Its been another great week in Oakville!!
Transfer calls were Sat. Yeah, Elder Jenkins is going home and you'll never guess who I'm getting, It's Elder Westfall, my MTC companion! Its going to be a fun transfer. We are also getting a lot of other really good Elders in the zone, its going to be a really great transfer. Speaking of a great transfer, the whole misison is going to a Cardinals game on the 4th. The mission arranged for a "Mormon night" at the stadium. It's going to be a lot of fun.
We were sitting at church yesterday and I looked at the bottom of my shoes, and the heels were starting to peel offI was kinda mad because they are really good shoes. I'm pretty sure that they'll last the last 8 months but if not I have my other pair.
Our investigator finally stayed for all three hours of church yesterday, we were really excited and she loved it.
We were able to go to the temple on Sat morning. It was great and I got a lot of neat insights that connected a bunch of my studies dealing with the Tree of Life vision and "mountains" in the scriptures. However, I also came up with a ton of questions that I really want answered, but it will be hard especially only going to the temple once a transfer. Oh well, good thing there are plenty of temples to go to when I get home.
Mom-No, i wasn't able to go to Linda and Seans baptism this weekend. I wanted to really bad though. I interviewed Sean for baptism and Elder Jenkins interviewed Linda. We were planning on going, but we had to do some team ups with some elders that we had kept putting off. We were really disappointed that we missed it. "Have you been to Forest Park?" YES, the zoo and everything is there. "Route 66?" YES, thats were Ted Drews is. "Ted Drewes restraunt??" YES, its delicious. We're going again tonight. "Have you tried Fitz's Rootbeer?" YES, its alright. "People have raved about the Botanical Gardens...which I know you went to...then of course there are alot of museums." Yes, working on all those. "Have you been to the one with the bus hanging halfway off the roof?" YES and no. The building is the City Museum and its crazy fun, but the roof was 5 more dollars so we didnt go up there.
Dad-I was looking through a book that the Bankheads had about their family history and came across some Egans that live out somewhere in Idaho. Wade William Egan and his dad William Alva Egan. Wade married one of the Bankheads Nieces. Crazy who you run into out here.
Anyway,
Love,
Elder Egan
Monday, August 23, 2010
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Uneventful Week....Sorta
Its been another great week in Oakville!
Its been a fairly uneventful week, sorta. A couple weeks ago one of the other oakville elders crashed on his bike and landed on his arm. well he was having trouble with it this week and still didn't have a full range of motion. So on Tues we took him to the urgent care. Turns out that he broke his elbow. Luckily for him, it had already started healing and was healing right. He has to go to therepy now every once in a while. He's doing good though. Then on Friday we met with the lady that has a baptismal date for the 21st. we talked alot about convenants and ordinances, and asked her to pray about baptism once more and call us on Sat. She did and doesn't feel ready, so we pushed the date back and will re set it for another time. She is doing really well still though, reading and coming to church.
Mom-thanks for the letters/ballot. I sent it in already.
Not much else to say this week.
Love you lots,
Elder Egan
Its been a fairly uneventful week, sorta. A couple weeks ago one of the other oakville elders crashed on his bike and landed on his arm. well he was having trouble with it this week and still didn't have a full range of motion. So on Tues we took him to the urgent care. Turns out that he broke his elbow. Luckily for him, it had already started healing and was healing right. He has to go to therepy now every once in a while. He's doing good though. Then on Friday we met with the lady that has a baptismal date for the 21st. we talked alot about convenants and ordinances, and asked her to pray about baptism once more and call us on Sat. She did and doesn't feel ready, so we pushed the date back and will re set it for another time. She is doing really well still though, reading and coming to church.
Mom-thanks for the letters/ballot. I sent it in already.
Not much else to say this week.
Love you lots,
Elder Egan
Monday, August 9, 2010
This Too Shall Pass
I'ts been another great week in Oakville!
As i said last week, we had our three day meeting this past week. Breakfast started at 8 am and we didn't leave the building til 9 pm. So...needless to say, it was really, really long. Learned alot though. Pres. and Sister Clark trained along with the Assistants. The church is putting another emphasis on Preach My Gospel, but this time focusing on Teaching skills. There are eight main ones; the doctirne of Christ-our purpose, the Holy Ghost, revelation through prayer, the BoM, Church attendance, teaching people not lessons, how to begin teaching, and something else I can't remember. Almost all of my past companions were there (everyone but the two that have gone home and one other person). So it was fun to see them all again.
You might have seen/heard (maybe not) the new ads the church is putting out. its called "I am a Mormon" they are really good and just show normal everyday people talking about their lives. Then at the end they say "and I am a Mormon." they are really well put together. Pres. Clark called up the head of Church PR or something like that and he was able to tell us a little more about it. It goes along with the updated mormon.org where members can create profiles sharing their testimones and what not. it sounds really neat, you should look into it.
Then on Sat. we went on team ups with the assistants. I went to Frontnack with Elder Nelson. It was good to work with him again. Then Sunday was really neat. There is a family in our ward, the Branhams, who we talked to last week about some of their friends. We had already started teaching the daughters friend and we were trying to set up another time to teach her. Then their three kids got really excited and started inviting a bunch of their friends. The daughter had three friends over and each of the two boys also had a friend over. Then bro. Branham had his nephew over too! All in all there were 7
non members that we taught and each took a Book of Mormon! It was great!! We'll be going back by to set up another time to teach them.
Then today, Pres. Bankhead asked us for some help. He was having his septic tank cleaned out, so we had to dig out the hole to get in there. It smelt terrible, even with the lid closed. now we have this permi stinch on us, oh well, this too shall pass. We were going to go up to the zoo and arch with some of the new elders but its supposed to be in the 100's so we thought it would be better to go next week, hopefully.
Mom-Sis. Bankhead is a big quilter/sewer too. She's always making something. No, my contacts are fine. I think ive changed them maybe three times...so yeah I'm good on those.
Dad-yeah, from what I understand the whole church is starting this new focus on PMG.
Josh-Wow. that's a busy summer. I don't know if I can say that mine has been quite that exciting...well maybe, in a different way though. Have fun at band camp.
Hopefully this is our last crazy week of the transfer. all we need to do is finish up our team ups and then we can focus more on our area.
Love,
Elder Egan
Oh and thanks for the package :)
As i said last week, we had our three day meeting this past week. Breakfast started at 8 am and we didn't leave the building til 9 pm. So...needless to say, it was really, really long. Learned alot though. Pres. and Sister Clark trained along with the Assistants. The church is putting another emphasis on Preach My Gospel, but this time focusing on Teaching skills. There are eight main ones; the doctirne of Christ-our purpose, the Holy Ghost, revelation through prayer, the BoM, Church attendance, teaching people not lessons, how to begin teaching, and something else I can't remember. Almost all of my past companions were there (everyone but the two that have gone home and one other person). So it was fun to see them all again.
