7/7/2014..Staying in Pokie..Frozen and Awesome meetings

I have OFFICIALLY been reassigned to the Idaho Pocatello Mission and am VERY happy about it!! I love it here!!! i know that this is the right decision for me. :) I took some time to think about it and pray about it and I know that God needs me here. I've learned a lot in the past 11 months about humility, trusting in God and recognizing His hand in my life. I know that THAT was what I needed to learn and I've got more learning experiences coming my way. Overall, it's OK. It's all about HOW you serve not WHERE you serve and I'm needed here :)

This past week was VERY good! We had an AWESOME council meeting in Idaho Falls with President Brinkerhoff and a whole bunch of other missionaries from around the mission. We talked about a lot of awesome stuff: Helping the mission progress, helping the missionaries, broadening our vision, what needs to  be improved upon, etc. AND we had a delicious lunch while we were there! Overall it was an AWESOME  afternoon! It has been VERY VERY hot lately! 101 degrees on Sunday!Whoo! AND we've gotten to walk around all day and enjoy this wonderful heat! Don't worry, I'm cracking out the sunscreen! Haha! Also, on thursday, we had a Zone Training! Our whole Zone got together and we discussed what was brought up during the council and what WE need to do to improve and grow and reach the bar that is being set by God. It was AWESOME. Elder Adkins gave a training on Unity and I gave a training on Personal Accountability. I loved the topics! We all need to be unified! With God, the Spirit, our families, our friends, all moving together in the right direction! AND to help us all get there, we need to hold ourselves personal accountable. We can't always wait on those around us to follow up with us, we NEED to be following up with ourselves, setting goals for ourselves and moving forward! I invite you all to establish goals for yourselves! Work to achieve them and see God work miracles in your lives!

The 4th of July...... SO MUCH FUN! We woke up, did some stuff, wrote some letters, went to the mall, came back, got changed, went to a BBQ where we played volleyball with water balloons, kickball, ultimate
Frisbee, had burgers, played the guitar and just had a grand time! Then, we drove up to our apartment, got changed again and GUESS WHAT!!! WE got to watch Frozen!!!!! Best movie ever! I absolutely loved it! It was so good, funny and just plain fun!!! Man...... it was the best. Also, we got to play some AWESOME basketball before and after the movie and then, went to a baseball field and watched the fireworks and then Elder Adkins and I went home. Man, it was such an amazingly fun day. The whole week has just been so wonderful! Thank you all for your prayers, thoughts and care, it is much appreciated and I can feel it! :)

I am expecting another fun filled week of lessons, struggles and amazing adventures! I love you all so much! Have a fantastic week! :)

6/30/2014..Great lasting memories

The temple. :) I believe with all my heart that as long as we can see the temple, whether with our physical eyes or our spiritual eyes,we will never be lost. :) God always provides a way for those that

keep his commandments. As we dedicate ourselves to being a Temple Attending people and working each day with that in mind, we will do just fine. :)

                                           

Sister Siler made the decision to be baptized and I got to be there! It was INCREDIBLE!! :)

6/30/2014..Alma 26 and a wonderful Zone

Things are actually going really really good here! We committed one of our investigators to be baptized on July 26th BUT his mom said that his uncle, who he wants to baptize him might not be able to make it so we are going to ask him if he would rather be baptized on the 19th. Whoo! Also, we got to have a Zone Companionship study this past week. It was absolutely incredible! Basically, a whole bunch of missionaries got together and we all had 1 hr where we read Alma 26 and discussed what we can do better. Very spiritual. Very AWESOME! 

Overall, this past week was INCREDIBLE! We got to go to the temple, watch Prophet of the Restoration and just have a fantastic adventure with one of our investigators! She is going to be baptized soon and after that, is moving to Holland! Wow! Who said that we couldn't have foreign experiences, even in Pocatello! Haha! Also, we got to play some basketball with her sons, two of our potential investigators that was awesome!  We got to go to both our Zone's District Meetings which were incredible! I love this Zone! Also, we did a lot of walking around, met a lot of wonderful people and we are unlocking some fantastic potential in lots of different places! We also got to present a missionary lesson to one of our wards this past Sunday. It went really really well! We got a bunch of people in the ward to take some Gospel materials and we are hoping for the best! :) Other than that, we have a meeting to go to tomorrow in Idaho Falls, we have Zone Training this coming Thursday and things are just going great! Oh! Also, Sister Siler got baptized this past Saturday! She texted me a ways back saying that she was getting baptized and it was SO exciting!  And, it was a wonderful and great experience. :) Overall, this past week was INCREDIBLE 

6/23/2014..Changes again

My new companion, Elder Adkins!

missionaries at the Transfer Site!

