***Here is Ben's Email. He talks about our trip to Lake Powell this past weekend with my brother Darrin's family. The water level in Lake Powell is so low. He tells Nate to talk to college basketball coaches right now and secure a place on their team even if he chooses not to play when he gets home. He talks about his Easter box that I sent him. We have been having problems with the apartment building he lives in delivering his boxes so we had to send it to a Senior couple in his ward. Enjoy the story about his fake referral he created. lol (Same old Ben!) He mentions that this will be his first companion to kill. If you don't know, that just means that the companion he is with will be going home. No murder is involved. He also talks about how Nate caught a snake at Lake Powell and how Gary is upset because our boat we have had for 15 years is not running very well right now. I included a letter to his mission president at the end. He has a number of upcoming baptisms. ENJOY!!!***
Family!!!
Man! Hope you had a great time at Lake Powelly! I can't believe it's
that empty! What an atrocity! I'm sorry you were sick Matt! That is
fun you got to go with Darrin's fam. Man his kids look
huge! Not only am I worried about DJ being buffer than me, I'm worried
about Dillon and Trevor! I think DJ is going to wind up next to me on
the line at D state! By the way while I'm thinkin about it, Nate you
ought to take a little bit of time to express some interest to play at
the schools that are looking at you. It would be a good investment. I
know you are kinda sports out right now, but think about it. It's
easier to get yourself set up now and back out later than it is to not
show interest now and try to hop back on later. Just a thought!
Matt congrats on student council big guy!!! King of the school!!!
Thanks so much for your box mom! Pants are perfect and I should be
good on supplies for now! I think You could send stuff to the
Johnson's for now, they are the Sr couple you sent the box to. I'm
going to be in golden rod for May and June, and then in July I'll be
somewhere else so you can send my things to the mission office again.
I hope you all had a wonderful Easter! We had a great day and
everything was dandy. As well as Easter it was also 4/20. We went to
see a less active and he was trippin for sure! It was so funny and
sad to hear him start to talk about the gospel high! He went on a
hilarious rant and ended up throwing a cup holder at my companions
face! Me and Hamilton (the member who was out with us) just started
bustin up. In the end though, I thought about how an addiction is like
chappy lips. When your lips are dry and you need relief, at first you
might lick your lips our pour some water on them thinking that will
help, but you will realize that it is just covering up the problem and
it just makes it worse the next time. "What is the only way to
help chappy lips? "Chapstick of course". Right, sometimes called lip
balm, prophets have compared the Atonement of Jesus Christ to the
"balm of Gilead" because it is the only true healer..... We'll see if
he remembers his commitment to talk to the bishop.... hahaha
To answer your question about companions. You just have to wear the
pants. Really it's not so bad. I have been blessed with really good
companions!!! This is the first one I get to kill! If you guys go up
North after May 21st you could go see him!
This week I went on an exchange with Elder U., who reminds me a lot
of our cousin Mykal. Which is crazy because he's from Pennsylvania.
One talent I've been perfecting is impressions of other missionaries
voices and figures of speech. Elder C. his companion is as dry as
they come, stalwart missionary, but just dry. Anyway, I called all
the missionaries in our district and gave them a fake referral as
Elder C. Ronnie D. a paralympic athlete was the character we
created only one arm. Also with that arm he plays the oboe. Elder
U. came to the Florida Orlando Mission and was a visa waiter. When he got to Brazil he
got sick and got sent back to the FOM. When he arrived back in the FOM
he found that his trainer was sent home for disobedience. So on the
exchange we practiced having fun and being obedient. We saw miracles.
Met this guy named David who had a 'intellectual' lesson for us. Man
the gospel is so simple. Question #1 do you believe in the divinity
of Jesus Christ. That's always a simple question to get agnostics
backpedaling. You can work off that. If they are Christian they have
to understand that God is setting up the kingdom of God. Daniel 2 is
one of my favorite chapters. Got is setting up a Kingdom. There is no
divisions in the kingdom of God. Our church is the only thing that
matches up with the Bible. Probably one of the biggest fronts that is
spreading like wildfire here in Florida and I can see foreshadowing to
get even bigger in the future. Non-Denominational churches. A lot of
these people are really really great. It's half-truths, the teachings
of men mingled with scripture. A lot of the "all is well in Zion",
Rock concerts in church, and eloquently penned sermons from paid
professionals. No belief in Ordinances or repentance. Fence-sitters on
doctrine. Anyway, don't get me started haha. People really like to
hear it around hear is all.
My friend Mike (recent convert) is planning out his endowment
and sealing for next year, he would like to know which week spring
break is so I can be there.
Also how is LBJ doing? Ring #3 correct?
Anyways, I love you guys tons!!! Have a good Family Home Evening!!! I pray for you
each individually and often!!! I love you! Nate I'm glad you are
having fun with snakes now, on your mission you'll find a whole new
meaning to the work snakes and vipers! Dad If you are sad about the
boat imagine how I feel about the olds(; Momma, don't let your babies
grow up to be cowboys. Can't wait for mothers day! Matt! HAPPY
BIRTHDAY!!!
Love Elder G
President Berry,
This month we are looking forward to sacred opportunities to baptize
in May. Shantrese will be our first baptism. She is a single
mother with a very hectic financial situation. She is always working
doubles so it's hard for her to consistently come to church. It has
really helped her the times she has come so we are just praying
something will work out. Next should be Matthew. He is a
Member referral we received through a Member posting on facebook. We
are just making sure he understands our purpose and the challenges and
blessings he can expect. The timeline has really helped. The
Timeline has also helped a ton with Justin, who would be our
next baptism. His date is May 24th. Also our dear friend Armando will
be baptized May 31st and confirmed June 1st. We are just doing our
best to apply the inspired timeline and planning principles as we have
been instructed so we can help our friends make this sacred covenant
and help them receive those blessings that come with it.
