Saturday, March 31, 2012
Ward Christmas Party
12/12/11
So, a little update from me. Well, our investigators are doing well! The dates have been moved because of either family issues, or because they need to get married. So, this Saturday we were at a ward Christmas party and (Oh, I got to help build a little Manger scene. We put up a little Manger in the cultural hall with 1xs and a brad nailer) But, as I was saying, so we were at the ward Christmas party and it was going really well we had 3 investigators there and the one couple that is getting married, Jamie and Nicole, were there and Jamie came up to me and said, “Hey, man! You have to be the best man at my wedding!” Ha sweet! So I talked to President Smart and he has to contact Salt Lake but it should be good! :) I’ll let you know, but that’s pretty sweet huh! Ha.
So yeah, other than a little winter-time cold, I'm doing great! The work is moving forward and my testimony continues to grow! So, as a mission we have new focus to get at least 20 OYMs (contacts) per day, 10 per missionary. So, last night (Sunday) we had 18 and needed 2 more and it didn’t look like 20 was going to happen. But, I was bound and determined to get them so I said a little prayer in my heart as we were walking down the street and I got this feeling to go get our bikes. So, we went and got our bikes and headed towards our destination. And, guess what? Three people walked out of their homes just in time for us to catch them on the way out! :) Now tell me if that’s not an answer to a prayer!
I love serving the mission! Things are going so well and I have grown so much! I may have companions that are harder to work with but it could definitely be a lot worse! Alright well, that’s about all for this week!
Love you!
Have a good week!
Love, Elder McNew
So, a little update from me. Well, our investigators are doing well! The dates have been moved because of either family issues, or because they need to get married. So, this Saturday we were at a ward Christmas party and (Oh, I got to help build a little Manger scene. We put up a little Manger in the cultural hall with 1xs and a brad nailer) But, as I was saying, so we were at the ward Christmas party and it was going really well we had 3 investigators there and the one couple that is getting married, Jamie and Nicole, were there and Jamie came up to me and said, “Hey, man! You have to be the best man at my wedding!” Ha sweet! So I talked to President Smart and he has to contact Salt Lake but it should be good! :) I’ll let you know, but that’s pretty sweet huh! Ha.
So yeah, other than a little winter-time cold, I'm doing great! The work is moving forward and my testimony continues to grow! So, as a mission we have new focus to get at least 20 OYMs (contacts) per day, 10 per missionary. So, last night (Sunday) we had 18 and needed 2 more and it didn’t look like 20 was going to happen. But, I was bound and determined to get them so I said a little prayer in my heart as we were walking down the street and I got this feeling to go get our bikes. So, we went and got our bikes and headed towards our destination. And, guess what? Three people walked out of their homes just in time for us to catch them on the way out! :) Now tell me if that’s not an answer to a prayer!
I love serving the mission! Things are going so well and I have grown so much! I may have companions that are harder to work with but it could definitely be a lot worse! Alright well, that’s about all for this week!
Love you!
Have a good week!
Love, Elder McNew
December 5, 2011
Dear Friends and Family,
So the missionary work this week is going great! We still have the same investigators. They are really awesome! Nicole and Jamie, the couple, have decided to get married and to move their baptismal date forward. That will be great! The 17th is not looking so good but next month or later this month looks great! I hope that I stay here for at least one more transfer to see my friends (investigators) get baptized! It will be the best ever! :)
Okay, a little update on the companion, he is doing better! I just keep working hard and strive to be a good example to him! This week I told him that he is going to be Senior Companion. I gave him the phone and at night I let him do most of the planning instead of me just doing it all. I think that this will help him learn and grow. I think that is the thing to realize; when you go on a mission, you’re on your own! It’s time to learn how to do things yourself you know?
Well, that’s probably enough out of me.
I Love You!
Love, Elder McNew
Have a great week!
So the missionary work this week is going great! We still have the same investigators. They are really awesome! Nicole and Jamie, the couple, have decided to get married and to move their baptismal date forward. That will be great! The 17th is not looking so good but next month or later this month looks great! I hope that I stay here for at least one more transfer to see my friends (investigators) get baptized! It will be the best ever! :)
Okay, a little update on the companion, he is doing better! I just keep working hard and strive to be a good example to him! This week I told him that he is going to be Senior Companion. I gave him the phone and at night I let him do most of the planning instead of me just doing it all. I think that this will help him learn and grow. I think that is the thing to realize; when you go on a mission, you’re on your own! It’s time to learn how to do things yourself you know?
