WEEK 15: Christmas Concert

 

Hello Everyone!

This week was pretty good but we don't really have any friends right now. But we are starting to teach some next week that seem promising.

Last Monday we went to a place called Mega City. Just a big mall. We were gonna go hiking but rain cancels everything here. It's super weird lol. The mall was super cool and downstairs they had a food court and it was really cool looking.

Tuesday we went down south to Sanxia and had district council. And also helped someone who wants to take the English test here in Taiwan. The best advice was to just read. My Dad said if you want to be smart reading helps. I agree. It helps with a lot of stuff. Too bad I never liked reading. I do a little more now.

Wednesday we had English group and it went well. We had like 7 new ppl come. We expect a lot this week. Because we had a lot of people fill out a form to join. So we expect a ton of people. We then called some formers. And that was that.

Thursday we went across the river to the other side of our area and we had dinner with a member there and we then prepared a less active member birthday cards and a little treat. We went over to his house together to deliver and sing happy birthday. The guy is really freaking good at painting too.

Friday we basically messaged and called people to English group because of that post that blew up a lot of the day. So it was kind of boring.

Saturday was crazy fun and cool. We did studies then finished up the English contacts. We then took the MRT train to the chapel right by the temple for the Christmas concert. We got their early and got on our Santa hats! We were the ushers and basically stood at the door. Eventually once most the stragglers got in we sat down. It was so Awesome. It really was beautiful and truly was filled with Christmas spirit. It was good to listen to and really good for non members to get to know the church better. It was really awesome!

Sunday we had a member lunch so that was pretty cool! And also taking the sacrament is good as always.

 Anyways this week was good. And I'm grateful to be in Taiwan for Christmas.

I'm so grateful for all the blessings I have. I hope everyone has a good week.

One thing I want to share is I know we are all Heavenly Father's children and he loves us.

Love yall 

Max Clegg

WEEK 14 -A Rat that a Cat Bit.

This week has been super sick. Lots of stuff happened if I remember correctly.

Tuesday we met this guy named Alex and his wife. We talked with them and helped them practice their English. They both have good English. That was pretty fun actually. 

Wednesday we did some finding in the morning. I can't remember how it went. Always when we start finding I'm pretty nervous because I'm not sure what to say or how to share the gospel as well. But once I say a prayer and I start with a person it gets easier and easier then the next day hard again. 

But I know prayer works!

We also had English group that night. I lead the advanced class usually. That went really well. Although there was this one guy. He truly is a character.

Thursday we traveled to a guy who is a little less active but he came to church the prior Sunday and we set this up with him. His name is Guenter. Like the penguin from adventure time. Lol. He has severe mental problems the ward said. I always feel bad. He is really smart too. Also I can feel God's love for him easier. 

We had two teachings that day. And we called some formers as well.

Friday we had zone council then after we went and all got McDonalds. It was very yum yum. On the way back. Elder Wang found a rat that a cat bit. And it was basically dying. He picked it up and held it. Putting it in his pocket. Wang is a goober lol. So I had to snap a picture with it. Wang also has perfect English and a mainland China accent. Which I find funny😁. 

We went to the other side of the river of our area and we did a decent amount of street finding. At first I was again scared but after a prayer and a first start of conversation it got easier and a little easier. Idk why it's always so scary. But I had a lot of good conversations with people!

Saturday we did some service in the morning. We helped clean the house of a deceased member. Their house was a mess. But it was so satisfying from garbage and bugs and cockroaches and rat poop to empty rooms and floors cleaned of debris. We called the small bugs 小朋友's(xiao peng you) and the cockroaches 大朋友's(da peng you). Small friends and big friends. It was a good service. 

We then came home showered. And did our studies then went to dinner with members. It was cool. At the restaurant they just bring it plates and put it on a big turning circle thingy. That's how they eat in Taiwan. Make lots of random thing then you grab what you want. 

We then hurried and set up board games then after that home and sleepy time.

Sunday was fast Sunday. We shared are testimonies which is always fun but little scary. We helped set up a Christmas tree. Then that night had a member visit. They invited some other members as well. It was some fun times.

I want to share something I heard in a conference talk it was this:

Though we are incomplete, God Loves us completely.

Though we are imperfect, God loves us perfectly.

Also that love is what heals Relationships and our souls

Elder Dieter F Uchtdorf said 

"Heavenly Father’s love for His children is the core message of the plan of happiness, which plan is made active through the Atonement of Jesus Christ—the greatest expression of love the world has ever known."

I love you guys all and I know that God loves His children perfectly. Imperfections and all. The plan of happiness is real. He just wants what's best for us, and knows what's best for us as well.

Love you all!

Max Clegg ❤️

WEEK 13 --5 months out

I hit 5 months on my mission yesterday! I can't say it's flying by but it kinda is. Time is weird on your mission. It can feel like you've been out for not much time, and at the same time you've been out forever. Kind of weird.

It seems the ski season started probably a couple weeks ago. Skiing is so fun. My siblings have went up a couple times.

since last Thursday was Thanksgiving we had a mission conference then had a Thanksgiving lunch. It was so good. One thing that I am greatful for is my family and friends. The relationships that we get to make. I know that this is all possible to have families and friends because of Jesus Christ and Heavenly Fathers plan for Us. 

I know through Jesus Christ's Gospel we can have amazing lasting relationships with each other. So I'm so greatful for the relationships we make.

