"Don't Give Your Friends Alcoholic Bread" - Week 9 - September 20, 2025 - MTC

I never thought I would get to see a play while in the MTC, but by small and simple things are great things brought to pass I guess. This week has been great! There was a lot of departure stuff to take care of which was exciting, including a play that represented arriving at the mission. The amount of corny jokes that happened in thirty minutes was very impressive. Plus we got a surprise guest appearance from Sister Welch! I'm not sure if I said this before, but Sister Welch was one of our MTC teachers who got switched to a different district (Sister Hanson's district actually) about four weeks in. It was pretty cool to see how much we've grown in the MTC. The gift of tongues is real!

Highlights:

-Traded for a batman tie

-Got my flight plans

-Sister Welch appearance

-Had our last HOA (practice teaching lessons)

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Wrapping up our HOA's has been so bitter sweet, and has taught me so much about the power in the gospel. There are only two Japanese speaking volunteers at the MTC, which means that we got to meet with both of them rather frequently. Even though we can't speak Japanese the Spirit was so strong! It has been incredible to see how the Spirit would be there to testify of truth despite my inability to speak very well. This is the Lord's work and as long as we are willing to be tools in His hands, we can accomplish great things!

Elder Wardle