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Elder Noah Larsen:
Nicaragua Managua North Mission
10/5/26
Yoo whats up yall! Hopefully it was a good week cause ours was freaking awesome!
First of all we baptized Daniela! Shes super awesome, shes the daughter of the woman who offered her house for missionaries to eat at every day about 15 years ago. Super cool story and to be able to reactivate her mom as well!
And General Conference was amazing. I feel like a lot of the talks were about missionary work. That was also super fun to hear. And during President Oaks talk... not gonna lie I was getting HYPED cause I thought he was going to drop another book from a different tribe as scripture!! But it was still a super good talk. But Elder Gilberts talk was my favorite! I think he's my favorite apostle ngl. I loved it cause he's showing us how we can be peace makers. May or may not have teared up multiple times during conference... i freaking LOVED it!
Hope yall have an amazing week! Hurra por Israel 🤘 🐮
-Elder Noah Larsen
Elder Max Martineau:
Arizona Mesa Mission
9/21/26
What's up yall?! Another week down and it was a pretty solid one. Not a whole lot happened but here are some few highlights from the week
I'm fishing right now. My line is the water atm.
I caught a catfish.
We went to the temple for Makenzie's first time and it was frickin amazing!
There was a big rainstorm and it flooded all the streets and almost flooded our apartment, but we saved it.
We found a few new people that are interested. Let's pray that the follow up appts go amazing
Some days we work in a trio with Elder Chavez and we have so much fun he's the GOAT. Shoutout Chavy.
We had zone conference this week and that was cool and fun and spiritual.
I love this quote by president Benson. Read it.
"Men and women who turn their lives over to God will discover that He can make a lot more out of their lives than they can. He will deepen their joys, expand their vision, quicken their minds, strengthen their muscles, lift their spirits, multiply their blessings, increase their opportunities, comfort their souls, raise up friends, and pour out peace. Whoever will lose his life to God will find he has eternal life." 💪
Idk about you but I think that's a lot of good things. Give your will to God's and trust that he will lead you to a better, higher, and holier place! He loves you and can see the bigger picture.
Love yall. Church is true.
Elder Martineau
Elder Dashle Demill
Brazil Goiania Mission
9/15/26
Alright galera, let's do this thing
First of all, Marylia got baptized two Sundays ago and just about cried the whole time! She was super happy and it was awesome to be able to see her make her first covenant with the Lord. She had chosen our 80-year-old branch president to baptize her, and despite some worries it went very smoothly.
Transfer news:
Now for the excuse - last pday might have been one of the craziest of my mission. I have been called to the mission office to be the mission finance secretary, and was also informed that I would need get to the office the next day. Everything worked out though and it's been a good time with my new comp (and office trainer) Elder Whitmer. Here's what the calling pretty much entails:
- Every single kind of reimbursement possible from mission leaders and missionaries
- Water, energy and rent payment for every house on the mission
- Bank and the missionaries' cards
This should be a fun time, and I'll definitely have more interesting stories to tell in the future.
Other highlights:
- Area 70 came to visit on Sunday and later that afternoon gave an awesome devotional
- Found out that more of our elect people aren't married (good luck with that one Elder Halle)
- Got blocked on WhatsApp again at the worst possible time and we weren't able to confirm with any of our investigators for church
- Surprise visit from President and Sister Faria to see if our house was clean - they gave us a 9.5/10 and then gave us pizza later that night
- Stepped in about a foot of mud and had to run back home really fast to clean off (luckily we weren't far)
- Ate about a pound of chocolate with the other office secretaries
- Finally had district pday for the first time in about 5 months
- Got to help all the greenies at transfers (and then lunch with President after)
Spiritual thought:
After a study of Alma 5 (one of the best chewing-outs in all of scripture), I wanted to highlight some of the questions that Alma posed to his people:
Have you been spiritually born of God?
Will you be able to look to God on that last day with clean hands and a pure heart?
Have you experienced this mighty change of heart in the Lord?
Do you feel so now? Can you?
"The time is at hand", as the scriptures says, to answer such questions. These questions brilliantly inspire us to consider: are we truly enduring as Christ has commanded us to?
May we, as disciples, be able to answer such questions. May we refuse to hesitate. The time is at hand, and the Son of Man soon returns. We have to be ready.
Have a good week! Don't ask me for reimbursements please.
- Elder DeMill
Sister Emilie Figlioli
Tennessee Knoxville Mission
10/5/26
We're backkkk!!
Hope yall had a fantastical week and have seen Gods had in your life as you've gone about everyday!
Whelp I'm got to be so real, we did a ton this week but also it feels like not much happened since it was all meetings.
