Dear Family,
This week has been extremely rainy. And I miss the sun. But I hear from our ward weatherman that it will be out tomorrow. But that is all for the next week.
But even though things are dark, the missionary work here in TN is Bright. The Lord is blessing me so much everyday. I love being a missionary. I know I say that a lot, but it is so true. I love it.
This week we got wet, a lot. It was very rainy, and we didn't get the car back until today. I'm very excited to get it back.
This last week we did a lot of walking. A lot of walking. But it's okay because we found 16 new investigators. We set a Zone Goal for every companionship to find 16 new investigators this last week, and we did. It was fun and exciting.
We also set another Baptismal Date this week. I hope that May brings many people to waters edge. I love to be able to teach these people.
Wish me luck tonight, President Hutchings is coming out with Elder Allen and I tonight. The Missionary Board back in Salt Lake is here to evaluate our mission and give us feedback on what we could do better. So President Hutchings picked to go out with Elder Allen and I and see how we are doing. So pray that the Spirit will be with us tonight, to help us do well and to touch these people.
--Love you all so much--
Elder Hansen
"Bringing the world His Truth, one soul at a time"
ps. tell me everything that's been going on back home. I only ever hear from mom and dad. ;)
Sunday, August 23, 2009
27 April Couldn't Be Happier!
Dear All,
Thing are going great. Jeremy got baptized and we have 3 Dates going into May. I just hope I'll be here when all the work goes through.
I'm preparing for Exchanges with President Hutchings this next week on May 4th. So pray all my appointments will happen as I stack the night to have a good experience.
I've loving the work and Hope all is well at home.
I love you all,
Elder Hansen
22 April Grounded
Dear All,
This week went by too slow. It all starts last monday, when I last wrote. Well, I started feeling my throat get sore Sunday (easter) Night. But, I didn't want to even think I was getting sick. I had too busy of a week. But, I hit rock bottom Monday night. The Zone Leaders came over and gave me a blessing, called the mission doctor and decided that I had strep, or something like it. So they ran and got me Popsicles, and antibiotics. And then Grounded me.
Well they checked up on me everyday and wouldn't let me out of the Apartment. Well, almost.
On tueday we had a set lesson with Jeremy. I was fretting all day trying to prepare something to save his date. But I didn't need to. He and Jenn got back together and he wanted to keep his date. So I scrapped my old lesson and went on to the commandments. It was the best lesson ever and a miracle. He is set to be baptized this Saturday.
Then on Wednesday we had a district meeting. I was not feeling great, but I had prepared a training on the Atonement that I felt needed to be given. So, I went gave the training and went back to the Apartment and slept. But the Zone Leaders came over again and grounded me... Again.
Well, Thursday rolls around. The Zone Leaders told me that I only had 4 hours to go out and if I went out more I would be breaking the rules. But, I had to finish teaching Sam for his baptism on Sunday. So we went over and finished all the lessons and made sure all was well for the baptism. But we went to all our set appointments and had a really successful day.
Friday, Sam's interview was a success. He was all set for baptism. His family was all set too. And Peter, his non-member step-dad started asking when we could start teaching him. It was such a good day. Even though I was still a little sick.
Well Saturday I had to sing at a "Songs of the Savior" fireside. By some miracle I was able to sing, and was able to make it out the entire day. We also had a really good lesson with Rob and Isaac, the husband and son of a member. It is sweet. We committed Rob to baptism and he said that as soon as he feels the Book of Mormon is the word of God he'll be baptized. So I'm making plans for the end of the Transfer. Rob has been taught by 3 sets of missionaries and for some reason he just listens to me and keeps his commitments. I love Rob. He is very dear to me.
Sunday. The baptism went through and actually went well. It was my first time getting wet. ;) It was a great experience.
Monday. We recorded "Songs of the Savior" to send to far away areas of the mission to promote the work. It was a good recording and I hope I get a copy.
Well I'll let you know about Jeremy's baptism and all that is going on this next week. I'm all better now! I'm doing great!
Happy Birthday Tyler, Mark and Dad. I love and miss you all.
Love,
Elder Hansen
This week went by too slow. It all starts last monday, when I last wrote. Well, I started feeling my throat get sore Sunday (easter) Night. But, I didn't want to even think I was getting sick. I had too busy of a week. But, I hit rock bottom Monday night. The Zone Leaders came over and gave me a blessing, called the mission doctor and decided that I had strep, or something like it. So they ran and got me Popsicles, and antibiotics. And then Grounded me.
Well they checked up on me everyday and wouldn't let me out of the Apartment. Well, almost.
On tueday we had a set lesson with Jeremy. I was fretting all day trying to prepare something to save his date. But I didn't need to. He and Jenn got back together and he wanted to keep his date. So I scrapped my old lesson and went on to the commandments. It was the best lesson ever and a miracle. He is set to be baptized this Saturday.
Then on Wednesday we had a district meeting. I was not feeling great, but I had prepared a training on the Atonement that I felt needed to be given. So, I went gave the training and went back to the Apartment and slept. But the Zone Leaders came over again and grounded me... Again.
