Temple, Teaching and Trust

Yesterday we had stake conference. The only stake conferences that I've been to have all been in the Columbia stake. It was a broadcast from Salt Lake. Bishop Burton, Sis. Mary Cook, Elder Cook (no relation), and Pres. Eyring spoke. It was all about getting back to the basics. I really liked what Pres. Eyring had to say. He talked about becoming perfect. Being perfect in tithing and scripture study. He then ended with how we can be perfect at attending the Temple. Elder Cook talked a little about the History of the church in the different states where the broadcast was being seen. He talked about how they had to raise their kids in a small area of the church in California and how the church leaders counciled them to strengthen zion where they were at. He said that it is easy for the youth to live the gospel, even when they are the only members, when they are taught correct principles and make their choices early. It was also nice because I got to see many people from the Smithton Ridge ward.

We also had interviews with Pres. Clark this past week. It was really needed because my Temple Recomend Expires at the end of the month. So we were able to get that taken care of.

We also had some really good lessons this week. One was with a lady that we've been seeing for a while. We hadn't started really "teaching" her yet but we were able to finally sit down and have a really good lesson with her. She is really excited to continue learning. We invited her to stake conference and told her that she could hear the prophet and she got really excited. She even went over to her moms, who is a less active, and was talking to her about it. Well last night, we stopped by her moms and had a really good lesson with her mom! The spirit was really strong and she accepted an invitation to come back to church. We were also able to make some progress with another partmember family. The grandma is a member and she is raising her granddaughter. Well, the granddaughter has never had religion in her life and has lately started going to another church. Well that church is known for preaching Anti-mormon and telling their people that we are going to hell. Well, she didnt like them telling her that her grandma is going to hell so it kinda turned her away from their teachings. She still goes for the social aspect, but we were able to really talk to her about the nature of God and the Holy Ghost.

The members are really starting to help us out in different ways too. They trust us and are excited for us, which is in itself a big help.

Mom-you just couldn't let aunt Debi out do you could you?
Dad-It seems that you were always a clerk of one kind or another growing up, so this new calling fits well. Elder McKinney is doing well. I think he is getting worn out of being in such a small area, but its growing on him at the same time.

Anyway, have another great week.
Love,
Elder Egan