Its been another great week in Chesterfield!
The weather has been great the past few days. Sunny and warm in the days but then it gets pretty cold in the evening. It doesn't help that it get dark at five. Speaking of getting dark early, the ward got a letter from a retirement center. It said that some LDS missionaries had contacted a lady in the parking lot one evening. They didn't know who it was so they sent letters to the wards in the area and then to Salt Lake!
Other than that it was a slow week. Lots of things came up that were unexpected and kept us from working as much as we wanted, but yesterday was amazing and made up for it. We are planning on setting a baptismal date with MacKenzie this week and wanted her husband, James, to do it. He has only just recently been reactivated but hasn't taken the sacrament in about 15 years. And we have been working with him and the bishop, so that he would feel comfortable and worthy to do so. After I took the bread yesterday I looked back just in time to see him do the same. It was the greatest feeling in the world. They have both changed so much and confirmed our thoughts about setting the date with MacKenzie. I'll let you know when it is next week!
We have two dinner appointments for thanksgiving and we had to start declining invitations, otherwise I'd be huge(er), haha. But seriously, I could use some new black and blue pants, not for my suits but for normal use. My black ones got ripped up in St. Peters from my bike and the blue ones are tight (the brand must run small or something, haha).
This week is Zone Conference. I'm really looking forward to it. They are always great. Then next week the zone is going to the Temple with the Turleys. We can't wait, but I guess we'll have too.
Dad-Elder Ferrin and I get along great. I've been blessed with really good companions so far. The district is basically the same. We got a new sister and Elder Nelson took the place of one of the Zone Leaders, but other than that we're the same.
Love you,
Elder Egan
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Open Our Mouths!!
It has been another great week in Chesterfield!
Not much happened this week, well nothing that really stands out. We've been tracting a lot and it doesn't help that it gets dark around 5. We've been threatened to have the police called on us numerous times since the time change. If people only knew the message that they were rejecting...oh well. maybe next time.
We had a really good day yesterday. It was the primary program in the Parkway ward. This week we've been focusing on the Plan of Salvation in our companion studies, trying to teach it simply. Then the primary sung a song about it. It hit us just how simple it really is. Then we had a really good lesson in Elders Quorum. Afterwards we went home teaching with bro. McCord and then had dinner with them after. We stopped by some recent converts, the Colombos. She is going in for surgery today and we gave her a blessing. It really helped them feel the spirit (which is really needed. they haven't been to church for a few months now). It was just really good. Then we went over to James and MacKenzie's. We read a little out of 3 Ne 11 and then watched the Testaments. That helped out way more than we ever imagined it would've. Elder Ferrin gained their trust and they were both hit with a spiritual hammer. And despite the rain, there couldn't have been more "sunshine in our souls" that night. It was great.
We lost our dinner calendar after the Chesterfield ward. Luckily, I, for some reason, wrote down all of our appointments for the rest of the month. We just won't have any additions till we find it. We think that someone accidentally took it home. Oh well.
The weather is starting to change. its cold and wet now, and we heard that there is supposed to be a rain/snow mix tomorrow, we'll see.
Mom-Setting an example is great. When we knock on someone's door and they know a member, it's automatically a good door and they are nice to us. HOWEVER, its not enough to only set a good example. If we don't OPEN OUR MOUTHS we will not receive the promised blessings that the Lord has promised us. It always gets me when we ask members what they are doing to further the work and all they say is "setting a good example." Once again, it is good to do that, but it shows the Lord that we are lazy and ashamed of the gospel of Christ. (now that I've finished my rant and have gotten off my soap box...)
Don't worry about the CD's. We don't have that rule, or at least I've never heard of it, so your OK. My contacts are good. You know me. I might change them twice out here, ha ha. Christmas? I don't know. Maybe some ties or something. Maybe some kind of tie hanger? Whatever though. Yeah, we had trunk or treat in both wards. We just visited with the members in Chesterfields but we decorated a room (it was raining outside so they did it in the church) for Parkways. It was a lot of fun.
Dad-Elder Ferrin is from Thousand Oaks, California. He's been out a transfer less then me. We were actually just talking about the temple this morning and how great it is and how much we'd like to go more often, but our time is needed elsewhere for the present time. President Turley is doing good. He's up and about. We talked to Sis. Turley last night and she said that he is really bored, ha ha. Our stake out here also does a nativity thing. I don't think its quite that big, but large nonetheless. Its a great thing for both members and nonmembers alike.
Remember that Christ will never forget us, we are on His hands and His feet. He will always look for opportunities to bless us. We can only receive these blessings though if we are obedient to His commandments.
Love you lots,
Elder Egan
Not much happened this week, well nothing that really stands out. We've been tracting a lot and it doesn't help that it gets dark around 5. We've been threatened to have the police called on us numerous times since the time change. If people only knew the message that they were rejecting...oh well. maybe next time.
