Week 10: What Do I Need to Do To Get Baptized?

So this week has been an interesting one. We met with some new people this week. S is amazing and is working towards baptism. She has a very deep and has a personal relationship with the Savior. The only thing she really has problems with is the Word of Wisdom. Getting her to quit smoking will be hard but she already knows and feels bad about doing it. We had a lesson with her at the church and have committed her to going to church consistently. Saturday she said her brother in law had a freak accident and died while in the middle of driving his car at 3 in the morning. We are trying to keep her in our prayers. But the more I'm in Kentucky, the more I learn that people make up stories to get out of things. This could possibly be this situation here. I'm giving her the benefit of the doubt. Please pray for her that everything will work out and she will come to church and continue progressing. 

T Is a awesome guy we met after his father passed away. His dad was a member of the church. We helped his family get their cremated dad. The family's bills were adding up and they didn't have the money to pay off the cremation. A few ward members cut a deal with the crematory and they got their dad's remains back. They got a discounted rate and a more manageable monthly payment so everything worked out. Anyways, we have been in contact with him. They family loved their dad and they were humbled to know we were willing to help them get his remains. T's dad always wanted him to learn about the Book of Mormon but he never listened until he was dead. He was too busy or too tired after getting home from work like most people are. They wanted to learn and we wanted to teach so it worked out. T is progressing and he straight up asked us in the second lesson what he needs to do to get baptized. We are helping him get there and making sure he actually knows what that means Haha. 

But yeah, that's been our week. Please pray for the people in Kentucky and all the missionaries. Pray that the people will be sustained in their struggles. It is really hard out here. Missionary work is the hardest thing because we are trying to change people's lives. That's not an easy thing. Pray for all the people who are being taught and foe the missionaries teaching. Also, pray for the members in the area, that they may be better with their own missionary work as members. We have been asked to help teach and spread the gospel. Full time missionary or not, it doesn't matter. We all need to just share the gospel. When you as a member, talk to your friends. It helps us missionaries out a lot.

I love y'all so much and I pray for every one of you. I truly love you. God loves you. Don't ever forget that.  Continue to maintain that testimony and pray to know how much God loves you because it can slip away just as any testimony can slip away if we don't nourish it. 

Have a blessed week!

Elder Greenlaw

These pictures explain missionary in Kentucky

Our District

 

Every district has a name and ours is Triple Crown. Here are pictures of our district 

when we were kids. Can you guess which one is me? 

Learning to play the harmonica - Elder Greenlaw says playing music 

helps keep their spirits up when tracting is hard. 

Elder Godfrey trying all the sauces at Chewy

Fun times at lunch! 

Week 9: Weird Week

Hey y'all, 

This week has been really really weird. We got our car towed to start! It too us 4 hours to get it back. Haha It is okay now because we have our car and we can actually get back to work now. 

This week has flown by. Every day has been different but one of the most exciting things is we got an amazing new referral. She is a friend of a family in our ward. We were able to have dinner with her and a lesson. She is super interested and wants to learn more so I am excited for that. This does not happen very often so we are very grateful. 

It is the end of my first transfer this week. It is crazy to think I've been out 2 months already. Elder Craven is being transferred so that means the boys are being separated. Ha If you didn't know, we go over to the Spanish Elder's apartment a lot for Wi-Fi and laundry. They are our best friends so we talk to them a lot. Elder Craven will be missed by all of us. 

The mission is hard! I know my Heavenly Father is helping me to grow, but if you wouldn't mind praying for people in Kentucky. We need our ward boundary members hear our message. It has been very difficult to find people to teach. 

(When I talked to Elder Greenlaw, he told me they knocked on a lot of doors without luck. They also don't have a ward mission leader, so referrals are low. It is hard to stay motivated when you don't have anyone to talk to. You also get out of practice. :) He knows that Satan would love to have him discouraged, and we talked about looking for small miracles in everyday. Service is a great way to forget about the slow work and keep busy). 

Elder Greenlaw loves you all and wishes the best for you. I will do what the Lord Commands! 

Until next week. 

Elder Greenlaw played his mama a song on his guitar. Gotta love those dimples!

Elder Greenlaw trying to jog for the first time in a long time 

Crying because he is so out of shape. 

