Mothers Day!!!!

Dear Readers!!!

     just a short and quick update:

     Mothers day was yesterday!!!  I did get to call home and it was great! it was superb to here from my family and i even got a pleasant surprise from an adopted family member.... defiantly a pleasant surprise!!!  My Family sound amazing!!!  I love them so much!!!  I'm doing amazing in Cincy!!!   Now off to The Work!!!   Dont forget to write me!!! haha!!!

Love you all!!!!

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-Elder Andrew Anderson

A Missionary in The Great Ohio Columbus Mission
"...Sound Forth The Trumpet..."

"Wherefore, for this cause I gave unto you the commandment that ye should go to The Ohio; and there I will give unto you my law; and there you shall be endowed with power from on high;"

D&C 38:32

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Transfers.....

Dear All my faithful Readers,  (if there are any! haha!!)

    Yes transfers was Thursday.  was i transferred?  simple answer: How long have i been in Hayden run this time?  6 weeks right? so if the average stay in a area is regularly to be 6 months, and both me and elder Roberts were doubled in together, its pretty OK to amuse that i wasn't transferred right?  WRONG!!!!   I was transferred! I am now in Cincinnati!  very central of  the city even.  its even the Cincinnati ward!!! so kewl.  I live in a members home in the community of "Indian Hill" were its like mansion after castle after mansion! so i'm pretty safe when i sleep.  haha. (really comfy beds to...)  but our area covers the best of the best and the worst of the worst....really....  Look up "over the Rhine"....or maybe you shouldn't.....  lets just say that its famous....for...reasons.  i

  ts a bike/car/bus area!!!! sweet right?  i'm driving a 2012 ford fusion that has some character.(the last driver hit a lot of curbs) 

   my new address is:

5875 Sentinel Ridge Ln

Cincinnati, OH 45243

   My new companion in Elder Watkins from Bountiful Utah.  He's been out like 5 months. i'm his 2nd companion.   This is still his first area. 

   I have also been called to be a leader in this area, to set a good example and teach the missionaries in  the surrounding areas.  makes thing more busy and have more things i have to do now...not excited about that but am excited for the learning experience.  

   I hope all is well with all of you. i just wanted to thank you for being positive example in my life. so thank you!!!!

Love you all,

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-Elder Andrew Anderson

A Missionary in The Great Ohio Columbus Mission
"...Sound Forth The Trumpet..."

"Wherefore, for this cause I gave unto you the commandment that ye should go to The Ohio; and there I will give unto you my law; and there you shall be endowed with power from on high;"

D&C 38:32

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Flashback to SpringBoro....

Dear Readers,

   I Always talked about the amazing youth in my last ward, Springboro. I just wanted to take moment to share with you something i finnaly found.   Does any one remeber "a brandnew year"?it was shown to all the churches youth on new years eve 2008 to start off 2009!  I thouraly remember. I was a the new years eve dance (the the blackfoot south stake center) and they stopped the danceing to watch this.   I remeber that i loved the music!!!!!!!!   youtube "a brand new year lds celabration" and you can see what i mean. i found out that the youth from springboro Ohio were a main feature of this event.   No wonder that they were so familair to me!!!!!   we a member found this video for me and now i will give it to you.   It focuses on Brad Zynda, a recent convert who i am now dear friends with. He  is now on his mission: 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7BVwdWxR80&feature=relmfu     

<iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-7BVwdWxR80" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Enjoy and see what i Mean when i say the youth out here are so strong!!!!!  (and thats just a few of them!!!!)

Untill next time,  (and i will do my bes t to make that soon)

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-Elder Andrew Anderson

A Missionary in The Great Ohio Columbus Mission
"...Sound Forth The Trumpet..."

"Wherefore, for this cause I gave unto you the commandment that ye should go to The Ohio; and there I will give unto you my law; and there you shall be endowed with power from on high;"

D&C 38:32

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"We're Back!!!!"

or, more correctly I'm Back.

