AHHHHHHH!

Dear Faithful Readers,

      Just some weird news i just received that some of you might want to know!

      I will Be speaking in Sacrament meeting on The 13th of January at 11 at the Thomas Building ( 1059 West 100 South

BLACKFOOT, IDAHO 83221 ).   [do you know what that means? it means somewhere in-between now and then, I will be coming home! ahhhhhhhh! )    Where did the Time Go?!?!?!

     Any one who has the time is well come to attend. (any details past that I don't know...try asking my mom).

Now off I go Again Readers!!!

Your Friend,

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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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Thus it is....

Dear Readers,

     So the News you all didn't know you wanted to here.....I was not Transferred!!!! Woot!!! Neither was my Companion.  We get to say another Transfer together!!!! Woot Woot!!!    We will be the cause of the "taking up" of the City of Marion!!!!  Haha!!!!

 

      So many things are happening right now (its actually quite ridiculousness!).  People are choosing to Change there Lives all over the Place!!!!   I have seen the Sacrifices they are making and Truly Have seen Miracles happen!

   

      Many miracles are Happening, Brothers and sisters, and the Adversary hates it!!!! He Truly Does!!!! And will Do ANYTHING to Help you Break Your Covenants (or Promises with God), or to keep you from making them!!!! But with the Power of the Atonement We can over come all Evil!!!!

   

    Brothers and Sisters, I first and foremost want to express My Great Love and Gratitude for you, would let you know you are constantly in My prayers, and would pray that you would take this message to the Brothers and Sisters you Love.

     I would write Concerning this Great Power of the Sacrifice of Jesus Christ, his Love of us and His gift of his life and death for us.

      The Atonement of the Savoir cannot be fully explained or comprehended but ponder this one question, if you would.

           " Is the Atonement a Free Gift to us? "

                    Think on it….. Now read D&C 19:16-19: (Below)

16 For behold, I, God, have suffered these things for all, that they might not suffer if they would repent;

17 But if they would not repent they must suffer even as I;

18 Which suffering caused myself, even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, and to suffer both body and spirit—and would that I might not drink the bitter cup, and shrink—

19 Nevertheless, glory be to the Father, and I partook and finished my preparations unto the children of men.

 

            Now, did your answer match that of the Savior's? I believe and hope it did. Alright, we understand the Atonement is not free, but when do we begin to access the power of the Greatest Sacrifice that ever happened?!?!?  Answer: When we make our first Covenant, or promise, with God. We gain access to this cleaning power of the Atonement when we are baptized with God's Priesthood Authority! That's right! At Baptism We Promised to always remember the Savior and to always Keep the Commandments, and in return God Promises us the Holy Ghost; that "it might sanctify us," if we would only receive it.

We also promised at Baptism (and every time we renew our Covenants by taking the sacrament) to take His name upon us.  If we promise "to take His name upon us" at Baptism, when do we Take his name upon us?  Well we take it upon us when we make, and keep, another covenant, this time if the Temple of the Most High God!

"So if you have made covenants, keep them. If you haven't made them, make them. If you have made them and broken them, repent and repair them. It is never too late so long as the Master of the vineyard says there is time. Please listen to the prompting of the Holy Spirit telling you right now, this very moment, that you should accept the atoning gift of the Lord Jesus Christ and enjoy the fellowship of His labor. Don't delay. It's getting late."- Elder Jeffery R. Holland 'Laborers in the Vineyard'

      Shall we waste Christ's Sacrifice by not making and keeping the Covenants Required to access it? I Pray not!!!! We Bear testimony that the Atonement is for all; as they do what is Necessary to accept it! And I do so in His Holy Name, even Jesus Christ, 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

Extra Extra !!! Read all about it!!!

Dear Readers,

      Well may i have a drum roll?  thanks!

  I GOT TRANSFERRED!!!!!!  Surprise!!!!!!!! (at least to me!!!!!)

