Trio on Train Street

Alo,

Wishing you a wonderful start to October and lots of Fall leaves. Things have been pretty quiet here in the Hai Bà Trưng area, but we are working hard and having fun. Here are some updates from me for the week:

Last Preparation Day:

We went and visited the famous "Hanoi Train Street" in the Old Quarter area. I have to admit it is pretty cool - but all the shopkeepers trying to scam you and get you into their shops along the street aren't. After we saw the train we went to get some Indian Food which somehow poisoned the entire district except me. I got a super spicy dish, so maybe the spice I got killed all the poison.

Goodbye, Elder Nelson :(

Last week our Mission President was surprised with two new native Vietnamese missionaries. They were assigned to Australia, but have not recieved visa approval to go yet. Therefore, they will serve here in Vietnam for the time being. Elder Nelson was assigned to train the new missionary and moved to Hà Đông. We will miss Elder Nelson, but he will do an amazing job training!

Zone Conference:

This week we had Zone Conference. It was focused on finding with an emphasis on building relationships. It covered 3 different aspects: Finding on the street, working with members, and working with our companions. Love and charity was an essential attribute needed to have success in all. The Sister Training Leaders did a really fun presentation, it felt like a radio show, haha.

As always, it was enjoyable to catchup and meet with new missionaries. Many missionaries gave their departing testimonies which was a little sad, but I'm grateful for the missionaries who we have had, currently have, and will soon have.

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Other than that, I don't have much to share! Hope you are doing well and having success. Watch General Conference for some good inspiration and guidance this week!

Love,

Anh Cả Reynolds

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