I love you guys so much!

We delivered the dumplings we made last week to some place. I'm not sure what for. But it was like a service thingy.

Last pday we went to a huge lego shop it was awesome. And just went to other shops

On Saturday we played some volleyball with some members and non members. It was really fun. Same day we invited some random person we talked to at a park to come to the board game activity that night. And they pulled up. So that was cool.

We had some lessons and some other Things like helping people with english. Street finding and other stuff. Every week has been a lot more busy compared to my first transfer. I'm on my third transfer with the same comp from 2nd transfer. He is super cool greatful to have him.

That's about all really.

Love you all so much. I can feel the Love of the Savior for others a lot more. I feel it for all you guys too. I'm so greatful I get the chance to serve in Taiwan. Hope everyone's weeks go well.

Remember to always be greatful and you will be more happy.we 

Love yall 

Max clegg ❤️

Week 12 --Practice English

This week was pretty good. Been really busy with a lot. It's good to be busy but it's really hard. As missionaries we have so much we have to do.

We had a cool experience on Wednesday. We found someone who seems to have a desire to learn more which is really good. It seems like lots of the people we have right now don't have a great desire to learn and come closer to Christ.

We had a ton of activities too. This week we are gonna try to invite people to the board game activity and try to get more people to come to it. 

We practice English with this person and they invited us to a party lol. Their English was really good. As missionaries, we probably can't go but it was cool I guess.

We have transfers today but me and my comp aren't moving. So that's cool because I love my comp. He super cool and funny. We like a lot of the same things. And joke around a ton also.

The hardest part is to find people with the desire and want to improve and progress.

We have a family that could be promising. They were sent over by the sisters. They either just need more time or something to change their perspective. I hope they can have a desire to grow close to Christ.

I hope everyone is doing good. I do miss you guys. And miss many other things. But I'm so grateful
for everything. And this chance to serve God's children. I miss the ski season though lol, and snow but I'm so happy to be in Taiwan. I love the people and culture. It's so awesome.

Love you all and miss you lots,

Max clegg ❤️

WEEK 11 in Tucheng--HUGE GRIND

I forgot to send this. I had it finished just didn't send it.

this week was good as always.

I had exchanges from Wednesday morning to Thursday morning. We had two lessons then taught English on Wednesday. Two people came to thr advance class in the sanxia district. They were both really awesome and it was super fun talking to them. One was really funny.

We had not as much finding this week. But, we've been busy which is good.

Sunday night I felt really sick and most of today. But I'm feeling better.

This week has been busy. Missionary work is a Huge grind. And very tiring.

I love you all and hope everyone's doing good. Just look for the small and simple things that make you happy.

Love you all,

Max clegg

WEEK 10 --Missionary work is 100% grind...

 

this week was really good. It's been really good. I'm getting a lot better and more comfortable at talking to random people. My Chinese is getting better, probably.

It was a really fun week. And been working a lot. This week we had a mission tour. And it was pretty good. We had I think a 70 over the southern Asia area. 

Last p-day we went and played ultimate Frisby and that was really fun. We also went and I bought a chocolate oreo shaved ice thing. It was really tasty. I put a picture of it.

We had some lessons and some visiting. We had some member meals. It was all good. Me and my companion have a fun time and laugh a lot.

We played volleyball with some homies.

It was really fun, we then got breakfast with them.

My zone is also really awesome. The other missionaries are great.

I don't have many cool pictures but I do have some

I'm grateful to be in Taiwan. Some of the people are so cute lol. But I've been enjoying it even though it's hard.

The people are awesome. The culture is awesome. The food I'd awesome. It's been a really cool experience. Missionary work is 100% a grind though. But you can still have fun. You have to really try to find it though. 

Love you all 

Max clegg 余福君🎈❤️🥶

WEEK 9--21 Savage Day

 

This week went well I would say.

One thing the mission does. It helps you appreciate and be greatful for everything.  For family, hobbies, life and other stuff. I'm greatful for that.

Last pday we went to a Costco for lunch. Pizza and hotdogs. Not as good as on america but still fire. We then went to a college campus and played some soccer then we played basketball with some random kids. It was really fun.

Zone council and taught two friends on Tuesday. We talked about Halloween in our English group.

I think Halloween may be my favorite holiday. I love scary movies and scary games. The whole vibe of Halloween is sick. We had a Halloween party on Saturday with the ward. It was for the kids. It was pretty fun.

We set up a lesson with one of our friends and he doesn't have a phone so we can't text him. We also got two peike's which is a term for a member accompanying the lesson. He didn't show up. So the members took us to dinner to this BBQ place.

You get to go choose any meats you want and vegetables and you bring it back to the table and you cook it yourself it's really fire tbh.

Sunday. Taking the sacrament is always peaceful.

Then we helped someone with English over call. And did a little street finding.

We went to visits the Hong family at 7:30. They were really nice and it was good. They have two younger boys. We forgot to get a picture. Another elder added us to a group chat with this person. And she is crazy lol.

We did alot of street contacting as well. I'm still not good at it but it's getting better. My Chinese is better but it feels worse. If that makes sense.

My companion is really fun, I like him alot.

We made a new holiday. Every 21st of every month is 21 Savage day. So mark that on your calendars. It's the best day ever.

I hope everyone is doing well.

Love you all 很多。

Max clegg 余福君🤿❤️ 🎃