hello there how do ya do?
Well this week flew by actually. We had a blitz with our district leader and his companion on Wednesday and it felt good to switch up comps for a little bit.( A blitz is when there are four or more missionaries working in one proselyting area at the same time). It has just been Clawson and I all transfer and it can start to drag on if there aren't a few changes in the road. We also had a zone conference on Thursday it was good. They spoke a lot on keeping your places clean and how we are in charge of our own environment. Also to have that change of heart that needs to take place while you're out here or anywhere for that matter and just get lost in the work so to say. And Saturday was the big day and Jacob was baptized. And I was the one who had to privileged of performing the baptism. It was an Awesome experience and the first person that I have ever baptized personally but I look forward to more in the future for sure. Now we need to get back out there and find our next baptism. Transfer calls do come this Saturday so that should be interesting to see what happens, who will stay and who will go. Sounds like everyone is doing well and Go Dodgers!!! Kemp is my boy. I wear my dodgers shirt to bed every night ha. The one thing you might be missing from that package is a few of the scentsy scent packs I have ran out. Other than that I'm not really sure of anything else Don't want too much at the moment in case I need to pack next week. Well let me know if there is anything that I can do for ya. Love ya Bye
Elder Moorhouse
Monday, April 16, 2012
Monday, April 9, 2012
Weekly Update
Well hello there,
let's see this week kinda went by fast so I'm having trouble trying to remember all that was done. So we did play some b-ball on Monday in like 80 degree weather in Somerset. Since our district is a bunch of branches no one has a court so we played at a city park. very warm and humid! It was good no one really played too much before the mish most played football or nothing so there are some athletes I guess.
This weekend we helped a member doing some service, we helped load and unload some tree's he cut down at and elderly ladies house. It feels good to get out and do some different kind of work every now and then. For Easter we went to church and we were planning to be on our own but an elderly couple invited us over for dinner, it was pretty good. Can't complain. glad to hear ya'll had a good time. Transfers are in two weeks so I won't get a call this week but the next. Then on Thursday this week we have a zone conference so that should be good. I don't think it is against the rules to have a member text a picture to our parents as long as its not us doing it, it should be fine. Clawson is doing well still not opening up too much to other people so we will continue to work on that. Well not sure what else to say.
Love ya,
Elder Moorhouse
let's see this week kinda went by fast so I'm having trouble trying to remember all that was done. So we did play some b-ball on Monday in like 80 degree weather in Somerset. Since our district is a bunch of branches no one has a court so we played at a city park. very warm and humid! It was good no one really played too much before the mish most played football or nothing so there are some athletes I guess.
Tuesday we went over the baptismal interview questions with Jacob and he should be all set for this week the official interview is on Wednesday this week then the bap is on Saturday so it should be a solid week. This week at district meeting I had to give the training and the topic I was assigned was how to hold an Effective companionship study which can really be difficult after being with someone for a while, it went well I believe.
Love ya,
Elder Moorhouse
Monday, April 2, 2012
Weekly Letter
well what up?
This week went pretty fast we had a leadership training on Wednesday with a big focus on Opening our mouths as it says in D&C so many times. Also using the Book of Mormon more and just how important it is to get investigators to church each week. I want all of you to ask yourselves the question; Why do I (meaning each of you) go to Church each week? See what you can come up with. I also loved General conference and The Family was definitely a popular topic. I really enjoyed Elder Holland's talk it gives you a new perspective on one of the parables in the New Testament that I never really thought of before. Now there are a lot of things to work on for me especially after someone slams the door I have to watch how I react so I don't leave any negative feelings toward our church with them. At our training President Woodbury set a goal for us to speak to at least 10 people each everyday outside of our normal tracting (knocking on doors) and member work. It really forces me to come out of my shell and to know how to approach just random people and begin a conversation. Elder Clawson still is struggling with it so it is almost up to me to speak with everyone so no one goes by without contact. With conference I think the Sunday sessions spoke to me just a little more than Saturday which is the opposite of the last conference, So I figure it must be different for everyone anyways. Well still a little slow on the finding here but trying to work out some new methods so we shall see in the up and coming weeks.
The reason why I'm so early today is because we get to go play basketball as a district today so I have to drive a ways away. I'm stoked and I have been thinking about maybe a last minute addition to the package, One of My Rally Beavas Shirts that would be cool
. Other than that I can't think of too many things. I did send a letter to dad this week so hopefully it gets there today if not the mail lost it arrg.
Well I love all of you and miss you as well. Glad to hear you enjoyed your week in AZ, for the most part
, Sorry to hear you got sick mom.
adios muchachos
Elder Mascasa
This week went pretty fast we had a leadership training on Wednesday with a big focus on Opening our mouths as it says in D&C so many times. Also using the Book of Mormon more and just how important it is to get investigators to church each week. I want all of you to ask yourselves the question; Why do I (meaning each of you) go to Church each week? See what you can come up with. I also loved General conference and The Family was definitely a popular topic. I really enjoyed Elder Holland's talk it gives you a new perspective on one of the parables in the New Testament that I never really thought of before. Now there are a lot of things to work on for me especially after someone slams the door I have to watch how I react so I don't leave any negative feelings toward our church with them. At our training President Woodbury set a goal for us to speak to at least 10 people each everyday outside of our normal tracting (knocking on doors) and member work. It really forces me to come out of my shell and to know how to approach just random people and begin a conversation. Elder Clawson still is struggling with it so it is almost up to me to speak with everyone so no one goes by without contact. With conference I think the Sunday sessions spoke to me just a little more than Saturday which is the opposite of the last conference, So I figure it must be different for everyone anyways. Well still a little slow on the finding here but trying to work out some new methods so we shall see in the up and coming weeks.
