February 27,2011

Hello everyone.  I'll put as much information in this email as possible, but I have a time limit for the computer so bear with me.

 

The week has been good.  We've been working hard and have some new ideas to help us make it progress even further.

 

We've been spending time with a lot of Less Active and Active members in an attempt to find new investigators.  It can be messy or fun from time to time.  The mud is from us fixind a water pipe that was burried almost 6 feet underground.  The guy did a faulty job when he fixed it so we tried to help when we found out it was bubbling up.  The Picture of all the people is my District from before transfers.  The one of me with the gun is me holding a Russian AK-47.  Fun stuff.  The one of my companion is when he found out our regular bowls and spoons were dirty so he tried eating out of a wooden bowl with a 1 Tablespoon measuring spoon.

 

The ward members are trying to take care of us.  A few try to give us rides whenever they can.  Which is convenient because we have the car for usually only a week and there are a lot of hills for me to bike up.  Not fun.  Now that my bike is fixed though its easier.  I think I'm still losing weight.  We have some new plans to find people.

 

One of our investigators named Jawhara had her baby.  She also really likes the Plan of Salvation.  She wants to know why all the other churches dont believe it.  She's awesome.

 

Mom and Dad.  You dont have to be retired to start a mission.  Offer to go on splits with the Elders or the Sisters in the area once in a while.  Feed them a meal once or twice a month.  Offer them a ride to an appointment.  Try to help them out.  Missionaries in your Area need some loving too.

 

Elder Christofferson

February 21, 2011

Hello from Ballmore! (Thats how they say it around here) I'm happy to hear that MOST of the family is okay.  So is Colton at BYU-I or UVU?  I'm so confused.  Everyone moves around so much that I'm getting whiplash.  Tell Cameron and Colton not to burn the Camp down.  Thea wrote me last week and told me that I need to go work at MMSR again when I get home.  Apparently Ace and Griz quit the council so they need help.

 

Do you know if Gary ever got the letter?  I wouldn't be surprised if Daniel forgot.  I keep trying to think of experiences that would benefit the boys in the ward.  Most of mine have been pretty lax lately.  We're having trouble reaching our goals.

 

You should charge rent to those that want to stay in my room from time to time.  You could make a little extra money.  I'm telling you I wish my large comfy bed.  If I could have it sent out here I would, but that would make moving inconvenient.

 

I'm trying to remember everything that has been going on.  We found a new investigator.  Her name is Christina.  She's 41.  She seems to think that she has a unique connection to my companion on a spiritual level. (She tends to flirt with him.  We hope he doesn't have to go through an Emergency Transfer)  We're hoping to put her on date for Baptism soon.  She used to be Episcopalian. (I think thats how you spell it)

  

Thats awesome about Tyson and Teancum.  They're going to be awesome.  I hope they find success.

 

I'm not sure if I get to perform the baptism.  Thats up to our investigator.

 

Well I'm going to sign off for now.

 

I love you all!

February 7, 2011

WHATS THIS?!?!?!  NO EMAIL?!?!?!  I guess Thea and President Shepherd love me more this week.

 

This week has been bitter sweet.

 

Sweet because we've a baptism and three confirmations.

 

Bitter because we can't find any new investigators.  Keep praying with us.  We did get to go see several members though.  This one man showed us his gun and blade collection. (Pictures to come)  One is a double barrel flintlock Black Powder, M14 on a hunting stock, M16, an M1 Grandea REAL Russion AK-47, and several other famous guns.  He has the James Bond Pistol, but I didn't get a picture of me holding it.  He wants to arm the missionaries in our area with blades so that we have protection on us at all times.  He has a friend that will sell us high quality knives for like 40% off.

 

Please continue to pray for us this week so that we can find those ready to hear our message and that those we are teaching with have the desire to enter into the waters of Baptism.

 

I love you all!

Jess