March 31, 2009
March 26, 2009
Elder Stout & Elder Hardy
This is Elder Stout's car and his companion... headed out for a hard day's work!
March 2, 2009
New Companion
Elder Stout and Elder Smith were amazing companions together. Elder Smith is now ready to go home - here is Elder Smith waving goodbye...
This is Elder Stout's new companion, Elder Hardy - we wish them lots of success together.
Elder Stout is now serving as the Senior Zone Leader!
This is Elder Stout's new companion, Elder Hardy - we wish them lots of success together.
Elder Stout is now serving as the Senior Zone Leader!
March 1, 2009
The large group picture is of the entire zone on a Preparation Day a couple of weeks ago.
The dinner picture was taken last night, March 1st. They went out as a Zone on a "Blitz" in one of the Spanish areas and then some of them went to a members house for dinner.
The dinner picture was taken last night, March 1st. They went out as a Zone on a "Blitz" in one of the Spanish areas and then some of them went to a members house for dinner.
January 29, 2009
Reminder!
Elder Stout has a new address! If you need the new address, please email me and I will send it to you right away! Thanks!
chell8 at gmail dot com
chell8 at gmail dot com
January 18, 2009
January 12, 2009
What's wrong with this picture?
Each night Elder Stout and his companion come home around 9PM and do 2 hours of planning, check on each zone missionary and make calls. It seems they got busy and didn't finish getting into their evening attire. :)
half missionary / half pajama pants.
half missionary / half pajama pants.
Haircut Time
There is a lady in Elder Stout's ward that will give the missionary free haircuts, however, she has been out of town for awhile. Elder Smith, Elder Stout's companion, decided to take matters into his own hands and gave Elder Stout a haircut. We've been told it looks great! :)
December 19, 2008
Merry Christmas
Elder Stout & his companion, Elder Smith, are hoping for a white Christmas...
any way they can get it.
Merry Christmas!
With Love,
Elder Stout
any way they can get it.
Merry Christmas!
With Love,
Elder Stout
November 4, 2008
October 21, 2008
October 2, 2008
October 1, 2008
I'm now serving as a Zone Leader in East Sacramento. It covers two wards and the YSA and family ward. We have three YSA's that are getting baptized really soon. I love working with them, they are just so ready for the gospel.
Love,
Elder Stout
September 16, 2008
September 11, 2008
I received my transfer and will be heading to Sacramento to serve as the Zone Leader. It was hard saying good-bye to everyone in Tracy. I honestly never thought I would get so attached to an area and the people I serve. But you honestly you grow to love the people you serve and I will miss the people in Tracy a ton!
On Sunday night Charlotte had us over for dinner. (She had to feed me again before I left!) When we arrived at her home we moved into the kitchen and it honestly looked like Thanksgiving there was so much food. I think I gained about 10 pounds, but I was still able to enjoy her amazing cake. I'm really going to miss her.
In the BOM I have been reading about the prophecies that Nephi had. Especially the ones about the Latter Day America. It amazes me the type of council that the BOM gives us. Of course, we have the agency to accept it or not and it is sad to see so many people choose to use their agency in an unrighteous manner.
Love,
Elder Stout
On Sunday night Charlotte had us over for dinner. (She had to feed me again before I left!) When we arrived at her home we moved into the kitchen and it honestly looked like Thanksgiving there was so much food. I think I gained about 10 pounds, but I was still able to enjoy her amazing cake. I'm really going to miss her.
In the BOM I have been reading about the prophecies that Nephi had. Especially the ones about the Latter Day America. It amazes me the type of council that the BOM gives us. Of course, we have the agency to accept it or not and it is sad to see so many people choose to use their agency in an unrighteous manner.
Love,
Elder Stout
September 5, 2008
This week has been brutal with temps in the 100's all week. I guess this valley is one of the hottest in California and I have the tan lines to prove it!We have been really busy trying to build our teaching pool and on Sunday we had 3 investigators to church. Last Saturday the ward put on this huge BBQ at one of the parks. The food was great and I enjoyed seeing Charlotte and the Goodrun family. There was a ton of food and of course some back yard football. I decided not to take part in the football game.
I was able to teach and baptize a girl in my first area from Santiago Chile. I just received word that she is actually getting married in the temple in May to a returned missionary. This is the Lord's work and I am honored to be a part of it.
Love,
Elder Stout
September 6, 2008
Inspirations Come in Small Packages
Dear Family and Friends,
This year for the Primary Program the children in my ward (in Kaysville, UT) are sharing stories about other children that live in the area that the Elders in our ward are serving in. I received this story from a dear sister in Elder Stout's ward, Tricia Larsen, about an amazing little girl who is a Sunbeam (age 3) named Hannah. I wanted to share this with you before the Program.
The following is the story told by her mother Laura.
"We started teaching Hannah her Articles of Faith in January. I typed up each article on a sheet of paper and would display the article we were working on in their room. Within the first week she had memorized the first one along with her sister Dani (5 at the time). We quickly went through them and she is now on number 9. We say the Articles of Faith every night. Each of my girls get their own turn. It takes about 5-7 minutes for each girl to recite the Articles of Faith that they know. We consider this our "scripture time." We were just as surprised as anyone that she learned them and can remember them so quickly. She loves saying them and practicing, but she also loves to read the scriptures too. She is an inspiration to me of how sweet her Spirit is and how willing she is to hear the Gospel at any time. She will be turning 4 in November. She has said the Articles of Faith in primary 3 times."
I'm sure Hannah will be an inspiration to the children in the Hidden Valley Ward in Kaysville. Elder Stout is blessed to know such precious little girls.
Love, Mom
(Aunt Cindi , Cindi or Nana)
This year for the Primary Program the children in my ward (in Kaysville, UT) are sharing stories about other children that live in the area that the Elders in our ward are serving in. I received this story from a dear sister in Elder Stout's ward, Tricia Larsen, about an amazing little girl who is a Sunbeam (age 3) named Hannah. I wanted to share this with you before the Program.
The following is the story told by her mother Laura.
"We started teaching Hannah her Articles of Faith in January. I typed up each article on a sheet of paper and would display the article we were working on in their room. Within the first week she had memorized the first one along with her sister Dani (5 at the time). We quickly went through them and she is now on number 9. We say the Articles of Faith every night. Each of my girls get their own turn. It takes about 5-7 minutes for each girl to recite the Articles of Faith that they know. We consider this our "scripture time." We were just as surprised as anyone that she learned them and can remember them so quickly. She loves saying them and practicing, but she also loves to read the scriptures too. She is an inspiration to me of how sweet her Spirit is and how willing she is to hear the Gospel at any time. She will be turning 4 in November. She has said the Articles of Faith in primary 3 times."
I'm sure Hannah will be an inspiration to the children in the Hidden Valley Ward in Kaysville. Elder Stout is blessed to know such precious little girls.
Love, Mom
(Aunt Cindi , Cindi or Nana)
August 17, 2008
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
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
August 4, 2008
August 4, 2008
Happy 20th Birthday Elder S!
We hope you have a wonderful day
and another amazing year in the mission field!
We hope you have a wonderful day
and another amazing year in the mission field!
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