So um, yeah last week, I had Elder Baccile write because Iwas writting a letter by hand and he had a couple of seconds. We had emailed at different times because of the wallet problem. And yeah. Elder Struthers was cool, but I didnt really get to meet him that much and get to know him. I'm glad you were able to attend Elder Slades homecoming. He is kind of quiet.
Um....yeah.... so this past week we had some good success. We had a really good teach with "S", our 18 yr old investigator. He has been pretty much ready. He got his answer/noticed it this time, and so now he is ready completely. He is going to be baptized on the 12th of February, and so both Baccile and I will be here. I'm pretty excited. Our other investigators have been sick or not really desirous to meet with us.... so that is the only news. .... but its like the best news. "S" got his answer by praying after an argument with his friend over the church. What I understood happened was that he had an argument, and then went and studied the material on how to get an answer, wrote down some notes, and then stopped for a second and was like.... hmm, it feels good. Then he prayed and asked about it, and he still felt really good. He started to laugh and was like (in his words) "yeah, oh my, Yeah!! whahooo!" So now we just need to review the lessons and get him in the water on the 12th. Also today we went down to Helsinki and played some basketball with "S" and his friend and some other missionaries in the area. It was fun but took a lot of time and so it was the only thing we did besides chores today.
Thanks for the pea soup heads up and no Elder Empey hasn't told me anything about the girl in Savonlinna that was investigating when I was there. She is probably investigating a lot or not at all. I'll have to ask him again. Didn't you send a small package lately..... probably to Savonlinna ? or is that still in the works? lol ...like always.
Hmmm, a funny story this week? I don't think that anything happened this week that was funny, but there is something in the basement that is funny. We have a storage center in the basement and it is so full we can't get to anything. Missionaries have just Iit will probably take an hour or so. but at least its a productive thing to do. It's a real mess. I'll send a picture next week or when we finally get it done. How are things at home? Love Trev
Monday, January 24, 2011
Monday, January 17, 2011
Jan 17 Kerava -- Week 1
Hey well, today we are emailing a little sooner because it fit with our schedule better. Sorry if we don't get to chat. But let’s see, I am really liking Kerava.
We have like 5 investigators….two or so are really slow though. So we are mainly working with the other three. The first person is “S”. He has had a baptismal date in the past and is just waiting for his answer of the Book of Mormon. It is sort of weird because he has done a lot to get his answer. I 'm starting to think that he has already gotten his answer, and so just need to help him see it. I’m thinking we can point out the influence it has already had on him….so we are hopeful a baptism will be coming soon to Kerava. The other investigators we have are a mother and a son. She is 40 yrs old and her son is 13yrs old. They have been sick this week and couldn't come to church even though they had planned on it, and they are still excited to meet with us.
Other than that ….I 'm pretty excited to be driving. Elder Baccile (that’s Italian) is so sick of driving, but I'm just loving it. I like my companion…. he is pretty chill and “bamf”. By the way, he is a convert of about 2-3 yrs. His grandparents introduced him to the gospel. Anyway, I like being senior comp, but I don't really feel any different. It just seems like I have a lot more responsibility, especially when members ask us to do ifffy stuff. I have to lay down the rules to them and be the bad guy. (We are assuming it things like going to the sauna which the missionaries can’t do anymore.) Most of the members are really nice though, and there are about 50 members in the church here. My city actually includes 5 small cities so it’s bigger than Savonlinna.
I haven’t talked to President Brown because I still haven't gotten my interview with him and won't until like 2 weeks. I thought it would be best to ask him then. But I could try in email this next week if it is needed. My leave date will be around the first week of July on a Thursday or Wednesday. It is 3 weeks before my entry date…. Sort of.
Um…. my bike got left in Savonlinna due to the really mean train conductor. He deliberately shut the door on me and the member while loading it. I even told him to hold the door. Instead, he pushed the member's hand out of the way and shut the door. WE were not late or delaying the train at all. He just was really mean to me.... so I'm shipping it in later. grrr....