Elder Gottfredson
Man! Hope you had a great time at Lake Powelly! I can't believe it's
that empty! What an atrocity! I'm sorry you were sick Matt! That is
fun you got to go with Darrin's fam. Man his kids look
huge! Not only am I worried about DJ being buffer than me, I'm worried
about Dillon and Trevor! I think DJ is going to wind up next to me on
the line at D state! By the way while I'm thinkin about it, Nate you
ought to take a little bit of time to express some interest to play at
the schools that are looking at you. It would be a good investment. I
know you are kinda sports out right now, but think about it. It's
easier to get yourself set up now and back out later than it is to not
show interest now and try to hop back on later. Just a thought!
Matt congrats on student council big guy!!! King of the school!!!
Thanks so much for your box mom! Pants are perfect and I should be
good on supplies for now! I think You could send stuff to the
Johnson's for now, they are the Sr couple you sent the box to. I'm
going to be in golden rod for May and June, and then in July I'll be
somewhere else so you can send my things to the mission office again.
I hope you all had a wonderful Easter! We had a great day and
everything was dandy. As well as Easter it was also 4/20. We went to
see a less active and he was trippin for sure! It was so funny and
sad to hear him start to talk about the gospel high! He went on a
hilarious rant and ended up throwing a cup holder at my companions
face! Me and Hamilton (the member who was out with us) just started
bustin up. In the end though, I thought about how an addiction is like
chappy lips. When your lips are dry and you need relief, at first you
might lick your lips our pour some water on them thinking that will
help, but you will realize that it is just covering up the problem and
it just makes it worse the next time. "What is the only way to
help chappy lips? "Chapstick of course". Right, sometimes called lip
balm, prophets have compared the Atonement of Jesus Christ to the
"balm of Gilead" because it is the only true healer..... We'll see if
he remembers his commitment to talk to the bishop.... hahaha
To answer your question about companions. You just have to wear the
pants. Really it's not so bad. I have been blessed with really good
companions!!! This is the first one I get to kill! If you guys go up
North after May 21st you could go see him!
This week I went on an exchange with Elder U., who reminds me a lot
of our cousin Mykal. Which is crazy because he's from Pennsylvania.
One talent I've been perfecting is impressions of other missionaries
voices and figures of speech. Elder C. his companion is as dry as
they come, stalwart missionary, but just dry. Anyway, I called all
the missionaries in our district and gave them a fake referral as
Elder C. Ronnie D. a paralympic athlete was the character we
created only one arm. Also with that arm he plays the oboe. Elder
U. came to the Florida Orlando Mission and was a visa waiter. When he got to Brazil he
got sick and got sent back to the FOM. When he arrived back in the FOM
he found that his trainer was sent home for disobedience. So on the
exchange we practiced having fun and being obedient. We saw miracles.
Met this guy named David who had a 'intellectual' lesson for us. Man
the gospel is so simple. Question #1 do you believe in the divinity
of Jesus Christ. That's always a simple question to get agnostics
backpedaling. You can work off that. If they are Christian they have
to understand that God is setting up the kingdom of God. Daniel 2 is
one of my favorite chapters. Got is setting up a Kingdom. There is no
divisions in the kingdom of God. Our church is the only thing that
matches up with the Bible. Probably one of the biggest fronts that is
spreading like wildfire here in Florida and I can see foreshadowing to
get even bigger in the future. Non-Denominational churches. A lot of
these people are really really great. It's half-truths, the teachings
of men mingled with scripture. A lot of the "all is well in Zion",
Rock concerts in church, and eloquently penned sermons from paid
professionals. No belief in Ordinances or repentance. Fence-sitters on
doctrine. Anyway, don't get me started haha. People really like to
hear it around hear is all.
My friend Mike (recent convert) is planning out his endowment
and sealing for next year, he would like to know which week spring
break is so I can be there.
Also how is LBJ doing? Ring #3 correct?
Anyways, I love you guys tons!!! Have a good Family Home Evening!!! I pray for you
each individually and often!!! I love you! Nate I'm glad you are
having fun with snakes now, on your mission you'll find a whole new
meaning to the work snakes and vipers! Dad If you are sad about the
boat imagine how I feel about the olds(; Momma, don't let your babies
grow up to be cowboys. Can't wait for mothers day! Matt! HAPPY
BIRTHDAY!!!
Love Elder G
President Berry,
This month we are looking forward to sacred opportunities to baptize
in May. Shantrese will be our first baptism. She is a single
mother with a very hectic financial situation. She is always working
doubles so it's hard for her to consistently come to church. It has
really helped her the times she has come so we are just praying
something will work out. Next should be Matthew. He is a
Member referral we received through a Member posting on facebook. We
are just making sure he understands our purpose and the challenges and
blessings he can expect. The timeline has really helped. The
Timeline has also helped a ton with Justin, who would be our
next baptism. His date is May 24th. Also our dear friend Armando will
be baptized May 31st and confirmed June 1st. We are just doing our
best to apply the inspired timeline and planning principles as we have
been instructed so we can help our friends make this sacred covenant
and help them receive those blessings that come with it.
Elder Gottfredson
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