Elder McNew: MTC

Becoming a Missionary

My beloved brethren, you and I, today and always, are to bless all peoples in all the nations of the earth. You and I, today and always, are to bear witness of Jesus Christ and declare the message of the Restoration. You and I, today and always, are to invite all to receive the ordinances of salvation. Proclaiming the gospel is not a part-time priesthood obligation. It is not simply an activity in which we engage for a limited time or an assignment we must complete as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Rather, missionary work is a manifestation of our spiritual identity and heritage. We were foreordained in the premortal existence and born into mortality to fulfill the covenant and promise God made to Abraham. We are here upon the earth at this time to magnify the priesthood and to preach the gospel. That is who we are, and that is why we are here--today and always.
- by Elder David A. Bednar
From The Ensign, Nov. 2005, Page 47

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Thursday, January 6, 2011

Fun at the MTC

Me & Brady

Kunz and I just being cool in the Residence Hall.

There used to be a plaque here that said this was the MTC but it is gone now, for security reasons.

Weeks 2 & 3 at the MTC

The man in the front with the white tag is Brother Kirk, the MTC teacher, with the district.

MTC rommates

Canada Missionaries

Pennsylvania missionaries

Looking at the missions on the globe

Elder McHardy

Hill & Bear

Elder Goodman & Elder McNew

Elder McNew & Elder Mataele

Elder Christiansen

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Week 1 at the MTC

I was surprised to find out that Elder McNew had included his SD card in my first letter! He says he is learning a lot and that he is particularly enjoying his companion. Elder Bowen is his companion and he says that they have a lot in common and are getting along really well together. He mentioned that he's home sick but is able to stay focused and work too. He is using the scriptures and the advice and wisdom of his Branch President to help get him through those feelings. He's enjoying getting letters from friends and family.

Utah, Provo temple

Elder McNew's district

Elder Hill, Elder Herbert, Elder Bowen, Elder McNew

Angel Moroni