Well, that’s about it for the week. Love Trevor
We have like 5 investigators….two or so are really slow though. So we are mainly working with the other three. The first person is “S”. He has had a baptismal date in the past and is just waiting for his answer of the Book of Mormon. It is sort of weird because he has done a lot to get his answer. I 'm starting to think that he has already gotten his answer, and so just need to help him see it. I’m thinking we can point out the influence it has already had on him….so we are hopeful a baptism will be coming soon to Kerava. The other investigators we have are a mother and a son. She is 40 yrs old and her son is 13yrs old. They have been sick this week and couldn't come to church even though they had planned on it, and they are still excited to meet with us.
Other than that ….I 'm pretty excited to be driving. Elder Baccile (that’s Italian) is so sick of driving, but I'm just loving it. I like my companion…. he is pretty chill and “bamf”. By the way, he is a convert of about 2-3 yrs. His grandparents introduced him to the gospel. Anyway, I like being senior comp, but I don't really feel any different. It just seems like I have a lot more responsibility, especially when members ask us to do ifffy stuff. I have to lay down the rules to them and be the bad guy. (We are assuming it things like going to the sauna which the missionaries can’t do anymore.) Most of the members are really nice though, and there are about 50 members in the church here. My city actually includes 5 small cities so it’s bigger than Savonlinna.
I haven’t talked to President Brown because I still haven't gotten my interview with him and won't until like 2 weeks. I thought it would be best to ask him then. But I could try in email this next week if it is needed. My leave date will be around the first week of July on a Thursday or Wednesday. It is 3 weeks before my entry date…. Sort of.
Um…. my bike got left in Savonlinna due to the really mean train conductor. He deliberately shut the door on me and the member while loading it. I even told him to hold the door. Instead, he pushed the member's hand out of the way and shut the door. WE were not late or delaying the train at all. He just was really mean to me.... so I'm shipping it in later. grrr....
Well, that’s about it for the week. Love Trevor
Monday, January 10, 2011
January 10, 2011 New city Kervava
Hey…. well it so happens that today we had lot of stuff going on. We actually had two da's but one was all of a sudden like 15min before. So my email will have to be short.
Thanks for having Celeste call Elder Empey... he was a little caught off guard when she was like “oh, you must be Trevor's companion.” (Celeste did not identify herself as Dr. Mortenson) lol. I would have recognized the number if I had had the phone. lol. Anyway, he is “toughing it out” when he eats hot foods.
Also update for you….. I am moving to Kerava this week. Elder Empey will be forwarding my letter from you, and so it’s all good with that. I'm sort of sad to leave, but glad to get a car now, plus FYI, I will be senior for the first time. lol.
Sorry I can't really write more because I'm out of time but I will make a tape and send it in the next week.
love you all and thanks for the update. trev.
Ooooops, just a little more time.
So yeah, I did get your Christmas card. It was pretty sweet and I will have to ask Emily about Jordan Benson being in her mission in my next letter to her.
Anyway, this past week went pretty well and pretty badly: First off, we had a lot of appointments set up because everyone didn't want to meet on Christmas week but later after the holidays. So we had like 8 appointments set up for the first three days, but all but two went through…. go figure. But still, we got in contact with “T” again. We had taught him earlier in December, but he missed an appointment or two. But this time, he seemed to really open up and let us know what he was looking for. It was a very powerful teach in which we were able to explain a lot about Christ's atonement, and how to access that. Not only that, but he promised to read and pray about the B of M and also he prayed at the end of the lesson. I don't know if that was a problem in your mission, Dad, but it usually is here. It’s almost like an indicator to see if they will actually follow through with our commitments. So besides that, we got in contact with a referral that we had received last summer. One of the members who gave it to us is setting up a teach with her. It will be a picture perfect appointment. Too bad I won't be there to see it. lol. But at least I could help set it all up, and get this girl to investigate. yay!
hmm, also this week. Elder Empey slipped and hurled his bike at a pole next to our apartment. He completely destroyed his light he just bought for it. lol. Bad luck. Anyway, all is good and I'm excited to see a new place, help more people know of Christ, and learn a lot. Also I am trying to cut down still on stuff that isn't necessary, due to it being awkward to transport. So I'm sending a package home economy style. It has my blanket and some papers that I wanted to make a book out of about my mission. If you could just take the stuff and put it in my closet I would appreciate it. love, Trev.
