Greeting From NY

Greetings from NY, 


This week has moved along quickly. I am still spending most of my time on Corona Ave talking  to everyone I see. I am amazed at how many immigrants come and go. It seems to be a cycle. I  see the same people for about 6 weeks. They then move on, find some work elsewhere or  move to look in another area.  


We found a man named Michale from Venezuela. He left his family behind to look for a better  life. He told us how he walked and rode busses to the border which took about three weeks.  He simply walked in, filled out some paperwork and was free to go. He went to Florida first  where his brother lives then flew to Queens looking for work. He plans to bring his family to the  states when he finds a place to work and live. 


Michale’s sprit is on fire. He was found  in Woodside (neighboring area) where  he went to church. He is actually in my  area (Queens) so he was referred to us.  We taught him all four lessons this  week and he was baptized this Sunday.  He loves the Gospel and reads  everything. We introduced him to the Gospel Library and he reads all day,  everyday. He is an amazing, cool guy.  It’s a marvelous work and wonder how  the elect are found and grasp the  teaching so quickly. They immediately  want to be baptized and become one  with he saints.  My study has been all over the place  this week. I know this work is the work  of the Lord and a I am grateful to play a part of His gathering. 


Elder Noah Kendrick 
Queens, New York



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