To quote Patrick - "I hope you are doing amazing good!" He says the weather is HOT!
One of my favorite things from the past couple letters is how nervous Elder McBride seemed about general conference. He says he has never sat and watched all four sessions. I don't' think I've ever done it either.... Focus.... The next letter he said how much he loved watching it and it was historical because he made it through all the sessions.
The people he is around are taking good care of him, he's eating ribs and sent home a picture of the missionaries in front of wonderful looking pool. He is making plans for returning in couple years so he can actually use the pools!
Patrick has been busy teaching and preparing people for baptism. He had one girl who backed out because she wanted to tryout for America's Next Top Model. Patrick was so disappointed, but has asked us to keep praying for her!
He also wants all of us to focus on our friends and neighbors with missionary work. "Have you guys ever heard of the Perry Plan? All of North America are supposed to be doing it in their wards with missionaries. L Tom Perry went over it briefely in his talk and gave a really good story that applied so good to it - listen to it if you have it recorded. It was about the sheep way up on the Provo Mountain without a way down and rescue workers were trying to get it - but the sheep would probably get scared by them - so he wondered where the sheppard was because the sheep knows him...oh I LOVED it! Us members are the sheppards to the lost sheep (nonmembers and less active members) and us missionaries (the rescue workers who sometimes scare the sheep) it is by the members help that we are going to be successful - so my assignment for ALL of you is to take these words seriously and talk to your friends about the gospel and bring them into your homes and the missionaries too so they can receive a message comfortably with someone they know and trust!"
Each letter Patch puts the week # in his letters, this week should have been 13, but he did 12 again... He's already losing track of time! Go Patch!
Friday, April 17, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
Weeks 9 & 10
Two more weeks down, 2 months down, only 22 more to go!
Elder McBride has sent to more letters and he still sounds like he is doing really well. He survived the first round of transfers and stayed in the same place with the same companion, so basically, the changes didn't effect him.
Here is a portion of his last letter - he went with his companion to another church and they had to have a security escort.
So I am guessing you want to hear more about my Cross Roads/Security Guard experience... haha :) (mom: lol, kolten told me I shouldn't ever had told you that I have to have a security guard for something - so sorry if that scared you ;)) But anyway... we went into the building (all great and spacious mind you) and everyone was starring at us! Then we met with our security guard - he was really cool with us. He took us into the room where the thing was going to take place (called Generate) the room was bigger than a stadium! as we walked in, everyone started hugging us and telling us we were at "home" lol - a little weird!
Then he sat us down right in front of the speakers. A couple of minutes later a rock band came out called 'Sex Salon" (hummm, ya weird name for a church rock band - i know!) So they started blasting their music for like 40 minutes with everyone singing along, raising their hands and kneeling in prayer - I was a little freaked out. E. Varney said, "we might as well get up and get into it and clap." So we did and I started getting "into it" and he said, "not that much into it!" haha. But I will have to say I liked the music a lot! Might have to look that up on iTunes! haha But really the whole thing was just a concert and advertising - not at all spiritual! (Never thought I would go to a rock concert on my mission lol)
Then after the music they turned the lights to the corner of the room right where we were be and there was a tank full of water there & these guys and girls walked out and baptized their friends - I was like "WOAH, didn't see that one coming!" then this guy came out and gave a speech about sex and was very very ..specific? haha wow - yet another thing I didn't think I would be hearing on my mission.
After the talk and another concert it was done and while we were walking out, this lady fell down the stairs on us and said she was sorry - but she thought she saw Mormons... then she freaked out when she saw our badges and grabbed our hands and was saying how good it was to see us there and that she used to be Mormon and how we need to change and convert like she did. She said we didn't believe in Christ.. we assured her we did, and she said that we did not -but believed in the "Mormon Christ!" hmmmm??? The security guard then pushed her away so we could get out. haha wow what a fun experience!!
Elder McBride also said they have a few baptisms lined up for the end of this month - and has asked us to pray for them!
He got to help out at the library for book-a-paloza day and had to wear a balloon hat, I'm sure he loved it and hopefully we will get some pictures!
Elder McBride has sent to more letters and he still sounds like he is doing really well. He survived the first round of transfers and stayed in the same place with the same companion, so basically, the changes didn't effect him.
Here is a portion of his last letter - he went with his companion to another church and they had to have a security escort.
