Zone Conference

December 7,2016

So this week has been two days longer than usual but that is not a bad thing. But I will get right in.

November 29, 2016: We had exchanges which was great. We being, Elder V and I, had dinner at  an all you can eat Chinese restaurant which was really good. Then we tried a number of people to invite to the ward Christmas party that was fun but did not have a great deal of success.

Spiritual: Every once in a while take a bit of time to visit those you do not normally visit and you will be rewarded for your efforts.

November 30, 2016: We had district meeting which was lots of fun as normal. Then we had dinner with the Edges who went out with us to try a number of people with limited success. Then we went and helped setup for the ward Christmas party.

Spiritual: People always want to help. Ask and people will do it.

December 1, 2016: We did a great deal of finding to limited success. We had dinner with the H which was good. She made sure to have us eat something from all of the food groups which was good. She then gave us a Christmas Advent calendar with chocolates under each day which elder D ate all of before we left to my dismay as well as hers. Now he has to find 25 scriptures for her instead.

Spiritual: Finding may stink but if you never try to find opportunities God will not be able. To put any into your path.

December 2, 2016: We had a good lesson with B and got another return appointment set. Then we tried a few of our investigators that we have not visited recently and got no success so we went finding still to limited success. Then we had dinner with the G which was good but different as we have never had dinner with them before. Then we did more finding.

Spiritual: Once you have touched someone's life they do not quickly forget what you have done for them.

December 3, 2016: We helped set up for the ward Christmas party before our service at the Humane Society before we had the wand Christmas party. A number of our less actives and a few of our investigators came and it was a huge success. 

Spiritual: The more service you do the happier you will be.

December 4, 2016: We had church which was good. Then we had studies before dinner with the Mathews which was short but still good. Then we had the First Presidency Christmas Devotional which was awesome. 

Spiritual: The General Authority's are representatives of God listen to them and you will earn a great deal.

December 5, 2016: We prepared for Zone conference before we went out and tried a number of people in Brush and had a short visit with G H which was really good. Then we had dinner with the Thornton's, she is our land lady, which was also pretty nice. Then we did a bit of finding before ending the day.

Spiritual: Preparation is key to being able to have success in this life. Prepare least you fail.

December 6,2016: We had Zone Conference which was amazing. Key things that were talked about were preparation, repentance, and love. I think those go well with this time of year. New things to come in the next transfer or so, Zone Conferences every transfer, Interviews every transfer, and temple trips every transfer for missionaries in a close proximity to the temple, only a third each time but still. So that was awesome.

Spiritual: Our leaders are directed by the power of God which is beyond great. Listen to them and see blessings in your life.

Well that was my week. I hope everyone can be doing the #light the world initiative it is so nice being able to serve in so many ways.

God be with you till we meet again

Elder Joshua Patterson