A porch he tracted - Pretty sure these pumpkins have been here for 4 months

Week 8: My Testimony

We had a great call with Elder Greenlaw this morning. He said that things had gone better this week and they had the opportunity to teach a few people. They knock on doors and visit less actives, but haven't had much success there. He didn't seem discouraged by this at all. He kept sharing his testimony and love for the work. He is happy, and loves serving with his companion in his district. He is growing spiritually by leaps and bounds. It is fun to talk to him and hear how happy he is serving the Lord. 

Check out this paint job! 

Lunch with the district

Separate Checks

We are the Elders! 

All fun aside, I want to bear you my testimony and share what I feel is important this week.

"Behold, I am a disciple of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I have been called of Him to declare His word among His people, that they might have everlasting life."  3 Nephi 5: 13

This scripture means more to me than anyone could ever know, except for Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. But for reals, this now has more meaning and purpose to me not only as a missionary but for the rest of my life. I am a Disciple of Christ. As a member of the church, there is no greater responsibility than to join Christ in his work and his glory. We have been baptized through His authority and now we must help others to receive His gospel and blessings.

 

I have been called of Him. I used to think this pertained to only the people called on missions. This call is for everyone. We all have a purpose. Before this life, we knew the plan and what He had called us to do in this life. We would come to earth in a fallen and imperfect state. This means physically, mentally, and spiritually. But our Heavenly Father provided the one way to overcome that, through Jesus Christ. Come to know Him and I mean KNOW HIM. This is a whole lifetime pursuit.  In return, we are called to do His work. Every single one of us. You are good enough. You can be strong enough. You are loved so much. Hold tight to that and push forward with an eye single to the glory of God. 

Why do we need to do this? What's at the finish line? Everlasting life. I encourage everyone to keep studying the meaning of what it is to have everlasting life. I know it is the greatest gift, better than anything we can really comprehend. Those who understand the kingdoms of heaven know about the Telestial kingdom. If we were to see what that was like, we would all give up everything to have that. That's how generous and amazing our Heavenly Father is. But wait, there is more. Why strive for the lowest kingdom that God has created for us when we can easily have more. The Terrestrial kingdom is easily obtainable. But there's more, why not work to achieve the Celestial Kingdom. The only place where we can live and dwell with Heavenly Father, AND have eternal families. FAMILIES CAN BE FOREVER. Please remember why you are here. Work is to have faith, accept our Savior and follow him. If you can't give up your phone (you know who you are). I WILL SLAP YOU. hahaha I want not only my family but everyone to partake of this wonderful opportunity and glory that the gospel can bring. I really do. 

I, Elder Greenlaw, stand as a witness and a representative of Jesus Christ. I am a disciple and I know that all these things are true. I only know this because I worked hard to know them for myself. God granted me this knowledge. You can receive this knowledge too. It's a personal and unique witness for each of us to have. I promise these things in the name of Jesus Christ. I am nothing without him. I glory in Him not of myself. He's giving me the strength to serve, He's forgiven me for my sins, and He has saved me. I can't tell you how amazing this is. Please pray for and learn these things for yourself.  

I love my Savior and He loves me and you. 

Elder Greenlaw

Week 7: This Week Was Rough

This week has been rough I'm not gonna lie. I've been really struggling with helping people have the restored gospel when they are already super happy with their own church. There is one thing I testify of and hold tight onto when that happens, the Book of Mormon. "I testify that the restored gospel of Jesus Christ is in this book. It is the ancient record of the inhabitants in the Americas. The record is about a prophet and his family that left Jerusalem about 600 year BC. It shares revelations and teachings of Christ to these people. It contains the fullness of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Combined with the Bible, all doctrine is made clear, all questions can be answered. There is not any other book on the earth that is more correct than the Book of Mormon. I know this is be true because of a promise given at the end of the book. At the end of the Book of Mormon, there is a promise. If you will read it with true intent, yearning to know if the book is true, and that it is written from prophets of God, the Spirit of God will testify of its truthfulness to you. You will come to know that God did restore his gospel to this earth during this dispensation. You can come to know for yourself. Here is a copy of the book I tell you about. (this is where I give them a copy) We want to teach you more about it and help you with your questions. We want to teach you about the true church of Jesus Christ here on earth. Will you read this book? It doesn't have to be all at once, but over time you will see that it is the word of God."

If you personally don't know about the power of the Book of Mormon or have forgotten what it can do for you in your life, I encourage you to read just a little bit tonight and a little more tomorrow. Say a prayer every single time you read to know if the words in the book are true and that they are the word of God.  

