Elder Jonathan Poon: 永遠在彰化 September 26, 2016

It is a great time to be a missionary in the Taiwan Taichung Mission! President Teh continues to make inspire changes. They all focus on the doctrinal purpose behind our purpose as missionaries which is to TEACH REPENTANCE AND BAPTIZE CONVERTS. Serving in this mission is a great opportunity to learn from one of the Lord's chosen servants. One of the biggest changes has been that of raising the standard of finding 3 new investigators each week to 7! This is pretty big news. This is raising the bar A LOT higher. Elder Huang and I have made some plans and hope to are striving to focus more to achieve that which President Teh believes we can achieve. Anyways, life is good in Zhang Hua. There's not much to worry about. Working with Elder Huang is pretty stress-free. Although this is only his second month as a missionary (he hasn't even been to the MTC yet), I can honestly say that he is one of the best missionaries I've worked with. Things are really starting to roll again after a period of little progression in investigators. We have 3 baptismal goals for October. Our friend 王弟兄 (Pony), is progressing really well right now. He just graduated from a school in mainland China and is waiting to do his obligatory military service here in Taiwan. He's just an all around good guy. He has a really strong desire to get the priesthood after he is baptized because he knows it'll help his future family. Another investigator, 詹弟兄 has also been made a lot of progress. His English name is Log. I have been working with Log since I first got here (almost 6 months). He has always said that he thinks he will be an investigator for a long time. Well, after 6 months of praying, reading the Book of Mormon, coming to church, and the occasional spiritual experience Log said to us this last week, "I'm Ready.". Literally. He said it in English. A big step for Log! That being said, he still needs to overcome some commandment issues before his baptism next month. He has faith in God though and I think a big change is that he has faith that through God's help he can overcome these remaining problems.

It's been a huge blessing that I've been able to see the progression in so many people like Log. Also, the Zhang Hua 1st ward is the best. It truly feels like a big family.

Well, that's about it! The Lord continues to bless us here in the land Zhang Hua!