    My New companion is Elder Morley.  He Grew up in Boise and now lives in Highland UT.  Unlike me he has (and probably will only have) 4 areas for his mission. 6 months each....perfect!!!!  I am in the Columbus north zone/stake. I am serving in the second "highest" area in the mission.We only have 1 area more north than us. I am now Serving in the Marion Branch. The Oldest Branch in the Church!!! I believe it was the first formed after Kirtland.  Its quite a fun history to learn.  Elder L. Tom Perry served part of his mission here in the 1940's.  There are currently 3 active ym and 2 active yw.  we have over 60 Perspective elders living in the branch.

   

    The Branch is still a branch for many reasons but one of the reasons is that the town almost died and now is slowly growing back to heath.  the members all want to make you feel welcome and one lets you eat at CiCi's pizza for free any time.....(this may not be a good thing....)! The Branch wants to Grow. and it will! We already got 2 Baptisms planed for September and many more on the way!!!  This area is prepared!!! Truly it is !!!  

 I live just down the Street for the Gigantic grave/tome of Warren G. Harding 29th President of the United states!!

Now here is my new address: 

Elder Andrew Anderson

251 Barks Rd W

Marion, OH 43302

So Write me!!! (this may be your last chance!)

    The Lord wants us to grow personally, but also as a nation!!!!!  We are Commanded to Build the Kingdom of God!!!! shall we not do so?  Have we not been sufficiently filled with the love of God?  Does God not freely and unconditionally offer his love? if it is so i will say this: "  A man filled with the love of God, is not content with blessing his family alone, but ranges through the whole world, anxious to bless the whole human race !"

(actually....those are Joseph Smith's Words...Credit goes to him)

This is our call! this is our mission! Shall we not answer this Rallying Cry?

I bear this witness in the the name of the son that I shall! Send me!!!  Who shall join me?  The Savior will be by our side!  This is my testament, in his name, Amen.

Well until next time,

RAWR!!! (<----that is "i love you" in Dinosaur)

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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

Thus ends another chapter....

Dear Readers,

  First off, forgive me, for my time here is short.  The Work of all works Calls!  Shall I not answer?

  

  So what chapter am I referring to? I am referring to the chapter in where i Labored with, Endure unceasing trails with, and experienced unmeasurable joy with, my long lost Brother and Friend: Elder Neville, Yea even that one who will soon be known as Brett.   The Talents and skills he was able to contribute out here in Cincinnati with me are replaceable.  He shall be Dearly missed and i will be over joyed the day i get  see him again after this life, even this life of being purely servants to the Lord Jesus Christ.

   As his parting is soon coming....  I have been brought to much reflection on the fact that the Lord has Blessed me with many Friends. Old Friends even back from my Cowboy-ing days.  Friends that have been true blessings to me since my first meeting with them!!! Thou knowest who thou art!  All those who have been friends to me in the best of times but a special Thanks goes to them that were actively there for me in the worst of times.  Friends that have stayed friends. Friends who played as instruments in the hands of God, tho  didn't even believe in God.  Friends who Put themselves through much Pain, Trials, and hardships  to help me stay on the path of Righteousness, to them I will be forever in there debts and they will forever be my heros!  There are many who share their hearts with me because they feel they can trust me; There are many I trust my heart to!  I Pray for my Friends. For they have made me who i am. Through their examples i have become a greater person, Permently Changed for the better!!!! 

  Friends come in every place, size, shape, color, and even Creature. Some of my greatest friends are my family. They will always be so.  I love them so much!!!

  I have one friend that's different than others tho: A friend that is always there, even when all others are absent or fail, a friend who has experienced every thing i have ever gone through, a friend who knows me better than my self, a friend who gave his life for me. His name is Jesus.  He has reclaimed me through his suffering from tragically of sin and life.  

    An amazing Video about The Reclaiming power of the Atonement is Found on Lds.org.

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The Savoir is my Greatest Friend and Can be yours as well.  He is waiting for you to come to him and know him as such. Thus i Testify as His Authorized servant, in His Holy Name, Amen!