I promise, as a representative of Jesus Christ, that this small act will change your life. It will bring you more happiness, purpose, and blessings in your life. 

Read Moroni 7

Love Elder Greenlaw

This week Elder Greenlaw went on splits and had dinner at a family friend's house. Chloe Griffith's sister Aliza, lives in Lexington and had these cute missionaries over for dinner. What a fun surprise! 

It snowing! 

Trying to contain his excitement. 

Crying because he is so happy

Snow in Lexington! Finally! 

If you know Elder Greenlaw, you know how much he loves snow. 

First snow fall he has experienced in Kentucky! 

Outside our apartment

Snowed in on PDay!

Study time

2 years baby! 

Week 6: What a Week to Be Alive

This week has been crazy. I can't even remember everything that happened but I'll try my best. 

Monday - We taught a lady named R. She is very intelligent and knows a lot about God. I'm so glad I had my companion with me because some of the things she asked us, I had no clue about. That was really hard for me this week. I've been studying to make sure I know as much as I can about the gospel so I don't get dumbfounded like I was in that lesson. It was hard on me and I started to let doubts in my mind, but I will keep putting one step in front of the other. Elder Greenlaw is recovering Haha. It was an interesting experience and has really stretched me as a missionary. I need to make sure my foundation is strong so when the winds come like this discussion, I will be ready. Helaman 12. 

Tuesday - Today was another roller coaster of a day and I really took to heart Moroni 7:33. Have faith, and everything will be made expedient in Him. I know all things are possible through my Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. I haven't slowed down or been hard on myself because I know these experiences will strengthen me to be a better missionary. We had zone conference today. It was long. Very very long. We talked about the power of the Book of Mormon. It truly is the most powerful tool we have in the church today. If your wondering how you can be a better person, an example to others, or a missionary in your life, use the Book of Mormon. Testify of it and use the words in it, because the Spirit will testify to those you are sharing it with that it is true. We also watched a video about the church being organized in Africa. What a marvelous story. I encourage you to search it up because it's really cool. They organized their own branch there. They were so faithful. We should all look up to people like that. They are pioneers in the African continent. It is so cool. 

Zone Conference in Lexington and Lexington North

Wednesday - It was good

Thursday - Personal study was amazing today. I had a lot of questions answered that I've been having the past couple of days. I confirmed my answers with a prayer and had an overwhelming feeling of joy. I know that the things I'm learning are true. One thing I've learned is that we should say a pray after receiving knowledge to confirm with the Spirit that it is true. For instance, the teachings we are receiving from the prophet and the changes that are happening. If you are troubled by it, go to the Lord in earnest prayer and ask Him if it is true. Pray to know what you need at this time and if what the prophets and scriptures are saying is true. You will receive an answer. 

I gave my first blessing today to a lady who just had a c section and was in a lot of pain. She hasn't been coming to church for a while and said that her blessing really strengthened her, and she will try and come back to church because she misses it. She has trouble committing to go because she was afraid for so long. It was a neat experience. Later that day, a bird pooped on my head so yeah that was fun and really gross. 

We also met a lady who was really against the church because of a bishop that wasn't super nice to them during a time when they were having money problems. She held the biggest grudge over the church and it was sad because she was so focused on one man's mistake and blamed it on the entire church. That shouldn't have been her focus. It should have been on the teachings of the Book of Mormon and the Prophet Joseph Smith. He is a true prophet of God. Instead of blaming God and the church for their struggles, I wish she had focused on the gospel. I get that things are hard. We tried talking to her about it but she was just so hard and mad. She told us to never come back. 

Friday/Saturday - We had an exchange with the pioneer elders. I was in charge of our discussion for the first time today and it was rough Haha. The other elder was new as well.  But we did it. We made it through our lesson. So all is good! We tried meeting with Tiny and he is really having a hard time. He seemed really depressed and didn't want to talk so I just expressed my love for him. We told him we were thinking about him and cared about him. When your ready, call us and we will be over in a heartbeat. Poor guy, I wish I could help him more but it's hard to get through to people when they are depressed. I would know. We are going to try to come back in a few days and help him the best we can. 

This was pretty much my week I hope all of y'all are doing amazing and if you ever need anything, seek your Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ in prayer. You will be comforted and find direction as you continue to know what God wants you to do.

