Forever a Missionary at Seoul: Week 19

Where do I start?
This last week was fantastic!!!! When you are busy out and about doing Light the World activities, you always have a blast and get stuff DONE!

I started off the week with little hope for 한동호 (Han Dong Ho),because he had dropped off the end of the Earth into- in his own words- "지방" and didn't meet us to do any lessons for about a month. And, he was planning on getting baptized that coming Saturday.

But, with Elder Lowe leading the way, in not dealing with his excuses, we started calling him daily. He only skipped one more of our meetings before he said he really does want to get baptized and said that he wants to meet with us daily to prepare.

Starting Wednesday, we were meeting him every morning before his work, to teach him lessons!! And the cool part was his wife 정연미 (Jung Yeon Mi) showed up randomly at our church and joined us as we taught commandments and more.

Because we met with them soooo many times there is too much to say. But, in summary...

- 정연미 (Jung Yeon Mi) got taught about obedience, the ten commandments, the Word of Wisdom, restoration of the gospel through Joseph Smith and the BOOK OF MORMON! She goes all out in her studies and is so passionate and curious. She was so curious as to how the Bible and Book of Mormon connect through Jerusalem, Malachi, and the time periods it takes place during the Old Testament Days, in between Old Testament and New, During Christ's Ministry, and even after the Revelations of John. She absolutely loved the experiences Joseph Smith had in restoring the gospel, The First Vision and visitations of the angel, Moroni. And, when she found out that there was a modern prophet today, she flipped out in wonder and excitement we showed her a video of Thomas S Monson's last talk about the power of the Book of Mormon. What was really awesome about her is she loves learning English, and the Gospel, and when we testified to her she knew without a doubt that Restoration and the Book of Mormon were true by the Spirit. Right now she is out in Vietnam for work so she missed 한동호's (Han Dong Ho's) baptism, but she wants to get baptised

- 한동호 (Han Dong Ho) Was so ready! We went through the lessons with him and he also knew it was true/right as soon as it fell out of our lips. He isn't nearly as passionate about learning every little detail like his wife, but he knows the principles of the gospel and lives them. Actually because he didn't know all the little tiny details, his wife was questioning his readiness for baptism, in living all these commandments and so on. But, even though he doesn't know all about the history and details, he knows how to live in a way to progress and become more like and rely more on the Savior. And, he testified to her in our lessons as if he already was a member. He rocks!!! He keeps on keeping on. And, this last Saturday he was baptized!!!!!!! He had great peace and restfulness in his countenance. That is one of the things he said he want to have in our 1st lesson.

I know that the gospel that was restored by Joseph Smith is true and that living those principles brings Peace, Joy, and Progression. Without it, I would be a lost soul with no purpose, peace, and I would lack in progression.

I love you all and don't forget the wonderful blessing and foundation the Gospel brings to our lives. Rely on Christ!!!!

Elder Alger

Waiting in a photography studio to get copies

Haircuts

In awe of the cute little toilet

ART!!! WOWOWOW *in the Subway

P-day Ice skating fell three times on the same knee, but it was only my 2nd time on skates. Had fun talking with Elder Simon about mission life out of the MTC.

And we met one of the judges for the Winter Olympics

My APT View

Elder HIPPS' inspiring art. LOVE IT!!! REALLY! REAL life can feel that way.

Exchanges with Zone Leader, Elder Remington

SO COOL!!!!

Blurry I know! But the guy in the middle had a parakeet on his head as a pet!

SOOOO cool.Take my word!

District Activity giving away Wrapped BofM in front of the church

Eating pancakes to celebrate Christmas at the mission home. Nice and warm and friendly.

Meeting with 한동호 (Han Dong Ho) and 정연미 (Jung Yeon Mi) they the BESTESTEST!!!

Preparing for another activity

More views of KOREA

Handling trash here is awkward and weird but this method is pretty epic and reminds me of The Toy Story aliens and the CLAW! (you can see it in the background)