You might have seen/heard (maybe not) the new ads the church is putting out. its called "I am a Mormon" they are really good and just show normal everyday people talking about their lives. Then at the end they say "and I am a Mormon." they are really well put together. Pres. Clark called up the head of Church PR or something like that and he was able to tell us a little more about it. It goes along with the updated mormon.org where members can create profiles sharing their testimones and what not. it sounds really neat, you should look into it.
Then on Sat. we went on team ups with the assistants. I went to Frontnack with Elder Nelson. It was good to work with him again. Then Sunday was really neat. There is a family in our ward, the Branhams, who we talked to last week about some of their friends. We had already started teaching the daughters friend and we were trying to set up another time to teach her. Then their three kids got really excited and started inviting a bunch of their friends. The daughter had three friends over and each of the two boys also had a friend over. Then bro. Branham had his nephew over too! All in all there were 7
non members that we taught and each took a Book of Mormon! It was great!! We'll be going back by to set up another time to teach them.
Then today, Pres. Bankhead asked us for some help. He was having his septic tank cleaned out, so we had to dig out the hole to get in there. It smelt terrible, even with the lid closed. now we have this permi stinch on us, oh well, this too shall pass. We were going to go up to the zoo and arch with some of the new elders but its supposed to be in the 100's so we thought it would be better to go next week, hopefully.
Mom-Sis. Bankhead is a big quilter/sewer too. She's always making something. No, my contacts are fine. I think ive changed them maybe three times...so yeah I'm good on those.
Dad-yeah, from what I understand the whole church is starting this new focus on PMG.
Josh-Wow. that's a busy summer. I don't know if I can say that mine has been quite that exciting...well maybe, in a different way though. Have fun at band camp.
Hopefully this is our last crazy week of the transfer. all we need to do is finish up our team ups and then we can focus more on our area.
Love,
Elder Egan
Oh and thanks for the package :)
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Another Crazy Week
Its been another great week in Oakville!
So we've had another crazy week, this time it was good though. We spent tues and wed in Crystal City on team ups. We originally we planned team ups on wed, and we were going to do a baptismal interview while we were there. But then the assistants called up and moved their team up with us to wed, so we had to go down to Crystal City on tues. Then while were down there they cancel our team up wed. so we had to go back down wed. and used a bunch of miles. it was really frustrating, but oh well. Then because the assistants kept moving our team up around, we had to cancel a bunch of stuff to try and work around it and we still havent had it yet. On friday we walked around the temple with our investigator with a date. It went great. We went with a couple from the ward that are working on being temple ready by the end of the year, so it was a double great thing. Tonight we have all of our district leaders and the one trainer in the zone coming down to stay with us for 3 days. We have a leadership training in Chesterfield tues through thurs. our meetings are all day for all three days. Not quite sure how it'll go but I guess I'll find out.
This morning the same guy that took us out to eat while we were in the city took us and the city elders to the Botanical (sp?) garden. It was pretty cool. Then after we are done emailing we are going mini golfing with the other Oakville elders. It'll be a fun day.
Mom-Sounds like camp was fun. I'll try to get a pic of a tow truck just for you guys.
Love,
Elder Egan
So we've had another crazy week, this time it was good though. We spent tues and wed in Crystal City on team ups. We originally we planned team ups on wed, and we were going to do a baptismal interview while we were there. But then the assistants called up and moved their team up with us to wed, so we had to go down to Crystal City on tues. Then while were down there they cancel our team up wed. so we had to go back down wed. and used a bunch of miles. it was really frustrating, but oh well. Then because the assistants kept moving our team up around, we had to cancel a bunch of stuff to try and work around it and we still havent had it yet. On friday we walked around the temple with our investigator with a date. It went great. We went with a couple from the ward that are working on being temple ready by the end of the year, so it was a double great thing. Tonight we have all of our district leaders and the one trainer in the zone coming down to stay with us for 3 days. We have a leadership training in Chesterfield tues through thurs. our meetings are all day for all three days. Not quite sure how it'll go but I guess I'll find out.
This morning the same guy that took us out to eat while we were in the city took us and the city elders to the Botanical (sp?) garden. It was pretty cool. Then after we are done emailing we are going mini golfing with the other Oakville elders. It'll be a fun day.
Mom-Sounds like camp was fun. I'll try to get a pic of a tow truck just for you guys.
Love,
Elder Egan
Sunday, August 1, 2010
What's a Parking Pass?
Its been another great week in Oakville!
So story time...
Once upon a time there were two Elders that had to go on team ups with some other missionaries in down town St. Louis. Going on team ups downtown is always fun, there are great elders there and your bound to see something funny happen. (So last transfer we parked in the parking lot and got a warning sticker. We went and talked to the Appartment managment and got a parking pass). Well we parked once again in the parking lot, at about 9:30, and went upstairs to get the pass out of their room. Well, as tends to happen when Elders get together, we started talking. When we realized what time it was 10:30-11
(yes we were up a little late) we ran down to put the pass in the car. By this time, one of St. Louis' wonderfully awful thunderstorms hit. One of the other Elders, E. Tanzie, ran outside with to the car but couldn't find it. So then E. Jenkins runs out too. Then we realize that it had been towed. So after the District Meeting in the morning we call the tow company and they tell us that becuase they got it at 10:00 they'd be charging us for two days since it was there over midnight! So it was $35 per day and a $300 flat fee!! The lady tells us to call back an hour before we are going to get there, so they can make sure someone is there and have the car ready. We'll we wait outside (in the high 90's plus humidity) for another 30 minutes after we told her that we were going to be there. Even though the charge was ridiculous what really got to me was the condition that the place was in. I could have easily broke down the door and got our car back. the roof was leaking, there were old, beat up recliners, and it was just filthy. So we finally get our car back. (E. Jenkins tried getting his money out but all he had was a credit card and we couldnt figure out how to get any money, so thats why I took the punch. He is in the process of paying me back for his half though). Anyway, so our day is just about all spent. But the other elders made it up to us. We ate with a man who is an ER doctor and is single. so in other words he has mucho money. He took us out to a sushi place, and of course i wasn't too happy when I learned that. But after eating I changed my mind. It was delicious. Before we ordered though he said something like this. "so i want to get this being modest out of the way. I have a certificate here for $100 off our ticket, but in order for that to happen I have to spend $200!" so we did. We not only had sushi, but steaks and dessert too. Then afterwards he had us do a "wasabi challenge." It was the craziest experience. Its a whole different kind of hot. I got it on video, you'll just have to wait to see it, its hillarious.
