Christmas Begins Nov. 1st

So due to the fact that Canada has no Holidays in November to hold back the Joyous spirit of Christmas, Nov 1st we set up the Christmas trees at the church, and Yesterday in church all of the priesthood were called up for a spontaneous musical Number. "Far Far away on Judea's plains". I love the Christmas spirit in the air already, it truly is a wonderful Celebration of the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. This week we had The opportunity to Re teach the restoration to a woman named Judy Whalen. Judy is cool, She love's to garden, and love's to share her wisdom. This time when we shared the message of the Restoration Judy listened intently, and asked questions, aside from previous visits in which it seemed to be more of a social activity to her. After helping Judy pick apples, stack wood, taking the opportunity to learn from her, Judy's heart was softened. It is such a blessing to serve, and as we choose to serve those around us they will feel our love for them. I have to give an amen to Matthew 10:39, " He that findeth his Life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life shall find it" It's pretty simple, and I can testify that I'm seeing this in my life Daily I love you all! Have a happy American Thanksgiving Elder Johnson P.S. The Turkey I was sent with all of the Hand notes is honest to goodness so AWESOME! It was pretty fun to read all of the little notes I was sent. Thanks for the support!

Out of Time!!!!

I'm soooo sorry,. I tried to plan a day in st. john, but in the end we lost our e-mail time..... I have just enough time to email you though!!! So this week we had an exchange and Zone Conference, so it was crazy, my life is now just so crazy compared to my secluded Hampton life of before! I was able to spend a day with Elder Maughan, and he is an awesome guy, i love him, he's from Idaho, and it fits him real swell. We normally go to this Indoor market, that is set up inside an old abandoned grocery store, for lunch when we have a day up in sussex. Saturday we went to the market, because we really wanted baked potatoes, there is a british guy there who makes them dang good. We got caught by the guy next to him who sells Snitchzel though, and at first i tried to make the conversation fast so we might get our food in peace. This man, who we came to know as brother Stew, was totally interested in meeting with us and reading the book of mormon though! He Was a little bit of a conspiracy theorist, but many of the things he said weren't too far out of line with what we believe. We talked with him for ! 1 whole hour! he was pretty cool, and we will work to meet with him this thursday. The gospel of jesus christ (the process of Faith, Repentance, Baptism, Recieving the Gift of The Holy Ghost, and Enduring to the End) is truly the core of anything ever taught in our church, we must be founded on the Rock of christ our Redeemer to stand in these latter days, and really Jesus Christ is the way!