Week 44, ALL ABOUT THE TEMPLE!

So guess what? There are 52 weeks in a year.... I've been out for 44... TIME FLIES!!! I cant believe that Ive been out for almost a year!!!

 

Anyways this week was fantastic! The Gilbert temple is giving us the great opportunity for missionary work, I can see some of the blessings of the open house unfolding for us and our investigators!

 

Monday was the norm crazy busy prep day for the week, Tuesday was the day that was busy(... well and the rest of the week!) We had a lesson with a RC, we mostly just did service for her actually but then shared and scripture and left. She has these cute parakeet birds and we helped clean the cage.

 

Wednesday we went to the seminary class to follow up with the students about the Gilbert Temple house invites with there friends, and it was cool to see how strong the youth are. They all raised there hands when we asked them of who of them invited there friends to the open house!  We had a lesson with Rebecca that day, she is still on track to be baptized. Her husband wants to baptize her so it might be pushed back to the 1st instead of the 8th though. Then for the rest of the night we had tours for the temple! So fun!

Thursday we had lots of cool things happen too. I love being a missionary!!! We did the morning shift for the temple tours from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm and it was so great!  Then RIGHT after we got done we had to speed over to a lesson with Rebecca, which was great! She is so ready for baptism, plus I know she would be a great member of the church! (: Right after the lesson with Rebecca we went straight over to the lesson with Lauren, then we went to the temple with her family (: It was a great experience and after we were done at the temple we went out to YC's, its a super yummy place to eat Mongolian grill food! 

Friday was also a great day! We had normal planning with the zone and we had a few appointments too! One with Donna and one with Lauren, right after Laurens lesson, we had dinner with the Waghers and headed to the temple with there non member neighbors! They also brought there 2 grandkids, and they were so CUTE! They little boy just kept saying, "Look Grandma, its the big castle…. do we get to go inside?"  

Saturday was a super big day for us as well, We went to the temple with Rebecca and her family (Rebecca is the one with the pink shirt on) and we ALSO went to the temple with Donna and her family as well! We talked a lot to her daughter Erin, who is also participating in the Cultural Celebration, about taking the lessons, and she said yes! So we are excited to start teaching her as well (:  After going to the temple with Donna and her family they took us to this place called Joe's Farm Grill and its super yummy! 

Sunday we had church like normal and a lesson with Lauren in-between both wards! She is ready for her baptismal interview this week and her baptism this Saturday the 1st! Wooohooo!!! 

But this week was all about the temple and teaching and busy missionary work! I hope all of to those who are reading this, that your weeks are fantastic! More to come next week! May the Lord bless you in all you do! Love and Miss you all like crazy!! (:

Here's a quote that I'd all like for you to read! 

“I can see the future unfold before us to where we will have greater opportunity to teach the gospel with the new methods, with new opportunities that we have never had.” —Elder L. Tom Perry of the Quorum of the Twelve

For behold this is my work, and my glory to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man Moses 1:39 -- Ponder on that, pray on that, and help out your missionaries! Let's be united in the work of salvation, (or missionary work) and we will always have success! 

Week 43! Im no longer a teen!!!!

This last week, was pretty fantastic!! Monday was mostly pday and we prepped with President Nattress for the upcoming open house of the Gilbert Temple. We went over what we would be apart of for the open house and what our shifts would be, considering we still have to manage our areas and be apart of the open house! Talk about stress and fun all mixed in one! 

Tuesday was normal with District meeting, had another training for the temple and we had a lesson with Rebecca and it was super good! She is now on date for baptism for the 1st of February! She is so prepared and she doesn't really realize it. Its funny because we asked her to be baptized and she is like, "That's just a goal, right?" And we told her yes, but then we also told her that we prayed about that day, and that we were very confident she could be ready by that day and I think that helped her a little bit. (:

Wednesday was also a pretty successful day!  We had 2 lessons!  

One with Donna and another with Rebecca! We taught Donna about baptism and the gift of the Holy Ghost. And we taught Rebecca about the plan of salvation! Both lessons were a success!! 

Thursday was a rough day, I started getting sick again. The congestion from whats been going around hit me like a brick wall. We mostly stayed in side. I felt like my head was going to blow up! 

