Dear Everybody,
I'm staying in Newcastle for another six weeks! If you couldn't guess by the groundhog day reference in the subject line. Elder Jones is staying, too, so the Salt Lake City companionship lives on! It was a bit of a surprise, because Elder Jones has been here for 6 months already, so we thought he would leave, but I guess the Lord has other things in mind. I'm really happy that he's staying.
Well, Things are going so good here! We are teaching two men from Sierra Leone who happen to be a part of the music group that just won Best music group in Sierra Leone for 2011. Josiah and Alfred. They are so good! Josiah has received his answer that the Book of Mormon is the word of God and he is progressing really well!
We are also teaching a Chinese boy (oh yeah!) named Derek, and he loves the Book of Mormon. The Lord is really blessing us right now and we are working hard. It's such an amazing thing, being a missionary. I wouldn't trade the experiences I've had for all the wealth in the world. Truly, I would not. Please pray for Derek and Josiah and Alfred. Also, Brian, a 67 year old man we're teaching. Great times in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Well, I hope that everything is going well at home. Keep up the good work and Keep the Faith! I know that the Book of Mormon is true and that Jesus Christ lives! I know that the church is true! I love you all so much! Have a great week!
Love,
Elder Ashcraft
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