July 26, 2010 - Letter - 16 New Investigators
Hello My Beautiful Family,
WOW!!! Oh boy do I have a lot to say today! This week was the best week of my mission. As you know when we missionaries talk about a good week we are talking about SUNDAY!!! It’s all about Sunday, because a good week leads up to a good week at church. However, I was not prepared for such a huge blessing. Ok I won't keep you guys guessing any longer. Yesterday I had a record breaking 16 investigators come to church, including 2 families! A family of 4 that I love dearly and 3 random people that some members brought! Last night I reported this number and my district leader freaked out! haha and then this morning my zone leader called me up and said," Hey Elder I heard we have a big problem, you were complaining that too many people came to church! haha ya I was, I wasn't ready to take care of all of them so sadly some left really fast after Sacrament Meeting. I tried to switch off and talk to all of them but very hard indeed. Even better than that after church my two really good gators a bf and gf passed their baptismal interview! And my good member friends’ little brother will be baptized this Saturday! He will be my most favorite/sweetest baptism ever! He is so prepared he also came to church 3 times in a row. You will definitely get that picture next week if my stupid camera will work. It’s being weird lately. I think one of the batteries isn’t compatible but the other is.
So ya last night we went to their house to eat and we all were laughing the whole time. It’s weird my Chinese lately, I rarely not understand what they are saying. My Chinese is definitely a gift from god! I love it!!! We all will be sad if this area is not my last. Jian Lin (Dirk) and his bro da xiang. Man I love those guys. Jian Lin loves the Dallas Mavericks! Today we played ball and he shot like Dirk Nowitki. But of course Kobe came through and I whooped them all.
I’m going to send this real quick. Yesterday at church we had a minor earth quake plus its raining right now. Don’t want to lose this letter.
I am so happy with my companion, because last Tuesday he finally opened up to me and started talking. After we set goals and made plans to change we became united and we both started to talk about things other than missionary work. Which hasn't happened yet before he would never chit chat with me. Now it’s great every day we are talking and I can finally feel the Holy Ghost in our lessons. I couldn't be any happier!
love you so much/ I love you even to KOLOB! lol
WOW!!! Oh boy do I have a lot to say today! This week was the best week of my mission. As you know when we missionaries talk about a good week we are talking about SUNDAY!!! It’s all about Sunday, because a good week leads up to a good week at church. However, I was not prepared for such a huge blessing. Ok I won't keep you guys guessing any longer. Yesterday I had a record breaking 16 investigators come to church, including 2 families! A family of 4 that I love dearly and 3 random people that some members brought! Last night I reported this number and my district leader freaked out! haha and then this morning my zone leader called me up and said," Hey Elder I heard we have a big problem, you were complaining that too many people came to church! haha ya I was, I wasn't ready to take care of all of them so sadly some left really fast after Sacrament Meeting. I tried to switch off and talk to all of them but very hard indeed. Even better than that after church my two really good gators a bf and gf passed their baptismal interview! And my good member friends’ little brother will be baptized this Saturday! He will be my most favorite/sweetest baptism ever! He is so prepared he also came to church 3 times in a row. You will definitely get that picture next week if my stupid camera will work. It’s being weird lately. I think one of the batteries isn’t compatible but the other is.
So ya last night we went to their house to eat and we all were laughing the whole time. It’s weird my Chinese lately, I rarely not understand what they are saying. My Chinese is definitely a gift from god! I love it!!! We all will be sad if this area is not my last. Jian Lin (Dirk) and his bro da xiang. Man I love those guys. Jian Lin loves the Dallas Mavericks! Today we played ball and he shot like Dirk Nowitki. But of course Kobe came through and I whooped them all.
I’m going to send this real quick. Yesterday at church we had a minor earth quake plus its raining right now. Don’t want to lose this letter.