Friday we had a lesson with Lauren and Donna! They both went great! Put Lauren on date for the 1st as well. We have been trying to get a date for her for baptism but its hard to meet more then once a week, So hopefully we'll keep with this date! 

Saturday was probably the busiest day of the week! We woke up earlier then normal so that we could get ready for the TEMPLE OPEN HOUSE! Yes, its true I got to work with the temple stuff on my birthday! (: After the 4 hour shift of working at the temple we had a lesson with Lauren, Rebecca and then we had dinner with a member, who made me an AWESOME dinner! And these members know how to spoil me!!!  I came home after dinner to a package of flowers (: Thanks Grant!

Best week, in a while! We were busy with the Lord's work, and that's the thing that truly makes me happy (:  

Week 42- TEMPLE OPENS THIS WEEK!!!!

This past few weeks have been kinda crazy so I apologize for not being consistent with doing updates. This week is the most exciting thing is happening! My birthday & the Temple Open house for the Gilbert temple!!! I'm uber excited!!  Although that's happening this week, there wasn't to much exciting things that happened this past week, I was sick for the most part.

 

Tuesday through Saturday I was sick and we didn't accomplish much. We had a few lessons with Donna and Lauren, but other then that it was hard to get out when all of that other stuff was happening. Although I was sick on Saturday, We had a Arizona Scottsdale, Mesa and Gilbert Mission conference kinda thing. We got to hear from Elder Wright. One of the seventy in the area. It was really good, and I was able to really feel the spirit. Elder Holland was originally supposed to be there, but he got sick :( Kind of a bummer, but it was still very spiritual experience. Later that night we had stake conference for our stake. And what I forgot to mention was that I gave a talk that night. Our stake president asked me 2 weeks before to give a talk and I accepted. It was super nerve racking since Id never given a talk at the stake level but not only on top of me being nervous, but I lost my voice... So it was really hard to talk. I'm grateful for the opportunity to speak.

 

That's really all that happened this week! Hopefully the pics help make it better!

 

Love Sister Holcomb!

 

 

P.S. The first picture is a picture of me and our investigator Lauren! ♥

Next one is of Sister Minkler, Lauren and I.   (:

Next one is Sister Thompson & I!!!!!! She's in the Scottsdale mission & it was WAY good to see her!!

One for President Gillespie to hangup at the church!

 

Week 40?! Gettin excited for the new year!!

Only pictures this week. Didn't have enough time to type everything that happened. But ill be writing a update to my mom and she should be posting it on the blog! Thanks for all the support! And hope all you have a great new year!

 

1. First Fall looking tree I've seen in AZ!!

2. Me and Sister Minkler, biking it up!!!

3. Awesome AZ sunset!

4. Some just for fun!

Sisters with an Awesome Sister from the ward

 

 

Week 39 - This week was packed full of miracles! Christmas ones, maybe?

I'd like to start of this update with a quote that we had in church yesterday that I read, that I really liked.

 

"We cant fully understand the meaning of Christmas unless we understand the meaning of the Savior's life, Atonement, and Resurrection. I cannot think about the birth of the Savior without thinking of His words to Pilate 'To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Everyone that is of the truth hearth my voice' (John 18:37) As we begin the Christmas season, may we consider the scriptural prophecies about the Savior. They are not just odd statements of coincidence; rather they are profound statements of purpose and promise about His life and mission and what He means for each of us"

 

This week was awesome, but crazy all wrapped up into one. But that's what makes missionary work so much fun.  Monday was just a normal pday along with Sister Stovall packing because of her leaving and going to Gilbert (Temple View Zone). We got these sweet new sweatshirts!!  We got to also go to the Temple lights with some members and we had a great last trip with the Sanchez's!

 

Tuesday we had normal district meeting, and more packing!

 

Wednesday was transfer meeting and I got my new comp! Her name is Sister Minkler and she's from North Dakota! She's been out for about 4 months. After that we went to the Gilbert Temple and took pictures as a mission.

 

Thursday we got to go to the Mesa Temple as a mission and after that we had a Christmas party with our mission and every zone performed a skit! It was super fun! Oh and in case your wondering what the muddy drink is... Its called a dirty Dr. pepper. Its SUPER yummy. (; 

 

Friday we had planning and a lesson with Donna! She's on date for baptism for the 11th of January!