So that was pretty much the exciting part of my week this week, I think. It's the only thing that stands out anyway. Oh wait. I forgot, we set a baptismal date last Friday! It's for Aug 21st. It's really great for many reasons but one of them is because it will be E. Jenkins last one, he goes home on the 26th.
Mom-we get a call from Sis. Clark Fri night, but because we were setting the date, we obviously didn't answer. When I listened to the message it said "E. Egan I need to talk to you. Your mom just called. Give me a call back." Well, i wasn't sure what I'd done wrong so i wasnt sure what to expect when I called her back. When she told me that you'd called I just laughed, as did she. It was funny all around. From what it looked like, I don't think I overdrew too much. I knew there was almost that amount in there, I couldn't remember though. (hopefully this letter is long enough). Oh yeah, I tried to activate my new card but it won't let me. Do I have to wait till my old one expires? Just let me know when you can.
Dad-I finished the book of mormon again last night. It was great! there are so many wonderful things in Moroni 10 other than his promise like spiritual gifts and grace, just so much to learn!
Anyway I'll try to avoid tow zones this week. Can't promise anything though.
Love,
Elder Egan
So story time...
Once upon a time there were two Elders that had to go on team ups with some other missionaries in down town St. Louis. Going on team ups downtown is always fun, there are great elders there and your bound to see something funny happen. (So last transfer we parked in the parking lot and got a warning sticker. We went and talked to the Appartment managment and got a parking pass). Well we parked once again in the parking lot, at about 9:30, and went upstairs to get the pass out of their room. Well, as tends to happen when Elders get together, we started talking. When we realized what time it was 10:30-11
(yes we were up a little late) we ran down to put the pass in the car. By this time, one of St. Louis' wonderfully awful thunderstorms hit. One of the other Elders, E. Tanzie, ran outside with to the car but couldn't find it. So then E. Jenkins runs out too. Then we realize that it had been towed. So after the District Meeting in the morning we call the tow company and they tell us that becuase they got it at 10:00 they'd be charging us for two days since it was there over midnight! So it was $35 per day and a $300 flat fee!! The lady tells us to call back an hour before we are going to get there, so they can make sure someone is there and have the car ready. We'll we wait outside (in the high 90's plus humidity) for another 30 minutes after we told her that we were going to be there. Even though the charge was ridiculous what really got to me was the condition that the place was in. I could have easily broke down the door and got our car back. the roof was leaking, there were old, beat up recliners, and it was just filthy. So we finally get our car back. (E. Jenkins tried getting his money out but all he had was a credit card and we couldnt figure out how to get any money, so thats why I took the punch. He is in the process of paying me back for his half though). Anyway, so our day is just about all spent. But the other elders made it up to us. We ate with a man who is an ER doctor and is single. so in other words he has mucho money. He took us out to a sushi place, and of course i wasn't too happy when I learned that. But after eating I changed my mind. It was delicious. Before we ordered though he said something like this. "so i want to get this being modest out of the way. I have a certificate here for $100 off our ticket, but in order for that to happen I have to spend $200!" so we did. We not only had sushi, but steaks and dessert too. Then afterwards he had us do a "wasabi challenge." It was the craziest experience. Its a whole different kind of hot. I got it on video, you'll just have to wait to see it, its hillarious.
So that was pretty much the exciting part of my week this week, I think. It's the only thing that stands out anyway. Oh wait. I forgot, we set a baptismal date last Friday! It's for Aug 21st. It's really great for many reasons but one of them is because it will be E. Jenkins last one, he goes home on the 26th.
Mom-we get a call from Sis. Clark Fri night, but because we were setting the date, we obviously didn't answer. When I listened to the message it said "E. Egan I need to talk to you. Your mom just called. Give me a call back." Well, i wasn't sure what I'd done wrong so i wasnt sure what to expect when I called her back. When she told me that you'd called I just laughed, as did she. It was funny all around. From what it looked like, I don't think I overdrew too much. I knew there was almost that amount in there, I couldn't remember though. (hopefully this letter is long enough). Oh yeah, I tried to activate my new card but it won't let me. Do I have to wait till my old one expires? Just let me know when you can.
Dad-I finished the book of mormon again last night. It was great! there are so many wonderful things in Moroni 10 other than his promise like spiritual gifts and grace, just so much to learn!
Anyway I'll try to avoid tow zones this week. Can't promise anything though.
Love,
Elder Egan
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Work Hard...Play Hard
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
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 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
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Hot and Humid
Its been another great week in Oakville!
It was a vey fun week where we were able to hit the road and teach a lot of people. Not much has come from it yet but we have some great potentials. We have a baptism this week, that we are really looking forward to. She's the 18 year old, I don't remember if I told you about her or not. But anyway she and her 14 year old sister both went to youth conference this past weekend and really liked it. We are wanting to baptize her sister as well but we havent brought it up yet. We are planning on doing it tomorrow at our next appointment. We also taught another one of our progressing investigators on Sat. Last week we had set it up to meet and teach her at the church (we haven't been able to get her to come yet, so we thought that if we showed her around she'd be more willing to come). Well anyway, I mentioned that youth conference was last weekend too. We didn't realize that, until the stake pres. texted us while we were at another appointment and told us that she had got there early and that the youth conference dance was there! Well, we rush over there and as soon as I open the doors to the church this loud booming was going on! So our plan didn't go quite like we wanted but we took her into some of the stake offices, where it was a little quieter, and taught our lesson. It turns out that she was really glad that the building was loud and crazy because the kids were off the streets. And although she didn't come on Sunday, it was still a really good lesson.
We were on Team ups with some other elders this week, I went with Elder Westfall in his area and that night a member came to work with us. Funny part of it was that his younger brother was in the MTC the same time that Elder Westfall and I were there. His younger brother was actually our "Zone leader" in the MTC and we knew him pretty well. It was really neat to find out how he was doing.
Today, we're going downtown to go to the City Museum. From what I hear its a big playground with tunnels and crazy stuff to just mess around. We're going with four other elders so that'll be fun.
Mom-I'll call Columbia and ask about the letter. I have a birthday card for Josh, its been sitting on my desk for about a week now. Ill try to get it off today, just so you know that I didn't forget.
