On Tuesday, we had Zone Conference which is where the Mission President and his wife visit us (the Fountain and Springs zones) and teach us about how to be better missionaries. I got to see Elder Tallman there, and we had a good time catching up:) The vehicle inspectors were there and when they were all done, Elder Schilling and I were awarded with having the cleanest car at the conference! It was pretty funny and we got to pick out a Colorado key chain as our prize. President Rehm then spoke to us about becoming better missionaries through studying the examples laid out in the Book of Mormon. Specifically, we talked about the 2000 Stripling Warriors and how we can acquire some of their attributes like being firm, undaunted, exactly obedient, and powerful in their faith. I have always loved learning about the Stripling warriors and Alma 57:20-21 has been one of my favorite few scriptures!
20 And as the remainder of our army were about to give way before the Lamanites, behold, those two thousand and sixty were firm and undaunted.
At the end of the conference, the departing missionaries each came up and bore their testimonies. As one just beginning his mission, hearing how solidified these experienced missionaries' testimonies were helps me to continue to strengthen my own knowledge and truth in this Gospel.
Hot Air balloon in the morning
On Wednesday, we went to the Library to create the baptismal program for Taylor on saturday. Once that was done, we went and visited an older couple in 3rd ward. We didn't know them very well, but Elder Schilling made the mistake of asking them where they were from.... an hour and a half later we walked out after hearing both of their life stories and their kids life stories haha. We were able to share a message on the restoration of Christ gospel in these latter days briefly and then we had to go because of out other appointments. Unfortunately, many of our appointments with less active members, whether it be service or a lesson, tend to fall through. But as a missionary, the best thing that I can keep doing is to always look at things in positive light.
saw this and laughed
On Thursday we biked all the way to Mitch's house in 3rd ward, which is over 5 miles one way. Mitch wasn't at his home so we decided to go and contact a referral we had gotten. Her name is Lorena and she is a single mother who is battling cancer. Because of her situation, she told us that she has been "spiritually shopping" and was told by her friend about our church. Immediately, we were able to recognize her sweet spirit and set up a time for us to come and share our message. She has much potential and is likely to become our next investigator. As we left her house, Elder Schilling got a flat tire on his bike and it took a couple of hours to figure out how to patch it up so that we could bike to the church.
Once we got to the church, we locked our bikes up and then walked around looking for people to talk to. As usual, people would go into their homes or close their garage doors as they saw us approaching. At one point, some kid yelled out of his car as he drove by "I love Satan!" I just had to laugh and keep walking. When dinner time came, it started to rain a little bit. Elder Schilling's tire was flat again and so he had to walk his bike all the way to the members home, while I peddled very slowly behind him. After dinner, we hauled his bike into the back of the member's truck and thankfully didn't have to walk the 5 miles back to our town home.
gorgeous
On Friday, we helped more people move. I didn't get any cake from this one, but I definitely am getting bigger muscles because I lift all of the heavy stuff ;) After lunch, we had Zone training, which is where only the Fountain zone meets up and is taught by the Zone Leaders. We were given a new challenge to converse with 10 strangers every day and after they challenges us, they said "You have 20 minutes to go talk to as many people as you can! Elder Schilling took us walking through a park and we were able to talk with 4 people and even do some weed-pulling service. The most people contacted that day was 11 by the APs because they went to an apartment complex, where they could talk to more people. When we got back, The zone leaders put on a skit about becoming "hunters of men" where, they pretended they were hunting a deer, while relating it to church principles. It was super funny and had everyone laughing. That night, we visited the Taylors again to teach John before he gets baptized. At the end of the lesson, Mary Jade, her oldest daughter, who has a physical disability that reminds me of Albert from 17 Miracles, asked for a priesthood blessing before she went into surgery in a couple of days on her spine. We were humbled and grateful for this family's testimony of the healing and comforting power of the priesthood.
On Saturday, we were at the church for most of the day because we had lots of baptisms to go to. First, we went to the baptism of 8-year-old Mason Harrop, who is a kid we had taught before his baptism. Us Elders were invited to be a part of the confirmation, which was really neat. After that one, Elder Schilling and I had time to prepare for the baptism of Taylor Smith! There was so much support for her there and even her nonmember mother was there to witness the special and sacred performance of the baptism.
Elder Schilling was the one who baptized her and we are both so happy for her. When we got home, we wanted to go biking around our areas, but Elder Schilling doesn't know how to fix a bike flat. So I helped him take the tire off and replace the tube. and to get in back on, Elder Schilling started to unscrew part of the brake. I tried to fix the brakes to how they were, but there was absolutely no spring left in them. We ended up having to take it to the bike shop to get fixed before dinner.
On May
On Monday, (Labor Day), the libraries were closed so that's why I'm writing emails today. We first went to the Labor Day picnic that the 3rd ward was hosting and we had some nice hamburgers and hot dogs, with lots of desserts and sides to choose from as well.
On Monday, (Labor Day), the libraries were closed so that's why I'm writing emails today. We first went to the Labor Day picnic that the 3rd ward was hosting and we had some nice hamburgers and hot dogs, with lots of desserts and sides to choose from as well.
Labor Day activities with 3rd Ward.
We played a little bit of basketball with the youth and then went across the park to some baseball fields to play softball. It was nice slow pitch, so I got good hits each time I was up to bat. It was fun to play with everyone and watch them enjoy their Labor Day. We then went shopping, where I got myself some Denver Broncos fanwear :)
I love you all and love hearing from you!, plus I think my companion is a little jealous of me for getting all of these awesome packages! haha
Elder Kyler LaRose
EMAIL: kyler.larose@myldsmail.
CURRENT AREA ADDRESS:
2328 Washo Circle
Colorado Springs, CO
80915
MISSION OFFICE ADDRESS:
4090 Center Park Drive Ste 4
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
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