Then on Tuesday, we went to check on an apartment that
the elders left empty in September, to make sure that it was livable for
the new ones coming in this transfer. It was a mess. The other senior
couple volunteered to help clean it up and the 4 of us worked for a
couple of hours to get it ready for the new elders. That will never
happen again. Next transfer we will make sure that every apartment is
inspected to see that it is clean and ready for the next set of elders.
On Wednesday, we had 7 elders coming in to be picked up
from the airport. We had volunteers picking them up and the first 4
made it on time. But the last three were late. Two of them were 3
hours later that expected, and the third one didn't make it until the
following morning. Then two of them didn't have their luggage and that
didn't arrive until the next afternoon.
My responsibility was to have meal for them when
they came in. I decided to make chicken soup for the 12 people that
were involved, but I ended up serving more like 24 people, so I had to
go home and make more soup for the ones that were late, because we ran
out with the first group. We played catch up on Friday because we were
running around so much on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
We had some really nice discussions with a
family in the Demerara area. They consist of a father, mother, daughter
and 2 grandchildren who are learning about the church and making some
big commitments. They have not gone to church yet though and so they
don't know any members to fellowship them. We are thinking that maybe
the elders need to take branch members to meet them instead of us so
that they will feel more comfortable coming to church.
Elder Beutler has been helping in the teachers
quorum for the past couple of weeks. There are some good young men in
the branch, but not enough Priesthood leaders to teach them.
Roxane, we enjoyed your letter and all the news from the ward. I
remember meeting your mother's friend and am so happy that she is now a
member of the church. What a great thing for her. Please send Lisa our
love. I just admire her for continuing to serve as she does.
This is Elder Beutler speaking. I pray all is well
with everyone at home. Amy we especially pray for your health and
strength and that you can put your might, mind and strength into
missionary work. I sense that is what you are doing. I miss being a full
time teaching missionary. It has been hard for me to accept that most
of my time is taken up doing office work and supporting the young
Elders.I plan to organize my time a little better and get more involved
supporting the Georgetown Branch we have been attending. There are 12 to
15 Melchizedek Priesthood holders but only four or five that are
committed to holding a calling that require weekly attendance. There is a
real need for support. We have some visiting teaching but very little
home teaching. So there is plenty to do.
Roxane, I also enjoyed your letter. I was so pleased
when Wesley was called to be the Bishop because he has such a passion
for the youth and has high expectations for each of them. The youth need
adults who believe in them and expect them to learn to live all the
commandments. It is so much easier for youth to walk the straight and
narrow path through their teenage years than to stray and then try to
come back later. They need all the support they can get to stay on the
correct path. Someone needs to be there at every bend and encourage them
on their way.(A caring Bishop, a teacher, a friend, a coach, but mostly a
parent) There is nothing more important than guiding our youth aright.
Wesley, what a great opportunity you have.
Amy, we love you and pray for you. Love, Elder and Sister Beutler
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