I am so happy with my companion, because last Tuesday he finally opened up to me and started talking. After we set goals and made plans to change we became united and we both started to talk about things other than missionary work. Which hasn't happened yet before he would never chit chat with me. Now it’s great every day we are talking and I can finally feel the Holy Ghost in our lessons. I couldn't be any happier!
love you so much/ I love you even to KOLOB! lol
July 26, 2010 - Message From President Bishop
Dear Elders and Sisters,
I would like to thank you for all of your hard work. Yesterday I went out working with the assistants. The day was hot, but raining. The rain gear we used made me even hotter. I was sweating so much that I am not sure I would have been any dryer had I not worn it. We had a goal of 15 new investigators. We met the goal, but I only got 2 of the referrals. I have much to learn about how to get the information before the light changes. We taught one new investigator, one returning investigator, and 2 less active members. I loved working with Elder Taylor and Elder Mix. These missionaries know what they are here to do. They are excellent planners and excellent teachers. People committed to repent, to read, to attend church, to be baptized, and to live their covenants. When I returned home to the mission home, my new white shirt was black from the soot and borrowed rain gear. I understand how hard you work each day to bring this gospel to the people of Taiwan.
Thank you for working in the rain and the heat every day and every night laboring for our Savior to fulfill His purpose and your purpose of building the Lord’s Kingdom here in Taiwan.
I want to turn to the subject of your letters and what I would like in your letters, as well as what kind of reply you can expect from me. I read every one of your weekly letters, including those in Chinese which I use a computer program to help translate. My written Chinese is getting better, but is not good enough to read most of the letters.
I would like you to focus on positive experiences and feelings such as the following: Recent converts, strengthening less active members, member referrals, things you learned from personal or companion study, something your companion did to serve you, something you learned from your companion, revelation you received, tender mercies of the Lord to you or your family and miracles you have seen in your life. I also expect in your letters a general statement of how you are doing. Happy, grateful, worried about family, discouraged, tired, sick, or what ever. If you are having problems, please let me know. Having said that, remember that dwelling on problems may make them worse. Focus on the positives in your missionary experience, but at the same time, be honest. Focusing on the blessings in your life will enhance a grateful heart and help you to find joy in your life.
I love reading your letters. I share in the joys and successes you are having in your mission. I am grateful for the trust you show in sharing your feelings with me. Because I have over 160 letters to read I cannot write long personal notes on each letter. I will answer brief questions, and I will call you if it sounds like we should talk. Most weeks I will not give you personal written response to your letters.
Every day I express gratitude for you, the worthy, obedient, diligent representatives of the Lord. I am grateful to be able to serve with you here in Taiwan.
Faithfully, your brother
President Clark T. Bishop
I would like to thank you for all of your hard work. Yesterday I went out working with the assistants. The day was hot, but raining. The rain gear we used made me even hotter. I was sweating so much that I am not sure I would have been any dryer had I not worn it. We had a goal of 15 new investigators. We met the goal, but I only got 2 of the referrals. I have much to learn about how to get the information before the light changes. We taught one new investigator, one returning investigator, and 2 less active members. I loved working with Elder Taylor and Elder Mix. These missionaries know what they are here to do. They are excellent planners and excellent teachers. People committed to repent, to read, to attend church, to be baptized, and to live their covenants. When I returned home to the mission home, my new white shirt was black from the soot and borrowed rain gear. I understand how hard you work each day to bring this gospel to the people of Taiwan.
Thank you for working in the rain and the heat every day and every night laboring for our Savior to fulfill His purpose and your purpose of building the Lord’s Kingdom here in Taiwan.
I want to turn to the subject of your letters and what I would like in your letters, as well as what kind of reply you can expect from me. I read every one of your weekly letters, including those in Chinese which I use a computer program to help translate. My written Chinese is getting better, but is not good enough to read most of the letters.