PS Tell Grandma Jan “happy birthday” for me. And your birthday gift is in the mail, Mom.
Thanks for having Celeste call Elder Empey... he was a little caught off guard when she was like “oh, you must be Trevor's companion.” (Celeste did not identify herself as Dr. Mortenson) lol. I would have recognized the number if I had had the phone. lol. Anyway, he is “toughing it out” when he eats hot foods.
Also update for you….. I am moving to Kerava this week. Elder Empey will be forwarding my letter from you, and so it’s all good with that. I'm sort of sad to leave, but glad to get a car now, plus FYI, I will be senior for the first time. lol.
Sorry I can't really write more because I'm out of time but I will make a tape and send it in the next week.
love you all and thanks for the update. trev.
Ooooops, just a little more time.
So yeah, I did get your Christmas card. It was pretty sweet and I will have to ask Emily about Jordan Benson being in her mission in my next letter to her.
Anyway, this past week went pretty well and pretty badly: First off, we had a lot of appointments set up because everyone didn't want to meet on Christmas week but later after the holidays. So we had like 8 appointments set up for the first three days, but all but two went through…. go figure. But still, we got in contact with “T” again. We had taught him earlier in December, but he missed an appointment or two. But this time, he seemed to really open up and let us know what he was looking for. It was a very powerful teach in which we were able to explain a lot about Christ's atonement, and how to access that. Not only that, but he promised to read and pray about the B of M and also he prayed at the end of the lesson. I don't know if that was a problem in your mission, Dad, but it usually is here. It’s almost like an indicator to see if they will actually follow through with our commitments. So besides that, we got in contact with a referral that we had received last summer. One of the members who gave it to us is setting up a teach with her. It will be a picture perfect appointment. Too bad I won't be there to see it. lol. But at least I could help set it all up, and get this girl to investigate. yay!
hmm, also this week. Elder Empey slipped and hurled his bike at a pole next to our apartment. He completely destroyed his light he just bought for it. lol. Bad luck. Anyway, all is good and I'm excited to see a new place, help more people know of Christ, and learn a lot. Also I am trying to cut down still on stuff that isn't necessary, due to it being awkward to transport. So I'm sending a package home economy style. It has my blanket and some papers that I wanted to make a book out of about my mission. If you could just take the stuff and put it in my closet I would appreciate it. love, Trev.
PS Tell Grandma Jan “happy birthday” for me. And your birthday gift is in the mail, Mom.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Jan. 3 A Teach and Elder Empey's Tooth
Family,
Ok, so to answer your questions first. Elder Empey and I don't really speak Finnish in the apartment, but we do do a little finglish and say the more fun or common words in Fnnish and then go back into English. I do agree it would be better if we did everything in Finnish, but it just takes a long time to explain everything. Finnish books are actually almost 1.5 times longer written out..... so its a little slow in Finnish. ....ya know. But I am hoping to speak a little more Finnish in the apartment as well as outside. Things are still going well with Elder Empey, we haven't had any disagreeements and are usually on the same page. The only thing that is hard is that he doesn't hear very well if I try to get his attention from behind. I think he gets in a zone and doesn't notice things like ELDER!! or EMPEY!! in a loud hissed voice. lol.
Hmm, Italy... that sounds nice when you come over. Too bad I don't know my French anymore/know any other language that would help in some other European countries. lol ....still though it sounds pretty exciting, I am looking forward to it.
The members here don't really give us any referrals.... actually not one this whole time except for one lady who lived and is living in Helsinki. The members just don't have any faith that their friends will accept the gospel, so they don't want to invite them to be taught. We are working with them though through the ward mission plan we just got put up this Sunday. So they should be inviting people to activities and church every month. Our goal is for about 15 a month. We, teach about 5 families for home teaching.
