So we had a zone meeting earlier this week, which went pretty well! We taught about effective elements of teaching, and how to improve our BRT skills. I think it was a really good meeting for our missionaries, and it seemed to help them realize the importance of that first meeting. Without an effective BRT, the people we come in contact with will keep their walls up. Even in real life. When we talk to others, there needs to be an "ice-breaker" of sorts, otherwise the conversation can come to an ending pretty quickly.
That is something i have really learned to improve on here in the mission. Without an effective BRT, even if we get in the door and we are able to teach a lesson, they don't feel like they can really trust us, and then it is harder for them to feel the spirit. but - if we are having an effective BRT with those we come in contact with, then the lessons that we are able to teach end up being much more effective. They are more open to the spirit, and more often than not, are willing to continue hearing the lessons. we also learned how to better teach our investigators, members and others. One thing that I noticed while teaching is that Listening is such an effective tool in teaching, and it is connected to so many other things. Sister Rahlf shared a quote with us that goes "The problem with our communication is that we don't listen to understand, we listen to reply." It really made me think about the importance of listening, like when we are listening, we are able to more effectively discern their needs, and then we can ask inspired questions. Questions that will require some thinking or soul searching. Asking questions that require more than a yes or no answer. we can always be more effective in all aspects of life if we ask more inspired questions.
We have two baptisms scheduled for April 30th, so we are excited for that!
A quick funny-ish story.. so after church, we were invited to go attend a wedding reception for lunch. We toldthem we didn't want to go at first, but they insisted, so we went with them. When we showed up, there were, i swear, 100-150 people there. SO many people. And the bride and groom were dancing in the center while loud annoying music was playing, and people were taping money to them. One of the hosts had us walk through the "dance floor" which was super awkward. All eyes turned to this giant American .. then we walked inside the house, and waited for 10 minutes or so while they prepared the food. As soon as the food was brought in, immediately 20+ members almost literally were shoving each other out of the way just to grab some food. it was like watching ants.. haha. As I watched them eat the food, it was as if they hadn't eaten in days... (which for most of them, it could have been days since they had a decent meal.) so my companion and I decided to leave, since we weren't THAT desperate for food. fun times!
well, I hope you all have a great week! enjoy the cold while you still have it... heat is not fun. not fun at all. :)
stay True!
Elder Walstad
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