First week in Cheyenne

This week has been interesting

October 17, 2017: We had transfers which was a joy. I got to Laramie where I met with one of my two new companions. Then we went up to Cheyenne where we met up with Elder T. Then we spent the day with Elder S as his new companion did not come up until late. Then we got his new companion and I stayed with them overnight as they needed to drive the ScottsBluff trio to there area and our truck would not be able to fit six.

Spiritual: Change is good.

October 18, 2017: We met up as a companionship which was good. We did a fair bit of administrative work. Then we did a bit of tracting and contacting which was alright.

Spiritual: All parts of a job are needed.

October 19, 2017: We did some service helping a family move which was good before we got the mission van and got to drive it up to Scottsbluff with those Elders which was pretty fun long car drive.

Spiritual: Always try to be greatful.

October 20, 2017: We had two district meetings which was fun. Then we did a fair bit of tracting and contacting which filled most of the day.

Spiritual: Seek first to do the Lords will and then your own.

October 21, 2017: We did a bit of Service which was good but we then did a lot of finding to no success sadly.

Spiritual: You will not always have success so treasure it when it comes.

October 22, 2017: We had six hours of church which was so much fun. Then we went and tried contacting some people and Elder K almost got eaten by a dog. Then we had Stake Priesthood meeting which was amazing.

Spiritual: The sacrament is a blessing.

October 23, 2017: We were on Exchanges, I was with Elder K and Elder P so that was fun. We had district meeting which was good. Then we did some finding to no success sadly. Then we did some contacting to less success. Then we taught their investigator a lesson which was amazing before ending exchanges.

Spiritual: You can always learn something new.

October 24, 2017: We have not done much today. We are going to be playing Basketball or Elder Tis before dinner and then they will be heading to Windsor for Exchanges with the APs

Spiritual: Rest is important 

God be with you until we meet again,

Elder Joshua Patterson

Last week in Saratoga/ Hanna

This week has been good and interesting to say the least

October 10, 2017: We tried to set up our Facebook accounts to limited success but that was alright. Then we tried contacting a few people but had no success.

Spiritual: God blesses us if we try

October 11, 2017: We spend much of the day trying to contact people which was alright but not successful in the slightest. We also spent a good amount of time cleaning our trailer due to having apartment inspections the following day.

Spiritual: The spirit cannot dwell in unclean temples

October 12, 2017: We had our apartment inspection which I believe we passed. Then we had district meeting which took up the rest of the day basically.

Spiritual: If you do your best the lord will do the rest

October 13, 2017: We did Service of moving firewood for an older member of the Ward which was fun. Then we did some planning before we had a lesson with a less active that is returning to activity which was great.

Spiritual: Service is good for the soul.

October 14, 2017: We helped another older family in the Ward clear out a section of their home which was good. We then finished weekly planning before getting transfer news, Orzel is staying and I am going to Cheyenne as a ZL companion.

Spiritual: Service keeps your mind busy

October 15, 2017: We went to church in Hanna which was good as we also got to meet a member of the mission presidency. Aside from church we did not do too much except I almost finished packing.

Spiritual: The sacrament is a blessing.

October 16,2017: We aren’t going to be doing too much due to transfers tomorrow. Please note that this is the last Monday P-day of my mission so I will be emailing on Tuesday instead from now on.

Spiritual: Change brings blessings 

God be with you until we meet again,

Elder Joshua Patterson

Week # 5 Saratoga/ Hanna Wyoming

This week has flown by

October 3, 2017: We did a small bit of service but somehow most of the day got away from us which was not too bad.

Spiritual: Service brings blessings

October 4, 2017: We had district meeting which was amazing as always, following which we started Exchanges, I was up in Rawlins with Fono which was good. Exchanges went well, we met a bunch of their youth and spent a hour or so with a guy who is working on going on a mission eventually.

Spiritual: Get to know the youth, believe in them don’t always fear for them, they were saved for now so they are already prepared to go forth

October 5, 2017: We finished Exchanges, Fono and I had done a bit of service before we went and cleaned their apartment, as it was nasty. Then we closed exchanges.

Spiritual: The spirit cannot dwell in unclean temples

October 6, 2017: We did weekly planning which was good but took up the majority of the day. We also got a new version of our planning tool which is super buggy but it is what it is.

Spiritual: Planning is important.

October 7, 2017: We helped a lady move in our ward which was good, we then helped another family in the Ward move a lot of boxes and stuff into a storage facility which was good and fun. Those service projects took up all of the day basically.

Spiritual: Service is good for the heart.

October 8, 2017: We had stake conference broadcast which was good. After that we did studies before we had a long dinner appointment which was good, but when we went out to the car we discovered that Elder O had left his door wide open and so there was a decent amount of snow in the truck, luckily all on his side.

Spiritual: Your local leaders are a blessing

October 9, 2017: We are not doing much today as there is not much we can do.

Spiritual: when you are in doubt of what to do ask God and he will tell you

God be with you until we meet again,

Elder Joshua Patterson 

Saratoga/Hanna Week #4

This week has been good and full of driving.

September 26, 2017: We were supposed to have a lessons in Medicine Bow but that did not happen but we still went up to Hanna for a bit which was good but did not have any success doing anything.

Spiritual: Blessings come in the Lords not our own.

September 27, 2017: We did a bit of service at the old folks home before we did studies before we went up to Laramie to stay with some elders up there so we would not have wake up at 3 to make We to zone conference in time, and then Elder O stayed up until 3 talking with another friend Elder which meant I was up until 3 as well but all is good.

Spiritual: The lord will strengthen his servants.

September 28, 2017: We had zone conference which was great. It was focused on being able to do hard things, which was great. We then had interviews which was great as always.Afterwards we went back to our area getting back about 

Spiritual:We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us.

September 29, 2017: We had weekly planning which was good but took up the rest of the day.

Spiritual: Planning brings blessings.

September 30, 2017: We got to watch conference which was amazing as always. My favorite talk Saturday was Elder Oaks as he spoke on the importance of the family a proclamation.

Spiritual: When you hear from the lords anointed heed to their counsel.

October 1, 2017: We got to watch conference where my favorite address was Elder Andersen’s as he quoted the two members of the 15 we will quite probably never hear from again. We also got to teach a discussion to a girl who is working on coming back to full activity which was awesome as well.

Spiritual: God blesses you for your desires.

October 2, 2017: We have not done much as it has been a limit drive day, due to Laramie getting six inches of snow last night, we have no snow on the ground but whatever.

Spiritual: Having a day of R and R is always nice

God be with you until we meet again,