Since I didn't email until Wednesday, I don't have much to report on
this week. Not much happened since then I do have a few cool
experiences this week though.

First, I was in Richland for a baptism of one of Elder G_______'s
investigators. So afterwards, since we were just 5 mins from the
O______'s (the family I lived with there) we decided to visit them. We
came up and W_____, the youngest, open the door an said, "Elder
Coleman!" I was shocked that he didnt have to look at my name tag to
remember my name, because I left there a year ago. We talked with
Brother and Sister O______ for a while and we talked about their son
who is on a mission in Brazil and really struggling there. I then
offered to send some encouraging words from a fellow worker of the
vineyard. (side note, I worked in an actual vineyard this week digging
holes and plating grapes. Haha) Anyway, I thought about it after I
said that and was confused about how someone so self-centered as me
would take time to assist someone else who is struggling. So moral of
the story, as we serve those around us, like what I've been doing for
a little bit know, and pray for charity, we actually get some.

"Wherefore, my beloved brethren, pray unto the Father with all the
energy of heart, that ye may be filled with this love, which he hath
bestowed upon all who are true followers of his Son, Jesus Christ;
that ye may become the sons of God; that when he shall appear we shall
be like him, for we shall see him as he is; that we may have this
hope; that we may be purified even as he is pure. Amen." (Moro 7:48)

I know for a fact that as we pray for the pure love of Christ and act on
it, we will be filled with not only charity, but happiness. We will
also come to know how Christ feels for us and a better understanding
on why he accomplished the Atonement for everyone individually. I love
you all and I especially love the people of the Northwest with all my
heart!

Love,
Elder Spencer Coleman

p.s. Check out this picture: "I want you to serve a mission!"

We had an amazing week this past week! So many miracles as we relied
on the Lord and acted in faith. We taught a ton of lessons and a few
people started to progress. K_____ (T_____'s Mom) is going to be baptized on the 12th
and we are so excited for her. Instead of smoking, she is going to try
to finish the Book of Mormon! Replacing bad things with good and
uplifting things really helps all of us. Also, O_____ has been taking
the Book of Mormon to work with him and reading it there! Last but not
least, I_____ is so excited to get a Book of Mormon and come to church.
So many miracles for us!

I bet all of you are dying to know why you didn't get an email Monday,
but it is because we went to the temple today and so I sent my email today. The Spirit
is always so strong there and helps us go through the pressures of the
Work. Today though, I want to talk about relying on the Lord. It takes
a lot of faith and humility to put your trust in someone. I know on my
mission, I have struggled because I want to work super hard and do
what I think is the right way. I am trying to learn how to rely on him
and trust that He will give us success, but in His own time. Pray to
Him. I promise that He will answer in His own time, so be patient and
look closely for His hand in your lives. I love you all and have a
great week!

Love,
Elder Spencer Coleman

Dear Family and Friends,

So we tracted a lot this week. When Elder Ballard came to our mission,
he said that if we talked to 10 people per day (70 a week), our
baptisms would double. Most of our appointments fell through this week
so that is what we did. I know that as we trust the Lord's servants,
that God will be with us.

Elder G______ is awesome! We are going to work
very well together this transfer.

To spare you all from the very boring stories of tracting, I will talk
about small and simple things, the topic I was assigned yesterday to
speak about next Sunday. This was a conference talk, but it comes from
a scripture in Alma 37:6, "Now ye may suppose that this is foolishness
in me; but behold I say unto you, that by small and simple things are
great things brought to pass; and small means in many instances doth
confound the wise." Some small and simple this in our lives may be the
primary answers: reading the scriptures, praying, going to church,
etc. These are the things spoken about in vs. 7 that, "bringeth about
the salvation of many souls." Make these small things a priority in
your lives, and I promise they will make all the difference. I've had
a few days on my mission where there was a meeting or something in the
morning where I didn't have the opportunity to study my scriptures. I
can feel an emptiness the rest of the day. Make it habit, and it will
bring fulfillment into everything you do. I really really like you all
and I hope you all have a week filled with the small and simple
things!

With much affection,
Elder Spencer Coleman

Dear Friends and Family,

Elder T_____ and I had a great week this week! Unfortunately, this is our last week together. He is being transferred up to Euphrata (however you spell it) and I am receiving Elder G.

Good news though...T_____ got baptized!!! It was awesome! It is so cool to see how much a little bit of water can change someones life. Her parents were both so affected by the Spirit that was felt during the ordinances. We also found some SOLID new investigators this week. We visited a former that Elder T_____ was teaching and wow, he had totally had his heart softened since the last visit. He wants to come to church and know how he can help his family. People can change, even in just a few short months. We also tracted into O_____. Apparently, he has been to church a few times with his wife in Herminston, who is not a member who we are meeting tonight. He says that he can feel "the Spirit" when he goes to church and he is very excited to learn with his 5 kids! We also taught I____ (interesting name after an Egyptian goddess) and she really wants her kids to learn about God. So, a bunch of success with a baptism on top! The Lord really blessed us!

So, this week I started the Book of Mormon over again and decided to study it for covenants or promises we make with God. In the Book of Mormon, especially in Nephi, it talks a lot about remembering God and keeping His commandments, which is our baptismal covenant. Always, after it says to do these things, there is a blessing promised; whether it be prospering or having the Spirit to be with us. I encourage you all to review the covenants you have made with your Heavenly Father and then try to see the blessings that he had promised and then given you in your life. I promise you that as you do this, you will see the Lord more fully in your life. I love all of you and hope you have an amazing week!

Love,

Elder Coleman

This week was a great week. T____ is getting baptized in 5 days!!! We are so excited! Besides that it was a pretty typical week. I'm trying to eat healthy, exercise, and tract as much as possible:)

We had an very spiritually uplifting fast Sunday. I really felt the Spirit as I sacrificed the things that matter to me, for something that matters more to me. I have a cool experience from this week to share. Elder T_____ wasn't having a good day and he said he wasn't happy. So, I looked up happy in the dictionary. It said to be content. So, I looked up content and it has a very eyeopening definition: Having the desires limited by what one has. I thought about this for a while and I realized that to be happy, we must be grateful for what we have, and not worry about what we have not. I would encourage you all to, whenever you feel depressed, to say a pray of thanks. I promise you that as you do, happiness will come because you will be looking at the glass half full. I love you and hope you have a great week!

Love,

Elder Spencer Coleman