So I am guessing you want to hear more about my Cross Roads/Security Guard experience... haha :) (mom: lol, kolten told me I shouldn't ever had told you that I have to have a security guard for something - so sorry if that scared you ;)) But anyway... we went into the building (all great and spacious mind you) and everyone was starring at us! Then we met with our security guard - he was really cool with us. He took us into the room where the thing was going to take place (called Generate) the room was bigger than a stadium! as we walked in, everyone started hugging us and telling us we were at "home" lol - a little weird!
Then he sat us down right in front of the speakers. A couple of minutes later a rock band came out called 'Sex Salon" (hummm, ya weird name for a church rock band - i know!) So they started blasting their music for like 40 minutes with everyone singing along, raising their hands and kneeling in prayer - I was a little freaked out. E. Varney said, "we might as well get up and get into it and clap." So we did and I started getting "into it" and he said, "not that much into it!" haha. But I will have to say I liked the music a lot! Might have to look that up on iTunes! haha But really the whole thing was just a concert and advertising - not at all spiritual! (Never thought I would go to a rock concert on my mission lol)
Then after the music they turned the lights to the corner of the room right where we were be and there was a tank full of water there & these guys and girls walked out and baptized their friends - I was like "WOAH, didn't see that one coming!" then this guy came out and gave a speech about sex and was very very ..specific? haha wow - yet another thing I didn't think I would be hearing on my mission.
After the talk and another concert it was done and while we were walking out, this lady fell down the stairs on us and said she was sorry - but she thought she saw Mormons... then she freaked out when she saw our badges and grabbed our hands and was saying how good it was to see us there and that she used to be Mormon and how we need to change and convert like she did. She said we didn't believe in Christ.. we assured her we did, and she said that we did not -but believed in the "Mormon Christ!" hmmmm??? The security guard then pushed her away so we could get out. haha wow what a fun experience!!
Elder McBride also said they have a few baptisms lined up for the end of this month - and has asked us to pray for them!
He got to help out at the library for book-a-paloza day and had to wear a balloon hat, I'm sure he loved it and hopefully we will get some pictures!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Week 7 and 8
Direct quote " I never really thought how much I would miss you all before I left, (hence the non-emotional part.) ;)
HE HE HE - of course he would miss us -who wouldn't?
We've had two more letters from Elder McBride - he sounds really great! He bought a GPS to aid with his directional skills - and he is loving it.
He is teaching quite a few people. He says the spirit is so strong, and from his letters you can tell he genuinely cares for the people. He has his first baptism lined up for March 14th and has asked us to remember the people he is teaching in his prayers.
His companion, Elder Varney, is a district leader, so Patrick has done several exchanges over the past few weeks while Elder Varney does his other duties. He is really enjoying getting to work with some of the other Elders.
Patch also wanted to let us know that last Friday at 1:20 pm he had is first In-and-Out Burger - which he thought was fabulous! (I'm sure he is now excepting gift certificates, although he did not mention this....)
He also mentioned in his last letter that he was pulled over by some cops - (I'm sure he had flash backs of a recent car accident...) But the officers just wanted to give them a name of an ex-con and told them to go teach some Jesus and Joseph to him.
Hopefully he'll send some pictures soon!
HE HE HE - of course he would miss us -who wouldn't?
We've had two more letters from Elder McBride - he sounds really great! He bought a GPS to aid with his directional skills - and he is loving it.
He is teaching quite a few people. He says the spirit is so strong, and from his letters you can tell he genuinely cares for the people. He has his first baptism lined up for March 14th and has asked us to remember the people he is teaching in his prayers.
His companion, Elder Varney, is a district leader, so Patrick has done several exchanges over the past few weeks while Elder Varney does his other duties. He is really enjoying getting to work with some of the other Elders.
Patch also wanted to let us know that last Friday at 1:20 pm he had is first In-and-Out Burger - which he thought was fabulous! (I'm sure he is now excepting gift certificates, although he did not mention this....)
He also mentioned in his last letter that he was pulled over by some cops - (I'm sure he had flash backs of a recent car accident...) But the officers just wanted to give them a name of an ex-con and told them to go teach some Jesus and Joseph to him.
Hopefully he'll send some pictures soon!
Friday, February 27, 2009
6 Week update
(I would love to say that this was the fasted 6 weeks of my life, but truly, it seems like a lot longer than 6 weeks ago that we took Patch to the MTC.... really 6 weeks?)
