Rob Erwin Mission - Taichung, Taiwan: June 19, 2016 - Three Baptisms and an Exciting Opportunity...Maybe

Dear Family and Friends,

Spiritual: In my studies last week I finished the Book of Mormon. I would like to share what I found in the final words of this inspired book. In Moroni chapter 9 it speaks of wickedness that is extremely painful to even read. However the last two verses of the chapter brought some more understanding. "Don't allow these things to grieve thee or weigh thee down...but may Christ lift thee up...and his mercy and long suffering and hope of his glory and of eternal life, rest upon your minds forever." The things that surround us may be terrible but may Christ lift us up forever.

Missionary Work: This week we were busier than I have ever been my whole mission. We didn't have enough time to do all that we needed to do. We taught over 21 lessons! All three of our progressing investigators passed their baptismal interviews and should be baptized this Saturday. I also had multiple chances to play my violin this week, on Sunday in sacrament, and at our President's Farewell in front of three stakes and then again at President's last zone conference here in Taizhong (where I saw Elder Watson, my MTC companion, picture is attached).

Fun: After the performance at President's farewell a member who is coordinating the Taiwan EFY asked me if I would be interested in playing with David Archuleta when he comes to Taiwan to perform at EFY... Um yes!!... It is not for sure, they will have to get permission from the new mission president, but it could be pretty cool if it works out. Fun but not so fun thing is that I have started running every morning. I run in the morning then ride a bike all day.

That's it for this week.

I love you all! Happy Fathers day to all those fathers out there!

Pictures:

Sitting on our balcony of our 7th floor apartment sporting the BYU gear...
After being a missionary here I have been feeling like I want to go there! We will see...