I love you all!

Elder Greenlaw

It was fun talking with Elder Greenlaw today on Facebook. What a blessing it was to see his face and visibly see how happy he is. If you would like to write to Elder Greenlaw, he would love it. 

Address for letters:

2044 Georgian Way Apt G40

Lexington, Kentucky 40504

If you want to mail him a package, send it to the Spanish Elder's apartment: 

1324 Nancy Hanks Rd. Apt 8

Lexington, Kentucky 40504

Week 5: Another Week Down in the Mish!

Hey y'll, 

Another week down in the Mish. It's weird to think I've been out for 5 weeks already. Time flies I guess. I'm doing great and my companion is doing just okay because he has to deal with me 24/7. Just kidding, we actually get a long quite nicely. There is a lot of spongebob and meme quotes when speak to each other. Haha. 

This week was a lot better. I feel more comfortable with the area and am learning more about the member of the ward. We have some people we are teaching that are new like J and W. They just got married - woot woot! They ordered a Book of Mormon online so we went and delivered it to them and taught them a lesson. They said they've been going to church every week for years, and yet they knew nothing about Jesus Christ. Not even the simple facts like He died for us so we can be saved. He died on the cross. We talked about the restoration of the gospel. It took them a while to grasp these concepts. We really had to refresh them and help them understand who Jesus is and what the Bible says about Him. Their faith was amazing and they really want to center their life around Jesus Christ as they start their family together. So I'm happy for them. They are awesome! W said a really amazing prayer at the end of our discussion. 

Our next visit was with Tiny. Ohhhhhhh Tiny. He is so awesome and he is actually really big, it is almost scary! We love him so much. We got to teach him which was amazing. He's so loving and we are exactly where we need to be with him. He's having some struggles with his fiance who is doing some dumb stuff and going to jail. So we will see where that goes. 

We met with N. Oohhhhhhhh N won't let us in. Her kids really want to be baptized but she struggles meeting with us. It is hard on us and her children. People and their agency. Man it can be frustrating sometimes. We still love them to death though. They are so nice when we show up to their house. We just can't get a lesson in. I hope we can soon and somehow get the kids to church. 

Elder Godfrey and I always stop by the Spanish Elders apartment because they have WiFi and laundry machines. They are spoiled, darn Spanish boys. We go over there when we can and play Pokemon on PDay. I'm gonna have my own deck soon and rock some faces. If anyone knows of some really dope Pokemon cards, let me know. We need inspiration. 

The gospel is more important than cards, I know. I can't tell you how strong the Spirit is when we study and when we are with some of our investigators. The other day I was studying with a girl named Jill. Haha funny because that's my mom's name hehe. Her son died a few years back and she struggles to know where he is at right now. I want to read scripture after scripture to her right then and there, but it didn't feel like the right time. Hopefully the next time we see them we can teach them about the Plan of Salvation.

Anyways, Elder Greenlaw loves you all. Heavenly Father loves you more. Talk to him. He wants to hear from you. He wants to help you with anything you are struggling with, but you have to seek him out. If you need anyone to talk to, I'm here for y'all. Read the scripture 3 Nephi Chapter 17. The Savior talks to the people in the Americas. It's powerful and it has taught me how to be more compassionate to others. It is one of my favorite passages. Search it up, pray to understand what it means.  I know you will get the feels. 

Talk you again next week. 

Elder Greenlaw 

Map of Kentucky - Elder Greenlaw is serving 

in Lexington

Elder Greenlaw's apartment. They don't have an overhead light 

so they use Christmas lights! 

Look like the boys need a maid!

This is an ornament on the Elders wall. Gotta love Kentucky. 

Celebrating Valentine's Day with the District! 

Week 4: I'm Officially On The Mission Y'all

I'M OFFICIALLY ON THE MISSION Y'ALL. It's been two weeks since I last got to write to everyone and man it's been eventful. Last Monday, at the MTC was super sad because I left all my amazing friends and teachers. (#blessed) I know they are all doing great things, but I miss them all. Kentucky is awesome! 

New Missionaries in Kentucky!

I got my new dad. His name is Elder Godfrey. He is from Syracuse, Utah. I'm very blessed to have Elder Godfrey as a companion. He is a real expert on the Bible and knows a lot. He is also a very logical man. I've never been that way, so we are learning from each other in the areas we lack which is awesome.

