August 2, 2024

Bonjour from Chorley everyone!

I am having such an amazing time here. The language is not what I thought at all. It's hard and weird because there's not a word for word translation for everything. So learning new meanings of words is different. I am starting to pick up on the language, but in very small amounts. I can't wait to speak french fluently. 

I was able to go into the Chorley England town center today with my friend Elder Casella from Austria. We went to a bunch of different old churches. In one they have an American flag that was flown when allied troops entered Paris. I have a photo of it below. Later we also had a gyro with all the greek missionaries from a very big fat greek wedding resturant. It was soooooooo good! It was truly an amazing P-Day!


 At the mtc we talk alot about faith and the story of Peter walking on water was shared:
 
24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. 
25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. 
26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. 
27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. 
28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. 
29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. 
30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. 
31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?

No matter where we are or what we are doing if we have faith in Christ and this gospel we shouldn't fear. I know Christ will be there to lift us out of hard and troubling times. I related this to me because im trying to figure out a language i would've never learned or attempted to learn if it wasn't for this mission.
I love you all!
Sincerely- Elder Smith



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