Happy Thanksgiving

 Looks like we meet again. Hi everyone! Another week, another email. This week was really good. Imma only talk about some things for the sake of the length of the email. First things first, on Wednesday we had two major miracles. First one, was our lesson with our friend Chris. He invited us in and the lesson went so good. And later in the week we saw him again. And then the second miracle of Wednesday was we had dinner with our friends Matt and Abi. If you've forgotten, they had us over for dinner a couple of weeks ago, they are a young couple with two young kids, and the nicest people. The time we spent with them was amazing, but not gonna lie, being in a family environment like that made me pretty homesick. But don't get me wrong, I absolutely loved it and it was so good. They asked us questions trying to stump us, but we'd use the Bible and they'd admit that our point made sense. They said next time they'll bring their cousin and we'll bring a member, and basically I think it'll be like a big Bible bash. We'll see though. They're still the nicest people ever.

      Another amazing thing that happened was we had exchanges. Elder Mafi came to TTG with me. Man do I love that Togan. Our exchange was so fun and worked us half to death. We grinded the work. And miracle numero two of that day was after the exchange,  Elder Shum and I went and had a lesson with our Aboriginal friends! Holy crap was I so happy. Definitely don't have favorites;)(ha, says every lying parent ever). Their names are Frank, Judy, and Rosemary. And the lesson went amazing and they loved the things we had to teach. We also got to teach using an Aboriginal art book that explains the lessons. Probably one of my favorite mission memories.

   

   Some other side things that happened: we visited a member in this care places, he's been lonely so we pushed him in his wheelchair and he gave us a tour. (He's the one I have the Santa Clause picture with) Then to cheer him up we played a game of air-hockey which he absolutely loved. So that made us happy to see him happy. Something else that happened was Thanksgiving! And what did we do... got KFC. Because that's a bird. We went to the plaza to get it not realizing that it's Black Friday week! It was chaotic. So most people were shopping when we door knocked later. Hopefully the sale is still on because I have a money spending problem. Just kidding of course haha. 

  

   A little thought I have is who is Christ to us? The Savior asked his disciples of who people say he is. Who is he to us? Just a question I absolutely love asking people. 

 

  With Thanksgiving passing, I just wanted to say how thankful I am for all of you. Definitely couldn't be out here living my dream without all the love and support I get. So thank you so much. I love you all, and hope you have the most joyful and stellar week!

Frank, Judy, Rosemary

Elder Mafi

Finally got a car

Thanksgiving

Door knocking

The 200 Gang

 Hey Everyone! I swear I say this every week, but man did I love this week! For starters, our district made a goal to place 200 Book of Mormons in a month. So with that as our focus, we've been seeing much more miracles. That alone has made the week amazing. You may be asking, but Elder Kapp, what are the miracles that have come this week? Well wonder no further. Because my favorite miracle of the week was Chris. So to back up a little, we had three lessons Saturday morning. And each one fell through. Man was it frustrating. So we had time free up. So I looked at the map and saw this guy taught in the past and we felt strong about seeing him. So we went over, he opens and tries to blow us off. But I had enough! (it was a frustrating morning) So I did what I do best, I talked. The talking led to him having questions, which led to us teaching. By the end he was just in tears because dang was the spirit strong. He said it was a miracle we came that day because that day he was at his lowest and needed someone most. And right before we left, he asked for a hug and said he wanted us back. I'm very excited to see what the spirit brings Chris. 

   Anywho that was long, sorry. Other stuff that happened this week was we had a lesson with our friends Vilameen and Reyno (pronounced Rhino). That was super beast and went amazing. They're a very nice younger couple. We also had a crazy physical service on Tuesday. Which was me with a pickaxe, smacking dirt as hard as cement for two hours. It was hot, it was physical, and boy was I sore the next day. But it made them happy so it was worth it. Oh and I saw a koala in their tree so can't complain.

   There was a day this week where we just visited less actives. And to my surprise, a lot invited us in. We met heaps of members and made loads of connections. That was another miracle. Overall this week was just jammed pack with lessons like I've never had before. It was very much needed because days here and there have been kicking my butt. But our Heavenly Father knows me, and boy does he know how to help. 

   A little spiritual thought I have is from the Come Follow Me lesson. And like the most famous scripture from the Bible for our Church. James 1:5, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him." Like how much simpler could they put it? If you have a question, go to the source which is God and ask. Like if people just did this first off, we'd just all be happier, and second, there would way less confusion. The world is confusing, so why turn to it for answers. Like confusion, plus confusion, doesn't equal peace. So we need to go to the source of peace to find it. Huh, makes sense haha.

   There's heaps more that happened this week, but again to add it all, you'd be reading a novel. So just will have the moments that impacted me most. 

   I love you all and am so very grateful for all you do for me. Y'all are the best. And again, if you're ever bored, then hey, I'm a good listener, shoot me an email:). I hope you all have a great week. Talk to you next week!

The grind never stops

All I pickaxed

Aren't we dramatic

Tis the season

Vilameen and Reyno

Koala

Gotta add the dog

My Third born in The Wilderness

   First week done with Elder Shum. And let me tell you, it was a pretty stellar week. So Tuesday was transfers and Elder Carr dropped off Elder Shum and took Elder Orr. And then there were two. So first day we went out and door knocked off the start. And that actually went pretty good. Elder Shum is willing to jump right in it, and its been so great to see. 

