Elder Branson Williams

Hello hello! I love you all so much! I hope each of you know that! In a time not to distant I will be home but for now.... I have work to do. This past week we had a trio for two days and it was so much fun wow. I have never had a trio on my mission and God knows why It was so goofy and we had so much fun! We also worked hard and had some cool experiences! Transfers came and I am staying with my companion in the same area but I will be a sistrict leader again! We have 2 sets of sisters and both are training first Transfer missionaries! They are elect! It will be an awesome Transfer. On Transfer day we drove so so much. We drove around dropping people and luggage off like crazy! That morning we helped some guy from Utah who has a moving company move someone into a mansion from 8-10am, then drove and got ready for transfers at 11am, left transfers as soon as we could and dropped Elders off, came back, drove sisters luggage 30 minutes across town, ate lunch, went to service, language...

Family and Friends how I love each and all of you! Im going to try to keep this breif but try my best to share some of the Miracles and lessons I have been both seeing and experiencing out here! This past week has been so miracle filled! On Tuesday for District Council I pulled up all of our numbers as a District for the last 6 weeks and we talked and counciled about the trends we were seeing in out areas. We talked and discussed true and correct principles in the purpose of Numbers and Goal setting in missionary work and unified together as a District to get 7 lessons with members. The week prior was one amd pir 6 week hight was 7 so we felt the need to achieve. We recognized a pattern of our church attendance correlating with out members being present. We cojnciled and rallied together and came up with smart goals on how we can hit 7 as a District. Fast foward to the end of the week we finish off with 17/7 As a District because of that we had 9 people come to sacrament meeting with...

What up!!! This past week has been so awesome! Very fulfilling and lots of hard work! Let me break it down for ya! Monday like I mentioned I took my companion fishing and now he is addicted to it haha. It was his first time and he caught a couple bluegill. We had zone conference and it was so powerful and so Bold! Exactly what's needed as im preparing to finish my mission strong. I have been setting mini goals to change up how I approach people and make things more intentional and we have seen some awesome miracles! I went on an exchange with an Elder I love Elder Clayton and we talked to so many people and gave out through Books of Mormons and extended 1 baptismal date. I love seeing God work in the details of the lives of others we meet. It's been raining for like 3 days here it's crazy I've never used an umbrella so much! Our friend Derrick came to church and he is working towards Baptism next week!! After the rain settled we went to the lake and pro...

What up what up! Im going to keep this one as little more breif because our member has a pond stocked with bass and im gonna teach my companion how to fish. This past week has been one where I have learned a lot of things about myself and what God may have in store for me and with that I was trying me best to work hard. I got sick but continued to run every morning because that is my focus to get a good habit of doing cardio(I hate cardio but these endorphins aren't free) I was like come on why am I getting sick im just trying to do the Lords work. With that I sought a priesthood blessing and although I have been sick all week I have been sustained. I felt God's power carry me and I know its because of the Priesthood. My testimony in that is firm. I have less than two months left and I am just trying to give my all. We had stake conference and it was powerful. I love the Oakton Stake its the best and I feel at home here! (It's been 7 1/2 months) I'll close with one ...

Well well if it ain't another week. A glorious one if I might add because it was Mother's Day. Shout out to all of the moms and future mothers out there. Woman hold the greatest influence out there and the biggest one for sure is my own mother. She is the best!! She taught me all the good I know. She is an example to me of what a true mother in every sense is. She is one who raised 4 boys 5 if you count my father. God bless you Mom I love you. This past week I have had a lot of special experience, but also a lot of up and downs. Can't expect anything less. This past week our on date friend came to church! He is 16 loves boxing and football. Good kid who loves God. His grandmother is a returning member so the ward is so excited! I got to minister to my Friend and Recent convert in Vienna from almost a year ago who is preparing to go through the Temple! We talked for an hour and 40 minutes over the phone. I have also had the special privilege to lead over two sisters servi...

Honestly writing this I don't have too much to say except I love all and each of you! This past week has been Miracle filled as well as full off opposition! I don't want to call it your average Missionary week because there is nothing average in terms of God's work and the Miracles He performs daily! I remember as I write now that Tuesday was kind of crazy haha. Sunday- Tuesday we were on foot and let the sisters borrow our car. We had a meeting and their car just got out of the shop and we were gonna be late so we quickly swapped cars and we got out of there quick. 5 minutes later we realize that the sisters have the keys still to our car.(It's a button press to start) So we drive 15 miles in northern Virginia which is like a 30-45 minute drive with traffic. We don't go by distance we go by time here in NOVA. So yeah that was fun we drove 40 plus minutes with no Keyes and we survived! Wednesday we did service for a less active lady who hasn't been to chu...

