Forever a Missionary at Seoul: Week 27

I am leaving 교문 (Kyo-Moon)...

I have been here for 4 months and is my first and only area so far.

I am very blessed to have been able to serve here in 교문. I am so thankful for the opportunity I have had to work with the wonderful leaders in my apartment, and also amazing members.

I have made many eternal friendships here. I love each and every one of my investigators, they truly are special. As I have served here, I could see and feel more and more how God does feels for them. They will always be in my heart. Especially, Elder Lowe and my convert and his wife. I will always be there for them!

The whole time I was working in the area, I had a vision to leave it better than when I came, and to establish the area. I definitely did not accomplish all that I wanted to in this area, but I did learn a LOT. I know that God is pleased with the work I have done in this area and I know now what it takes to get results, and how to accomplish what the Lord needs me to accomplish.

And, what is really neat-o is, the missionary taking my spot was my last companion, from the MTC, Elder Nelson. He and Elder Lowe are going to shoot off from here. Elder Lowe and I prepared the hearts of those we found, and taught. And, I know that they now can really make a difference in this area!

I though it is sad to leave, I am extremely excited to be working with Elder 이세기 ("E"-say-key). I have heard many great things about him. I am excited to start new, and apply what I have learned in my first area to help the people in 동대문 (Dong Dae Moon). I really want to learn everything I can from my new companion. I will fully immerse myself in the Korean culture and better learn the language!

There are mountains to climb!!

Love, Elder Alger

We play a traditional Kids game in Korea. 공기 (Gong-ki)

I lost the game. But, it was fun!

Here I am playing, very poorly, but having lots of fun! https://youtu.be/8qym3rqYru4

I love the traditional clothing. I was so close to buying them with my birthday money for the girls!

What Elder Lowe Calls his hobby, we visit members and drop off treats for them. Especially Less Actives. (From What I heard in the MTC 10% of all members in Korea active members, so there are plenty of people to visit)

Eating Dog. In Korea they used to eat dog, but now a days it is only the old people who lived in that era. It was not good, even the rice. And how can you mess up rice. Apparently you need to buy $30 ones for it to be good.