Well, Thursday rolls around. The Zone Leaders told me that I only had 4 hours to go out and if I went out more I would be breaking the rules. But, I had to finish teaching Sam for his baptism on Sunday. So we went over and finished all the lessons and made sure all was well for the baptism. But we went to all our set appointments and had a really successful day.
Friday, Sam's interview was a success. He was all set for baptism. His family was all set too. And Peter, his non-member step-dad started asking when we could start teaching him. It was such a good day. Even though I was still a little sick.
Well Saturday I had to sing at a "Songs of the Savior" fireside. By some miracle I was able to sing, and was able to make it out the entire day. We also had a really good lesson with Rob and Isaac, the husband and son of a member. It is sweet. We committed Rob to baptism and he said that as soon as he feels the Book of Mormon is the word of God he'll be baptized. So I'm making plans for the end of the Transfer. Rob has been taught by 3 sets of missionaries and for some reason he just listens to me and keeps his commitments. I love Rob. He is very dear to me.
Sunday. The baptism went through and actually went well. It was my first time getting wet. ;) It was a great experience.
Monday. We recorded "Songs of the Savior" to send to far away areas of the mission to promote the work. It was a good recording and I hope I get a copy.
Well I'll let you know about Jeremy's baptism and all that is going on this next week. I'm all better now! I'm doing great!
Happy Birthday Tyler, Mark and Dad. I love and miss you all.
Love,
Elder Hansen
13 April Easter Time
Dear All,
This was my first Easter in the mission, and to be quite honest, It didn't really feel like easter to me. Because the message of the Atonement, of Christ, and that we will live again is a message that I share daily. I love this opportunity I have to serve.
Well this week, Elder Jolley left. It made me really sad. As soon as I was getting comfortable, things had to be changed ;). I loved serving with Elder jolley and would love to do it again. I'm now serving with Elder Allen. He is from Alpine Ut, and brings many new, unique qualities to our companionship. Now I've been out about 8 months now and I've had 6 different companions. It makes me think that maybe I'm just really hard to get along with, but I love the opportunity I have to get to know and work with so many missionaries. I love it.
This last week was crazy, and left me tired and with a cold. We had our last Easter Fireside last night. It was a joy to perform and to share my testimony that I do know that my Redeemer lives. I haven't gotten to bed on time in almost a week and it has taken it's toll on my body. But I hope that with this new week I will have a renewed energy to do the work. They taped the fireside last night, and I'm excited to listen to how it sounds. They had a crew and mics and mix boards and everything. I'm so excited.
Well with all the crazyness the only person I was able to share the Easter Devotional with was my companion. We did it during comp study one morning. I'm so grateful for Christ, for His atonement, and for the chance to live with our Father in Heaven. "God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten Son". And I feel "it is wonderful that He should care for Me enough to die for Me. The Atonement is very personal, and I love it.
We should be having a baptism this weekend and next. Pray for them. Sam and Jeremy. I'm so excited. So excited. So EXCITED.
Funny story. A missionary from serving here from Spain was talking to me yesterday and he asked me a funny question. He said " of all the holiday traditions I just don't understand."
And I said " Understand what?"
And He said " What's with the Eggs?" It reminded me of the Jim Gaffigan skit on holidays. "I know. The day Jesus came back from the Dead"...."How 'bout eggs?!?"
I love you all and hope you had a good Easter.
With Love,
Elder Jonathan Hansen
This was my first Easter in the mission, and to be quite honest, It didn't really feel like easter to me. Because the message of the Atonement, of Christ, and that we will live again is a message that I share daily. I love this opportunity I have to serve.
Well this week, Elder Jolley left. It made me really sad. As soon as I was getting comfortable, things had to be changed ;). I loved serving with Elder jolley and would love to do it again. I'm now serving with Elder Allen. He is from Alpine Ut, and brings many new, unique qualities to our companionship. Now I've been out about 8 months now and I've had 6 different companions. It makes me think that maybe I'm just really hard to get along with, but I love the opportunity I have to get to know and work with so many missionaries. I love it.
This last week was crazy, and left me tired and with a cold. We had our last Easter Fireside last night. It was a joy to perform and to share my testimony that I do know that my Redeemer lives. I haven't gotten to bed on time in almost a week and it has taken it's toll on my body. But I hope that with this new week I will have a renewed energy to do the work. They taped the fireside last night, and I'm excited to listen to how it sounds. They had a crew and mics and mix boards and everything. I'm so excited.
Well with all the crazyness the only person I was able to share the Easter Devotional with was my companion. We did it during comp study one morning. I'm so grateful for Christ, for His atonement, and for the chance to live with our Father in Heaven. "God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten Son". And I feel "it is wonderful that He should care for Me enough to die for Me. The Atonement is very personal, and I love it.
We should be having a baptism this weekend and next. Pray for them. Sam and Jeremy. I'm so excited. So excited. So EXCITED.
Funny story. A missionary from serving here from Spain was talking to me yesterday and he asked me a funny question. He said " of all the holiday traditions I just don't understand."
And I said " Understand what?"
And He said " What's with the Eggs?" It reminded me of the Jim Gaffigan skit on holidays. "I know. The day Jesus came back from the Dead"...."How 'bout eggs?!?"
I love you all and hope you had a good Easter.
With Love,
Elder Jonathan Hansen
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