August 11, 2008

This transfer has been a good one and our zone has really stepped up. Our main focus has been on desire, something that is rarely missing from a missionary. Just knowing that I am serving the Lord gives me all the desire I need.

As a zone we baptized 9 new members. Our district baptized 7 and my companion and I baptized 5. Over all it was a great month and we have some pretty good prospects coming up as well.

Each transfer I seem to find one thing to focus on. Last transfer it was increasing my knowledge and testimony of the Saviour, someone that I have come to love. This transfer I actually ended up picking a Christlike attribute I want to work on and that is Charity, the pure love of Christ. I have been reading Moroni 7, as well as Corinthians for help......it has been humbling. But hey, if I'm going to be humbled and learn what a better time and place then out here. Your prayers help so much. Thank you.

"My son," (which means the missionary I trained), is Elder H. from South Jordon, Utah. He was my last companion and he was awesome. My new comp is Elder R. from Kansas City. He is so awesome and we get along really well.

Happy birthday Chellie, Aunt Barbara Sickler., Aunt Barbara Guymon., and John, Tyler and Mckay Roe! Also a special happy birthday to my Grandpa Tebbs.

Love,
Elder Stout