Its been another great week in Oakville!
We had a really great lesson with Margret, the investigator we've been working with. We talked about testimonies and then pointed out that she had one as well. It was neat. she said that she was coming to church. The weather was a little nasty so that may have prevented her from coming. Then on Sat. Christian Bankhead, the ones we use to live with, brought over one of his friends so that we could teach her. It went really really well. We taught a 1st lesson gave her a BoM and commited her to read and pray. She accepted and we have another appointment for next Sunday. We're really excited for her. Hopefully we'll be able to see both of them get baptized this or next month!
We had ZLC this past weekend. It was really intense with the two new zones. It was crazy trying to figure out all the new policies and what not, even the language between us was different. We now have to wear our suits to ALL of our dinner appointments. that means that we either have to run home and change before we eat or we have to tract/work in our suits all day (it was something the other mission did). There was a lot of heavy "council" about it but we decided to try it for a transfer and we're planning on bringing it back up next transfer. Pres Clark is also trying to see if, for next year, he can get permission to go up to Navuoo for the pagent! that'd be great except I'll be home before that happens (crazy to think about). He has a policy of "Work hard, play hard." It'll be good for the mission.
We also had our monthly meeting with the Stake Pres. and high councilor over missionary work. it was really good too. We are rolling out a new member program that we are going to try in the stake We're really excited for it.
Mom-yeah, Elder Jenkins and I are still together and we're doing good. Yes I got the package.
Dad-sounds like you all are busy and are enjoying all of it. Hopefully I'll finish the Book of Mormon again this week. I just started Ether. I just love that you are always learning and drawing closer to our Savior each time you pick it up.
Love you all and have a great week,
Elder Egan
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Good Week
Its been another great week in Oakville!
We had a really good lesson with one of our most progressing investigators this past Friday. We watched a movie about the prophet Joseph Smith and then extended a baptismal commitment. she said not yet but is definitley thinking about it. She's come to church the past three weeks. Other than her, we're doing a lot of tracting and trying to get the members more into Preach My Gospel. So far the member work is going pretty well and they're getting excited.
We just moved all our stuff this morning. The younger Bankheads have had Elders for about six months which is about normal time for a family to house the Elders here. The room we're in is a little smaller but we're excited to be there.
Dad-We do a lot more district things. Its hard to get the whole zone out and we're supposed to avoid gathering in large groups of missionaries, so doing district things are lot easier to pull off and handle.
Mom-Our meeting with Pres. Clark went really well. He is sorta a mix between Pres. Turley and Pres. Briggs. He also told us about a few changes that the church is making in the missionary program. We're not having any more zone conferences and we are only going to get interviewed once a quarter. They are also starting a three to four day leadership training thing once a quarter as well. we're not sure what that'll entail but we'll see. I got the envelope with the pics and stuff, it was great. They are probably holding anything else til after transfers. Ill send you my new address this week (hopefully)
Love you lots,
Elder Egan
We had a really good lesson with one of our most progressing investigators this past Friday. We watched a movie about the prophet Joseph Smith and then extended a baptismal commitment. she said not yet but is definitley thinking about it. She's come to church the past three weeks. Other than her, we're doing a lot of tracting and trying to get the members more into Preach My Gospel. So far the member work is going pretty well and they're getting excited.
We just moved all our stuff this morning. The younger Bankheads have had Elders for about six months which is about normal time for a family to house the Elders here. The room we're in is a little smaller but we're excited to be there.
Dad-We do a lot more district things. Its hard to get the whole zone out and we're supposed to avoid gathering in large groups of missionaries, so doing district things are lot easier to pull off and handle.
Mom-Our meeting with Pres. Clark went really well. He is sorta a mix between Pres. Turley and Pres. Briggs. He also told us about a few changes that the church is making in the missionary program. We're not having any more zone conferences and we are only going to get interviewed once a quarter. They are also starting a three to four day leadership training thing once a quarter as well. we're not sure what that'll entail but we'll see. I got the envelope with the pics and stuff, it was great. They are probably holding anything else til after transfers. Ill send you my new address this week (hopefully)
Love you lots,
Elder Egan
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Week of Faith and Humbling
Its been another great week in Oakville!
It was a week of faith and humbling from the Lord. We had a baptism scheduled for sat evening. and before that on friday we were to have a lesson with her to resolve some last concerns (I dont remember if I told you last week but she comes from a Muslim background and had a few questions about still believing in the Koran and "Alla"). Well, we show up sat. but her mom said that she was out with her dad. I was a little concerned thinking that maybe he was trying to "keep her a Muslim." So then sat rolls around and we still haven't heard anything from her. We finally get through at about 2 and she said that she wouldnt be able to make her baptism that evening. She was having family coming in from out of town and her mom wouldnt let her leave.