   Wednesday we had district council with our new beast district. Then after we saw a lot of people and then had lessons with our friends Anna and then Theo. So pretty beast day. Then on Thursday we had two amazing lessons with our friends John and then our friend Will. Then after we knocked doors which was super beast. Then we went to visit some members and past people being taught. Friday was probably my biggest struggle day in the mission. Elder Shum hadn't broken in his shoes and got this huge blisters. So our mission nurse grounded us for the day. So we studied, literally all day. And then called a ton of people until we called everyone possible. But that evening we had a dinner with a family in the ward. And then after that we had our Samoan Bible Study. Now I was able to bring a Samoan with me so that was nice. But with that, I'm now the only white person in the room. But it was good and then after they made us eat more food. KFC to be exact. 

   Saturday was our grind day. We had a lesson in the morning at the chapel with our friends Gihad and Tom. That went super beast. Then after we had a service where we put down heaps of mulch and then planted trees. Pretty fun service not gonna lie. After that we saw some more friends and later in the evening we had a lesson with our friend Stephen. And to close the night, the park by has had heaps of food trucks, so you know we had to stop by. 10/10 it was so good.

   Then Sunday we had church and most of the ward was gone so Elder Shum didn't get to meet too many people. Then we had our weekly planning which went awhile. Had to walk Elder Shum through everyone. Then we had some visits and went to the Neave's for dinner. Very classy, we had our non alcoholic red and white wine (just sparkling cider but dang was it fancy. Video on my google photos.) Then we ate heaps of good food. So I went home happy happy. 

   A little spiritual thought I had was just that no one said following Jesus Christ would be easy, just that it would be worth it. If we have our eyes on him, then we can't get lost in the bad and negative things of life. 

   Well everyone, I hope you have a great week. As always, thank you for everything. Today I hit 11 months, so I'll see you all in just over a year. Love you all, talk to you next week!

Proud Dad

At the food trucks

Elder Shum

Lunch with the district

Good food

God Has a Sense of Humor

   Guess what time it is??? Weekly email time!!! Woohoo! If you want to know about the title of the email, it's about transfers later in the email. Hi everyone, I hope you are all doing great. This week was all over the place, but we ended on a high note. For starters, last pday was pretty great. We played heaps of volleyball and painted shoes. Did I mix up American and Australian sizes? Maybe. But will I still wear them? Absolutely haha. 

   Then for Tuesday, we had a couple of lessons which went good. We door knocked some and ended up visiting some members. So overall it was a pretty alright day. Wednesday we tried to visit heaps of friends and were striking out left and right. Finally we hit a foul ball by just getting the door opened. So we had lots of time to door knock, in which we found more people to teach. Then we visited one of our members and he was dressed up as Santa and asked us to take a picture with him. It made him happy and now I have a picture with Santa in Australia. So a win, win situation. After that we had a lesson with Tunui which he's still doing awesome. And then one with his neighbor Stephen who's super nice. Then to close the day, we had our last District Council with this District. 

   Thursday was ok. We had a lot of appointments fall through. So we door knocked heaps but nothing too exciting came from that. But we had a lesson with John which went very well and very long. Boy does he like to chat. And then to end the day we started an exchange with the Zone Leaders. Elder Cardiff came here to TTG with me. Man was it needed. So Friday, our exchange was beast. We had a service in the morning so can't hate that. And then we had a lesson with our friend David. That went super well and he's started to keep commitments! Super stoked about that. And then we had lessons with some struggling members and those went amazing. We then got in contact with some of our friends and were able to talk a little and set up some appointments. And then we door knocked a bit which was great. After that we had a lesson with Margaret and Elder and Sister Sant joined. And let me tell you, that lesson was beast. Margaret is doing amazing still and is loving the church. So that was great. And then to close the night we had another lesson with our friend Va'a who has us over for Bible study. But we were able to talk to him about the Book of Mormon. And that went good, he wants us back again. So yeah, the exchange was beast. 

   Then to close the week, Saturday, we had a lesson in the morning which went amazing. And then service after for this other person. Then we helped a member put up shelves and went to some lessons after that. We had a very long lesson with this guy who doesn't want more than the Bible. But he was willing to listen to us, we shared a lot of Bible Verses and now he wants us back. So we'll see how that goes. Then we had some more lessons that went actually really good. And then Sunday we had Stake Conference and I was in the choir for it so I had to sing. But it was a super good conference. After we cleaned for our flat inspection because it was pushed back 4 days. And then we visited people and when we went to leave, our neighbor pulled up and offered to give us a ride to the bus stop. He had his son in the car and was very nice. A little miracle. And then we door knocked up to the baptism our ward had for one of the members. It was super cool to attend that. And then later that night we had transfers...

   Now the moment you've waited for, will Elder Kapp spend a year in the mission in just two areas, or will he be transferred? The answer... I'm staying and TRAINING AGAIN!!! MY THIRD GREENY! And guess what, there's only three in the intake. So yeah that happened. God really does have a sense of humor. Guess we'll see what happens.

   A little spiritual thought is when we put full trust in the Lord, he'll bless and help us greatly. Even if we can't see where it'll lead, he has a plan and we need to trust that plan. 

   Well again I love you all. I hope you have the greatest week! Talk to you next week.

Santa!!!

Elders

My bestie (aka Margaret's dog)

Elders building

Stake Choir