The reason why I'm so early today is because we get to go play basketball as a district today so I have to drive a ways away. I'm stoked and I have been thinking about maybe a last minute addition to the package, One of My Rally Beavas Shirts that would be cool
. Other than that I can't think of too many things. I did send a letter to dad this week so hopefully it gets there today if not the mail lost it arrg.Well I love all of you and miss you as well. Glad to hear you enjoyed your week in AZ, for the most part
, Sorry to hear you got sick mom.adios muchachos
Elder Mascasa
Monday, March 26, 2012
Week 2 of Transfer 2 in area 2
Another sort of long week here.
Well if I didn't mention it last week, we did set a baptismal date with Jacob ( the 9 yr old) for April 14th and everything is still looking really good for that. We are excited for that and the rest of the week was pretty much just a lot of knocking on doors. We didn't find too much I have decided that missionary must stand for councilor out here because I've heard peoples problems like I've been their friend forever. It is crazy how much some people will tell you right on their door step. Now if only they would listen and act on what we have to say their problems would go down so dramatically. Well where I'm at now we have to mow our own lawn each week and it turns out that the last missionaries to use our mower broke one of the tires off so we had fun trying to fix that this week since our lawn was about 6 inches longer than everyone else on the street ha. Well I started back up one of the traditions I started with Elder Tolman the first. Each week we have a day where we do our weekly planning and do basically what the title of it is. But Each week we would make our own pizza and I decided to start it up again so each week I become a pizza chef and make one. Well not sure what else to say about last week still just starting out with this ward and trying to get a little more excitement.
I did get your package and thank you so much the cookies aren't lasting too long. you know me. I didn't think you were going to send the package last week so I was thinking of some things that you could send but most of it could just be sent in a letter. I was thinking I would like a copy of my farewell talk, and I'm starting to run out of stamps again so that would be nice. The most important thing I'm out of scent packs of scentsy! They are a big hit with my car always smelling so amazing. I have gotten some comments from the other missionaries ha. Skinny Dipping was the most popular so far ha.
Well sounds like I was 50% on the final four which is a bummer now I really want whoever wins the UK Louisville game to win it all. Man I better find out what time they are playing hopefully it is during General Conference so I won't have to try and knock doors during it ha. Well all is well and just trying to work and find let me know if there is anything I can do for you guys.
Love ya bye!
Elder Moorhouse
Well if I didn't mention it last week, we did set a baptismal date with Jacob ( the 9 yr old) for April 14th and everything is still looking really good for that. We are excited for that and the rest of the week was pretty much just a lot of knocking on doors. We didn't find too much I have decided that missionary must stand for councilor out here because I've heard peoples problems like I've been their friend forever. It is crazy how much some people will tell you right on their door step. Now if only they would listen and act on what we have to say their problems would go down so dramatically. Well where I'm at now we have to mow our own lawn each week and it turns out that the last missionaries to use our mower broke one of the tires off so we had fun trying to fix that this week since our lawn was about 6 inches longer than everyone else on the street ha. Well I started back up one of the traditions I started with Elder Tolman the first. Each week we have a day where we do our weekly planning and do basically what the title of it is. But Each week we would make our own pizza and I decided to start it up again so each week I become a pizza chef and make one. Well not sure what else to say about last week still just starting out with this ward and trying to get a little more excitement.
I did get your package and thank you so much the cookies aren't lasting too long. you know me. I didn't think you were going to send the package last week so I was thinking of some things that you could send but most of it could just be sent in a letter. I was thinking I would like a copy of my farewell talk, and I'm starting to run out of stamps again so that would be nice. The most important thing I'm out of scent packs of scentsy! They are a big hit with my car always smelling so amazing. I have gotten some comments from the other missionaries ha. Skinny Dipping was the most popular so far ha.
Well sounds like I was 50% on the final four which is a bummer now I really want whoever wins the UK Louisville game to win it all. Man I better find out what time they are playing hopefully it is during General Conference so I won't have to try and knock doors during it ha. Well all is well and just trying to work and find let me know if there is anything I can do for you guys.
Love ya bye!
Elder Moorhouse
Monday, March 19, 2012
Weekly Letter
how ya'll?
