March 31, 2014-Exchange with the Zone Leaders‏

 

This week has really been a great week and I was able to learn so much and really feel of the Spirit throughout different activities. On Friday, I went on exchanges with Elder Hubbard in his area. We had an awesome day with contacting two less actives for the first time. Both of them shared their super stong testimonies about temple attendence and the blessings that come from going, and about the restoration and the way that the church is set up with the Priesthood authority. I am so glad that we were able to get in touch with them and to see their great desire to come and watch general conference. Also on exchanges Elder Hubbard called a less active who they had visited with once before. It happened to be his mothers phone in California but she was so happy that the missionaries had visited her son and gave him the right number. So he called it and the wife (nonmember) picked up the phone and said that her husband was not interested and didn't want anything to do with the church, but she wants to meet with the missionaries to learn more. So that was really neat.

We had a great Fast and Testimony meeting yesterday. The spirit was so strong there as many great testimonies were being given. I don't know if you have heard of the family that died of carbon monoxide poisoning in the night and the son and daughter who were on their missions returned home. The sister of the father who had died lives here in the UP Ward. She gave a powerful testimony about the Plan of Salvation and the peace and comfort that it has brought to her life, and also talked about the many opportunities that came for her to share the Gospel with others.

We also got a new ward mission leader yesterday. He is super fired up for missionary work and is really excited to be helping us out. I too am way excited to finally have someone to work with again and. I know that the work is going to start picking up because he had great ideas while talking about it in Elders Quorum and wants to put this ideas into action.

Elder Ronfeldt has been feeling a lot better lately, he got his blood test back but they didn't show anything put of he ordinary, he still has a fever that he has had for then past week and a half and a bad cough, but other than that he is doing much better.

On Wednesday we had interviews with President Cusick.  My interview was super short wi him, usually they are about 15 min long but mine was only 3-4 min long, and that as because he wanted to talk to the small group of missionaries that were there about finding because we have all been having a tough time with that. He told us to try to go to activities that family's have, like sport games, piano recitals, play, whatever it may be. Or to go take a tour of the members work i possible. Then to talk to everyone there and just to introduce yourself.  So we may try some of these ideas.  The average referrals for a month from a ward is 1.4 referrals. That is only 18 pet year. Then think about how many of me actually become investigators, then baptisms it of it.  We are supposed to be having 20 lessons a week and we can't be relying upon the members because that's not going to happen.  So we are just trying to be creative and try different ways of talking to people.  I know that having a new ward missionary leader is going to help out a ton.

I was looking at the home ward roster the other day and their are quite a few names that I didn't recognize on there. It will be a new ward when I get back.  And that Mutual activity that you did sounds like loads of fun.  I was laughing while reading through it because I can just see those people doing those things.  I am really glad that you liked the Women's Conference Broadcat.  I sometimes wish that the Men's was a week also. Great way to start off Conference week.  Sounds like a busy and fun week.  Thank you for the package of sweets. :). I got it on Monday and I have been enjoying them.

Loves ya all,

Love Elder Leavitt

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On Mar 30, 2014, at 9:45 PM, Makayla Leavitt <leavittmakayla@hotmail.com> wrote:

I was wondering if the reason you are getting more flats is because of the numerous miles you have on those tires? 

If you need new tires, get some.  There is enough money in your account right now to do so if you need some.  Keep yourself running properly so that you can get to your appts and not overheat walking so far.

luvs!

Mom

Thanks, I just got new tires two weeks ago for $50.  :P and still got flats afterwards.  The roads here in Bradenton are really dirty and covered with debris, so I just need to watch out.  Is there a way that I can check to see how much is on my card?

Love ya tons

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I am super excited for the Fort Lauderdale Temple to be opened and dedicated, even though I can't go to it.  We do get to participate in the temple dedication on May 4 which I am super excited for and I can't wait.  The Fort Lauderdale temple is so beautiful and I love all of the detail for the stain glass, to the celestial room, to the tile and carpet work, and the chandelier. It's just so amazing and I can't wait for the opportunity to go there myself

 

.http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/fort-lauderdale-florida-temple-opens

Local 10 takes tour of new Mormon temple;
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