March 1st

Hey Everyone-
Wow, it has been such a great week but so busy! I have now gained an even greater appreciation for President Moffat and how much effort and energy it takes to preside over this work. We had Zone Conferences all this week and had the blessing to attend all four of them! Our days were very full and we weren’t able to even have a descent break! But I loved it. Each morning we would leave our apartment with Elder Wilson (Vehicle coordinator) at about 7:30 and arrive at the Zone Conference location at about 8:30. We then did car inspections for about 15 cars, checking all of their engine fluids, tire pressure, tire depth and then do an overall scrutiny of the exterior and interior! This process lasted a couple of hours. Then we enjoyed a great lunch! After that we presented a power point on vehicle safety along with a video. Our mission also got all new phones and my companion and I were in charge of programming all of the new phones in the evening and then getting them all set for the next day(which was a long procedure, that lasted the night)! We showed everyone how to Bluetooth all of their contacts to their new phones! This entire process was a lot more complicated then I described it! Ha. After the end of the week I was so exhausted that I had dark bags under my eyes!( I should have taken a picture) It’s just a testimony to me, that the Lord truly does sustain us in our callings when we are fulfilling His work! I felt like it was so spiritual this week, especially listening to President Moffat! And since we didn’t have a personal study each morning I had to find time in my day to drench myself in the scriptures! Our ward mission leader bro. Rigtrup is such an Amazing man! He is one of the best ward mission leaders I have seen! He has spent so much time and prayer into the Wards mission plan! And this week we have about 10 appointments to present the new plan to members! I had a desire to present his plan in an exciting way. The Lord inspired me to think of some unique ways and we are so exciting to reveal it tonight! We have had an amazing week and the Lord has been blessing us beyond what we deserve! He makes up for the time we spent in the Office and when we have only an hour to tract! He will still bless us with 2 investigators! And each time that happens my Faith continues to increase! The work is going great and I am so happy to be in this ward! I hope and pray that all is well at home! “Let your light so shine…” and be example to all you come in contact with! Pray for missionary opportunities and I promise the Lord will answer your prayers! Love you- Elder Russell