Dad-The summer is definitly starting. The heat alone isn't too bad but the humidity just kills you. Luckily enough people around here practice what they preach and are wonderfull Christians and give us water and stuff, even it they shut the door on us. We got our car back too, still not fixed, but right now we'll take it. I was just talking to Pres. Briggs about how we can always do more and whatever we do isnt good enough. That is why his council to relax and live life was so great. All we can do is the best we can and then through the Atonement everything else will fall into place.
Love you lots,
Elder Egan
It was a vey fun week where we were able to hit the road and teach a lot of people. Not much has come from it yet but we have some great potentials. We have a baptism this week, that we are really looking forward to. She's the 18 year old, I don't remember if I told you about her or not. But anyway she and her 14 year old sister both went to youth conference this past weekend and really liked it. We are wanting to baptize her sister as well but we havent brought it up yet. We are planning on doing it tomorrow at our next appointment. We also taught another one of our progressing investigators on Sat. Last week we had set it up to meet and teach her at the church (we haven't been able to get her to come yet, so we thought that if we showed her around she'd be more willing to come). Well anyway, I mentioned that youth conference was last weekend too. We didn't realize that, until the stake pres. texted us while we were at another appointment and told us that she had got there early and that the youth conference dance was there! Well, we rush over there and as soon as I open the doors to the church this loud booming was going on! So our plan didn't go quite like we wanted but we took her into some of the stake offices, where it was a little quieter, and taught our lesson. It turns out that she was really glad that the building was loud and crazy because the kids were off the streets. And although she didn't come on Sunday, it was still a really good lesson.
We were on Team ups with some other elders this week, I went with Elder Westfall in his area and that night a member came to work with us. Funny part of it was that his younger brother was in the MTC the same time that Elder Westfall and I were there. His younger brother was actually our "Zone leader" in the MTC and we knew him pretty well. It was really neat to find out how he was doing.
Today, we're going downtown to go to the City Museum. From what I hear its a big playground with tunnels and crazy stuff to just mess around. We're going with four other elders so that'll be fun.
Mom-I'll call Columbia and ask about the letter. I have a birthday card for Josh, its been sitting on my desk for about a week now. Ill try to get it off today, just so you know that I didn't forget.
Dad-The summer is definitly starting. The heat alone isn't too bad but the humidity just kills you. Luckily enough people around here practice what they preach and are wonderfull Christians and give us water and stuff, even it they shut the door on us. We got our car back too, still not fixed, but right now we'll take it. I was just talking to Pres. Briggs about how we can always do more and whatever we do isnt good enough. That is why his council to relax and live life was so great. All we can do is the best we can and then through the Atonement everything else will fall into place.
Love you lots,
Elder Egan
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Monday, June 14, 2010
Adjusting to a New Area
Its been another great week in Oakville!
We had a fun week. I finally got to meet the rest of our investigators this week. Its nice to finally put a face to the name and know who I'm talking about. Our car was leaking for about a week and we were not sure what it was. We couldn't smell anything but we thought that it was gas because we were having to fill up really fast. Anyway, the other day Elder Jenkins decides to "taste" it. We were right. So we take it into the dealership, it is still under warrenty, but they weren't very helpful or friendly. The guys I talked to said that the shop was closed and pretty much told us to leave. So we call the roadside assistance people and they tell us to just drop it off at the dealership and that they'll take care of it. We drive to another dealer and drop it off. However, we had no way to get back home. Finally some other Elders answered and picked us up. Then we get a call today from the dealership and they tell me that they couldnt find anything! I told them what was wrong with it again and they said that they'd take another look. So to make a long story shorter, we haven't had a car all weekend and are having to bum rides from the Bankheads. Only problem is, that tonight is FHE and we have multiple appointments and a funeral to be at. Oh well, it'll all work out.
The people we're teaching are great and we re-set a baptismal date with a young women the other day for the 26th. She is Bosnian/gypsy. There are a lot of Bosnian/gypsy people here. She also has a younger sister that we are trying to teach more regularly. We're also teaching an older lady who is very smart and accepts the Book of Mormon and everything but has an old family tradition of following the beliefs of a church but never joining. We're making a lot of headway though and will hopefully be setting a date in the near future.
Zone Conference is on Wed. It'll be the Brigg's last one. They leave on the first and the Clarks come in right after them. We had our last interviews this past week. In it he told me to "relax and live life." We were talking about not dwelling on what we could've done but looking forward. He mentioned how he can discipline a missionary sternly but then afterwards still consider him for leadership, not looking at the past. It was great advice.
Mom-Droping off those picture of Elder Adams wasnt weird at all. Its fun when that happens. When I was with Elder Nelson there was a family who were going to Bosie and they went to lunch with his family. It made his week.
Dad-I was reading in the war chapters of Alma and it mentioned that even with all the wars and contention among the people, it said how happy they were. It was interesting to think about how dispite their/our hardships we can still be "happy."
Anyway, we will be moving at the end of the month (we're actually going to Bro Bankhead's parents, the Bankheads, haha). I think it'll be on July 2 or something, just a heads up.
Love you lots,
Elder Egan
We had a fun week. I finally got to meet the rest of our investigators this week. Its nice to finally put a face to the name and know who I'm talking about. Our car was leaking for about a week and we were not sure what it was. We couldn't smell anything but we thought that it was gas because we were having to fill up really fast. Anyway, the other day Elder Jenkins decides to "taste" it. We were right. So we take it into the dealership, it is still under warrenty, but they weren't very helpful or friendly. The guys I talked to said that the shop was closed and pretty much told us to leave. So we call the roadside assistance people and they tell us to just drop it off at the dealership and that they'll take care of it. We drive to another dealer and drop it off. However, we had no way to get back home. Finally some other Elders answered and picked us up. Then we get a call today from the dealership and they tell me that they couldnt find anything! I told them what was wrong with it again and they said that they'd take another look. So to make a long story shorter, we haven't had a car all weekend and are having to bum rides from the Bankheads. Only problem is, that tonight is FHE and we have multiple appointments and a funeral to be at. Oh well, it'll all work out.
The people we're teaching are great and we re-set a baptismal date with a young women the other day for the 26th. She is Bosnian/gypsy. There are a lot of Bosnian/gypsy people here. She also has a younger sister that we are trying to teach more regularly. We're also teaching an older lady who is very smart and accepts the Book of Mormon and everything but has an old family tradition of following the beliefs of a church but never joining. We're making a lot of headway though and will hopefully be setting a date in the near future.
Zone Conference is on Wed. It'll be the Brigg's last one. They leave on the first and the Clarks come in right after them. We had our last interviews this past week. In it he told me to "relax and live life." We were talking about not dwelling on what we could've done but looking forward. He mentioned how he can discipline a missionary sternly but then afterwards still consider him for leadership, not looking at the past. It was great advice.