In the Missionary Newletter, I would like to hear from Kyle, Ryan, Andrew, and Andrew Higham if possible. It's great to hear about the others as well. I just sent you a SD card this week so you will have them soon. Change calls come this week. So we will see if I leave next week on tuesday. oh ho....I could probably stay though for another change.... no worries.
This week it was a little dead. We had like two days when we couldn't tract, and we were told to be inside for the evenings on the 31st and 1st. But still we found an older lady who wanted to investigate. She even read some from the B of M before our next appt which was the next day. Pretty sweet. Also, this lady is a painter and gave us two small paintings. I gave her the B of M with Jason's testimony and she was super thankful. That's about all the super cool news from this week.
love, Trev
Thanks for Kate's head measurements.
hugs.
PS. oh, ask Celeste about this.... Elder Empey got a large cavity filled and it has been really painful...after the fourth day it started. The pain starts because of temperature, but turns into a strong headache for about 5 min. and then goes away. Should he have it looked at again, or just wait until it stops hurting... we tried some tooth paste like sensodine to help, but its still hurting. It could be because it was really large. The doctor said if an invection occurs a root canal would be needed. ... let me know next week.. trev.
Sorry computer must be slow... and I need to go. Thanks for the email and I'll talk to you next week. Change call comes on Saturday, so maybe I'll email on a different day. love trev.
ps.. happy birthday Linda. !!
Ok, so to answer your questions first. Elder Empey and I don't really speak Finnish in the apartment, but we do do a little finglish and say the more fun or common words in Fnnish and then go back into English. I do agree it would be better if we did everything in Finnish, but it just takes a long time to explain everything. Finnish books are actually almost 1.5 times longer written out..... so its a little slow in Finnish. ....ya know. But I am hoping to speak a little more Finnish in the apartment as well as outside. Things are still going well with Elder Empey, we haven't had any disagreeements and are usually on the same page. The only thing that is hard is that he doesn't hear very well if I try to get his attention from behind. I think he gets in a zone and doesn't notice things like ELDER!! or EMPEY!! in a loud hissed voice. lol.
Hmm, Italy... that sounds nice when you come over. Too bad I don't know my French anymore/know any other language that would help in some other European countries. lol ....still though it sounds pretty exciting, I am looking forward to it.
The members here don't really give us any referrals.... actually not one this whole time except for one lady who lived and is living in Helsinki. The members just don't have any faith that their friends will accept the gospel, so they don't want to invite them to be taught. We are working with them though through the ward mission plan we just got put up this Sunday. So they should be inviting people to activities and church every month. Our goal is for about 15 a month. We, teach about 5 families for home teaching.
In the Missionary Newletter, I would like to hear from Kyle, Ryan, Andrew, and Andrew Higham if possible. It's great to hear about the others as well. I just sent you a SD card this week so you will have them soon. Change calls come this week. So we will see if I leave next week on tuesday. oh ho....I could probably stay though for another change.... no worries.
This week it was a little dead. We had like two days when we couldn't tract, and we were told to be inside for the evenings on the 31st and 1st. But still we found an older lady who wanted to investigate. She even read some from the B of M before our next appt which was the next day. Pretty sweet. Also, this lady is a painter and gave us two small paintings. I gave her the B of M with Jason's testimony and she was super thankful. That's about all the super cool news from this week.
love, Trev
Thanks for Kate's head measurements.
hugs.
PS. oh, ask Celeste about this.... Elder Empey got a large cavity filled and it has been really painful...after the fourth day it started. The pain starts because of temperature, but turns into a strong headache for about 5 min. and then goes away. Should he have it looked at again, or just wait until it stops hurting... we tried some tooth paste like sensodine to help, but its still hurting. It could be because it was really large. The doctor said if an invection occurs a root canal would be needed. ... let me know next week.. trev.
Sorry computer must be slow... and I need to go. Thanks for the email and I'll talk to you next week. Change call comes on Saturday, so maybe I'll email on a different day. love trev.
ps.. happy birthday Linda. !!
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