  Hello readers!  yes you heard right!  But back where? Well do you remember that one area over a year ago that i was doubled into?  Well that's the one!!! We just had Transfers and I got Doubled out of Springboro and then Doubled into Hayden Run!!!  Yes My Very First Area is also my Fifth Area!!!  My New companion is Elder Ryan Roberts. He is from Weston Idaho (by Preston) and Came out the same time with Elder Mason McClellan(<----- not sure on spelling) who has been his companion in the past also. so he has been out about a year. He is a new DL or District Leader and we are tearing up this area!  well not actually but we are doing some amazing things here!!!!  Within the week and a half here we found 10 new investigators which is more than the last 8 months Combined.  We have a small handful of elite members helping us with this the greatest operation that has ever been on the earth!!!  (yes, i know i kinda made it sound like a Black ops type of thing) This is, REALLY, the Greatest Work any one can ever do!!!!!  It takes on many shapes and types but Missionary work is missionary work and the blessing are always given!!!!  Some of those blessings include but are not excluded to:

Power and strength while you serve the Lord

• None shall stay you (1:5).

• You will have the power of God unto the convincing of men (11:21).

• The gates of hell shall not prevail against you (17:8).

• Receive "strength such as is not known among men" (24:12).

• I myself will go with you and be in your midst. Nothing shall prevail against you. (32:3).

• Your mouth "shall be filled" and you shall "become even as Nephi of old" (D&C 33:8).

• You're arm will be God's arm. He will be your shield and buckler; He will "gird up" your loins; and put your enemies under your feet (35:14).

• Power shall rest upon you. You shall have great faith. I will be with you, and go before your face (39:12).

• Your enemies will not have power over you (44:5).

• The Lord will stand by you (68:6).

• No weapon that is formed against you shall prosper (71:9).

• I will uphold you (93:51).

• I will bear you up as on eagles' wings; and you shall beget glory and honor to yourself and unto the Lord's name (124:18).

Personal Purity

• You shall stand blameless before God at the last day (4:2).

• Your sins will be forgiven you (31:5; 36:1; 60:7; 62:3; 84:61).

• You will be able to keep God's laws (44:5).

• The Lord will make you holy, and forgive your sins (60:7).

• Angels will rejoice over you, and your sins will be forgiven (62:3).

Salvation

• It will bring salvation to your soul (4:4).

• You will be blessed spiritually and temporally; and great shall be your reward (14:11).

• You will find eternal rest in the Kingdom of my Father (15:6, 16:6).

• You shall be blessed with eternal life (30:8).

• You shall be crowned with honor, and glory, and immortality, and eternal life (75:5).

Happiness

• Your joy shall be great (18:14-15).

Prosperity

• You shall have blessings greater than the "treasures of earth" (19:37-38).

• You shall be laden with sheaves upon your back (31:5; 33:9).

• I will take care of your flocks (88:72).

• Your family shall live (31:5). The Lord will prepare a place for your family (31:6). I will provide for your families; and an effectual door shall be opened for them, from henceforth (118:3).

• I will bless you with a multiplicity of blessings, that you shall not be forsaken, nor your seed be found begging bread (124:90).

Faith

• You will be given a testimony of the words of the prophets (21:9).

• You shall have revelations (28:8).

Health

• You shall be preserved (61:10).

• You shall not be weary in mind, neither darkened, neither in body, limb nor joint … and you shall not go hungry, neither athirst (84:80)

• A hair from your head shall not fall to the ground unnoticed (84:80, 116).

Teaching and Speaking

• Your words shall be scripture; shall be the will of the Lord, shall be the mind of the Lord, and shall be the voice of the Lord, and the power of God unto salvation (68:4).

• It shall be given you in the very hour that portion that shall be meted unto every man (84:85)

• You shall have power to declare my word (99:2).

• You will not be confounded and it shall be given in the very moment what ye shall say (100: 5).

• The Holy Ghost shall be shed forth in bearing record of all things, whatsoever ye shall say (100:8).