Well, that’s probably enough out of me.
I Love You!
Love, Elder McNew
Have a great week!
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Investigators set Baptismal dates & Thanksgiving
11-28-11
Hey what’s up! :)
So I have to tell you! This week was so sweet! The Lord has been blessing us so much lately! :) I am so satisfied with the reward of my effort. Sometimes I feel like the reward is greater than my efforts, which means the Lord's hand is in all things! I have noticed that a lot of people have been praying for me lately because the work is going great!
I don’t want to sound like I am bragging but this is what is new! So we have 7 investigators 2 not progressing and 5 with a baptismal date! All for the 17th of December. Unfortunately, I am going to be realistic and say that probably not all will come through with their date and we will have to make changes. However, I know that at least 2 or 3 will make it!
So this week we got 2 new investigators, Jamie and Nicole, a couple. We taught them the first lesson: "The Doctrine of Christ" (2 Nephi:31 & 3 Nephi: 11), and on the first lesson committed them to be baptized. This was Wednesday, then we met with them again on Saturday and they were asking about requirements for baptism so I brought a paper with the interview questions on it. Then, on Sunday they came to Church all 3 hours! And they were telling people yeah, we are planning on being permanent. Then, get this, for our gospel principals class I gave them a manual and Jamie was looking through it and I had showed him where the commandments were and I saw him reading some of the commandments and stuff! YAY! It was so awesome and our other investigators are pretty legit too! Of course some of them are more ready than others, but it is going great! :)
So that is basically my week! Thanksgiving was great! We went to the bishop’s house and he is Mexican along with his family and we had Mexican food for Thanksgiving dinner! It was the best ever! I think we should start that as a tradition in our family. I love Mexican food! There was home made horchata, and homemade tortillas! (The best I ever had) then there was spicy beans, and pesole (like a soup stuff) and there were ribs and turkey and for dessert flan and other things mmmm! Then we visited but didn’t eat a ton at other families. And also we played turkey bowl football that morning so it was great!
Alrighty so that is about all for this week! I am doing great, I continue to pray for y'all and I appreciate all of the prayers that are said for me!
I love you! Have a great week! Love, Elder Justin Charles McNew
Hey what’s up! :)
So I have to tell you! This week was so sweet! The Lord has been blessing us so much lately! :) I am so satisfied with the reward of my effort. Sometimes I feel like the reward is greater than my efforts, which means the Lord's hand is in all things! I have noticed that a lot of people have been praying for me lately because the work is going great!
I don’t want to sound like I am bragging but this is what is new! So we have 7 investigators 2 not progressing and 5 with a baptismal date! All for the 17th of December. Unfortunately, I am going to be realistic and say that probably not all will come through with their date and we will have to make changes. However, I know that at least 2 or 3 will make it!
So this week we got 2 new investigators, Jamie and Nicole, a couple. We taught them the first lesson: "The Doctrine of Christ" (2 Nephi:31 & 3 Nephi: 11), and on the first lesson committed them to be baptized. This was Wednesday, then we met with them again on Saturday and they were asking about requirements for baptism so I brought a paper with the interview questions on it. Then, on Sunday they came to Church all 3 hours! And they were telling people yeah, we are planning on being permanent. Then, get this, for our gospel principals class I gave them a manual and Jamie was looking through it and I had showed him where the commandments were and I saw him reading some of the commandments and stuff! YAY! It was so awesome and our other investigators are pretty legit too! Of course some of them are more ready than others, but it is going great! :)
So that is basically my week! Thanksgiving was great! We went to the bishop’s house and he is Mexican along with his family and we had Mexican food for Thanksgiving dinner! It was the best ever! I think we should start that as a tradition in our family. I love Mexican food! There was home made horchata, and homemade tortillas! (The best I ever had) then there was spicy beans, and pesole (like a soup stuff) and there were ribs and turkey and for dessert flan and other things mmmm! Then we visited but didn’t eat a ton at other families. And also we played turkey bowl football that morning so it was great!
Alrighty so that is about all for this week! I am doing great, I continue to pray for y'all and I appreciate all of the prayers that are said for me!
I love you! Have a great week! Love, Elder Justin Charles McNew
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