Week 90 in Mikkeli (The glad tidings continue!)

Yes indeed, we also had Easter up here in the north in Finland! It was an amazing experience - and I got to study a lot about Our Savior's life, His city, doings, teachings, and His suffering, death, and resurrection. It's been a wonderful experience, diving into the scriptures to learn more about Him whom we serve!

Now, that being said, yes - the only picture I have that's easter-related is a chocolate egg. Yes, it was very yummy. But despite the funny easter traditions, it's been a really special time. I hope you've enjoyed it too, and thought about Christ!

What else has happened this week?

One set of members gave us some drawstring bag and coloring markers, so that we could make some decorations. I decorated! I may not be the artsy-fartsiest in the world, but I can do something cute! 

You know how I am with cars - and this one's a beauty!

This one isn't too typical for this country - but it's by the student housing complex, so I guess that might explain something. combustibles in the trash, maybe? Or...

...maybe this is what happens when Elder Jordan and I come through with our BURNING testimonies! (These*clap*are*clap*the*clap*jokes*clap*)

Here's a fun part of our week as well - we've found four new friends to teach this week! We haven't had a lot of time to do finding, but we used the time we had well - and it's paid off! Here's a little snippet from our week:

MIRACLE FIND: A few days ago, during preparation for the Easter Fireside in Mikkeli, we were tracting and came across this man. We talked to him a bit about the Restoration message, and the Easter Fireside, and invited him to the fireside. He took the flyer, said "pitää miettiä", and slammed the door. Well, he came! MIRACLE 2: He began to walk out right at the end of the fireside, during the closing hymn, and so Elder Jordan and I ran right out to him(turns out he was only leaving early because he was late for his saunavuoro), talked with him, and got his number. MIRACLE 3: We put together a lesson for Monday, and we taught him about the restoration! In the conversation, we got to know him really well, and figured out that missionaries 2~ years ago had given him a Book of Mormon, and he's read some of it! We're excited to go back in a few days!

The work is going forward here! And I'm so excited to be participating in this work! I love you all, have a great week, and continue to study up on the Savior's teachings!

Love,

Vanhin Bolingbroke