Mom-Droping off those picture of Elder Adams wasnt weird at all. Its fun when that happens. When I was with Elder Nelson there was a family who were going to Bosie and they went to lunch with his family. It made his week.
Dad-I was reading in the war chapters of Alma and it mentioned that even with all the wars and contention among the people, it said how happy they were. It was interesting to think about how dispite their/our hardships we can still be "happy."
Anyway, we will be moving at the end of the month (we're actually going to Bro Bankhead's parents, the Bankheads, haha). I think it'll be on July 2 or something, just a heads up.
Love you lots,
Elder Egan
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Oakville
Its been another great week in Oakville!
We've been running around all week. Our area was split in two, so there are four of us in the ward, and we've been trying to find them places to live, and get them all situated. But after a full weekend we were able to settle down. On Friday, we had our last Zone Leader Council with Pres. Briggs. It was really good and we were able to discuss a lot of things going on. Then when we got home we started to do our zone planning. About half way through it though, we got a call from Pres. Briggs. He said that there was a big scouting thing going on at Forest Park (I think its the biggest park in the country, even bigger than the one in NY) and that he needed all the Elders in the zone to be there to volunteer. You can imagine the pain that caused. Everyone having to cancel appointments and so on. After a lot of stressing and worrying about it though it went really well and everyone got there.
So Oakville is a lot like Chesterfield. We live with the Bankheads. They have three sons, Christian (18), and Samuel and Spencer (15, twins). Bro. Bankhead is an Orthodontist and has 6+ offices. Needless to say, we live in a really nice place. Christian is really neat though, he comes down and hangs with us when we're home.
Since the area got split, all of the people that were being taught in the ward are on the other side of our line. So we are going to be doing a lot of finding, luckily I've been doing that for 13 months. You'd think that by now I'd be good at it or something, guess not. The other two elders in our ward are great though. Elder Ipsen has been a Zone Leader for about a year before he came here and his companion, Elder Hendricks, is fresh from the MTC. They're both great though and fun to serve around.
Dad-there are ten companionships in the Zone, so a little smaller than Columbia. Geography wise, we are really small. most of the areas are 20ish minutes away so not too much driving.
Josh-sounds like a lot of fun and a good way to end the year.
Anyway love you lots,
Elder Egan
We've been running around all week. Our area was split in two, so there are four of us in the ward, and we've been trying to find them places to live, and get them all situated. But after a full weekend we were able to settle down. On Friday, we had our last Zone Leader Council with Pres. Briggs. It was really good and we were able to discuss a lot of things going on. Then when we got home we started to do our zone planning. About half way through it though, we got a call from Pres. Briggs. He said that there was a big scouting thing going on at Forest Park (I think its the biggest park in the country, even bigger than the one in NY) and that he needed all the Elders in the zone to be there to volunteer. You can imagine the pain that caused. Everyone having to cancel appointments and so on. After a lot of stressing and worrying about it though it went really well and everyone got there.
So Oakville is a lot like Chesterfield. We live with the Bankheads. They have three sons, Christian (18), and Samuel and Spencer (15, twins). Bro. Bankhead is an Orthodontist and has 6+ offices. Needless to say, we live in a really nice place. Christian is really neat though, he comes down and hangs with us when we're home.
Since the area got split, all of the people that were being taught in the ward are on the other side of our line. So we are going to be doing a lot of finding, luckily I've been doing that for 13 months. You'd think that by now I'd be good at it or something, guess not. The other two elders in our ward are great though. Elder Ipsen has been a Zone Leader for about a year before he came here and his companion, Elder Hendricks, is fresh from the MTC. They're both great though and fun to serve around.
Dad-there are ten companionships in the Zone, so a little smaller than Columbia. Geography wise, we are really small. most of the areas are 20ish minutes away so not too much driving.
Josh-sounds like a lot of fun and a good way to end the year.
Anyway love you lots,
Elder Egan
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Transfer Day
Some pictures we received recently
It was another great week in Columbia!
Transfer calls came. I'm headed back to St. Louis. I'll be in the south stake this time though. I'll be serving with Elder Jenkins. (He was my District Leader when I first came out. What's even funnier is that he was Elder Hoggs companion at that time). I'm really sad to leave here though. I was pretty upset when the call came because I didnt feel that my work was done here. I didn't sleep very well sunday night because of it. So in the morning I called and talked to Pres. Briggs about it. He told me that he was planning to leave me here for another transfer but there was a situation that came up in the south zone and was impressed that that's where I needed to go. After talking with him I felt much better about it and am looking forward to it, sorta. It'll be a new experience for sure.
Other than that our week was all over the place. We had to get new tires on the car which took a lot of time. Then over the weekend the AC in our appartment went out. Of course the landlord isn't in the office over the weekend so we have to endure it. It was 85+ in there. Then someone finally came on Monday. But they fixed everything but the AC! We were not in a good mood. Then when they did fix it, it took another day or so to finally cool off. We're still alive though.
Mom-yeah, Sis. Rider was in my district. I don't know what she's talking about though. Elder Nelson and I would always play the piano, while they were in the back laughing at us. But yeah, Elder Nelson is also from that same area. They knew each other in High School. Then along with that Elder Hogg is from that area too. I've had alot of companions from the Boise area. On of our recent converts was wanting to know how to get the Church History Books. I tried finding them but couldn't. How do you get them?
Dad-Ive been thinking alot about teaching with power and authority lately. Then on Sunday there was a talk about preisthood power and how it is service. Then I started rephrasing my thoughts to teaching with service and authority. I've been meaning to study more on it but my studies have been interupted lately with the transfer. I just thought that it was an interesting way of looking at it.
Anyway
love you lots,
Elder Egan
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Another Busy Week
Its been another great week in Columbia!
We had another busy week, but this time, unlike most others, we were actually busy working our own area. We went tracting just about every day and talked to lots of people. It was fun getting out again. We had a really good lesson last night. The bishops daughter is dating a nonmember, so they invited us to "drop by" last night when he was over. We taught the "cups" lesson last night which teach the first and third lessons. The spirit was really strong there and both Elder Hogg and I testified strongly of the truthfulness of what we'd taught. It was a great way to end the night.
Transfers are this coming Sunday, not sure what'll happen. I'm hoping for one more though.
Mom-yes I got the money, thanks. Tell Gideon and Trevor congrats for me.
Dad-sounds like conference was good there too.