So in the meantime we had said many prayers in faith and went out and worked. As we are stressing about the bapitsm, we checked on a family that we'd tracted into last week and taught a really solid lesson and they were almost speechless when we talked about modern prophets and apostles! They didnt make it to church but we have high hopes for them (they have a little five year old, Johnathan, that just makes it that much better to teach). We still havent heard at this time about our baptism so we call Christian Bankhead (we live in his basement) to text her about it. He finally calls us back and tells us we're on. So we run home change and finish filling the font (there was a baptism earlier so the font was already mostly full). So we're all ready and everyone is there when we get a call from her saying that she can't make it. We tried to reschedule for sun, then tues, but couldnt and finally she said next sat. SO, we have a baptism this sat. and hopefully her younger sister will be ready by then too. Despite all that, we were reminded to put our trust in the Lord and that this is HIS work and not ours.
Anyway, there was a musical put on last night by the Navoo Pagent people. We were all invited to it. The play was alright, but the best part was probably seeing everyone. It was for all the St. Louis stakes so all of my old areas, except Columbia, were there. We also got to see Pres. and Sis. Briggs one last time before they leave on Thurs.
Mom-Sounds like dance festival was great. Do you get a break now? or are you already doing something else? Wow, Lauren's already home, thats crazy. Ryan should be getting back pretty soon now too, right? There was a missionary that just returned in our ward who just got done serving in Vegas, Elder Bronson, he said that he knew Jeff, not well just knew of him. Speaking of which, there is another kid who will be leaving for Vegas next week, Elder Dixson. and yes I called columbia and talked to them about it. It'll be taken care of.
Dad-yeah, we have a pair of sisters in the zone. one I served with in Chesterfield and the other one is sorta kinda new, she came out the transfer after I trained. I dont remember Sis. Plessingers cousins name. I may have met her, dont know though. There are lots of people that I dont know now.
Love you lots,
Elder Egan
It was a week of faith and humbling from the Lord. We had a baptism scheduled for sat evening. and before that on friday we were to have a lesson with her to resolve some last concerns (I dont remember if I told you last week but she comes from a Muslim background and had a few questions about still believing in the Koran and "Alla"). Well, we show up sat. but her mom said that she was out with her dad. I was a little concerned thinking that maybe he was trying to "keep her a Muslim." So then sat rolls around and we still haven't heard anything from her. We finally get through at about 2 and she said that she wouldnt be able to make her baptism that evening. She was having family coming in from out of town and her mom wouldnt let her leave.
So in the meantime we had said many prayers in faith and went out and worked. As we are stressing about the bapitsm, we checked on a family that we'd tracted into last week and taught a really solid lesson and they were almost speechless when we talked about modern prophets and apostles! They didnt make it to church but we have high hopes for them (they have a little five year old, Johnathan, that just makes it that much better to teach). We still havent heard at this time about our baptism so we call Christian Bankhead (we live in his basement) to text her about it. He finally calls us back and tells us we're on. So we run home change and finish filling the font (there was a baptism earlier so the font was already mostly full). So we're all ready and everyone is there when we get a call from her saying that she can't make it. We tried to reschedule for sun, then tues, but couldnt and finally she said next sat. SO, we have a baptism this sat. and hopefully her younger sister will be ready by then too. Despite all that, we were reminded to put our trust in the Lord and that this is HIS work and not ours.
Anyway, there was a musical put on last night by the Navoo Pagent people. We were all invited to it. The play was alright, but the best part was probably seeing everyone. It was for all the St. Louis stakes so all of my old areas, except Columbia, were there. We also got to see Pres. and Sis. Briggs one last time before they leave on Thurs.
Mom-Sounds like dance festival was great. Do you get a break now? or are you already doing something else? Wow, Lauren's already home, thats crazy. Ryan should be getting back pretty soon now too, right? There was a missionary that just returned in our ward who just got done serving in Vegas, Elder Bronson, he said that he knew Jeff, not well just knew of him. Speaking of which, there is another kid who will be leaving for Vegas next week, Elder Dixson. and yes I called columbia and talked to them about it. It'll be taken care of.
Dad-yeah, we have a pair of sisters in the zone. one I served with in Chesterfield and the other one is sorta kinda new, she came out the transfer after I trained. I dont remember Sis. Plessingers cousins name. I may have met her, dont know though. There are lots of people that I dont know now.
Love you lots,
Elder Egan
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