I would like you to focus on positive experiences and feelings such as the following: Recent converts, strengthening less active members, member referrals, things you learned from personal or companion study, something your companion did to serve you, something you learned from your companion, revelation you received, tender mercies of the Lord to you or your family and miracles you have seen in your life. I also expect in your letters a general statement of how you are doing. Happy, grateful, worried about family, discouraged, tired, sick, or what ever. If you are having problems, please let me know. Having said that, remember that dwelling on problems may make them worse. Focus on the positives in your missionary experience, but at the same time, be honest. Focusing on the blessings in your life will enhance a grateful heart and help you to find joy in your life.
I love reading your letters. I share in the joys and successes you are having in your mission. I am grateful for the trust you show in sharing your feelings with me. Because I have over 160 letters to read I cannot write long personal notes on each letter. I will answer brief questions, and I will call you if it sounds like we should talk. Most weeks I will not give you personal written response to your letters.
Every day I express gratitude for you, the worthy, obedient, diligent representatives of the Lord. I am grateful to be able to serve with you here in Taiwan.
Faithfully, your brother
President Clark T. Bishop
July 25, 2010 - President Bishop's Letter
Dear Elders and Sisters,
I would like to thank you for all of your hard work. Yesterday I went out working with the assistants. The day was hot, but raining. The rain gear we used made me even hotter. I was sweating so much that I am not sure I would have been any dryer had I not worn it. We had a goal of 15 new investigators. We met the goal, but I only got 2 of the referrals. I have much to learn about how to get the information before the light changes. We taught one new investigator, one returning investigator, and 2 less active members. I loved working with Elder Taylor and Elder Mix. These missionaries know what they are here to do. They are excellent planners and excellent teachers. People committed to repent, to read, to attend church, to be baptized, and to live their covenants. When I returned home to the mission home, my new white shirt was black from the soot and borrowed rain gear. I understand how hard you work each day to bring this gospel to the people of Taiwan.
Thank you for working in the rain and the heat every day and every night laboring for our Savior to fulfill His purpose and your purpose of building the Lord’s Kingdom here in Taiwan.
I want to turn to the subject of your letters and what I would like in your letters, as well as what kind of reply you can expect from me. I read every one of your weekly letters, including those in Chinese which I use a computer program to help translate. My written Chinese is getting better, but is not good enough to read most of the letters.
I would like you to focus on positive experiences and feelings such as the following: Recent converts, strengthening less active members, member referrals, things you learned from personal or companion study, something your companion did to serve you, something you learned from your companion, revelation you received, tender mercies of the Lord to you or your family and miracles you have seen in your life. I also expect in your letters a general statement of how you are doing. Happy, grateful, worried about family, discouraged, tired, sick, or what ever. If you are having problems, please let me know. Having said that, remember that dwelling on problems may make them worse. Focus on the positives in your missionary experience, but at the same time, be honest. Focusing on the blessings in your life will enhance a grateful heart and help you to find joy in your life.
I love reading your letters. I share in the joys and successes you are having in your mission. I am grateful for the trust you show in sharing your feelings with me. Because I have over 160 letters to read I cannot write long personal notes on each letter. I will answer brief questions, and I will call you if it sounds like we should talk. Most weeks I will not give you personal written response to your letters.
Every day I express gratitude for you, the worthy, obedient, diligent representatives of the Lord. I am grateful to be able to serve with you here in Taiwan.
Faithfully, your brother
President Clark T. Bishop
I would like to thank you for all of your hard work. Yesterday I went out working with the assistants. The day was hot, but raining. The rain gear we used made me even hotter. I was sweating so much that I am not sure I would have been any dryer had I not worn it. We had a goal of 15 new investigators. We met the goal, but I only got 2 of the referrals. I have much to learn about how to get the information before the light changes. We taught one new investigator, one returning investigator, and 2 less active members. I loved working with Elder Taylor and Elder Mix. These missionaries know what they are here to do. They are excellent planners and excellent teachers. People committed to repent, to read, to attend church, to be baptized, and to live their covenants. When I returned home to the mission home, my new white shirt was black from the soot and borrowed rain gear. I understand how hard you work each day to bring this gospel to the people of Taiwan.
