11 October 2004
"We had another super long district meeting, but then we got to go on a couple visits. Лариса was the first one, and that was good. She is doing very well, The second one was with Ольга and that was interesting. She says she wants to find out if the church is true, but she is not reading the BofM. We told here that we have to read in order to know. It was interesting!
In district meeting we talked about the HG. It's crazy how we feel it so often, and often don't realize. Also, the different ways I feel it too is crazy. I know the the HG does and is helping me, and this awesome to know. It makes things much easier!"
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
Americans
10 October 2004
"Well, today was amazing. We had sacrament and the 4 of us did everything. I talked about service in the church and about the importance of service in the church. After church we went to the other elders house before going to Норья. What an awesome experience we had there! There are like 13 people - students that is - here from Logan high. They were there at the meeting. Zan - there teacher and leader was also there.
Алексей и Ольга received the Holy Ghost, and that was absolutely awesome. The spirit was strong, and many tears were shed. We then had a testimony meeting in Russian and in English. The spirit was awesome! I remembered how I felt 2 months ago when I came to Russia. The total shock of what love these people have! It is so awesome! There is no question - the gospel is true! What an amazing thing it is that the Lord is helping the Russian people to find truth through youth from America - from Logan that is!
Oh yeah, it was nice to see some American faces here in Russia! I was in the circle and participated in the giving of the HG when Elder Watts gave it - what an awesome experience!"
"Well, today was amazing. We had sacrament and the 4 of us did everything. I talked about service in the church and about the importance of service in the church. After church we went to the other elders house before going to Норья. What an awesome experience we had there! There are like 13 people - students that is - here from Logan high. They were there at the meeting. Zan - there teacher and leader was also there.
Алексей и Ольга received the Holy Ghost, and that was absolutely awesome. The spirit was strong, and many tears were shed. We then had a testimony meeting in Russian and in English. The spirit was awesome! I remembered how I felt 2 months ago when I came to Russia. The total shock of what love these people have! It is so awesome! There is no question - the gospel is true! What an amazing thing it is that the Lord is helping the Russian people to find truth through youth from America - from Logan that is!
Oh yeah, it was nice to see some American faces here in Russia! I was in the circle and participated in the giving of the HG when Elder Watts gave it - what an awesome experience!"
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Baptism
9 October 2004
"An interesting day it sure has been...So, we got home and got all ready for the day, It was fairly hectic as there was a baptism today – Алексей и Ольга. They were baptized, but there was only like 5 people there for that. It was awesome to see them get baptized! I love baptisms, and especially the spirit that is at them. It is absolutely awesome. After the baptism, we came home to eat at about 5...I prepared a nice big meal for us, and then Elder Kirk prepared his lesson. I prepared enchiladas with the stuff my mother sent me. I love her to death! Anyhow, so that was our day!
We talked for awhile with Elder Watts and Jensen for awhile after the baptism about Alec and Marina – they live in Норья. They searched for the true church for awhile, but they couldn't find it. Well after awhile, they found American kids there, and they knew that these kids were different. Well, there leader gave them a BofM. They knew that the church was true, but there were no missionaries in the area. They waited an entire year, and then the missionaries came to Ижевск. Well, now they have brought another family in the gospel today! What an awesome work that this is that the Lord is bringing forth. It is awesome the way that he does so!"
"An interesting day it sure has been...So, we got home and got all ready for the day, It was fairly hectic as there was a baptism today – Алексей и Ольга. They were baptized, but there was only like 5 people there for that. It was awesome to see them get baptized! I love baptisms, and especially the spirit that is at them. It is absolutely awesome. After the baptism, we came home to eat at about 5...I prepared a nice big meal for us, and then Elder Kirk prepared his lesson. I prepared enchiladas with the stuff my mother sent me. I love her to death! Anyhow, so that was our day!
We talked for awhile with Elder Watts and Jensen for awhile after the baptism about Alec and Marina – they live in Норья. They searched for the true church for awhile, but they couldn't find it. Well after awhile, they found American kids there, and they knew that these kids were different. Well, there leader gave them a BofM. They knew that the church was true, but there were no missionaries in the area. They waited an entire year, and then the missionaries came to Ижевск. Well, now they have brought another family in the gospel today! What an awesome work that this is that the Lord is bringing forth. It is awesome the way that he does so!"
