Leading a Sistrict

Hello,

The transfer has come to a close and new big things are coming forth. I am staying in the Solemint ward with my current companion Elder Peters who is still waiting for a visa to go to India. However we are going to take over Mint Canyons area, the ward, and the missionary work. Now we have two areas and two wards to cover which should give us lots to do. I have also been called to be the new District Leader over a "Sistrict". (That is a district of all girls (sisters) except for us. )  That should be fun and only positive!!! ;)

I am excited for the opportunity to work harder. Hard Work is what makes the mission worth it. Keep me in your prayers though... so i don't screw things up.

Christmas is coming in hot, and now that we are a part of two wards we should be fed more than ever! The holidays are the best time of year, but the worst for missionary work. No one likes to meet with you or is even in town during the holidays. I am excited for January because nothing goes on in January.

Remember Jesus is your friend not just a trend.

Sincerely,
Elder Allen

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Elder Peter's Ugly Christmas Shirt!

"Hard is Good"

Hello,

This was an interesting week. I am taking lead in a new area for me and also training a new missionary. My companions name is Elder Peters. He is from Layton, Utah and is waiting for his visa to India. We are both in a weird situation at the moment, but we are just trying to do our best and build a good program for the area we are in.

Last Sunday, was a little crazy because we both gave a talk in first hour, then taught the Gospel Principles class in second hour, and then I was asked to sub for the lesson in Elders Quorum. We had to do something for each hour at church. It all went well though. My talk was about how my mission has strengthened my faith. At the end of it, I bore my testimony in Malagasy.  It almost felt like I was giving my homecoming talk. I hope my Malagasy does not get worse before I have the chance to bare my testimony in Malagasy for the real last time.

My mission feels a little hard at the moment. Whenever I have hard times or selfish thoughts I am reminded of things I have read or heard before. Today it is a talk from the latest General Conference entitled "Hard is Good". Hard things happen in our lives to strengthen us and make us better. We do not want to have hard times because they suck. But when they are over you are grateful for it and you are better for it. Our Heavenly Father loves us enough to cut us down, or "prune us when we are flourishing", so that we can grow stronger. I know that i will become a better person from the hard things I experience.  Thanks for your prayers.

Sincerely,
Elder Allen

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