 

Saturday and Sunday were super busy as well, appointment after appointment! How awesome that was! We were all on bike too, so we bike about 30+ miles the past couple days!

 

I love this time of year, because of the love of the Savior everyone seems to pick up. This time of year truly testifies of why I'm here. Because of the birth of Christ, I am here. Without His birth, there would be no gospel of Jesus Christ, for Him I'm truly grateful to be able to be out here to preach his gospel to everyone that is in need of it. I love the Savior with all my heart and I hope all of you remember the true meaning of Christmas

 

Hope you all have a great Christmas!

 

Love,

Sister Lindsay Holcomb

Week 38, No transfers for meeee!

This week has been great! Getting ready for Christmas time is always so fun and everyone is always in a great mood since the holidays are coming up. I think its honestly the best time for missionary work, because we teach about Christ and since its Christmas time more people are open to our message!! I love Christmas time for sure!!

 

This week started off with pday, like a normal week. Pdays I swear are one of the busiest days of week, just because we are trying to get everything done to prepare for the week!  We got to play basketball with our zone and other zones, it was super fun. Sister Stovall and I thought it would be fun to dress a little less normal. Below is shown the crazy fun we had :P

 

Our week mostly consisted of being busy, and as much as it is good that we are busy.. We are just so tired by the end of the week!  We had a multi zone conference this week as well which was super fun we learned more about the upcoming events in our mission. We get to go the temple as a MISSION and do a few temple sessions which will be super fun!  I'm extremely excited! Elder Goulding is one of the Assistants to the president and he's going home :( So sad! We also did correlation and when we were making visits we saw this house that was decked out in Christmas lights!!! Sooo awesome!

 

A member gave us a Christmas gift and it was super cute! The 12 days of Christmas!! So everyday tilll Christmas day we get to open something! So fun!

 

Saturday we got to go to the Mesa Temple Lights with some investigators! It was crazy but super fun! I personally have never been and was so excited to go! The pictures don't even describe how pretty the lights were! I definitely wanna come back! There was a gorgeous nativity and all sorts of pretty decorations.  There's even CAMELS!!  (:

 

Sunday night we had transfer calls. Sister Stovall is leaving :( Sad that she is leaving but I know that the Lord needs her somewhere else. Great week for sure!

 

Thank you for all of you that write me and support me! Have a great Christmas ♥

 

Love always, Sister Holcomb

Week 37- Christmas time is here! ... Almost!

This is last weeks update. I thought I sent it :(

 

Feliz Navidad Amigos!! Welll, almost at least! So many awesome things happened this week! Hopefully I can type it all up before my time is gone!

 

This last Monday was so busy but so fun at the same time! We did lots and were exhausted by the end of the day! We went to downeast and charming charlies... it was weird being in a mall.. since i haven't been "shopping" shopping in FOREVER. I also hit my 9 months mark last Monday!!! Now I'm on the down hill part of my mission and I come home soon! Its exciting but sad at the same time! I love being a missionary, but I definitely miss my family and friends!

 

Tuesday we had normal District meeting and  we had a meeting with a member that's over missionary work! it was great and we were able to coordinate and talk a lot about how missionary work can progress in the area!

 

Wednesday was a really good day, we did lots of contacting and we invited everyone we saw to We rode our bikes too! SUPER COLD!! It got down to 60 degrees that day! Same thing happened Thursday!

 

Friday was GREAT! Planning is always super fantastic! After planning was finished we got to go back to the apartment because Sister Stovall wasn't feeling very well and had lunch. Sister Ayers got to be with me for the day so that we could get some missionary work done. We had a lesson with Lauren again. We taught her the plan of salvation, and invited her to be baptized for the 28th of December! She said yes! We also contacted a referral from a member and she is willing to take the lessons from us! So we have a new investigator as well! (:

 

Saturday we had a ward Christmas breakfast! Which was fun, after that Sister Stovall still wasn't feeling good so she slept for a good few hours. After that we did progress records and did normal missionary work too!

 

Sunday was a great day! I love Sundays and even though there the busiest day of the week,We had a great lesson with Elizabeth and she's also on date for the 28th of Dec!!! Super exciting!