Hello from Green Bay!!!

This week was great. This might be short because I'm lazy but let it be known that Green Bay is amazing! So many people prepared for the gospel.. Less actives and investigators.
We were able to meet with Victoria this week and she and her son Jorge came to church as well. Victoria acts like a member at church fully participating in the lessons. So great!

We met with a less active Trudy last night. We shared the Sabbath day with her and it was exactly what she needed. She shared that it has been really bothering her that she hasn't come to church because she loves the Lord and it is His day. So she decided she would ask her boss for Sundays off for church. She is definitely making steps back to Him!

We finally got to see Cedric (inv) and Jemina (la) last night as well. It was good to reestablish contact with him and it turns out they have been reading the Book of Mormon daily! That was such great news and he has also committed to ask his boss for Sundays off to go to church. He is so prepared.

Chris is doing well as well. Continuing to progress. He is also asking his boss for Sunday off for church. Was a theme this week. And he's living the Word of Wisdom and we haven't even taught that yet! And of course he's living law of chastity because his member girlfriend is awesome! Good to be over those hurdles!

I am blessed to drive here. it feels nice again! Grateful to be a Utah resident compared to my Arizona companion :) But Sister Kealer is awesome! And I've realized Sister Harris' shoes are very big shoes to fill. everyone loved her!

Love you all :)

Sister Roylance

*last of Marquette (no snow in green bay. Not even a hint!) 

*my friend Riley!

Feel like I just got here!       

Well, by the subject of my email today you can tell somethin's changed. Almost 3 months ago I came to Marquette and I'm sad to leave. I'm off to Green Bay Wisconsin! Green Bay is pretty cool. Quote from Sister Harris, "the promised land". And I have been on 2 exchanges there so it'll be cool to serve there. Sister Kealer will be my new companion! Which she was my comp for a day like 3 days ago so she's cool and I like her :)

-Note: Don't send mail to Marquette anymore. Address for Green Bay pending. Otherwise, just send it to

7111 W. Edgerton Ave. Suite 100

Greenfield, WI 53220

Thanks!

Most exciting news first! My most favoritest investigator Marie from Kettle Moraine got baptized on Saturday!!! President Cutler called me Wednesday to set up a time I could talk with her and I was oh so pleased! She'll definitely be present at my wedding so you'll all get to meet her! *picture next week? Sister Kilger should be sending it today!

This week we had a lesson with Liz (inv) and her mom. Aubrey, the member friend, also came and the spirit was really strong there. Aubrey was able to share her testimony and why she wanted Liz to learn. Liz's mom is good with Liz reading the Book of Mormon, coming to seminary and activities, and church. I think her mom will also come investigate soon enough. Such a good family!

We did exchanges on Thursday. I learned so much from Sister Kealer in Green Bay. She is so dilligent and bold and not afraid to talk to anybody. I'm excited to continue to learn from her as my companion.

Saturday at volleyball, it was intense. A less active couple we've been working with, the Kellers. They came! They were also really good so we made a team of us Sisters, the Kellers, and Caroline against the Elders and others. The Kellers upped the stakes when they said if we win we get Chophouse, meaning steak!!!! That sure motivated us and after such a good game, we sadly lost by 2 points.

Jasmine, our investigator, came to church and liked it! We weren't so sure she did last time but during gospel principles we were introducing ourselves and she did as such. "Hi I'm Jasmine, it's my second time here and i'm really liking it.". So we're thrilled with that and excited for her in the future. She's been praying more which is huge and also reading the Book of Mormon.

Forgot to mention the snow in the hustle and bustle. We got about a foot and a half of snow here in Marquette. I guess Negaunee made national news? Crazy! Yupp that's us :)

Winter Wonderland to be!       

Just heard the weather forecast. Will be getting a foot of snow tonight and snow every day of the week with a high of 30 degrees. Let's get pumped!