We had a really good day yesterday. It was the primary program in the Parkway ward. This week we've been focusing on the Plan of Salvation in our companion studies, trying to teach it simply. Then the primary sung a song about it. It hit us just how simple it really is. Then we had a really good lesson in Elders Quorum. Afterwards we went home teaching with bro. McCord and then had dinner with them after. We stopped by some recent converts, the Colombos. She is going in for surgery today and we gave her a blessing. It really helped them feel the spirit (which is really needed. they haven't been to church for a few months now). It was just really good. Then we went over to James and MacKenzie's. We read a little out of 3 Ne 11 and then watched the Testaments. That helped out way more than we ever imagined it would've. Elder Ferrin gained their trust and they were both hit with a spiritual hammer. And despite the rain, there couldn't have been more "sunshine in our souls" that night. It was great.
We lost our dinner calendar after the Chesterfield ward. Luckily, I, for some reason, wrote down all of our appointments for the rest of the month. We just won't have any additions till we find it. We think that someone accidentally took it home. Oh well.
The weather is starting to change. its cold and wet now, and we heard that there is supposed to be a rain/snow mix tomorrow, we'll see.
Mom-Setting an example is great. When we knock on someone's door and they know a member, it's automatically a good door and they are nice to us. HOWEVER, its not enough to only set a good example. If we don't OPEN OUR MOUTHS we will not receive the promised blessings that the Lord has promised us. It always gets me when we ask members what they are doing to further the work and all they say is "setting a good example." Once again, it is good to do that, but it shows the Lord that we are lazy and ashamed of the gospel of Christ. (now that I've finished my rant and have gotten off my soap box...)
Don't worry about the CD's. We don't have that rule, or at least I've never heard of it, so your OK. My contacts are good. You know me. I might change them twice out here, ha ha. Christmas? I don't know. Maybe some ties or something. Maybe some kind of tie hanger? Whatever though. Yeah, we had trunk or treat in both wards. We just visited with the members in Chesterfields but we decorated a room (it was raining outside so they did it in the church) for Parkways. It was a lot of fun.
Dad-Elder Ferrin is from Thousand Oaks, California. He's been out a transfer less then me. We were actually just talking about the temple this morning and how great it is and how much we'd like to go more often, but our time is needed elsewhere for the present time. President Turley is doing good. He's up and about. We talked to Sis. Turley last night and she said that he is really bored, ha ha. Our stake out here also does a nativity thing. I don't think its quite that big, but large nonetheless. Its a great thing for both members and nonmembers alike.
Remember that Christ will never forget us, we are on His hands and His feet. He will always look for opportunities to bless us. We can only receive these blessings though if we are obedient to His commandments.
Love you lots,
Elder Egan
Monday, November 9, 2009
Relieved!!
Its been another great week in Chesterfield!
So, i got a call Tuesday from the Assistants saying that when the new missionaries left Provo, there was one fewer than was supposed to come out. So I'm not training this transfer. it was a huge relief and now I can focus on other things. My companion is Elder Ferrin from southern California. He has been out a transfer less than me. Elder Nelson will be missed but the work will continue and hopefully pick up with Elder Ferrin.
We had DLZL (where all the district leaders and the Zone leaders get together and talk about the mission goals and the coming transfer) and this transfer we are focusing on the "Enabling" power of the Atonement. So often we think of the "Redeeming" power that we forget about the enabling part. Its going to be a great transfer and we are going to get a lot accomplished.
Other than that we've been tracting quite a bit. The investigators are doing really well. We are still plugging along with them. Anyday now and they'll be ready.
President Turley is doing good. He's been out of the hospital for a little bit now. He went into the office on Friday and worked for three hours. He is taking it really easy and slow now though.
Mom-my suit pants are doing great. I only have to wear them a couple times a week for a few hours. Mary wasn't there on Sat. It was partially our fault though. We were doing service for some people and lost track of time. We called, no answer, went over there and no answer. We'll try again later. Hopefully she wasnt offended. I havent heard that song. Must be new, but the lesson is so very true. He does know each one of us and our needs and desires.
Dad-you guys are getting all kinds of "new" toys now that I'm gone, haha. sounds like you've been busy though. I havent done any magic tricks yet, I should pull them out though.
Josh-Good job in band. You'll get'em next year, just keep going. When you start driving make sure you only go with dad, hehe. Especially if its a stick, 1) I dont know how good mom is at driving a stick and 2)...JOSH SLOW DOWN!!! YOUR GOING TO CRASH!!! haha.
Anyway, remember always who you are and what you stand for
Love,
Elder Egan
So, i got a call Tuesday from the Assistants saying that when the new missionaries left Provo, there was one fewer than was supposed to come out. So I'm not training this transfer. it was a huge relief and now I can focus on other things. My companion is Elder Ferrin from southern California. He has been out a transfer less than me. Elder Nelson will be missed but the work will continue and hopefully pick up with Elder Ferrin.