I will tell you it was a pretty goated week though! Got to see so basically all my mission friends multiple times and learned so much stuff! Definitely wouldn't change anything I'm doing right now because I've truly never been happier! I'll give a couple reasons down below!
Highs:
- interviews with president
- mission wide sisters training
- conference!!!!
- found my dream house and property
- saw sister wallis 3 times!!!
- conference with sister canova #feltlikehome
- got a much needed mom hug from sister white
- It rained!!!!
- costco pday
Lows:
- the transfer is coming to an end soon
Randos:
- conference concession hit different
Spiritual:
Well, with conference this past weekend, I learned so much! And I'm still trying to apply and process a lot of that. I had a ton of things stand out to me! As I was reviewing my notes, Elder Causse's talk stood out to me! He talked about having a testimony and how simple it can be as long as it is yours. I'd invite each of you to gain your own personal testimony! It doesn't have to be long, it doesn't have to be flowery. As long as you believe it to be true is the only thing that matters! I know that Jesus Christ is my Savior. I know that He died for me. I know that this is His church that He leads and guides today!
I hope yall had a great week and have an even better one to come! God loves you, I love you! Feel free to reach out or comment down below! Catch yall next week!
Sister Fifi
Sister Figlioli
Elder Ben Brimhall
Philippines San Pablo Mission
9/28/26
Hello po family and friends! Sorry, I have not written in a while. We have been busy on P-days the past few weeks, so this will be shorter.
A few things that have been going on over the past few weeks.
BAPTISMS!!!!
We had Baptism's for sister Esmaralda and brother Dante!!, so happy for them. and then Sister Melizza de Guzman and Brother Ghaell Perez also got Baptized! So happy for their decision, and to witness them come unto Jesus Christ, It is wonderful all of the work that the lord is doing. I know this is not possible without him.
Transfers:
We had transfers! My companion got sent to Batangas and I was assigned to stay here in Calamba 3 area. It will be 4 months I think since I have been here and I love it. I'm so grateful for my area, It feels more like home the longer I stay and the people here are wonderful, my Zone and district is also awesome, They are such amazing missionaries, Elder Bagares, Elder Cuaresma, Elder Villanueva, Elder Callates and my companion Elder Gonzales.
I want to share this talk titled:
Follow the Prophet; He Knows the Way
By Elder Michael John U. Teh
Of the Seventy
“Two years ago we were asked to live in Hong Kong, known for its tall buildings. Our apartment building was dwarfed by much taller buildings around it. So, I was prepared to live in the shadows. Imagine my delight to wake up and see the rays of the morning sun shining through our windows. This simple experience filled my soul with immense joy and gratitude
When I finally got my bearings, I was so confused. Our windows were not facing east. How did we ever get the morning sun? Upon further investigation, I learned that the sun’s rays were being reflected into our apartment by the tall building in front of us. I was reminded that when we strive to follow the Savior, He will use us to bless others. Through our example and service to others, they will feel the Savior’s love for them.”
I have experienced many miracles and the light of Christ and have felt the love through the good works of others. I hope we can all share the light of Christ this week a little more through our good works.
Sorry this was short but I hope you are all staying safe and living life to its fullest, Ingat po!!!
Elder Brimhall
Sister Eliza Treu
New Zealand Auckland Mission
10/5/26
Kia Ora everyone and happy 4 months!!!!
This week was so awesome! So many different things happened it dosent even feel like they were in the same week!!
-First off, a few weeks ago during my personal study, I was studying how I could be more effective in finding people to teach and new things I could try to better fulfill my purpose as a missionary. I had a very strong impression that we need to start teaching English classes, so we got to work figuring out how! I actually spoke with president Mackie during my interview and he said we could go to the city and observe the English class there! On Wednesday we drove to the city and took our dinner hour exploring a little and getting some yummy food, then we headed to the class and WOW it was AMAZING! They did such a great job and I learned soso much, I'm really grateful we got to go, and I can't wait to get started on teaching english classes in Waitekere!!
-Sister Treu
Email: eliza.treu@missionary.org
Sister Ellie Baugh
Brazil Ribeirao Preto Mission
10/5/26
10/5/26
Brazil Ribeirão Preto Mission
Brazil Ribeirão Preto Mission
Week 17
Week 17
Spiritual Thought
Spiritual Thought
https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/henry-b-eyring/power-deliverance/
“The Savior not only understands and feels grief but also feels your personal grief that only you feel. And He knows you perfectly. He knows your heart. So He can know which of the many things you can do that will be best for you as you invite the Holy Ghost to comfort and bless you. He will know where it is best for you to start.”
