Fiji is the one January 14, 2018

This week has been so amazing!! First off I am staying in Suva and I am so excited because this transfer is going to be so special! We are really excited about all those we have been working with, but also a couple new investigators which are so awesome! 

Yesterday was a really good day! It was probably the busiest day of my whole mission! Saturday night me and Elder Shin planned for like 1 hour straight just writing down everything we needed to do! We said a couple prayers that night because we were so stressed, but God really came through for us like like he will if we are prepared and do our part! 

In Suva 3rd ward we saw so much success! We had the most people we have ever had to the hindi class! We had like 12 people there by the end, and we were missing another 8 or more that are almost always there, but were missing for either health problems, work, a funeral, or the weather! I was so excited that I hurried and took a picture or two before the class! As we were in ward counsel it was brought up multiple times that there are women in Relief Society and also men in Priesthood are frustrated because they are not able to understand, thus giving them not as much of a reason to stay for all 3 blocks and become more involved into the ward. I just was thinking to myself how these are things that can be solved one day when we have a hindi speaking unit, branch, or even a ward in Suva! It is so exciting to be a part of the work moving here in fiji with the hindi language.There is a good chance I will be leaving Suva sometime soon, and I want to leave it all out there before I go! There are too many investigators, recent converts, and members that I have grown to love with my whole heart that would benefit so much from it.

Sadly we found out this week that Cho and Ma moved to Lami which is out of our area:( The good thing is Elder Gygi is over there and he is going to help them pick up where we left off! 

Bobby had his baptismal interview yesterday! When people say "golden investigator" they are talking about someone that is way ons. Well Bobby is more than a golden investigator. He has the most faith I have ever seen out of anyone in my entire life. I really mean that! He has changed his entire life because of his faith in Jesus Christ. He has quit drinking, smoking, and instead has started good habits like reading the Book of Mormon, praying everyday and coming to church. I know he is going to do so much good in the church along with his wife Sharmila who will also be baptized this Saturday!

Maverick is also planned to be baptized this Saturday as well! We are super excited that the time is almost here, because it's been a long time coming! 

We are so excited about everything happening here in Suva! Life is really good! I am so happy to be able to help do the Lord's work here in Fiji! 

Love you all! Have a great week!! 

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Elda Hess

Pictures:

1. Last day with Elder Larsen and Elder Worden

2. Funny one haha

3. Boys

4. My indian family in hindi class

5. Hindi class pt 2

6. New Zone Leader Elder Gaba from PNG

7. Isa Elder Larsen and Elder Bowen... legends haha