Ask the Mission Prep class, they can help you.

Today we discussed the talk by Elder Nelson called "Ask the missionaries, they can help you".  We had many share what impressed them from their study.  Thank you so much for sharing with all of us those growing moments that have helped you gain a stronger testimony.  You are well on your way to helping others do the same.

We had a special treat and heard from recently returned elder Johnson from the Hawiian Islands. He shared his powerful testimony of charity and taught us that the word Aloha means you are happily sharing your breath or life with someone and it is a great compliment. Thank you so much.  We felt your strong spirit.

We were also blessed to be taught by Bro. White- Front Row, who recently returned from the Taiwan mission.  He got us up and role playing how to become best friends with someone you don't know and start a discussion.  This was fabulous and brought new ideas and understanding to our class. Thank you Bro. White- we can tell you were a great missionary!

I am sorry I had camera troubles and only got this one picture.  I will do better next week!
Also, Sister Kofford on the front row received her mission call last week to Maryland!  Congratulations.  She leaves on May 22.  They will be very blessed to have her there.

Since we didn't meet last week we did not get a picture of Bro. Pyne before he departed to the MTC. So here is the next best thing- His flag on the map.  He left last week and wish him well and know he will be such a wonderful addition to Thailand.

Now onto next weeks assignments:

February 9, 2013 Assignments:

1.   Read Ensign pg 83  Elder Holland “The First Great Commandment”

2.  1 Nephi 2- your story continues.

3.  Have a missionary experience-  Teach the Restoration to someone, then return and report back what happened. (See Handout)

4.  Practice introducing the Book of Mormon.  (See Handout)

If you have more time then:

      5.  Read Moroni 10- Usually we just refer to verses 2-5, see if there are other things in this chapter that would help you see how to come unto Christ.

      6.  If you will be entering the MTC soon, please start watching the 6 episodes from District 1 and 2.  https://www.lds.org/callings/missionary/the-district?lang=eng

Parents-  Ask your son or daughter to teach you about faith using a blindfold and a chair. 

We also discussed that the message of the Gospel needs to be presented in a way someone can "catch" it.  You can have them demonstrate this too. Thank you for sharing your amazing youth with us.  It is an inspiring group!!