6/23/2014...New companion and wonderful mother nature!

My week in review: Oh man... this past week has been so incredible. It had its tough moments but overall, really really fantastic! Our PDay was AWESOME! Our District meeting on Tuesday went really well too! Everyone in the District gave trainings. It was very spiritual and wonderful! And then...... Wednesday was transfer day! Man.... what a whirlwind of awesomeness! We started out by going to the Alameda Stake Center, dragging all my luggage about 3/4 of a mile which was AWESOME and then, we got there and I "met" my new companion, Elder Adkins! After that, we began the process of waiting for Elder Palfreyman, Elder Bertoch's companion! We went and got breakfast and then we went back to the apartment and I started to unpack! Then, after all that, we went back to the transfer site at the Stake Center! We played a little basketball while we waiting and talked with all the missionaries and then..... they arrived! Elder Palfreyman is so awesome! I look up to him so much! He has been an incredible leader in this mission and it is a privilege to serve around him. After that, we all broke off! 

6/16/2014..Happy Baptism!!

Scott Huff got baptized! It was an incredibly amazing day! The spirit
was strong as another one our brethren entered the waters of baptism.

6/16/2014..Changes!!!!

Things are going incredible! I found out I'm getting transferred this coming Wednesday! BUT, I'm only going across the street. Haha! I'm going from where I am at to another stake, the Alameda Stake in Pocatello and I am SO EXCITED! I mean, It's kinda bittersweet having to leave but Heavenly Father has great things in store for me, I know it!

Overall, this week was incredible! I actually don't have too much time but I'll try and get in the good stuff! SCOTT HUFF WAS BAPTIZED!! It was absolutely incredible! A member in one of our wards, Jordan Allen baptized him! It went fantastic!! Also, we had an investigator come to the baptism! . His wife is a LA member and they are SO sincere and wonderful. We got to do some service for them this past week as well pulling weeds so just because I'm not in Moses Lake doesn't mean I'm missing out on that! haha! Overall, it was a fantastic experience, Scott was super happy and all is well. :) What else happened...... oh! We had a Zone Training and it was awesome! very spiritually uplifting! Lately, I've been studying the Book of Mormon more and it has made such a difference. :) That Book is not only true, but so incredible! Spiritually uplifting and beautiful and fantastic! When we let it into our hearts, thus allowing God to impact us through it, we will find greater happiness, greater hope and greater knowledge that God loves us. :) My goodness, sometimes, I just don't want to stop reading!

 :) Oh man! Wanna hear a crazy story?! We were playing basketball this last Pday and I ran into  somebodys knee with my thigh and man oh man.... it didn't feel good! It was kinda not so comfortable for me throughout the week BUT I'm gonnna push through! Also, we got to give a man a blessing before he went into surgery. He is a LA member but has a really sincere heart. Wonderful things are in store for him. :) Also, we went on splits this past week! Elder Bertoch went and visited this incredible family that
we have the opportunity to teach and actually extended the Baptismal Invitation to them! They accepted! They don't have a baptismal date to work toward but in the future, definitely. :) I went and visited a woman named Ruth. Her son died not too long ago and she has a really sweet spirit. It went well! :) It was really cool to go on splits too! Appearently, when Elder Berotch visited the Mills, she told them about a really cool experience! We had previously given her a blessing before she went into the doctor and turns out, she received the BEST blood pressure results she has ever had! before her and her husband went in, she asked him, "If this works and my results are the best they've ever been, will you get baptized?" Haha! She's like the 3^rd member of our companionship!

 Haha! Also, as I said before, I am getting transferred! My new companion has been out about 17 months. His name is Elder Adkins and he is fantastic! I'm super excited for this new experience and opportunity to serve! I love life! I love being a missionary and I love you all!! :) Overall, the week was
fantastic! Cya all soon! :) 

....Bryce got called to be a zone leader but doesnt directly mention it in this part of his letter.