Elder Austin Hatch: December 16, 2008

We just got finished with a missionary christmas party in the mission offices. It was pretty good. We had a slideshow, examples of funny contacts, musical performances from all the zones, food(chicken and raviolies), talk from the pres., and we watched a conference from President Monson. It was really good and fun to see all of my missionary friends...by far the best part of the meetings. Well are you all headed out to Arizona soon? Im sure you are. Its hot here and cold there. I have to put on sunscreen every morning. Get burnt pretty quick. That family of gold is doing awesome. We pushed their baptism back a week because they werent able to make it to church last week. They planned to be back early in the morning from a trip they had and werent able to make it back in time, plus it was raining like crazy. They are progressing really well though and are going to come for sure this sunday. Nancy got baptized! My companion baptized her and I confirmed her. It was all really good, except that the bishopric didnt show up till 30min late. Still havent gotten the box but its all good. I will be able to open a bunch all at once because Im sure that Ill be getting it this monday.

EVERY MEMBER A MISSIONARY How to be Missionary Minded

President John Taylor;"Our duty is to preach the gospel to all men.....This is what God expects of us"President Brigham Young;"There is neither man or woman in this Church who is not on a mission. That Mission will last as long as they live, and it is to do good, to promote righteousness, to teach the principles of truth, and to prevail upon themselves and everybody around them to live those principles that they may obtain eternal life."
1)Smile, Shake hands and Speak to those who are new or strangers in meetings.
2)Make a new convert feel wanted, welcomed and a friend.
3)Live as an example to those around you.
4)Invite the Missionaries to your home