Let's see. Hasn't been the most eventful of weeks with our investigators sadly. That would be because every teaching appointment between Thursday and Saturday cancelled. Gives good light to the phrase, when it rains it pours. Very humbling I tell ya :)

We did however, with our newfound time, meet some cool people so that was good. :)

So, surprise!!!! We moved out of our house. :( Sister Rayhorn was leaving Saturday for two months and we called President to ask about the situation. Church policy says we cannot live with Brother Rayhorn which we figured. So, we moved into the Elders Apartment and the Elders get the Rayhorns!!! First, we didn't want to roll up all our clothes in our luggage so we just took it on hangers. But still we managed to completely fill our luggage!!! That didn't even include clothes....uh oh. So we will be working on downsizing before we get transferred next. Hence, I have too much stuff. :)Pros and Cons to Elders Apartment.

Pros: There really aren't any when you compare it to living with members. But, I will say that I don't really have any complaints about the place besides the following items.Cons:

We gave up our full size beds that were sent from heaven to springy twins.

Apartment smells of self cleaning oven that never goes away.

Laundry costs money.

That's it!

So, as we adjust I'm sure we will really enjoy the place. Kind of cute :) We will live there for one month until Brother Rayhorn joins her.

Yesterday at church, me and Sister Hancock totally got skipped for the water portion of the sacrament. I tried to signal, but the poor deacons didn't understand. So at the end when sacrament was wrapping up, the priests were told and we were brought the sacrament while the congregation waited. A bit embarassing/awkward. But hey! The sacrament is THAT important.

Had a lesson with Patricia this week on Wednesday. Taught the plan of salvation and hellped her see that she is a daughter of God and has such great worth! The Plan was specifically created for His children which includes her. That's what she needs. She needs to feel of worth. That she's cared for. Love her!

Well that's all folks!

Sister Roylance

NOTE: Mail can still be sent to the same Marquette address. Not bothering to switch that. The elders will deliver it to us. No worries :)

Snow. Christmas is coming. Miracles!

Hey everyone! Start that Christmas music. It's coming before you know it!

This week, a lot happened.

Monday night we drove 4 hours to Shawano Wisconsin for Zone conference. We were prepared with Salt and Vinegar pringles and Teddy Grahams for the road. Stayed with the Shawano sisters. My two favorite! Sister Plante (my sister out here. Sister Martin trained both of us!) and Sister Pearson! My second companion! We had a great time reflecting on good ole Stevens Point!

Wednesday was the Ward halloween party. We decided to be clever and be Elders for Halloween! It was kept on the dl and we arrived! We were a bit worried about being chastized by the Elders but they were dressed up too. Men in Black (just add glasses). It was way fun and so many less active members and non members were there!

I will share with you just four of the miracles of the week.

1. We received a referral from our friend Aubrey (14) to go see her friend Liz. Liz has cerebral palsy and is the kindest person ever! We talked with her for 45 minutes and her heart is so warm. She is very open to the gospel. Her parents were so nice and inviting. Her dad let us right in! We will teach Liz on Wednesday with Aubrey. :)

The last three were all yesterday!

2. Teresa and Joe came to church again! (Geniusness of it is they don't have a car yet and we arranged for Sister Ontto who is less active to bring them. She's always happy to help!)

After church teresa asked me how to pay fast offerings. uhhhhh okay! So I showed her how its done. Then later that night she texted "We were just reading in 1 nephi and he keeps saying 'Yea' What does that mean?" Simple question, but they're reading!!!!

3. Patricia. She is our "golden investigator" according to Sister Salani. But she really is amazing and super prepared. Wants the gospel so bad but struggles with feelings of worthiness. We haven't seen her in 2 1/2 weeks because she's been sick but we dropped by yesterday and read with her inthe Book of Mormon and set a time for Wednesday! She also mentioned casually her willingness to keep the law of tithing and fasting/fast offerings. What is it with these investigators that volunteer this willingness when we haven't even taught them that yet? So good!

Well, another small miracle. I taught my self how to frenchbraid. Finally got it down. Makes life so much better. Well, love you all. Hope you had a  great halloween. by the pictures it looks like you did!

Love, Sister Roylance