Love you lots,
Elder Egan
We had another busy week, but this time, unlike most others, we were actually busy working our own area. We went tracting just about every day and talked to lots of people. It was fun getting out again. We had a really good lesson last night. The bishops daughter is dating a nonmember, so they invited us to "drop by" last night when he was over. We taught the "cups" lesson last night which teach the first and third lessons. The spirit was really strong there and both Elder Hogg and I testified strongly of the truthfulness of what we'd taught. It was a great way to end the night.
Transfers are this coming Sunday, not sure what'll happen. I'm hoping for one more though.
Mom-yes I got the money, thanks. Tell Gideon and Trevor congrats for me.
Dad-sounds like conference was good there too.
Love you lots,
Elder Egan
Friday, May 21, 2010
Great Conference Weekend
Recent Zone leader Conference
One year mark burning shirt and tie April 29,2010
Its been another great week in Columbia!
This weekend was one of the best ever. Elder Richard G. Scott was in town to reorganize the Stake Presidency. There was a YSA fireside Friday night that we were invited to. It was a question and answer session. Obviously there were a lot of questions on dating and what not (knowledge that I can store away for now) but good advice all together. Afterwards he shook everyones hand. He is suprisingly really short but when he looked into my eyes it was full of warmth and love, it was really a great thing. Then on Sat we went to the adult session. Once again it was a very powerful experience. He spoke a lot about his wife, who died 15 years ago on the day. It was very touching. Sunday was probably the longest one but well worth it all. After announcing the new Stake Presidency and when everyone was done talking (both the stake pres, Pres. Houseman and the 1st counciler, Pres. Mingus are in our ward. Pres. Mingus was the stake high councilmen over missionary work, so we met with him every week, and we are teaching a couple in the Pres. Housemans home) Elder Scott bore a very powerful testimony of the reality and divinity of Christ. In brief he said, "I can testify of Christ because I KNOW Him." He bore testimony in every session but Sundays just hit it home. Elder Lawerence of the 2nd quorm of 70 was also there. He gave just as good insights and remarks. He talked about how we dont have to go to the Holy Land to walk where Jesus walked, speaking about how we need to go to the Temple as often as we can. I thought it was a great reminder that the Temple is truly the Lords house.
Other than that we had another crazy busy week. We were on team ups with the Jeff City Elders again on Thursday (they live about an hour south of us) when we get a phone call from the assistants telling us that we need to be in St. Louis on Friday! We were really tired with all the driving and not being able to be home for more that a couple hours. We got alot of good council from Pres. Briggs and we talked a little about the change in Mission Pres. and Mission boundaries. It'll be an interesting July, thats for sure.
Mom-no the flash floods haven't really hit. We did get some amazing thunder storms. I'd live out here just for that reason alone. Its been wet all week but nothing too bad.
Dad-that's too bad to hear about Lyle. Is his wife still going to live there or are they going to sell the house?
Anyway,
Love you lots,
Elder Egan
I'm confused!! I thought I was in Missouri???
One year mark burning shirt and tie April 29,2010
Its been another great week in Columbia!
This weekend was one of the best ever. Elder Richard G. Scott was in town to reorganize the Stake Presidency. There was a YSA fireside Friday night that we were invited to. It was a question and answer session. Obviously there were a lot of questions on dating and what not (knowledge that I can store away for now) but good advice all together. Afterwards he shook everyones hand. He is suprisingly really short but when he looked into my eyes it was full of warmth and love, it was really a great thing. Then on Sat we went to the adult session. Once again it was a very powerful experience. He spoke a lot about his wife, who died 15 years ago on the day. It was very touching. Sunday was probably the longest one but well worth it all. After announcing the new Stake Presidency and when everyone was done talking (both the stake pres, Pres. Houseman and the 1st counciler, Pres. Mingus are in our ward. Pres. Mingus was the stake high councilmen over missionary work, so we met with him every week, and we are teaching a couple in the Pres. Housemans home) Elder Scott bore a very powerful testimony of the reality and divinity of Christ. In brief he said, "I can testify of Christ because I KNOW Him." He bore testimony in every session but Sundays just hit it home. Elder Lawerence of the 2nd quorm of 70 was also there. He gave just as good insights and remarks. He talked about how we dont have to go to the Holy Land to walk where Jesus walked, speaking about how we need to go to the Temple as often as we can. I thought it was a great reminder that the Temple is truly the Lords house.
Other than that we had another crazy busy week. We were on team ups with the Jeff City Elders again on Thursday (they live about an hour south of us) when we get a phone call from the assistants telling us that we need to be in St. Louis on Friday! We were really tired with all the driving and not being able to be home for more that a couple hours. We got alot of good council from Pres. Briggs and we talked a little about the change in Mission Pres. and Mission boundaries. It'll be an interesting July, thats for sure.
Mom-no the flash floods haven't really hit. We did get some amazing thunder storms. I'd live out here just for that reason alone. Its been wet all week but nothing too bad.
Dad-that's too bad to hear about Lyle. Is his wife still going to live there or are they going to sell the house?
Anyway,
Love you lots,
Elder Egan
I'm confused!! I thought I was in Missouri???
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Busy Week....But Not Much Happening
Its been another great week in Columbia!
We were in St. Louis for most of the week. We had transfers on Wed. so we drove up tues night. Then we stayed the night again Wed because we had a meeting at the mission home Thurs. That went most of the day and so we didn't get back home til about five or six on Thursday. Then friday we had to plan most of the day. With all that, we didn't get too much work done. It was good nonetheless. Thing is, Elder Hogg got food poisoning in his last area and hasn't been able to eat much since. We're excited about this new transfer though.
Then we had a meeting with all the District leaders last night. It went well. And we came up with some good ideas on how to help the zone out.
Mom-yes I got the packages and every thing was in one peice. Thanks. The weather has been really wet. A lot of the roads have been flooded. It's all good now though. Don't worry about the backpack. It's not worth the hassle.
Dad-I'm not really training my comp. he's been out longer than me. All I have to do is show him the ropes of being a zone leader. Nothing too much different than normal, just more meetings.
Anyway, not too much happened this week.
Love you lots,
Elder Egan
We were in St. Louis for most of the week. We had transfers on Wed. so we drove up tues night. Then we stayed the night again Wed because we had a meeting at the mission home Thurs. That went most of the day and so we didn't get back home til about five or six on Thursday. Then friday we had to plan most of the day. With all that, we didn't get too much work done. It was good nonetheless. Thing is, Elder Hogg got food poisoning in his last area and hasn't been able to eat much since. We're excited about this new transfer though.
Then we had a meeting with all the District leaders last night. It went well. And we came up with some good ideas on how to help the zone out.