What up what up what up!! I love you all so much don't you all forget that! This past week has been something of a miracle to me. Let me break it down. We got transfer news and Elder Fushtei from Ukraine got transfered and I stayed. I got a new companion named Elder Moran from Panama and he is awesome! As Elder Fushtei and I were finishing off transfers he really showed love and gratitude for me and it was a tender experience. He gave me his angel Moroni Tie, his signed baseball hat and said to me, Elder Williams I am going to miss you... thank you... Those simple words make all the difference in every aspect of life. Im forever thankful for him and for my Savior Jesus Christ. This transfer there is a lot of energy. We had a 3 hour leadership meeting and a huge emphasis was dilligence and Urgency. It made me so excited because I am ready to run the last stretch of my mission and see some of the greatest miracles. Since the transfer started our district is on fire, my new compan...

Wow family and friends this has been a crazy week. I have grown so much and have had some sacred experiences! I hope all is with each of you! The mission is flying by, but I am all in these next 12 week! Last sunday during sacrament meeting I had an impression that was confirmed to me that I need to focus on Charity and lean in to it. It was something I was already praying for and seeking, but it gave me more clarity and consecration in doing so. My companion from last Sunday-Wednesday night was just in the worst mood ever and despised being around me. For those 4 days it was so difficult for me. I felt like a failure each time I tried to serve and love him and it wasnt accepted. It was both in private and in public he seemed to have enmity towards me and I have never seen him like this before. I knew he wanted to go home and be here but I didn't know what to do. For those 4 days it was rough, but I cleaved unto Charity. I truly felt and lived what Paul meant when he said ...

Wow family and friends how I love you all! I did not neglect to send an email on Monday my pday was jusy postponed to Saturday because we are going to the Temple!!! This transfer so far has been pretty crazy with ups and downs. So far this transfer we have had a Visit from An apostle, 4 general authorities, a stake conference, a special palm sunday service, general conference, and a powerful zone conference. My brain has been on revelation overload and its been awesome! There has been Joy in seeing our district come unto Christ and increase their faith in the work and in their savior. The two sisters in am leading over have seen so many miracles and in areas that are difficult where they have felt discouraged, now feel Joy and have found friends who are progressing and entering into the waters of Baptism. My Joy is Jesus Christ, but ny Joy is multiplied when I see others experience their Joys through Jesus Christ. It has been a long last little bit without a pday until Saturday we h...

Wow family and friends I love you all so much! This week was crazy! It was one of those weeks where two really good days cancel out a couple really bad days, but let me tell you about the really good days. We had an amazing district council and we cane up with a district culture together and the spirit of revelation was poppin! There is a set of sisters in my district who now have 2 friends within the last week ate so solid and elect and progressing towards baptism here at the beginning of April! I love seeing the Joy that emirates from missionaries who work hard and see the Hand of the Lord in their work and are able to rejoice!! Our friend Mykie is so awesome! We had Panara bread with him and a member and we just really bonded and became even better friends. He is just like me for real. We taught him the restoration and its so cool seeing the spirit work on him, a man who isn't religious whatsoever to be coming to church and meeting with missionaries. He is like my best fr...

Family and Friends whats upppp. I had a killer week it was awesome, but also a kicker as well. I'll just start off by saying how much I love all of you who reads these and yes even those who don't. I am surprised if you have made it this far it means a lot! I'll just start off with some highlights for everyone Highs -Shook an Apostles hand (Elder Soares) and 3 General Authorities as well as their wives -Found the most elect human being ever - Had an awesome exchange -I have the best District -Had a special devotional with the DC North. Mission where we heard from Leaders -Had a stake conference with 2 general 70s -Almost stole a Bidet and did some plumbing -I saw some members from the Vienna ward at stake conference! Lows -Got sick it sucked -Probably got an apostle sick (let's hope not) -Super exhausted, but on the Lords errand so it makes it ok -I had taco bell twice this week This past week has been a blessing and a trial. We are each given opportunities to t...

Wow family and friends I love you all so much! This has been a crazy week for me filled with so much revelation joy and miracles! I can't even share or describe the half of it without writing an email forever so I will do my best to beautifully and simple illustrate my week!! First off shoutout to all of you! Thank you for the prayers and the Love I really do feel it! Without further adieu.... Monday was wild I had a random interview with the mission President in which he called me into his office to prepare me for this upcoming transfer Tuesday was just an odd ball day we prepared for transfers and had a fun dinner! Wednesday we finished our preparations and I had a couple of tender moments. One of the family's we are teaching we stopped by their humble home and wished their 9 year old daughter happy birthday. She was so happy it really brought so much joy. We got her cookies and a Book Of Mormon while our members bought her Legos and a cake! It was so tender and I'll nev...