Thank you for working in the rain and the heat every day and every night laboring for our Savior to fulfill His purpose and your purpose of building the Lord’s Kingdom here in Taiwan.
I want to turn to the subject of your letters and what I would like in your letters, as well as what kind of reply you can expect from me. I read every one of your weekly letters, including those in Chinese which I use a computer program to help translate. My written Chinese is getting better, but is not good enough to read most of the letters.
I would like you to focus on positive experiences and feelings such as the following: Recent converts, strengthening less active members, member referrals, things you learned from personal or companion study, something your companion did to serve you, something you learned from your companion, revelation you received, tender mercies of the Lord to you or your family and miracles you have seen in your life. I also expect in your letters a general statement of how you are doing. Happy, grateful, worried about family, discouraged, tired, sick, or what ever. If you are having problems, please let me know. Having said that, remember that dwelling on problems may make them worse. Focus on the positives in your missionary experience, but at the same time, be honest. Focusing on the blessings in your life will enhance a grateful heart and help you to find joy in your life.
I love reading your letters. I share in the joys and successes you are having in your mission. I am grateful for the trust you show in sharing your feelings with me. Because I have over 160 letters to read I cannot write long personal notes on each letter. I will answer brief questions, and I will call you if it sounds like we should talk. Most weeks I will not give you personal written response to your letters.
Every day I express gratitude for you, the worthy, obedient, diligent representatives of the Lord. I am grateful to be able to serve with you here in Taiwan.
Faithfully, your brother
President Clark T. Bishop
July 18, 2010 - President Bishop's Letter
Dear Elders and Sisters,
This week I met with Brother Li, the director of Seminary and Institute in Southern Taiwan. We reviewed the numbers of new converts enrolled in seminary. In many cases, the percentage of new converts enrolled in church education has declined. In some cases the total number increased, but even though more people were baptized the percentage still declined. As we strive to nurture our new converts Seminary and Institute can improve gospel understanding and strengthen testimonies. Please ensure that investigators and new members are enrolled in Seminary or Institute. Ask them if they attend, and what they learned. Ask them if they have any questions.
This week we have been working hard on the decisions for the move call. This is my first. We have prayerfully deliberated to assign where each of you should go. There are many things to consider. We ask your support in working with your assigned companion with faith and diligence.
President Uchtdorf talked about finding treasure on your mission. Each of you are a jewel in our treasure chest. We are grateful for your faithful service. We love you and we pray for you.
Sincerely,
President and Sister Bishop
This week I met with Brother Li, the director of Seminary and Institute in Southern Taiwan. We reviewed the numbers of new converts enrolled in seminary. In many cases, the percentage of new converts enrolled in church education has declined. In some cases the total number increased, but even though more people were baptized the percentage still declined. As we strive to nurture our new converts Seminary and Institute can improve gospel understanding and strengthen testimonies. Please ensure that investigators and new members are enrolled in Seminary or Institute. Ask them if they attend, and what they learned. Ask them if they have any questions.
This week we have been working hard on the decisions for the move call. This is my first. We have prayerfully deliberated to assign where each of you should go. There are many things to consider. We ask your support in working with your assigned companion with faith and diligence.
President Uchtdorf talked about finding treasure on your mission. Each of you are a jewel in our treasure chest. We are grateful for your faithful service. We love you and we pray for you.
Sincerely,
President and Sister Bishop
July 12, 2010 - Letter from new Mission President
July 12, 2010
Dear Elders and Sisters,
What an amazing 2 weeks we have had in Taiwan! We love the country, we love the members, and we especially love you. We have been grateful for the warm welcome we have received from each of you as we toured the mission and met and interviewed you. We are also grateful for the wonderful mission conference. President Uchtdorf was very pleased and impressed with your reverence and participation during our Mission Conference.
