three of the people we found are Drew, Michael and Emma. We placed a Book of Mormon with all three and they've committed to read it. We have appointments with them this week. 

We had a blitz exchange with the AP's and ZL's . Elder Neinman and I stayed here in my area and had a good exchange. This week we also had an exchange with the DL, Elder Templin. I went to his area and he had an appointment with a Spanish speaking investigator and I was concerned how I could help teach the lesson. Elder Templin and I prayed for the GIft of Tongues before we went into the appointment. During the lesson I felt very impressed to share a thought. I said first of all in Spanish, "My Spanish isn't very good." And then in Spanish I said, "The name of Christ is in this book (meaning the Book of Mormon), and this book is true." I guess I said it perfectly in Spanish because the Spanish member looked at me very surprised and said "that was so cool!" So, I can truly say, the gift of tongues is real. 

This past week we had Zone Conference and it was really good. We read Jacob 5 together as a Zone and verse 72 was my favorite. We are never alone in this work, the Lord is always with us and labors alongside us. 

We had several meals with members this week and I love and appreciate all of those good families. 

We also had lunch with my good friends the Andrares, who I met in my first area on the mission. I love this family and am grateful for their kindness towards me. 

We have apartment inspections this week and so we spent P-day cleaning and deep cleaning the oven, stove and fridge. 

I hope all of you have a great week.

Elder Mortensen 

Pictures this week:

Zone Conference 

Me and my parents today on our phone call

Missy the pit bull taking a snooze

Ramone and me at lunch 

I made German pancakes this morning