Mom-yes I got the packages and every thing was in one peice. Thanks. The weather has been really wet. A lot of the roads have been flooded. It's all good now though. Don't worry about the backpack. It's not worth the hassle.
Dad-I'm not really training my comp. he's been out longer than me. All I have to do is show him the ropes of being a zone leader. Nothing too much different than normal, just more meetings.
Anyway, not too much happened this week.
Love you lots,
Elder Egan
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Blistered Fingers and Butcher Knives
Its been another great week in Columbia! Great and crazy and really stressful.
So to begin. I'll be staying here for probably another three months. I'll be training a new Zone Leader, Elder Hogg (yes you pronounce the "O"). He was in St. Charles when I was in St. Peters, so he's been on team ups with me. Second, there was this family that we started teaching a few months ago. Well anyway they are in the midst of a divorce and so she moved out. Then he went off the deep end and moved in with his crazy sister. Well they have been harassing her and really making her life miserable filing crazy law suits and what not. Well the other day, they started harassing us as well. Obviously we aren't answering but they leave us nasty messages. If you'll remember though, Pres. Laton in the mission presidency is one of the best lawyers in the state and really high up in the government, we talked to him about it and told us what to do. Its a whole lot more complicated but thats the run down, oh yeah, now he's on the run from the cops. Anyway prayers are always helpful.
We've been on a bunch more team ups this past week trying to get to everyone before the transfer ended. We've also done service just about everyday this week. I have seven blisters on my hands three of which are all around my left thumb. It took a while to get use to them all but as long as I don't get any more, I should be fine. During all that I edged someones entire yard with a butcher knife. The edger stoped working and she really wanted it done, so I did it.
Mom-I sent the thing about my bag along with Nicks letter. I'll resend it though today I dont have it with me right now. Then if you could have them send it to the Tia's that'd be best. Tell Tyson congrats thats really exciting. As for my birthday....maybe a new tie, hehe. As for my ipod. if you cant figure it out dont worry about it.
Dad-just remember not to let Josh drive with mom (if you know whats best for both of them).
Oh man. I almost forgot. some of our members, the Palmers, were having a late easter party with their family and neighbors. Turns out that Bro. Palmers family grew up in Vancouver. His mom's sister was Marline Archer. She said that she grew up with all your sisters. She also married Kipp Poyfair and now lives in Colorado. Then Bro. Palmers mom said that she graduated in 64 from Hudsons Bay. I couldnt remember if you went there or not before your senior year. She recongized your name when I mentioned it. Of course by now I've forgot her first name but oh well. She also mentioned that she knew Marvin and Alberta Egan that lived there too. Those names didnt sound familiar so I thought I'd swing them by you.
Josh-good job on everything. Don't let all this affect your grades now.
Love you lots,
Elder Egan
So to begin. I'll be staying here for probably another three months. I'll be training a new Zone Leader, Elder Hogg (yes you pronounce the "O"). He was in St. Charles when I was in St. Peters, so he's been on team ups with me. Second, there was this family that we started teaching a few months ago. Well anyway they are in the midst of a divorce and so she moved out. Then he went off the deep end and moved in with his crazy sister. Well they have been harassing her and really making her life miserable filing crazy law suits and what not. Well the other day, they started harassing us as well. Obviously we aren't answering but they leave us nasty messages. If you'll remember though, Pres. Laton in the mission presidency is one of the best lawyers in the state and really high up in the government, we talked to him about it and told us what to do. Its a whole lot more complicated but thats the run down, oh yeah, now he's on the run from the cops. Anyway prayers are always helpful.
We've been on a bunch more team ups this past week trying to get to everyone before the transfer ended. We've also done service just about everyday this week. I have seven blisters on my hands three of which are all around my left thumb. It took a while to get use to them all but as long as I don't get any more, I should be fine. During all that I edged someones entire yard with a butcher knife. The edger stoped working and she really wanted it done, so I did it.
Mom-I sent the thing about my bag along with Nicks letter. I'll resend it though today I dont have it with me right now. Then if you could have them send it to the Tia's that'd be best. Tell Tyson congrats thats really exciting. As for my birthday....maybe a new tie, hehe. As for my ipod. if you cant figure it out dont worry about it.
Dad-just remember not to let Josh drive with mom (if you know whats best for both of them).
Oh man. I almost forgot. some of our members, the Palmers, were having a late easter party with their family and neighbors. Turns out that Bro. Palmers family grew up in Vancouver. His mom's sister was Marline Archer. She said that she grew up with all your sisters. She also married Kipp Poyfair and now lives in Colorado. Then Bro. Palmers mom said that she graduated in 64 from Hudsons Bay. I couldnt remember if you went there or not before your senior year. She recongized your name when I mentioned it. Of course by now I've forgot her first name but oh well. She also mentioned that she knew Marvin and Alberta Egan that lived there too. Those names didnt sound familiar so I thought I'd swing them by you.
Josh-good job on everything. Don't let all this affect your grades now.
Love you lots,
Elder Egan
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Teamups, Football and Investigators......
Its been another great week in Columbia!
Our week was crazy. Like I mentioned last week, we had two team ups at the beginning of last week. One with one of the District Leaders and the other was with the Assistants. You learn so much when you get to work with other missionaries all on different levels. While with one of the Assistants, we were talking about prayer and got a lot of good insights about not praying in vain and how prayer, like baptism, is an outward expression of our inward commitment to God, just something to think about.
Saturday was a fun day. We woke up and went and played football at the university with a bunch of people, members, nonmembers, and missionaries. it was a lot of fun. Then we went and taught a lesson to our Korean investigator. We went and did yard work for our recent convert, Hollie. We were cutting and raking the yard. It was a lot of fun, even though I got burned and multiple blisters. That evening Pres. and Sis. Briggs were up here in Columbia for a spanish fireside. We took our Brazilian investigator with us. It went really well. After Pres. Briggs was done we were talking with some of the members and found a family that was from Brazil and some others that served in Portugees speaking missions.
Mom- I've got enough contacts right now. I'll double check for next week though just to make sure.
Dad-thats great about the temple. It doesnt look like we'll be able to make it this transfer. I was so use to being right next to the temple in Chesterfield that it was easy to take it for granted. But now being so far away, it is truly a blessing to be able to go.
Josh-make sure that between everything that your doing you make sure to take time and read your scriptures.
Well, transfers are next week. We're not sure whats going to happen. Anything and everything is possible right now, so we'll see.
Love,
Elder Egan
Our week was crazy. Like I mentioned last week, we had two team ups at the beginning of last week. One with one of the District Leaders and the other was with the Assistants. You learn so much when you get to work with other missionaries all on different levels. While with one of the Assistants, we were talking about prayer and got a lot of good insights about not praying in vain and how prayer, like baptism, is an outward expression of our inward commitment to God, just something to think about.