We had DLZL (where all the district leaders and the Zone leaders get together and talk about the mission goals and the coming transfer) and this transfer we are focusing on the "Enabling" power of the Atonement. So often we think of the "Redeeming" power that we forget about the enabling part. Its going to be a great transfer and we are going to get a lot accomplished.
Other than that we've been tracting quite a bit. The investigators are doing really well. We are still plugging along with them. Anyday now and they'll be ready.
President Turley is doing good. He's been out of the hospital for a little bit now. He went into the office on Friday and worked for three hours. He is taking it really easy and slow now though.
Mom-my suit pants are doing great. I only have to wear them a couple times a week for a few hours. Mary wasn't there on Sat. It was partially our fault though. We were doing service for some people and lost track of time. We called, no answer, went over there and no answer. We'll try again later. Hopefully she wasnt offended. I havent heard that song. Must be new, but the lesson is so very true. He does know each one of us and our needs and desires.
Dad-you guys are getting all kinds of "new" toys now that I'm gone, haha. sounds like you've been busy though. I havent done any magic tricks yet, I should pull them out though.
Josh-Good job in band. You'll get'em next year, just keep going. When you start driving make sure you only go with dad, hehe. Especially if its a stick, 1) I dont know how good mom is at driving a stick and 2)...JOSH SLOW DOWN!!! YOUR GOING TO CRASH!!! haha.
Anyway, remember always who you are and what you stand for
Love,
Elder Egan
Monday, November 2, 2009
CRAZY WEEK!!
It has been another great week in Chesterfield!!
I'm not sure where to start this letter off. It has been the craziest week of my mission and i'm sure it will be the craziest.
First, on Thursday we were out tracting and everyone was really nice!! That never happens. Then we get invited into teach this lady. Again, this never happens. Turns out though that she has short term memory loss or something and kept telling the same story over and over again.
Then we got a call right after dinner that President Turley was in the ER and we were needed to help one of the Senior missionaries administer to him. We find him in the ER. Right as we got there they came to take him up to a normal room. He had had a heart attack, but didn't go in. Then on Wed he felt fine only to have another one on Thurs. He finally went to the hospital with the encouragement of Sis. Turley and the Lord. Anyway, the Assistants had gotten there too, and so one of them anointed and the Senior Elder, Elder Grossarth, sealed. It was just a really crazy day.
Then on Sat. we were lead to a street to tract and once again, everyone was nice and open. We found a way solid new investigator named Mary. We have a return apt for this Sat. Then as you mentioned, transfers were yesterday. Elder Nelson will be going to the Maryland Heights area to be one of the Zone Leaders (mine) and I will be the District Leader and I will also be training a new missionary fresh out of the MTC. Just what I needed to hear to wrap up the week. Luckily, the zone leaders are in my district so I'll still see Elder Nelson at least every week. Its going to be a great challenge on both fronts, DL and Trainer. I don't feel ready but I know that whom the Lord calls, he qualifies. I also made sure that both Pres. Turley and the Assistants were absolutely sure that that was what the Lord wanted. I will definitely miss serving with Elder Nelson. Not only is he a great missionary, but he is also a great friend. Hopefully this new missionary will be up to par :)
Other than that, our investigators are doing really well. Marge is making great strides in wanting to understand. She is asking many questions and really wants to know. We got back in contact with Kevin and will see him tomorrow morning. He's been reading a little bit out of the Book of Mormon. We went out to lunch with Chris and his friend/the Branch Mission leader on Sat. He pretty much dropped us, but we're not through with him yet. Vita is doing pretty well. She canceled our apt last week. She does a lot of volunteering and was working late. She is just really busy but luckily the Snow Cone place closed this past week so hopefully she'll be a little more free and be able to come to church. MacKenzie is on fire. She wants to get baptized but is just waiting for her husband to get cleared by the Bishop to do it.
Mom-yep, its really nice to only have to focus on what He wants me to do, but at the same time there is a lot of different things to focus on to do His work. Wouldn't have it any other way though. As for band, when in doubt blame everything on the judges. That's my philosophy (sp?!?). Tell'em to just keep going. Good job memorizing the Family Proclamation. The best way to always remember it is to say it a lot, everyday, multiple times a day even. otherwise you'll forget (yes i'm speaking from experience. I cant remember nearly as many scripture masteries as I wish I could). No, I haven't seen Sis. Loveland yet. She could have easily been at the special zone conference, and I missed her. Ill keep my eye out though. Thanks for the packages.
Dad-You guys are just buying new cars all over the place with me gone. Make sure Josh doesn't get to drive anything too fancy, haha. They were both good cars that served there purpose (bytheway, nothing ever happened like that when i drove them).
I may buy a GPS today so don't freak out if you see some money missing from my account. Not sure though.
Love you lots,
Elder Egan
Keep me in your prayers. They have definitely been answered this week :)
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