We heard from Elder McBride this week and he sounds awesome! He says that he is really really busy - they are teaching members, inactive members and nonmembers - the wards he works with focus on missionary work and it seems like they are very supportive. He says he can't believe he's been in California for 3 weeks already, and has already several spritual experiences already and are hopful for their first babtisim.
He is have a bit of trouble with direction skills, and he is getting (loving) teased all the time about finding places. (Nicole suggested giving directions based on the location of the nearest Chili's...).
He is loving the letters and packagaes (so keep them coming... ;).
We heard from Elder McBride this week and he sounds awesome! He says that he is really really busy - they are teaching members, inactive members and nonmembers - the wards he works with focus on missionary work and it seems like they are very supportive. He says he can't believe he's been in California for 3 weeks already, and has already several spritual experiences already and are hopful for their first babtisim.
He is have a bit of trouble with direction skills, and he is getting (loving) teased all the time about finding places. (Nicole suggested giving directions based on the location of the nearest Chili's...).
He is loving the letters and packagaes (so keep them coming... ;).
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
A letter from Elder McBride
Hey Friends and Family,
Well I am Finally in Riverside! I'm doing great... a little homesick but i'm sure ill do fine :) haha. So my new companion is Elder Varney, he is a pretty good guy who is from Geogia and has been out here for 17 months so i'm sure I can learn a bunch from him!
It has seriously been raining cats and dogs down here! So those of you who were jeleous of me... There is no reason at the moment to be.
Teaching people is so fun! It is awesome to feel the Spirit strongly every day! hah, but really it does feel great. I taught this one part member family and talked about prayer and committed them to comming to church this Sunday.
I gave my first blessing to this really old lady too (sister Henion) whose husband pasted away and has since been depressed. It was a blessing of comfort and it was cool that I could give here those blessings through Gods power and will!!!Life is good though.
I hope all is well with everyone back at home. Love you all, I pray for you daily and hope the same in return. THANKS a bunch.. and LOVE ya even more!
Love Elder McBride
Well I am Finally in Riverside! I'm doing great... a little homesick but i'm sure ill do fine :) haha. So my new companion is Elder Varney, he is a pretty good guy who is from Geogia and has been out here for 17 months so i'm sure I can learn a bunch from him!
It has seriously been raining cats and dogs down here! So those of you who were jeleous of me... There is no reason at the moment to be.
Teaching people is so fun! It is awesome to feel the Spirit strongly every day! hah, but really it does feel great. I taught this one part member family and talked about prayer and committed them to comming to church this Sunday.
I gave my first blessing to this really old lady too (sister Henion) whose husband pasted away and has since been depressed. It was a blessing of comfort and it was cool that I could give here those blessings through Gods power and will!!!Life is good though.
I hope all is well with everyone back at home. Love you all, I pray for you daily and hope the same in return. THANKS a bunch.. and LOVE ya even more!
Love Elder McBride
Friday, February 13, 2009
California: Day 1
Elder McBride has arrived in California and is currently serving in Corona California. I have updated his address on the sidebar.
While in Corona he is living with the Teter family, and they have promised to take good care of him!
We are so grateful!
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Pictures from the MTC
Elder McBride sent home some pictures this week and asked me to post them on his blog. He wants everyone to know that he is doing well, learning a lot and can't wait to get out to Riverside.
He warns us that he is the only one who smiles at the MTC.
Elders Green, Stevens, Raymond, McBride and Babcock.
Elders: Green, Raymond, Vincint, Whimpey, McBride, Stevens and Jackson.
Elder McBride and his companion Elder Whimpey. (Patch is 6 feet so Elder Whimpey is huge! Good protection for Patch in the MTC - we know how rough that place can be!)
Also, Patrick is expected to leave the MTC early this week. We pray that he will continue to be happy, healthy and diligent in his service to the Lord!
He warns us that he is the only one who smiles at the MTC.
Elders Green, Stevens, Raymond, McBride and Babcock.
Elders: Green, Raymond, Vincint, Whimpey, McBride, Stevens and Jackson.
Elder McBride and his companion Elder Whimpey. (Patch is 6 feet so Elder Whimpey is huge! Good protection for Patch in the MTC - we know how rough that place can be!)
Also, Patrick is expected to leave the MTC early this week. We pray that he will continue to be happy, healthy and diligent in his service to the Lord!
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