• By thy word many high ones shall be brought low; and by thy word many low ones shall be exalted (112:8).

The Holy Spirit Will Be With You

• I will send upon you the Comforter, which shall teach you the truth and the way whither you shall go (79:2).

• There will I be also, for I will go before your face. I will be on your right hand and on your left, and my Spirit shall be in your hearts, and mine angels round about you, to bear you up. (84:88).

  
  

  Let it be know that all these are references Just to the Doctrine And Covenants!  How many are in the Bible or Book of Mormon?  how about the Pearl of Great Price?

  I can Personly Testify of every one of these Blessings and know that You to can receive them!!!!! I Know that it is a commandment of God to Share the Gospel!!!! Why Would we not keep the Commandments of God?  He even tells us to prove him wrong!  If you do missionary work. your are entitled to these blessings. Simple as that!!!!  Jesus is the Christ. He Preached the Gospel while he was on the Earth and he now prepares our brothers and sisters to recive the Gospel. But it is Our (all who know the Love of Christ) duty to Gather them in!!! This I bear solemn witness of in the Holy name of My Savoir and Redeemer Jesus Christ, Even Jehovah the Creator. Amen

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-Elder Andrew Anderson

A Missionary in The Great Ohio Columbus Mission
"...Sound Forth The Trumpet..."

"Wherefore, for this cause I gave unto you the commandment that ye should go to The Ohio; and there I will give unto you my law; and there you shall be endowed with power from on high;"

D&C 38:32

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Hello From Springborogh!!!!

Hello Readers!!!!!!!

 

          Whats new in yalls part of the world? Bet its not as what kewl as whats happening here!!!!!!  I got to Confirm twins into the church and bestow the gift of the holy ghost. What was kewler was watching one of my converts baptising them (being his daughters). So Kewl!!!!  Also we have a amazing guest going to speak to the mission. i will keep you updated there. Also We got 4 new investigators this last week. 3 are the members of a investigator family and 1 is a 18 year old kid.  they all are super prepared and have been searching for the gospel.  the 18 year old Already Feels that this is what he is looking for. It "just makes sense!"  We have given him the answers to questions that other ministers and pastors haven't given him satisfactory anwers to before!  The Youth know him well and already have befriended him.  It is super sweet.

    

          Speaking of the youth, I have said time and time again that the youth hear are amazing and last night was no exception to that statement. Me and my Companion got asked to come and be the guest speakers at a Bishops youth fireside that was foucused on: Prioritizing, Goal and plan making and using time wisely (also known as self management).  It what so kewl to see them all respond eagerly to any questions we asked.  The New For Stength of Youth Phamplet was given out last night at well.  It is so kewl but makes me feel old. It truly is amazing. even more so than before and i still thing the corect title should be For the Strength of You(th) for it is really a guide for us all! I really love the questions at the end of each section. I wish they were there in my....youth (man...i just keep getting older). One more funny part about the fire side when they were talking about temple marrage as one of the Biggest priorities in our lives and the comment what made when they were focusing on the young woman, "You must set your heart on marrying in the Temple and it better be to a Return Missionary! Dont settle for the spiritual migets!!!"  The comment was funny and wasent taken as a degradation to those who dont serve but it was ment to show the young women that they needed to set there goals and standards high and if someone dosent share the same high standards they are not worth their time. (the funny part is that it seemed like every eye turned to us when the comment what said.   Talk about ackward!!!!   Still very funny)

      The Letters still arent coming (besides family) and if it wasent for those few i do receive i would be led to think the the west desided to break off an form there own country. but seeing that that would never happen i Know i will be Getting letters soon from all those Friends that love me.

    One good peice of news: I have received my 2nd letter from my dad!!!! Woot!!!!!

    

    So yall have a reading assinment: Read D & C 121 and 122 and report to me what feelings you recieve. 

   I Love you all, I really Do. Just deal with it!!!