President and Sister Hughes, Elder Greenlaw, and Elder Godfrey 

(First companion)

Elder Godfrey and Elder Greenlaw

Playing Pokemon

My comp, oh my comp. He is so interesting. He taught me how to play Pokemon cards and we are building a deck for myself. He said he will teach me how to play guitar, so I'm getting a guitar Haha. He's hilarious! He knows memes like the back of his hand and spongebob quotes. We talked about video games for about 3 hours one night because we both loved TMNT and we played all the same games like dance dance revolution and stuff. Good childhood memories. I love him so much already. We are alike in a lot of ways and we get along great. At the same time, he so different. I'm older than him which is weird because I do not feel older than him at all. 

I am living in Lexington. It's in the South Eastern part that of the state and covers a very large area. We are in the Beaumont ward. The church is all the way down in Nicholasville. We drive a lot. 

Living in Kentucky

Driving with the Spanish Elders

The members are really nice and for some reason we have two ward mission leaders in our ward. Haha I don't know how that works exactly. The people here are very poor and most have very crazy stories. I made some friends this past week, including Crazy Dave. He is a large Bible guy. I've learned that the Bible Belt is real Haha. I had no idea what to expect here, and my mind is blown with how many people talk about them Bibles I've gotten. Scripture after scripture have been thrown at me that I didn't know very much about. I'm learning so much!! Haha Probably not in a good way. So in my studies I'm definitely getting more familiar with the Bible. 

My comp and I do role plays, I call them real plays because its nothing like the lessons I learned at the MTC. Nothing like the lessons at all. It's like I have to learn how to teach people all over again. People either agree with everything you say and then you ask them if they will be baptized, and they will say nah, I have my own church. It's a real face palm to the forehead. 

Some people are interesting out here. Their lives our so interesting. They have some very awful things going on. I could never imagine this sort of thing happened to people. I guess everyone just has there own trials in life to humble them. It is truly amazing to see but terrifying at the same time. 

We have been working really hard and have been trying to meet with all the less active and part member families in the ward. It's so hard though because some days we will have like 10 appointments and they all fall through. We have been denied 100% of the time. Every lesson we have had has fallen through which sucks. Elder Godfrey says it's really not this bad. I guess this week has just been a rough one. We've been finding a lot of people who are interested, but the meetings we set up, fall through. I don't know why. 

There was a guy we found who was interested, but his sister died of a Heroine overdose. His wife is in jail. Crazy stuff going on that I'm not used too. One other lady we tried to meet with, is pregnant and the father just got arrested for murder. She's having a hard time making money and her job won't let her work because of how pregnant she is. She can't pay her bill's and is struggling to want to meet with us. We have story after story like that. Some of our areas are scary because there is so much drug use and violence going on. The area above us is super wealthy. Haha We don't go there because it is assigned to another set of missionaries. We have Spanish missionaries that live close to us and we chill over there quite a bit because they have WiFi and laundry machines. Our apartment has cock roaches and stuff, we are really trying to keep it clean. Some people are supposed to come and spray. 

Spanish Elder's Apartment

Nevertheless, I'm working hard and have no reason to be discouraged. I just keep on going and have faith that we will find someone to teach. 

One of our investigators got a threatening note at church and she booked it. We've been trying to figure that out. Everyone is sick the flu and no one wants to meet with us. Everyone goes to bed at like 6pm or eats dinner really late so that makes it hard. Every Sunday, we do Bingo with the elderly. Haha it's a good time. I got a Bingo once. We visit a lady there who is member and her name is Pocahontas. She is so funny and cool. She is native American and does a special handshake with us, so that is sweet. She is our favorite for sure. 

Elder Gong came and taught us on Monday that is why we had PDay today instead of Monday. It was awesome. I got to talk to him for a second and get to know him a little bit. We are practically best friends now! Haha But really, it was an amazing meeting and I've learned so much from him. 

Elder and Sister Gong come to visit the mission

I love the mission so far. My understanding of how the gospel of Jesus Christ really works on the earth today has grown. I see so many churches and confusion in the world. It makes me thankful for what I have been given. I am so fortunate to grow up in the church. I definitely took it for granted. I love this gospel! It has changed my life and continues to change my life every day. If you don't know that this is the one true church on this earth today, I urge you to find out right now. Read the Book of Mormon and pray to know that it is TRUE! Work daily to understand what the gospel teaches us, because it is seriously so powerful. 