“First, the tests at times will stretch us enough for us to feel the need for help beyond our own. And, second, God in His kindness and wisdom has made the power of deliverance to us”
….. I wrote these quotes down in the middle of the week. When I had constants in my life. Crazy how we can be soooo faithful and trusting when things are comfortable. We just received transfer news and I am finding out I AM TRAINING A NEW MISSIONARY. I am going to really have to trust my faith and the power of deliverance. There's lots of doubts “ I dont know anything” “im new” “ I don't know the language”..... but god doesn't call the prepared , he prepares those he calls…. And if i learned anything from conference Jesus is the answer
What was Sister Baugh up to?
What Happens to 2 Tadinhas in Jardinopolis when transfers come??
They BOTH become treinadores!!
We are both SHOCKED…. I'm staying in Jardinopolis and Cunha will go to Araraquara!!
You know the last scene in wicked where Elphaba leaves and gives Glinda the book. We are living this RIGHT NOW. Shoutout Sister Cunha ( because I knew you… i have been changed for good)
We both arrived SAME day to the mission, NO TRAINERS, crying on curbs, blessing knees , sushi dates, funniest and best memories… Jardinopolis will not be the same without you
-Hit 4 months as a missionary!!!.... but whos counting
- Officially “done” training. Now assigned to train my novina who will arrive this week! Send lots of prayers ahhhh this will be fun
-Finished reading O livro de mormon
-CONFERENCE: amazingggggg definitely different and felt a little sad. I wasn't eating trader joes snacks with my family in the comfort of my home, but even in the church with just the 4 of us sisters and bishop I still felt the same spirit I always have felt. I absolutely love conference and this one was awesome can't wait to listen to the talks again!
-Serviceeeeee: a member Manuoel broke his leg on his moto so we went to clean his house. Now im trying to remember that when you are in the service of your fellow beings you are in the service of your god because Manoel demanded us we make him cake and beans and clean his whole house
- Kareoke duhhhhhhh best thing ever!
-Sister Baugh
Elder Zach Johnson
Brazil Sao Paulo East Mission
10/5/26
Yo whatsup my homes??!! Im back. So I originally had a way different idea for this email, but some things "came to pass" as the book of mormon would say, and I decided that more important than exactly what happened these past few weeks is what I learned, and who I have become. So this email will be about what Im learning, what I have already become, and who I now know I can become through my savior and comfortor, Jesus Christ.
What I learned
I learned a lot of very valuable lessons these past few weeks, primarily about patience. These past few weeks have been crazy, with a lot of things happening that I just wasn't ready for. But, I learned through the spirit how to stay uplifted when things didnt go the way I thought they would. I learned how to not get frustrated when I had to wait for a bus for 2 hours, and leanred how to not get mad at myself when I didnt do exactly what I wanted to. I learned how to become a student, a learner. And who's my teacher? The greatest teacher to have ever lived!! I am so incredibly blessed to be learning from his example anf his influences in my life. Of course I still have hard days, in fact today I lost it and started balling my eyes out because the handle to my water bottle broke off 🤣🤣🤣🤣 but I know that I am learning, and I know that everything that I am doing is to help me become someone greater than I now imagine.
Who I have become
These past few weeks I became someone much different than before. I became a missionary. I know that sounds crazy since I have been here for the past 4 months, (I know crazy 🤯) but these past few weeks I have began to learn how to do the most important thing missionaries do. To love. Christ loves each and every person he saw with a perfect kindness, happiness and joy. While we are not perfect like our Christ, we can learn how to share his pure love with each and every person we meet. We might have never met them yet on this earth, vut we have the chance to do something incredible. To remind them that we once knew each other before this life. To remind them of our love for each other, and our love for our brother and savior, Jesus Christ. This is who I became, and who I am becoming.
What I will do now
Now that I have been gifted with this testimony and this knowledge of what I must do, I want to do All I can to become a true disciple of Jesus Christ, and share his pure light to all in the world. So I will focus on that love. I will study each day for the love that Christ gives to everyone in the scriptures. I will pray, and pray, and pray some more for the chance to have the pure love of Christ with me in everything I do. I will never give up, and no matter how many times I may cry over something as stupid as a water bottle, I will always do as much as I can to focus on what matters most. Christ.
Something else I NEED to share with you guys is my testimony of general conference. This was by far my favorite conference I have ever watched. I know, woth all of my heart, that each and every talk came from God. He gave us these words, to guard us, to guide us, and to help us become that light of Christ. On Sunday morning before the first session of conference, I had rhe impression to listen to the BYU devotional given by our prophet in February this year. That same day, he spoke almost the exact same words to the whole world. I know that these words are important. I know that God has given us this testimony to show us the way home. So please, study this talk, and all of the others, and I promise you they will bring you guidance. I love you guys so much, and until next week, boa noite e tchau tchau!!