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-Elder Andrew Anderson

A Missionary in The Great Ohio Columbus Mission
"...Sound Forth The Trumpet..."

"Wherefore, for this cause I gave unto you the commandment that ye should go to The Ohio; and there I will give unto you my law; and there you shall be endowed with power from on high;"

D&C 38:32

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Info-Mail!!!!

Dear Readers!

 

    Just a very quick update on whats going on out here!      Our Investigater pool kinda droped around the holidays but now is increasing again!!!   We just had a amazing baptism on the 10th. Lily, thats her name, was so prepared for it. She has been for a long time. she was Confirmed this sunday and asked me to perform that ordinace. It was my first time being the voice in a Confirmation. It is kinda cool to feel the Spirit take over and next thing you know is that your saying "Amen."   Its always a great feeling to know that some one you love is takeing the nessisary steps to come closer to Christ.  Let it be know that hardly any, if any at all, credit goes to me or any of the missionaries that worked with her.   The ward is the greatest missionary orented ward i have seen and Lily is also very sensitive to the Spirit. When we taught her, we didnt do much teaching, she finnished every sentance and started into the next gospel princable we were planning ot teach her.   She is alreadly working on reactivating Less active members and this is her 2 day in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints!!!!!!!   

     If i had my camera on me i would attach a picture but sadley i dont.  

    Well untill next time, i wish you the best prayers and most insprational scripture study that the lord can give!    Be firm and steadfast. The the winds and waves of the Addversary are comeing hard agaist us. But we have the power to Endure! (why would we keep that from others we love?)     

    One last quote for ya before i go:  "Preach the Gospel at all times!!!!! And if nessiary, use words"- President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

 

 Love you all!(weither you like it or not),

--

-Elder Andrew Anderson

A Missionary in The Great Ohio Columbus Mission
"...Sound Forth The Trumpet..."

"Wherefore, for this cause I gave unto you the commandment that ye should go to The Ohio; and there I will give unto you my law; and there you shall be endowed with power from on high;"

D&C 38:32

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Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dear Readers,

 

    Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

  

   Just so you all know, I'm writing  this  Christmas Email on my Birthday!!! Yes, I just Turned 20.  That means I'm Perfect!!!! Why? Because when your 19 your a teen and when your a 21 your an adult and when your 20, your a nobody and Nobody's Perfect!!!!!  haha!!!!     I Got the best Birthday Present to! Last Saturday, the 17th,  We got to baptize Cheryl and Richard!!!!!    There Faces were filled with the light of Christ and now they Glow  with the Gift of The Holy Ghost.....Its pointless to try to explain how  happy i am for them....cause it wouldn't work.

    

   Just wanted to take a few seconds and Wish you all the very best Christmas.   What is the True Meaning of Christmas? Well Most know its not about Giving of Getting, its About Receiving. Now hold your horses and let me explain my self.   Its about receiving the Very best Gift we can get this time of year of ever in a matter of fact.   A Good old Christmas song explains it well.

"Joy to the World

The Lord is Come!

Let Earth

Receive

Its King!!!!"

 

Yes  That is what i mean by Receiving!!!!    Dont you all just love that feeling you get this time a year?   Those strong feelings of Peace and Love?    Let it be know: That Spirit, the spirit of Christmas , is really the spirit of Christ!!!!    So Durring this, the most wonderful time of the year, all one has to do to really understand Christmas is Drop the Last Silable!

 

Christ (-mas-----> 

 

I love you all Very Dearly!  You have not a clue the impact each one of you have made on me and by doing that helping me become who i am today: A Humble Servant of our lord Jesus Christ!!!!!!!  Once again. Merry Christmas and may we All remember the True Reason for the Season!

 

Love,

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-Elder Andrew Anderson

A Missionary in The Great Ohio Columbus Mission
"...Sound Forth The Trumpet..."

"Wherefore, for this cause I gave unto you the commandment that ye should go to The Ohio; and there I will give unto you my law; and there you shall be endowed with power from on high;"

D&C 38:32

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