President Perkins mentioned in the Mission Conference that we have been instructed to implement a new training schedule. That schedule will be according to months, not transfer cycles. The transfer cycles will remain every 6 weeks. However, other missionary meetings will be based on months. We will have Zone Conferences every 3 months, leadership training (Assistants, Zone Leaders, District Leaders and Trainers) every 2 months, specialized training (Zone Leaders and District Leaders) every month. We will have Zone Leader Council every month. We have been instructed to train on 8 specific lessons from Preach My Gospel when we begin this training schedule. As we begin training we will address these topics:
* Doctrine of Christ
* Role of Holy Ghost in conversion
* Revelation through prayer
* Revelation through the Book of Mormon
* Revelation through church attendance
* Teach people, not lessons
* We invite, they commit, we follow up
* How to begin teaching
The dates are not set for these training cycles but we will let you know when we know. Sister Bishop and I are still learning our way around. We do not know everything that has been done in the past. We do not know yet how the Lord will have us fulfill our mission. We do know that we have been called to establish the church by finding, teaching, baptizing, and helping endure to the end. We will be getting additional information to you in the weeks to come. Until then, keep doing as you have been taught, obeying the Mission Handbooks, following Preach My Gospel. Continue to work with recent converts and less actives. Ask the ward leaders how you can help serve them and be a blessing to the members. This is the Lord's work and He will guide you and bless your efforts.
Sincerely,
President and Sister Bishop
Dear Elders and Sisters,
What an amazing 2 weeks we have had in Taiwan! We love the country, we love the members, and we especially love you. We have been grateful for the warm welcome we have received from each of you as we toured the mission and met and interviewed you. We are also grateful for the wonderful mission conference. President Uchtdorf was very pleased and impressed with your reverence and participation during our Mission Conference.
President Perkins mentioned in the Mission Conference that we have been instructed to implement a new training schedule. That schedule will be according to months, not transfer cycles. The transfer cycles will remain every 6 weeks. However, other missionary meetings will be based on months. We will have Zone Conferences every 3 months, leadership training (Assistants, Zone Leaders, District Leaders and Trainers) every 2 months, specialized training (Zone Leaders and District Leaders) every month. We will have Zone Leader Council every month. We have been instructed to train on 8 specific lessons from Preach My Gospel when we begin this training schedule. As we begin training we will address these topics:
* Doctrine of Christ
* Role of Holy Ghost in conversion
* Revelation through prayer
* Revelation through the Book of Mormon
* Revelation through church attendance
* Teach people, not lessons
* We invite, they commit, we follow up
* How to begin teaching
The dates are not set for these training cycles but we will let you know when we know. Sister Bishop and I are still learning our way around. We do not know everything that has been done in the past. We do not know yet how the Lord will have us fulfill our mission. We do know that we have been called to establish the church by finding, teaching, baptizing, and helping endure to the end. We will be getting additional information to you in the weeks to come. Until then, keep doing as you have been taught, obeying the Mission Handbooks, following Preach My Gospel. Continue to work with recent converts and less actives. Ask the ward leaders how you can help serve them and be a blessing to the members. This is the Lord's work and He will guide you and bless your efforts.