Well another week in Danville has come and past and the best part was that we finally set a baptism date with the less actives kid we have been teaching so that will take place in April. They have been coming to church each week and are very excited. Well this week I got to teach the early morning seminary in this ward and I talked all about how to share the gospel with your friends at school and how to answer questions without being confrontation or too defensive. The best way I have found is to bear simple testimony. People are accustomed to hearing short sentences and as you say a simple testimony it can bring a lot of force to the topic. We had another full week of knocking doors and have almost knocked out all of Danville even though we aren't in Danville every day. Well I did mail my bracket back home and I'll just let you take care of it since I have only been able to see bits of games through the windows and doorways of the houses we knock on. Originally I picked Syracuse to win it over Kentucky but then I just had to go with all the Kentucky schools to support where I'm at. Funny how living somewhere can change things, back home I wouldn't have picked Kentucky even if I thought they would win it but oh well.
Sounds like all is still going well for all of you up there. The weather here has been warm with thunderstorms at night which are cool. you asked if I need anything, well just in case you ever send me another tie try to make sure it is a polyester so it can get wet and not ruined. Lots of rain down here and I don't want any of the ties you send me to get ruined. But I think I'm doing pretty good and I can't think of anything specific, I'll never turn down more music of course ha. Love you lots, keep reading your scriptures.
Well keep on keepin on
Elder Moorhouse
Well another week in Danville has come and past and the best part was that we finally set a baptism date with the less actives kid we have been teaching so that will take place in April. They have been coming to church each week and are very excited. Well this week I got to teach the early morning seminary in this ward and I talked all about how to share the gospel with your friends at school and how to answer questions without being confrontation or too defensive. The best way I have found is to bear simple testimony. People are accustomed to hearing short sentences and as you say a simple testimony it can bring a lot of force to the topic. We had another full week of knocking doors and have almost knocked out all of Danville even though we aren't in Danville every day. Well I did mail my bracket back home and I'll just let you take care of it since I have only been able to see bits of games through the windows and doorways of the houses we knock on. Originally I picked Syracuse to win it over Kentucky but then I just had to go with all the Kentucky schools to support where I'm at. Funny how living somewhere can change things, back home I wouldn't have picked Kentucky even if I thought they would win it but oh well.
Sounds like all is still going well for all of you up there. The weather here has been warm with thunderstorms at night which are cool. you asked if I need anything, well just in case you ever send me another tie try to make sure it is a polyester so it can get wet and not ruined. Lots of rain down here and I don't want any of the ties you send me to get ruined. But I think I'm doing pretty good and I can't think of anything specific, I'll never turn down more music of course ha. Love you lots, keep reading your scriptures.
Well keep on keepin on
Elder Moorhouse
Monday, March 12, 2012
Weekly Letter
how ya'll doing?
Well life here will be the same for another six weeks. Our entire district is staying the same. I do miss how my district in New Albany lived so close that we saw each other multiple times a week compared to here where we see other companions once every other week at district meeting. Well my trainer Elder Tolman is my new zone leader so that should be cool, I haven't seen him for the last 5 months or so. This week we knocked on a lot of doors but didn't find too much success. Nothing too special going on right now just keep chuggin along. The weather here is starting to get nice and that means the bugs are starting to come out ha. The ward here is starting to wake up a little bit but nothing much going on. We are trying to work with the ward council to see what we can do to help. The ward roster has like 300 names but only like 70 people come each week so we have been visiting a lot of less active members and trying to figure out what is going on. We run into people of just about any religion you can think of out here. Well we'll just have to see how this week goes.
Sounds like things are going well over there. Good luck with Baseball this year just try to have fun with it. If you would just mail me a basketball bracket that would be easiest the thing came up but I can't really print it and it was a list not really a bracket so I know all the teams in it ha. Since I never get to see sports anyways you'll know that I didn't cheat to know the games that already take place between when you send it to when it gets back to you. Sounds like a bummer with church ball but oh well you got next year. Glad to hear you enjoyed San Antonio.
Remember to continue to read the Book of Mormon everyday even if it is just a verse or two. Love you all and hope all continues to go well, well see ya!
Elder Moorhouse
Well life here will be the same for another six weeks. Our entire district is staying the same. I do miss how my district in New Albany lived so close that we saw each other multiple times a week compared to here where we see other companions once every other week at district meeting. Well my trainer Elder Tolman is my new zone leader so that should be cool, I haven't seen him for the last 5 months or so. This week we knocked on a lot of doors but didn't find too much success. Nothing too special going on right now just keep chuggin along. The weather here is starting to get nice and that means the bugs are starting to come out ha. The ward here is starting to wake up a little bit but nothing much going on. We are trying to work with the ward council to see what we can do to help. The ward roster has like 300 names but only like 70 people come each week so we have been visiting a lot of less active members and trying to figure out what is going on. We run into people of just about any religion you can think of out here. Well we'll just have to see how this week goes.
Sounds like things are going well over there. Good luck with Baseball this year just try to have fun with it. If you would just mail me a basketball bracket that would be easiest the thing came up but I can't really print it and it was a list not really a bracket so I know all the teams in it ha. Since I never get to see sports anyways you'll know that I didn't cheat to know the games that already take place between when you send it to when it gets back to you. Sounds like a bummer with church ball but oh well you got next year. Glad to hear you enjoyed San Antonio.
Remember to continue to read the Book of Mormon everyday even if it is just a verse or two. Love you all and hope all continues to go well, well see ya!
Elder Moorhouse
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