Where did this week go? We went on
temple trips to St. George and Manti this week. The last time I did that it was
with President Leonard and Elder Chidester was my companion, wow time
flies.
This week we had three great baptisms:
R, L, and S. All four of the people who have been baptized this month belonged
to the same ward, and the three girls all live in the same dorms. The Spirit of
God spreads like a fire.
In other happenings this week we
had three training meetings for the District Leaders across the mission.
President Center halved the size of all of the districts in the mission and we have
called twice as many District Leaders. Many hands will make the work of lifting
this mission much lighter. It was so good to be among the missionaries and to
train them. I am humbled by the opportunity to help other missionaries. I feel
like the calling is way above me, but I know that the Lord prepares a
way.
One of the District Leader
meetings was in Salina at the seminary building. I got to see President Monsen
from Richfield after the meeting. It was good to see an old friend and to see
him in his teaching element too.
Wednesday we had exchanges
as well. I went with Elder Ayala in Cedar City Spanish. He is a recent
convert of 3 years and he is about to end his mission. He is 26 years old. He
is a sincere and humble man. I felt extremely at ease around him. It reminded me of the first time I was
companions with Elder Fragoso, just how calm I felt around him. I learned so
much on that exchange, and I really left with a lot of love and respect for
Elder Ayala.
Thursday we were out of our
area all day at the Manti Temple and an exchange in Mt. Pleasant. They were good
times. I had forgotten how many dogs exist outside of St. George. It seems like
everyone in Mt. Pleasant has a dog.
Well, it’s a busy P-day so I
think this is all I can send. Today we are going out to Hatch with our High
Councilman to check out his ranch. It should be a lot of fun.
Love you all!
Elder Michael Stewart
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