Sincerely,
President and Sister Bishop
July 12, 2010 - Letter about Pres. Uchdorf's visit to Taiwan
Hello My Beautiful Family,
This last Saturday was awesome, we didn't go to Taipei, that was for members. We went to the mission home in Tai Zhong. It was a super cool experience. At first President Uchtdorf arrived and took a picture with the whole mission outside the mission home. Then inside we sat down and we got to go up one by one to shake him and his wife's hand. He asked every missionary where we are from. When I said Reno he replied, “Wow we just love Lake Tahoe!” His wife’s talk was really awesome. She talked about her conversion and companionship problems which helped me a lot. President Perkins also came with his wife but she and sister Bishop didn't speak. Pres. Uchtdorf talked about repentance and how when we sin but repent and forsake God forgives us and he remembers our sins no more. This I already knew but when he said, “in the name of the LORD this is true I felt the power and the spirit testify to me that God truly is a forgiving God”. He said Satan wants us to think god hasn’t forgiven us and that’s when he can grab our souls with his everlasting chains! Then he said what a marvelous promise that we need to teach our investigators that god will forget our sins when we repent. Then at the end he provoked his blessing on us which was so real and sacred at the time, I don’t know how to put it in words. If that wasn’t intense enough he bore his testimony of a special witness of Christ and said in the name of the Lord again I testify that God lives. This is word for word, he lives and this is his true church. Then he ended, one last thing, I forgot to mention in the beginning of his talk, he said that we have a 24 hour prayer service for us missionary’s. Out of 133 temples in the world people are praying for us every minute of the day for 2 hours. I thought that was cool.
Sorry for this heartbreaker, I heard from many missionaries that we will extend my departure date for December 23rd. Two days shy of serving 3 Christmas's. Not for sure yet if it is just a rumor. So if that’s a true sorry I won’t be home for Thanksgiving! I want to serve and continue finding, teaching and baptizing!
P.S. tell max I’m sorry I haven’t written, I will write him next week.
Tanner by the way...you and Sandra look great! Thanks for your companion advice. Your right I can overcome this trial. I got that at the mission conference.
Elder Lloyd brought me 5 letters because they don’t know I moved yet. I told Sister Greene and she will send my mail to the right spot now. That’s why I didn’t write Max back. Didn't know I had letters. I got 2 from him 2 from you and my perfectly sized CTR ring!!!! It fits perfect, thank you.
I love you all, congrats Alyea for making bank. Brinae and the boys write me back. Ok I love my siblings!!!
This last Saturday was awesome, we didn't go to Taipei, that was for members. We went to the mission home in Tai Zhong. It was a super cool experience. At first President Uchtdorf arrived and took a picture with the whole mission outside the mission home. Then inside we sat down and we got to go up one by one to shake him and his wife's hand. He asked every missionary where we are from. When I said Reno he replied, “Wow we just love Lake Tahoe!” His wife’s talk was really awesome. She talked about her conversion and companionship problems which helped me a lot. President Perkins also came with his wife but she and sister Bishop didn't speak. Pres. Uchtdorf talked about repentance and how when we sin but repent and forsake God forgives us and he remembers our sins no more. This I already knew but when he said, “in the name of the LORD this is true I felt the power and the spirit testify to me that God truly is a forgiving God”. He said Satan wants us to think god hasn’t forgiven us and that’s when he can grab our souls with his everlasting chains! Then he said what a marvelous promise that we need to teach our investigators that god will forget our sins when we repent. Then at the end he provoked his blessing on us which was so real and sacred at the time, I don’t know how to put it in words. If that wasn’t intense enough he bore his testimony of a special witness of Christ and said in the name of the Lord again I testify that God lives. This is word for word, he lives and this is his true church. Then he ended, one last thing, I forgot to mention in the beginning of his talk, he said that we have a 24 hour prayer service for us missionary’s. Out of 133 temples in the world people are praying for us every minute of the day for 2 hours. I thought that was cool.
Sorry for this heartbreaker, I heard from many missionaries that we will extend my departure date for December 23rd. Two days shy of serving 3 Christmas's. Not for sure yet if it is just a rumor. So if that’s a true sorry I won’t be home for Thanksgiving! I want to serve and continue finding, teaching and baptizing!
P.S. tell max I’m sorry I haven’t written, I will write him next week.
Tanner by the way...you and Sandra look great! Thanks for your companion advice. Your right I can overcome this trial. I got that at the mission conference.
