Email letter - August 27, 2012

Another great week in the mission field! This last week we had that half mission conference with Elder Cardon of the Seventy and that was really enjoyable. The message was mainly about the spirit and how He works and how we can let Him work better with us. It was basically split up into 3 session of teaching from Elder Cardon himself. between President and Sister Weston speaking and before lunch, just after lunch when right after that session some missionaries spoke and Sister Cardon, then after that he spoke again. Each session was a little bit different and focused on a few different things and details. The first was mainly on how the Spirit works and how we can allow Him to work better with us. The second session was great, we went on a long scripture chase in the bible about Peter and how he saw so many things and had so many great spiritual experiences but then denied Christ. Why? Because he didn't have the gift of the Holy Ghost yet is what was presented. He had forgotten, or doubted, the experiences he had. And how after the day of Pentecost he couldn't be restrained. Because he had the Holy Ghost. Then that was related to our investigators. The third session really focused on us not letting ourselves get afraid and really being bold and getting to work. Not being afraid to extend bold commitments and promises for keeping them. That was really beneficial as well.
Aside from that the work is going really well also, We set another baptismal date and picked up a new investigator, both in Hayfork. It's really starting to pick up there. I love when people walk up to us and say they want to be taught. That's the best!
Other than that not much has happened, just a few big things. But I'm not complaining. Things are going great. Life is good!

Email letter - August 20, 2012

Hey one and hey all! It was another slow but good week, again there isn't much to report. But that's the usual. This last week, just yesterday actually, Elder Jackson and I were tracting and this guy opened the door and said "I've been expecting you come on it." now usually this is either be a really good thing or just end up in a bible bash. This time it was neither. It was this crazy guy who has some strange religious beliefs. Basically a combination of Jehovah's Witness and Buddhist religions. He was strange. He talked about how Jesus couldn't have been the only savior because he only suffered for people before him and there needed to be others to suffer each in turn for the people before them. He also said that thought, knowledge and a number of other things are imperfection and limit us from getting into "the Kingdom". Kind of a lune, that's only the beginning though. The devil has quite the hold on that man. Too bad he wouldn't listen. Oh well we can't force them. Just invite.
That's all my adventure for this week, we have our annual half-mission conference this week with Elder Cardon of the Seventy so I'll talk about that next week. That'll be a lot of fun! Anyway, love you guys and I'll talk to you soon.

Email letter - August 13, 2012

It was another good week, we had our baptism in Hayfork that went well. It was a long journey with a surprise expedition to Redding, but that's another story for another day, the thing is he got dunked and life is great!  a picture from just before the baptism is attached.
Aside from that we had a good week in Hayfork, we went to the fair and talked to people, getting a few referrals and by chance running into a less-active that wants to come back and have us teach her grandchildren and get them baptized. What are the odds? Things are going well there, Weaverville is still lagging a bit, with the move last week and a long meeting on one of the other days we weren't able to get too much done. But we're working at it. Hopefully we get it going enough to stay here past this transfer period. I would love to stay longer. Absolutely love it. This has been my favorite area.
Next week we have a meeting with Elder Cardon from the seventy and that'll be good, I'll report on that in a couple of week but for now I got nuthin'. Love you and talk to you guys later!

Email letter - August 6, 2012

Holo all! Another good week, I got myself a new comp, Elder Jackson. And I'm slowly tricking him into liking country music with my new church cds with some twang. Just thought you'd like to know. Elder Jackson has been out 3 months, just came from Chico, and is from Hurricane, pronounced "hurrcin" Utah. He's goofy, a hard worker and seems to be a bit on the crazier side. So much like me. It was a good week, we knocked doors, drove about 300 miles, and we taught people. So fairly average. There isn't too much to say about it.
President Weston and I had a talk this week about the area. We're still not sure about whether it's going to stay open or not, but if things don't shape up quickly then it won't. Which would be a real bummer, and I wouldn't be too excited about it. But whatever happens happens, and I know that what will be what is supposed to be. That's one of the things I've developed out here is just to trust what comes from the Lord and go with it, because you're going to be where you're most effective. So if we stay then great, but if we go then just as well. But I do love it here.
We have a baptism this week in Hayfork which will be great. I'm excited a lot for that, especially because I'll be getting wet up to my waist. That'll be fun. We're really excited to have some fruits of our efforts there. And are expecting some more to come soon. It'll be great.
Anyway, there isn't much to report, we're just pushing on as usual. Have a great week you guys, you're all in my prayers and I hope the best is coming to you.