Week One

October 17, 2017

My first week here at the MTC has been nothing short of amazing. I can feel the spirit in every corner on this campus. My companion is Elder Coon. He's from Highland, UT. We get along very well, and work together even better. I have learned and grown so much this past week. My roommates and my district is AWESOME! There is too much on my mind to say it all. 

Elder Coon and I taught our first investigator yesterday his name is Austin Lynn. And the Spirit guided the WHOLE lesson.

I have learned so much this last week. But one thing that really popped out to me was in our white missionary handbool, and in preach my gospel. The quote is "Time is one of the most precious resources God has given you." Here at the MTC it feels like we don't waste one second. There is so much to learn and to do, we are constantly doing something to progress ourselves, and to come closer to Christ to ourselves.  So make the most out of everyday!

I know its only been 1 week but i truly feel that i have lost myself in the work. Because this is truly the work of God, and there's no place i would rather be. I love and miss you all.

 Elder Theurer (from Bear River)

 Elder Hodgson from Box Elder (going to the same mission with Holden)

 One of the places they like to study

 Elder Jensen

 His district enjoying the cinnamon rolls that I sent

 Another place they like to study

Elder Keti.  Holden said he is huge and could eat him haha.  He also said he has a gift and can bring the Spirit into a lesson better than anyone.

This is some Elder that recognized Holden, but he didn't know him.  He said "Elder Richards? Remember me?"  Holden looked at him weird.  He said "you kicked my butt at the Richardson Tournament" haha

 Roommates

Elder Coon

Schedules are diff. everyday especially the first couple of days but yesterday our schedule was: 

6:30  Wake up, get ready

7:00 Breakfast

7:30 plan for the day

8:00 personal/companion study

10:00 exercise

11:30 taught 1st investigator

12:30 lunc

1:30 class

4:30 personal time (we did personal study)

5:15 dinner

6:30 class

9:10 zone prayer

9:30 get ready for bed

10:30 in bed lights off