what a mission trip it is to be here in Germany.
Probably one of the hardest weeks of my entire life on all levels, and I’ve never been more grateful
Some highlights right:
- zone conference
- back in Solingen for p-day (nuts)
- lost my wallet in Solingen #RIP
- on a split with a young missionary who almost got killed by an Arab
- taught a very prepared man in the park, stay tuned for the boy Sahil
- late night Saturday call to teach elders forum
- 4 miracle people show up to church #blessing
- participated in 2 blessings at church
- set another baptismal date with Mario from El Salvador
- FOUND WALLET IN SOLINGEN (but they took all my cash, but who cares cuz a visa to live here is also essential)
- we are working with like 6 solid investigators right now making great progress!
Etc.......
The list could go on Holy. I learned so much about prayer, faith, and trials this week. I just want to share a few dope things this week.
I called a man in area book 2 weeks ago and he said he’d love to meet so I was on a split with a brand new missionary and we went and taught this man. His parents knew missionaries 15 years ago and were very close but he was so young he didn’t remember anything. We had a wonderful lesson with him and the spirit was so strong. The next day he texted me and said his parents would love to have all 4 of us Köln elders over to have an authentic Indian meal. So stoked.
4 people were at church! We had 2 random investigators that my boy Elder Kumpf in Munster found but they live here, Mario was there and a member translated all 3 hours to Spanish for him, Slusheel was there and then a random big family from England showed up. We taught both 2nd and 3rd hours so that was fun and busy. Participated in 2 blessings that day and at the end bishop just gave me and Elder Stacy hugs with tears in his eyes and was glad we kept the ward together on Sunday haha.
Last night I had one of the most spiritual experiences on my mission. I won’t go into much detail but we went to Mario’s house, from El Salvador. We brought 2 members who can speak Spanish with us. Mario’s mom and dad and Sister are all baptized. I will share how we found Mario in a later email when he is baptized. This man is a walking miracle. But his dad was also there for the lesson. The spirit was so strong and he is just ready to find God and Jesus Christ. His father opened up and said he’d been struggling with some commandments but said he wants to come to church in Köln. (It’d be so sick if his dad got back and worthy so he could baptize his son) just a great experience. I asked the dad to say the prayer at the end and I don’t know what he said because I can’t speak Spanish but he just paused and cried in the prayer and the room was on fire with the spirit. It was just crazy to be in that environment with people only speaking and understanding Spanish. Mario will be getting baptized September 8th :) SPANISH MISSIONARIES: I wouldn’t say I’m jealous but I’m jealous. Like wow just such a different culture than the Germans but I do love my good old Germans for who they are. It’s just so different.
Anyways this is long enough. We get transfer calls on Friday and we will both probably be staying in Köln. I just have a testimony of prayer and faith. Without prayer, I wouldn’t have made it through this week, but I’ve never seen more miracles literally before my eyes than in these past 7 days.
Keep repenting people, it’s worth it.
Immer mit Liebe
Elder Rothwell🦅⚔️
Germany Frankfurt Mission
Biegerstrasse 11
51063 Köln
Germany
Scriptures:
Isaiah 6:8-11
Proverbs 6:28
Proverbs 8:11
Acts 14:9-10
2 Nephi 9:49
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| Wuppertal |
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| Indian gave us free head wraps |
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| Miss these rats |
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| Schwabebahn |
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