-Elder Zachary Johnson
znjohnson@missionary.org
Elder Jack Dunford
Jamaica Kingston Mission
Elder Dunford will begin his missionary service on August 5th
10/5/26
What's good family! Email me, sending this early so you have plenty of time to. promise I will respond!
Highlights from this week
-Basketball Contacting in our normal missionary clothes and these dudes LOST in a 2v2 smh, got the info then they ghosted us
Got Bible Bashed (respectfully) but he had a pretty bad stance. He kept saying the holy ghost isn't a feeling, and we were like "how do you know the scriptures are true" and he was like "cause they say they are"
Conference was fire
STORY TIME
back to the bible basher, that's what we call it when they wanna go verse for verse. This guy is a Baptist so he believes that once you are "saved" Jesus "takes your old heart out and puts a new one in" So they are still imperfect but not big big sins? Elder Kugler told me some of them think that if they mess up Royally after then they weren't really "saved" the first time.
And this whole time I'm just thinking "this is just repentance with extra steps"
He started off way nice, but it lowkey got the point where I was like "he's definatley taken a class on how to trip us up" But Kugler locked in and there wasn't a single point he brought up there wasn't an answer to. and he ended it being like "i wanna bring you guys to the real Jesus" like bro.
Spiritual Thought
I know good and well hardly anyone reads these so I can Lowkey say whatever I want in here and only my mom will see it. But I guess I'll just say I loved Generel Conference. RIP polymarket and Kalshi. and Gary E Stevensen is such a precious human being
Who else misses Holland.
If you read my emails you should reach out and share even just a story from your life.
Stats
Diet Cokes: 10
Bashers Mogged: 1
Dudes Beat in Church Clothes: 2
Conference Accidental Naps: 3
Visas: 0
Elder Lincoln Pearson
France Paris Mission
Burton Ward Service Missionaries
Sister Debbie Robinson
Layton Family History Center Mission
Called to Serve June 2026
Brother & Sister Thompson
Wasatch Front Service Mission
Called to Serve September 2026
Brother & Sister McSwain
Utah Layton Mission
Brother & Sister Halls
Family History Center Service Missionaries
Called to Serve March 2024
Behind me are all my ancestors giving me strength. Life passed through them to me. And in honor of them... I will live it fully!
See more on Burton Ward family history happenings HERE.
We serve as missionaries at the Family Search Center in Layton and we try to assist people as they come to the center. The people who come ask for help in a wide variety of ways; from setting up a password for familysearch.org to helping find an ancestor in Germany in the 1800’s.
The veil seems thin as we receive inspiration from those on the other side as we work. We also are in the temple each Tuesday morning. So blending research and then being at the temple where individuals and families receive their ordinances is so fulfilling to us. We know we are helping to gather Israel.
Love,
Brother & Sister Halls
Sister Angie Cottrell
FamilySearch VROC (Virtual Records Operation Center) Service Mission
I am currently serving in the FamilySearch VROC (Virtual Records Operation Center) Mission. I just completed my first year and recently extended for another six months. I love the flexibility of this mission. I am able to work from home and set my own schedule. I just have a minimum number of required hours to fulfill each week.
The objective of our mission is to “nourish the temple with names.” There are a variety of projects requiring various skill levels. Currently, I am working on a project to improve person pages on FamilySearch. Many pages lack the required dates and places needed to complete ordinances. I do my best to find sources, such as birth, death, or marriage records, and add this information to the FamilySearch tree. Relatives are then able to complete the temple work. I love when I find a record of a baby or child who was born and died between census years, so they were never included as part of the family. Knowing they can now be sealed to their parents is such a rewarding feeling.
Angie Cottrell
Sister Susan Tibbitts
Family Search Data Service Mission
Called to Serve June 2015
My service mission is the North America Family Search Support Mission. We answer English speaking email requests from all over the world. My specific duties in answering email requests are with reservation issues, 110 requests and Dead to Living requests. I am also on a special indexing project preparing records for AI to index. We are always having to learn new programs and methods which keeps me on my toes, and sometimes on my back side, but Heavenly Father always seems to pick me back up and help me learn what is expected of me. Dean and I started this mission in 2013. I love it and just keep extending one year at a time. I love how kind everyone is and how patient they are when I make mistakes. It is truly the environment I think the Savior created when He was here on earth.
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