Saturday was a fun day. We woke up and went and played football at the university with a bunch of people, members, nonmembers, and missionaries. it was a lot of fun. Then we went and taught a lesson to our Korean investigator. We went and did yard work for our recent convert, Hollie. We were cutting and raking the yard. It was a lot of fun, even though I got burned and multiple blisters. That evening Pres. and Sis. Briggs were up here in Columbia for a spanish fireside. We took our Brazilian investigator with us. It went really well. After Pres. Briggs was done we were talking with some of the members and found a family that was from Brazil and some others that served in Portugees speaking missions.
Mom- I've got enough contacts right now. I'll double check for next week though just to make sure.
Dad-thats great about the temple. It doesnt look like we'll be able to make it this transfer. I was so use to being right next to the temple in Chesterfield that it was easy to take it for granted. But now being so far away, it is truly a blessing to be able to go.
Josh-make sure that between everything that your doing you make sure to take time and read your scriptures.
Well, transfers are next week. We're not sure whats going to happen. Anything and everything is possible right now, so we'll see.
Love,
Elder Egan
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Miracles Always Happen
Its been another great week in Columbia!
Conference was great like always. We watched it at the Ti'as. Their great people and do so much for us. It was also Elder Taylors birthday yesterday, so we celebrated that there too. On top of all that, we were under tornado warnings last night. The rain and lightening were awesome. We were driving to go take numbers and I could hardly see the road, it was raining so hard. We saw some people walking in it, so we pulled over and gave them our umbrella. The rest of our week went really well too. We found some new people to teach and tracted quite a bit.
Oh, and by the way, our stake president was called to be an area 70, Michael J. Reall. We heard his name and just looked at each other. Funny thing was, is that we were supposed to have a stake meeting on Thurs. We showed up but no one was there. So we gave him a call and left a message. He calls us back later that night and tells us that he was in Salt Lake for some kind of meeting and apoligized and we didnt get the message. Needless to say that there is lots of excitement about it and who the new stake president will be.
We've got two team ups this week. one with the Columbia ward elders, and then the Assistants will be down towards the end of the week. I always look forward to team ups. You get to learn alot and miracles always happen.
So just my luck. I took off my suit last night only to find a huge whole under the back pocket. So I'll be needing some new ones for my black suit. Anyway, I was thinking the other day about how my one year is up this month and couldn't believe how quick it's gone and was wondering where all the time went.
Anyway,
Love you lots,
Elder Egan
Conference was great like always. We watched it at the Ti'as. Their great people and do so much for us. It was also Elder Taylors birthday yesterday, so we celebrated that there too. On top of all that, we were under tornado warnings last night. The rain and lightening were awesome. We were driving to go take numbers and I could hardly see the road, it was raining so hard. We saw some people walking in it, so we pulled over and gave them our umbrella. The rest of our week went really well too. We found some new people to teach and tracted quite a bit.
Oh, and by the way, our stake president was called to be an area 70, Michael J. Reall. We heard his name and just looked at each other. Funny thing was, is that we were supposed to have a stake meeting on Thurs. We showed up but no one was there. So we gave him a call and left a message. He calls us back later that night and tells us that he was in Salt Lake for some kind of meeting and apoligized and we didnt get the message. Needless to say that there is lots of excitement about it and who the new stake president will be.
We've got two team ups this week. one with the Columbia ward elders, and then the Assistants will be down towards the end of the week. I always look forward to team ups. You get to learn alot and miracles always happen.
So just my luck. I took off my suit last night only to find a huge whole under the back pocket. So I'll be needing some new ones for my black suit. Anyway, I was thinking the other day about how my one year is up this month and couldn't believe how quick it's gone and was wondering where all the time went.
Anyway,
Love you lots,
Elder Egan
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Tender Mercies
Its been another great week in Columbia!
We had team ups with the Jefferson City Elders again this week. They needed a baptismal interview, so we went up for that and our team up. The new Elder up there is great. His name is Elder Horlacher, from Vegas. He is just a really great missionary and Elder Westfall and him are getting a lot done.
We also had Zone Conference on Friday. It went really good and since then the Zone has been on fire. We've just about doubled our baptism dates and our numbers were really good. Elder Taylor and I had a little bit of a slow week, but good nonetheless. Last night some members invited their friends over for dinner and then we had a lesson with the dad after. It went really good, he is really open and wants to learn. His kids also were intrested.
In order to save miles we decided to ride bikes/get rides two days a week and park the car. Its been really nice for most of the week too. So on Tues we were riding down a narrow road and a car came up behind us. We switched lanes really quick to let him pass. I saw the truck go by and I started getting back into our lane. I didnt see the trailer that he was pulling though. His wheel well was sticking out a foot or so and ran right into me. I flew into the air a good three of four feet before I hit the ground. I'm fine, but it scraped me up just a little (talk about tender mercies). It was all fun though. We finished riding to our appointment and taught a good lesson. But then on the way home my gears weren't working right so we had to call for a ride home.
Dad-There are 22 Elders in the Zone and 4 districts.
Mom-don't have too much fun on spring break.
Love you lots,
Elder Egan
We had team ups with the Jefferson City Elders again this week. They needed a baptismal interview, so we went up for that and our team up. The new Elder up there is great. His name is Elder Horlacher, from Vegas. He is just a really great missionary and Elder Westfall and him are getting a lot done.
We also had Zone Conference on Friday. It went really good and since then the Zone has been on fire. We've just about doubled our baptism dates and our numbers were really good. Elder Taylor and I had a little bit of a slow week, but good nonetheless. Last night some members invited their friends over for dinner and then we had a lesson with the dad after. It went really good, he is really open and wants to learn. His kids also were intrested.
In order to save miles we decided to ride bikes/get rides two days a week and park the car. Its been really nice for most of the week too. So on Tues we were riding down a narrow road and a car came up behind us. We switched lanes really quick to let him pass. I saw the truck go by and I started getting back into our lane. I didnt see the trailer that he was pulling though. His wheel well was sticking out a foot or so and ran right into me. I flew into the air a good three of four feet before I hit the ground. I'm fine, but it scraped me up just a little (talk about tender mercies). It was all fun though. We finished riding to our appointment and taught a good lesson. But then on the way home my gears weren't working right so we had to call for a ride home.
Dad-There are 22 Elders in the Zone and 4 districts.
Mom-don't have too much fun on spring break.
Love you lots,
Elder Egan
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