Friday, August 19, 2011
Three Assistants
Max thanks for the email. You had me laughing pretty hard. Love ya!
We had mini zone conferences this week. In September we are having a GA come to tour SCCM. President Holm has not had a zone conference yet and he didn't want his first one to be the one with the GA... So we threw together a mini zone conference schedule. It was fun. We did 7 zones in 4 days. It was just like meet the president tour all over again. A LOT of driving. It was a great zone conference. President Holm trained on his vision of the mission. He had us make cards to give everyone. His focus is member work. He is pushing it. Everyone is on board so it will be so awesome... we just need to start applying. As a mission we are just not used to working effectively with members. President Holm gave us really good advice and tips on how to do member missionary work. It’s what the mission needs.
President Holm got speak a lot with Uncle Dan at the MTC. Uncle Dan told him to call me Augie a bunch. And he has. hahaha. I’m glad to hear that they're there in Novosibirsk. Give them my best.
I have a replacement. President called Elder C. to replace me the new assistant. We did things a little differently this time though. President announced Elder C. in the first round of zone conferences because that was the zone we were in. President had called him the night before and told him to pack his bags. Elder Douglas and I figured out the rest of the logistics. and Elder C. has been our companion since Tuesday. Three Assistants! He will be able to go through a full transfer week and help us prepare for it. It's been a lot of fun in a 3-pack. He is a way funny kid who reminds me a lot of Peter Burton. I leave the office on Wednesday for my new assignment! Will keep you posted on that.
Fort Jackson was great last Sunday. I taught the class. a soldier raised his hand for baptism. He is RLDS. He said that he has attended church his whole life but has never felt like the way he did on Sunday. He recognized it as an answer from God. He wants to change his life and become a better person. He committed to being baptism tomorrow.
Love ya... I will write a week from Monday... August 22nd
Elder Stoneman
We had mini zone conferences this week. In September we are having a GA come to tour SCCM. President Holm has not had a zone conference yet and he didn't want his first one to be the one with the GA... So we threw together a mini zone conference schedule. It was fun. We did 7 zones in 4 days. It was just like meet the president tour all over again. A LOT of driving. It was a great zone conference. President Holm trained on his vision of the mission. He had us make cards to give everyone. His focus is member work. He is pushing it. Everyone is on board so it will be so awesome... we just need to start applying. As a mission we are just not used to working effectively with members. President Holm gave us really good advice and tips on how to do member missionary work. It’s what the mission needs.
President Holm got speak a lot with Uncle Dan at the MTC. Uncle Dan told him to call me Augie a bunch. And he has. hahaha. I’m glad to hear that they're there in Novosibirsk. Give them my best.
I have a replacement. President called Elder C. to replace me the new assistant. We did things a little differently this time though. President announced Elder C. in the first round of zone conferences because that was the zone we were in. President had called him the night before and told him to pack his bags. Elder Douglas and I figured out the rest of the logistics. and Elder C. has been our companion since Tuesday. Three Assistants! He will be able to go through a full transfer week and help us prepare for it. It's been a lot of fun in a 3-pack. He is a way funny kid who reminds me a lot of Peter Burton. I leave the office on Wednesday for my new assignment! Will keep you posted on that.
Fort Jackson was great last Sunday. I taught the class. a soldier raised his hand for baptism. He is RLDS. He said that he has attended church his whole life but has never felt like the way he did on Sunday. He recognized it as an answer from God. He wants to change his life and become a better person. He committed to being baptism tomorrow.
Love ya... I will write a week from Monday... August 22nd
Elder Stoneman
Monday, August 1, 2011
The Time is Far Spent
Hey y’all:
This week has just flown by. "The time is far spent... there is little remaining to publish glad tidings by sea and by land..."
I love my mission. As the time passes I find myself reminiscing of the good and hard times and I also feel an increased sense of urgency.
Thanks for the birthday package. It was the best... yes I opened it early. Worth it. hahaha. I’m looking forward to the do it yourself cake. yum. Elder Douglas and I will enjoy it for sure. Thanks for the cash as well. Monday is going to be a blast.
I love the cd mom. Thank you. It has some really great ones on it. When I read the title, my mind immediately went to Grandpa Gibbons and his book about the Savior’s mortal ministry. How is it coming along? Tell them I love them and pray the best their way.
I gave the other cd to President Holm. He was really touched. and thanked you profusely. He sends his and sister Holm’s love and thanks across the way. They called me today to tell me that they were listening to it and absolutely love it.
So at fort Jackson last week two soldiers were baptized. The first was brother K. He is just as awesome as his name. He just turned 18 and a few weeks ago he raised his hand saying he'd like to be baptized. We've been teaching him and he has been very accepting to the gospel and gospel living. So on Sunday I pulled him out after the sacrament was passed so that he could be interviewed. When I pulled him out his face was just drenched in sweat. It was a little warm in the building but I asked if he was nervous, he got a big grin on his face and said, "Yeah!" He was baptized. He is just a great guy. I have not seen anyone as happy as he was after baptism.
The experiences continue to be so incredible at Fort Jackson.
So it’s been another week with more of the same - interviews and trainings. We went down to Augusta for a meeting. President Holm is handling it all well. He will do some incredible things.
Love ya all,
Elder Stoneman
This week has just flown by. "The time is far spent... there is little remaining to publish glad tidings by sea and by land..."
I love my mission. As the time passes I find myself reminiscing of the good and hard times and I also feel an increased sense of urgency.
Thanks for the birthday package. It was the best... yes I opened it early. Worth it. hahaha. I’m looking forward to the do it yourself cake. yum. Elder Douglas and I will enjoy it for sure. Thanks for the cash as well. Monday is going to be a blast.
I love the cd mom. Thank you. It has some really great ones on it. When I read the title, my mind immediately went to Grandpa Gibbons and his book about the Savior’s mortal ministry. How is it coming along? Tell them I love them and pray the best their way.
I gave the other cd to President Holm. He was really touched. and thanked you profusely. He sends his and sister Holm’s love and thanks across the way. They called me today to tell me that they were listening to it and absolutely love it.
So at fort Jackson last week two soldiers were baptized. The first was brother K. He is just as awesome as his name. He just turned 18 and a few weeks ago he raised his hand saying he'd like to be baptized. We've been teaching him and he has been very accepting to the gospel and gospel living. So on Sunday I pulled him out after the sacrament was passed so that he could be interviewed. When I pulled him out his face was just drenched in sweat. It was a little warm in the building but I asked if he was nervous, he got a big grin on his face and said, "Yeah!" He was baptized. He is just a great guy. I have not seen anyone as happy as he was after baptism.
The experiences continue to be so incredible at Fort Jackson.
So it’s been another week with more of the same - interviews and trainings. We went down to Augusta for a meeting. President Holm is handling it all well. He will do some incredible things.
Love ya all,
Elder Stoneman
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