Elder Lloyd brought me 5 letters because they don’t know I moved yet. I told Sister Greene and she will send my mail to the right spot now. That’s why I didn’t write Max back. Didn't know I had letters. I got 2 from him 2 from you and my perfectly sized CTR ring!!!! It fits perfect, thank you.
I love you all, congrats Alyea for making bank. Brinae and the boys write me back. Ok I love my siblings!!!
July 11, 2010 - President Bishop's Letter
Dear Elders and Sisters,
What an amazing 2 weeks we have had in Taiwan! We love the country, we love the members, and we especially love you. We have been grateful for the warm welcome we have received from each of you as we toured the mission and met and interviewed you. We are also grateful for the wonderful mission conference. President Uchtdorf was very pleased and impressed with your reverence and participation during our Mission Conference.
President Perkins mentioned in the Mission Conference that we have been instructed to implement a new training schedule. That schedule will be according to months, not transfer cycles. The transfer cycles will remain every 6 weeks. However, other missionary meetings will be based on months. We will have Zone Conferences every 3 months, leadership training (Assistants, Zone Leaders, District Leaders and Trainers) every 2 months, specialized training (Zone Leaders and District Leaders) every month. We will have Zone Leader Council every month. We have been instructed to train on 8 specific lessons from Preach My Gospel when we begin this training schedule. As we begin training we will address these topics:
* Doctrine of Christ
* Role of Holy Ghost in conversion
* Revelation through prayer
* Revelation through the Book of Mormon
* Revelation through church attendance
* Teach people, not lessons
* We invite, they commit, we follow up
* How to begin teaching
The dates are not set for these training cycles but we will let you know when we know. Sister Bishop and I are still learning our way around. We do not know everything that has been done in the past. We do not know yet how the Lord will have us fulfill our mission. We do know that we have been called to establish the church by finding, teaching, baptizing, and helping endure to the end. We will be getting additional information to you in the weeks to come. Until then, keep doing as you have been taught, obeying the Mission Handbooks, following Preach My Gospel. Continue to work with recent converts and less actives. Ask the ward leaders how you can help serve them and be a blessing to the members. This is the Lord's work and He will guide you and bless your efforts.
Sincerely,
President and Sister Bishop
What an amazing 2 weeks we have had in Taiwan! We love the country, we love the members, and we especially love you. We have been grateful for the warm welcome we have received from each of you as we toured the mission and met and interviewed you. We are also grateful for the wonderful mission conference. President Uchtdorf was very pleased and impressed with your reverence and participation during our Mission Conference.
President Perkins mentioned in the Mission Conference that we have been instructed to implement a new training schedule. That schedule will be according to months, not transfer cycles. The transfer cycles will remain every 6 weeks. However, other missionary meetings will be based on months. We will have Zone Conferences every 3 months, leadership training (Assistants, Zone Leaders, District Leaders and Trainers) every 2 months, specialized training (Zone Leaders and District Leaders) every month. We will have Zone Leader Council every month. We have been instructed to train on 8 specific lessons from Preach My Gospel when we begin this training schedule. As we begin training we will address these topics:
* Doctrine of Christ
* Role of Holy Ghost in conversion
* Revelation through prayer
* Revelation through the Book of Mormon
* Revelation through church attendance
* Teach people, not lessons
* We invite, they commit, we follow up
* How to begin teaching
The dates are not set for these training cycles but we will let you know when we know. Sister Bishop and I are still learning our way around. We do not know everything that has been done in the past. We do not know yet how the Lord will have us fulfill our mission. We do know that we have been called to establish the church by finding, teaching, baptizing, and helping endure to the end. We will be getting additional information to you in the weeks to come. Until then, keep doing as you have been taught, obeying the Mission Handbooks, following Preach My Gospel. Continue to work with recent converts and less actives. Ask the ward leaders how you can help serve them and be a blessing to the members. This is the Lord's work and He will guide you and bless your efforts.
Sincerely,
President and Sister Bishop
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