October 24^, 2016

So refreshing as always mamma to read your weekly letter:) There is oh so much to cover in simple emails:) Wish I could just reach through the computer for a nice hug but the spirit lets me know you are safe and loved.

Elder A is doing do well and progressing very rapidly.  I think back to my first weeks in the ACTUAL Mission Field and I just have to enjoy the patience of being a trainer. I know nothing will be easy in this work and attached is one of the most profound yet simple truths president has said to me about trust....

I will never forget the leadership within this church and I ponder regularly how well organized the church actually is. Yet we are still such a minority in this troubled world, it is so bittersweet knowing we have such truth and the people sitting beside me will not even give Christ the time of day in their busy lives. They do not realize nothing would be possible… NOTHING!!!! AHHHH hahahha I absolutely loved this week. The spirit does wonders with imperfect goofs like me. I had such a beautiful spiritual experience on Saturday as we talked to people in Bolton Square. A. is GOLD.  I just do not want to scare him away hahaha! He already loves the Book of Mormon and I know Satan is going to work so hard to confuse and confound him. He ALWAYS does. 

In the Multi-Zone Conference we focused on Priesthood Ordinances and I was curious if Father has ever dedicated our home? If not, I will let him know to do so; such a cleansing process. Honestly, the Gospel is everything… it kinda scares me. Thank you for your wise words and counsel. There is so much love in the world between Missionaries and their Moms!

"If we were ever judged of being followers of Christ, would there be enough evidence to convict us?" This question has lingered in my mind for some time and it’s so true that our actions and intent show and as we centered our lives on Christ our demeanor changes completely.

Light will never be overcome by darkness.

FIX YOU -COLDPLAY..... The Lights will guide you home.... But we have to WORK!!!

Fall and winter is soon upon us in England and we change our clocks this coming Sunday!

WoooHooooo

Love you dearly and speak to you soon! 

Much English love,

Elder Cooper

Bolton England   

"President Ulrich!

Bolton Elders alive and AMBITIOUS for Christ! I have had such a miraculous week and it just keeps getting more and more fruitful. What a powerful transition since the coming of President Russell M. Nelson:) The following Multi-Zone Conference was filled with spiritual abundance and Elder Allen and myself are striving to use the Atonement to better serve those who surround us each day! What a rewarding full time job. To devote all that we have physically, spiritually and emotionally has allowed me to glimpse the rewards of complete subjection to the will of our Father in Heaven. I have worked so hard this week trying to raise that bar within my own stewardship with the spirit and also the trio with the spirit, Elder A and I. Trials do not wait for when we are ready, no matter what our preparedness is, trials will come and Satan is ALWAYS sending battalions of opposition to prevent this work from its glory. It has happened far too often in these past couple weeks that we work with such wonderful children of God and then they are lured by propaganda of the world and delve far deeper than they can comprehend. However, no soul can plunge deeper than the effects of the loving Atonement of the Savior Jesus Christ; that I firmly believe and know as I have applied that in my life and strive to become even with the burdens that are a catalyst for growth. I shared the Mormon message about "Bearing our Burdens with Hope"-(Elder Bednar) and the Happiness we can find each day by living the gospel. The spirit directed something to my attention that I had not fully comprehended the many times I had watched this exact same message. We find happiness with our burdens when we come to the understanding that they are helping build our perfected potential, and that is made possible only by being yoked with our loving Savior. 

Obedience within Morning and Evening planning has become so much present inviting the spirit to teach and to testify. I know that had led for the focus and prompting to talk to our new friend , A. in the square on Saturday where I was able to testify to him of the truthfulness of the gospel. All in attendance felt the spirit so strongly… I honestly wanted to cheer! It was a beautiful turning point in this mission experience thus far and I have invited him to be baptized on Nov 5th! We are praying and pondering for that to be made so and we missed him greatly at church yesterday. He explained he is immensely busy working for the airport and I know that as he makes this his priority he will hunger for the spirit. This work is so fulfilling and I am so joyful knowing I am exactly where I am supposed to be at this time.

We have received many referrals and look forward to meeting with such wonderful friends:) Our Goal is to work on bridging the gap between the mission work and the members in the Bolton ward and we are trying to best use our leaders to be involved. I still am looking for ways to increase the passion for missionary work and we are hosting a mission fireside this coming Friday. This event should/ will be a night of change where all can share experiences and testimony of missionary efforts and we can unite in our purpose to invite ALL to receive these glorious blessings. We have been teaching many member present lessons and we have seen such great success. Looking forward to helping others make those sacred covenants through the restored power and authority of the priesthood. I would echo my comments last week by expressing my gratitude for the Melchizedek Priesthood :) I have been able to physically and spiritually witness many miracles by the humility of such service. 

The words spoken in our interview were oh so very empowering and I have done my best to propel the work with Elder A and also with our unique and loving friends. Very excited to progress and seek greater instruction this week in Elder A’s First Five Weeks! So honored to be a trainer and thankful for the words you expressed. "Trust is greater than Love, For Heavenly Father Loves all His Children yet he will only TRUST the few/chosen".   I hope to never forget the impact that your example has made. Thank you.

Love you President Ulrich and your extraordinary companion! 

Till then,

Elder Cooper

Bolton England

This is in a Church near Preston that we had a tour through. So historical. From my MTC days.