You is kind, you is smart, you is important. 

Much love,

Elder Greenlaw

BTW: My email changed. It is andrew.greenlaw@missionary.org

Week 3 - Leaving The MTC

Today, we got to talked to Elder Greenlaw on the phone before he boarded a plan for Kentucky. Their flight was delayed a few hours so that made for a fun morning. Because it wasn't a normal PDay, I will share some of the things Elder Greenlaw talked with us about.

First and foremost, Elder Greenlaw is so happy! He loved his time at the MTC and the people he met there. He said his district and zone were so much fun. Most of his group was going to Alabama. Only his companion and him were going to Kentucky so they got to meet up with the other 9 missionaries at 4:45 AM to take Trax to the airport.

For the most part, he liked the food. His favorite item was the chicken and waffles. He also loved the chocolate milk and cookies and cream milk from the Creamery. He recommends people stay away from the chicken though.

For exercise, Elder Greenlaw walked almost 10 miles a day according to his companions fit bit. He feels like he lost 5 lbs from all the walking around the MTC. He said the MTC is really big and that they lived in the furthest away from the main building. His district walked a lot which helped with his weight. As far as exercise goes, he rode the bike and played volleyball to stay in shape.

A normal day at the MTC was waking up at 6:30 am. They ate breakfast at 7:45 and started class at 8 am. At 10:30 they went to their teaching sessions where they were able to teach 5 different people during the 3 weeks he was there. Elder Greenlaw says he learned a lot during this time, and feels so much more confident about talking to people. He said at first it was hard to ask people to be baptized so quickly in their discussions, but he learned that this was an important step as a missionary. It always brought up other things that the investigator needed to work through before fully committing. Elder Greenlaw said asking them this, helped them to know what to talk and testify of next. What a great way to look at this important question that missionaries ask everyone they teach. One of his favorite experiences was class time. He loved his instructors and felt the Spirit so strongly during their lessons.

Teachers at the MTC

Elder Greenlaw's Zone! 

They go to lunch at noon and attend his second class study session from 1 to 4 pm. Dinner at 5, personal and companion study time after that for 2 hours, and then bed. Lots of missionaries liked to stay up late, but he really tried to follow the rules. When he did, he felt like his day went so much better.

One of the biggest takeaways for Elder Greenlaw was learning patience. Being with a companion that just turned 18 and who didn't want to stay with him all the time was a bit of a challenge at first. He worked through it with patience and communication. He also said a missionary in his room snored so loud that it kept everyone up at night. One missionary brought 20 pairs of ear plugs which saved the day!

A few of Elder Greenlaw's Bunkmates! 

Elder Greenlaw said the days went by fast! He can't believe his time at the MTC is done there. He will always have fond memories of this place and he encourages everyone to take a tour if they can. It is one of the most spiritual places he has ever been besides the temple. The Spirit there, things he felt and witnessed, are nothing short of miraculous.

While boarding the plane, Elder Greenlaw passed one of our neighbors and long time friends, Tim Smith. Tim was traveling on business and at the last minute had to switch flights because his flight to Orlando had been canceled. He immediately recognized Elder Greenlaw and gave him a great big hug! What a tender mercy to be able to share this with us and to see Elder Greenlaw one last time before heading out to the mission field.

Tim Smith and Elder Greenlaw

Hello, Kentucky! 

Another funny thing that happened today was Kellert had gone to lunch and sat next to a couple that was serving a mission here. The man said he served a mission in Kentucky 50 years ago. What are the chances of that happening. I know that the Lord is mindful of our family and Elder Greenlaw.

At 8pm, I received one last call from Elder Greenlaw who told me he had arrived at the mission home  in Kentucky, and was safe. He said he could instantly feel the humidity when he got off the plane. He sounded happy and excited to be there. He had just eaten with the mission president and was getting ready to go to bed. Tomorrow they get their new companions and assignments.

Fun story, he told me while he was on his fright from SLC to Kentucky, he talked to guy next to him about religion and our church. It was his first real discussion. The man believed in God but didn't belong to any organized religion and it wasn't a big part of his life. Elder Greenlaw bore his testimony and told him where to learn more and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. This boy turned into a man over night. He is ready to share the gospel and his testimony with any one he comes in contact with. We are so proud of him!

Let the adventure begin!