 Forever in friendship,

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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

"...And i think to my self...."

"...What a Wonderful World!"

Hello There, Readers!!!!

   Just have some quick updates for you all today.  

Made it back from the Ostergar wedding and i am back to being the full sized me....a little bit better-looking and a whole lot more awesome! ;D

My companion, Elder Neville, is staying here in Cincinnati for his last Transfer. Besides that being really awesome by its self....it also means that the chances of me finishing my mission here as well just sky-rocketed!!!!  Sweet!!!!    Its a sweet area to be in. Always work to be done and Living with Members is Totally Awesome. (especially when you have free use of the kitchen! way better than any of the apartment supplies i have  seen or supplied! haha!)   Besides the fact of low miles and that we don't get fed to often....it will be a great stay!!!!. We have been working hard to bring souls unto Christ and thus because of the converting Power of the spirit, many of our fellow brothers and sisters are coming unto the waters of baptism in the month of August!  its going to be great.  We have also passed many soil investigators we have found off to other missionaries because the dont live in out area of are young single adults.  

You know you are old when the mission is doing a huge push on memorizing scriptures and you already have the list completed (or close to it!!!)

The 2012 World Choir Games just finished up in Cincinnati. That was a Kewl Experience. All the different languages. the outfits. travailing choirs.  Reminds me of my very treasured choir days...   brought back good memories.

We also got to teach  at the Midwestern EFY (Especially for Youth).  It was amazing to see youth from some of my old areas, and several other states (even New York!!)!!!!  All Gathered together in the cause of Christ.   What a unforgettable sight!

YOU ARE ALL running out of time to write me!!!!!...( just a little Reminder)

The weather has been wonderfully deplorable.....really.   its way to humid and hot for any sain person to be out in it, even when its raining!!!!   Tho i really enjoy the storms.  I find it easier to work in the rain.   tho with or with out rain you get soaked anyway....stupid humidity!

I am also finishing a huge study/bible Project that i will inform you all about later....its been quite fun....haha!!!

Oh....we also got to speak in primary.....Great Kids.

     Well that's about it.....i think.....yep....thats it.

Take care of y'all selves as i work for the Lord out here in Ohio, ya hear?!?!?

Love you all!

--

-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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Cincy UpDate!

Dear Readers,

     So its been a little while since my last update and for that I am sorry.  We have have super busy!!! Me and my new companion (Picture 1), Elder Neville, have been hitting the streets and knocking tons of doors!!!  We are finding many people and others we are finding through Members Refering their Friends!  Elder Neville is on his second to last trasfer...no fun because we have become like instant friends from the moment we became companions.  Its sweet!

    Another sweet thing: The members we live with are leaving for vaction today so we have the house all to our selves! So we now have the biggest house either of us have lived in to ours selfs!!! haha. Dont worry... we wont go crazy and burn the house down!....well thats our hope....haha!

    This last week we found 6 New Investigators who each have a family who we hope we will get to teach!  The members are jumping on the wagon with us as we are moving along with the Lords work!!!  We are finnaly seeing some results from our efforts!  Despite the Long hours of painful blisters and heat exaushtion we are very Joyful because of our fellow brothers and sisters are choosing to come closer to Jesus Christ.

    We always have interesting experiences here from talking to homless guys and girls to being stopped by drunks to talking to drunk Prophetesses... haha. Keeps things Interesting!!!!  Always people to talk to, People to share the Gospel with. People to Bring Salvation to....  How great a Cause???

    Sadly enough people have stopped sending letters...besides my mom and Grandmas....so....Only six months left?  Its now or never! haha!  I'm Just joking...but really....letters would be nice! ;D

5875 Sentinel Ridge Ln

Cincinnati, OH 45243

  Not to much time to Write you all right now.

    

Thanks for your love and suport!!!!

Love Much,

   

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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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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!!!!

--

-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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