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Conference
8 October 2004
"I was in Kazan for zone conference again today. It was an awesome conference. We learned more and more about the new program which we are starting to implement. It is a good program, and will help us focus on investigators more. It should allow for more baptism, and making sure people are converted!
We were on the train to Kazan, and now back to Izhevsk. It is like an 8 hour ride both ways so that means a lot of time to sleep and also to think. I know I need to focus more on the work right now, but its hard. The Lord has blessed me so much, yet it is hard. I love the Lord so much. I love this work. I know as I dive in, the Lord will continue to bless me. This is an awesome time. I know that this is where I should be, and that I have tons of support at home!"
"I was in Kazan for zone conference again today. It was an awesome conference. We learned more and more about the new program which we are starting to implement. It is a good program, and will help us focus on investigators more. It should allow for more baptism, and making sure people are converted!
We were on the train to Kazan, and now back to Izhevsk. It is like an 8 hour ride both ways so that means a lot of time to sleep and also to think. I know I need to focus more on the work right now, but its hard. The Lord has blessed me so much, yet it is hard. I love the Lord so much. I love this work. I know as I dive in, the Lord will continue to bless me. This is an awesome time. I know that this is where I should be, and that I have tons of support at home!"
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Blessed
7 October 2004
"Well, it was a fairly good day. I did have a harder time concentrating then I thought, but all is well! So anyhow, we had a couple of meetings today. The first thing we did was I got back with Elder Kirk, and then we stopped by to people. Our last meeting was with Ольга и Настья, and that went well! Our meeting before that was with Галина and that was interesting.
She is deaf and very nice. She fed us too. Well, she was very sweet and nice I wish we knew how to help her. Anyhow, I tried hard to pay attention to her, but it was hard. Wow, why am I so lucky to have been born in America, to have hearing, sight, and the gospel? Often I take it for granted. I wish that I could share it with everyone. The gospel is true!"
"Well, it was a fairly good day. I did have a harder time concentrating then I thought, but all is well! So anyhow, we had a couple of meetings today. The first thing we did was I got back with Elder Kirk, and then we stopped by to people. Our last meeting was with Ольга и Настья, and that went well! Our meeting before that was with Галина and that was interesting.
She is deaf and very nice. She fed us too. Well, she was very sweet and nice I wish we knew how to help her. Anyhow, I tried hard to pay attention to her, but it was hard. Wow, why am I so lucky to have been born in America, to have hearing, sight, and the gospel? Often I take it for granted. I wish that I could share it with everyone. The gospel is true!"
Monday, October 6, 2008
Finally
6 October 2004
"What a relief today has been! It is so nice to have finally heard the news from Meagan that she is dating someone! I am sad of course, but at the same time relieved to have heard the news! I just want to be able to write to her and not have her worry about it - we're friends, and that's what friends are for! I am so glad to be here on my mission. It makes things so much easier on me! The Lord knows what is best for me! I must rely on him! He will take care of meas I work and do that which he wants!
Tonight I was on an exchange with Elder Jensen from Canada, We met with Сестра Лидия и Ангелина and had a good meeting with them. I wish that all the members of the church would be like them. They love the gospel! I know that this gospel is true and that I can share it with them! Its time to kick into gear and work!"
"What a relief today has been! It is so nice to have finally heard the news from Meagan that she is dating someone! I am sad of course, but at the same time relieved to have heard the news! I just want to be able to write to her and not have her worry about it - we're friends, and that's what friends are for! I am so glad to be here on my mission. It makes things so much easier on me! The Lord knows what is best for me! I must rely on him! He will take care of meas I work and do that which he wants!
Tonight I was on an exchange with Elder Jensen from Canada, We met with Сестра Лидия и Ангелина and had a good meeting with them. I wish that all the members of the church would be like them. They love the gospel! I know that this gospel is true and that I can share it with them! Its time to kick into gear and work!"
Sunday, October 5, 2008
5 Months
5 October 2004
"5 months - what in the heck! I sure don't feel like I've been out that long! All the same - life goes on! Today we were on the рынок, and Elder Kirk bought his coats. After that we just stopped by to people and talked a bit. It was nice to be out tonight and talk with people! Tomorrow - Pday!"
"5 months - what in the heck! I sure don't feel like I've been out that long! All the same - life goes on! Today we were on the рынок, and Elder Kirk bought his coats. After that we just stopped by to people and talked a bit. It was nice to be out tonight and talk with people! Tomorrow - Pday!"
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