Week 5 Cheyenne

So this past week has seemingly flown by

November 15, 2017: We were on Exchanges with the Elders from Scottsbluff and that was a lot of fun. We did a good amount of tracting but saw next to no success which was the greatest. After we ended exchanges we had an awesome lesson with a potential investigator which was really cool.

Spiritual: The lord blesses you in his time

November 16, 2017: We had district meeting which was a lot of fun. Following that we had interviews which were good, but very long as my companions had to meet with President as zone leaders so I just had to sit and wait which was boring. After that we had two great first lessons which were awesome.

Spiritual:  Trust in the lord and he will direct thy paths

November 17, 2017: We spent a good amount of the day doing weekly planning which was good and fun to some degree. We then helped the STLs move some furniture for an investigator so that was good as well.

Spiritual: Planning is important 

November 18, 2017: We did a lot of potentials contacting but had limited success in doing so. We also helped one of our ward mission leaders with service which was fun.

Spiritual: Service is good for everyone 

November 19, 2017: We had church which was great as always, we had a family of 5 investigators come to church which was awesome. We then helped teach Elders quórum which was fun as well. We then watched the face to face event with other missionaries which was crazy cool

Spiritual: The Sabbath is a delight.

November 20, 2017: We were one Exchanges which were good. We did a lot of tracting and a bit of contacting, none of which was all that successful. After Exchanges we went and gave one of the STLs a blessing which helped her a lot.

Spiritual: The Priesthood is amazing

November 21, 2017: We went and worked out at a members home which was cool as he is a athletic trainer. Then I got my hair cut and since then we have just been relaxing.

Spiritual: Take time to recharge, it is good for you.

God be with you until we meet again,

Elder Joshua Patterson 

Week 4 Cheyenne/ Zone Conference

November 8, 2017: We were on Exchanges with the Scottsbluff Elders so that was fun. We did a fair bit of tracting which was not all that successful but it allow us to talk to a lot of interesting characters.

Spiritual: The lord blesses you for your diligence 

November 9, 2017: We had zone conference which was good. We talked a very small bit on how to use Facebook but also spoke on obedience as usual but it was great as always

Spiritual: obedience brings blessings 

November 10, 2017: We drove down to Windsor to get new phones for members of our zone. That was fun as we were able to talk with the office staff. Other than that and weekly planning not too much occurred.

Spiritual: Planning brings blessings 

November 11, 2017: We did a fair bit of contacting to some success. We found a family of five who are super excited to learn more about the church. Other than that not a whole awful lot occurred.

Spiritual: The Lord blesses those who try.

November 12, 2017: I hit my 16 month mark which is so weird. We had church which was amazing as always. We did some contacting to some success but it was great as always.

Spiritual: The Sabbath is a delight.

November 13, 2017: We were on Exchanges with Elder J and Elder P

which was fun. We taught a few members of the ward the plan to help the members help the missionaries which was good and fun.

Spiritual: member missionary work is super important.

November 14, 2017: We have had P-day, which has been very long and boring as all they are doing is basketball which I don’t enjoy playing competitively so I have just been doing some Family History work.

Spiritual: Family History work is important

God be with you until we meet again,

Elder Joshua Patterson 

Elders after institute a good way to close P-day. Joshua's mission has now decided to have p-day on Tuesday.

I asked them if they were going to have to get smart phones and he said they most likely would not for at least a year since they have tablets. They are on facebook. He said Cheyenne does not get a lot of snow it is just cold and windy their.
I do not think Joshua likes having his picture taken when he is eating..

Week # 3 Cheyenne

This week was fun for the most part

November 1, 2017: We had the baptism of Emily V who was taught all of the lessons a year ago but had hesitated to be baptized for a year. We also had two great lessons with investigators who will be baptized as one of them we set on date for the first Saturday in December so that will be awesome.

Spiritual: The Lord has his timing in mind all the time

November 2, 2017: We had Exchanges which were fun. I was with Elder T and Elder G so that was a lot of fun. We did some tracting and taught two lessons one with a returning less active and the other was a recent convert.

Spiritual: Obedience brings blessings 

November 3, 2017: My companions had MLC so I just hung around at the mission office which was rather boring but okay I suppose. 

Spiritual: Discussion is important 

November 4, 2017: We had a no drive day which was okay. We talked to a lot of people but did not have much success but that was alright.

Spiritual: Hard things bring blessings 

November 5, 2017: The time change is horrible. We had church which was great. Then we did some finding which was good but unsuccessful.

Spiritual: The sacrament is a joy

November 6, 2017: We had Exchanges I was with Elder T and Elder P. We found a few potential investigators but did not have too much success otherwise but it was fun.

Spiritual: Change brings knowledge

November 7, 2017: It snowed a lot last night. We are having our district P-day going to feed Bison which should be fun. Not much else other than planning Xone conference this evening 

Spiritual: planning is crucial for success 

God be with you until we meet again,

Elder Joshua Patterson

Week 2 in Cheyenne

This week has been great.

October 25, 2017: I was on exchanges with Elder L and Elder G as my companions were in Windsor on exchanges with the assistants. We spent almost all day helping a potential investigator move from one of our wards to our other one. That was a lot of fun. Then we went and taught a part member family in their ward which was neat as well.

Spiritual: Service is good for the soul.

October 26, 2017: We had district meeting which was good. We then had the chance to talk with a former missionary that was passing through to go to Scottsbluff. Then we went and tried a few referrals to limited success. Then we went and helped the STLs get a few pieces of furniture which was good.

Spiritual: Trying to talk with everyone brings blessings.

October 27, 2017: We helped the STLs with painting at a less actives which was a lot of fun. Then we had a meeting with one of the Stake Presidents which was awesome. Then we did some weekly planning which was a lot of fun. Then we went to our less cool ward’s Halloween Party.

Spiritual: Planning is a blessing.

October 28, 2017: We helped a recent convert Family move which was fun. Then we went to a lesson with a less active which was good. Then we had our awesome ward’s Halloween party which was a blast.

Spiritual: Visit those you don’t know and you will gain blessings.

October 29, 2017: We had church which was amazing. One of the high council men gave a lesson on the Book of Mormon which was awesome. We then taught a lesson to a girl who is getting baptized  tomorrow the baptismal interview questions.

Spiritual:” The Book of Mormon is the most correct book on earth” Joseph Smith Jr

October 30, 2017: We had a District meeting which was awesome. Following that we went and did some tracting which was fun. Then we taught a FHE lesson on Faith using the Nephi and Brass plates story which was awesome.

Spiritual: The Book of Mormon brings joy

October 31, 2017: We went junk shop shopping which was boring to me. Then we played basketball for a bit before dinner and then we will be heading in soon.

Spiritual: unity brings blessings.