Merry Christmas THIS WEEK!

Dear Family and Friends,
We had a spectacular week!! Our District doubled the amount of people
we found and also those who committed to be baptized on a specific
date. It's evident that God is preparing hearts and guiding us to
them. Other than that, we are still struggling with getting people to
come to church. I realized just how many possible excuses there are to
not come. Really, honestly, there are so many other things we could do
that could stop us from coming to church. But the fact is that if we
want to, if we really truly want to, we will be able to come. If we
really understand the importance of coming we will come and it won't
be a struggle. So that's what we are working on.
One man named Abel has been studying with us for quite a few months.
He finally committed to be baptized in January! We are excited for
him, and will be working on getting his family to sit in as well.
Hmm...well I don't know what else to say really. Today we had a
pancake party and played some of games. Haha I know, creative. I'm
excited to talk to you on Christmas! I'm typing this email at the
laundromat, so you probably won't get it till I get WiFi later
tonight. But I will think of some cool stories and experiences to
share on Thursday! I love you all!

Elder Collin Christensen

Editors Note-
Collin will be FACE-TIMING with us on Christmas morning.  We are very excited to talk to him!  It has been 7 months since we have talked with him--since Mother's Day.  We treasure that time, as it is one of 4 times that we get to talk while he is on his 2 year mission.