First, I just want to let everyone know that we will be making Elder Jordan's blog private. Leave your email address so I can make sure to add to you to the list!
"It has been a really good week. It was really rainy and cold and that wasn't any fun. If its just cold its fine and if its just raining that's fine too but when you put the two together that its bad. We aren't able to bike around that much because we don't want to get sick so we have to walk and then the people we can see is very limited. But even with the cold rain we were still able to get things done.
It was really exciting because the lady that would like to get Baptized, came to church. It was awesome seeing her and her husband walk into the building. They had a good experience. They felt the spirit and felt welcomed there. She really likes how we have a testimony meeting, she thinks its wonderful that our church allows its members to get up and share testimonys.
I also went on an exchange this week with the zone leaders. I left and went to the Sandy Plains area. It was cool and I was able to learn alot from Elder Housley.
We couldn't go out Halloween night so we went to a members home with the Elders in the Alatoona ward and played games there. It was a fun night. We ate way to much candy though. But in the afternoon the apt complex had a get to know your neighbors party. We were able to go to that and meet alot of the people that live in the apartment complex.
There is this spanish elder in my zone and its crazy because he looks so much like Greg, His name is Elder Humphries and I am hoping to get a picture of him today when we all get together to play baseball. P-Days are really fun here all the missionaries get together and we play games at the church."
Elder Jordan is doing great and would like to hear from all of you! Be sure to write and if you want to be included in the blog make sure to leave your email!!!
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Hello from Woodstock, GA
Enjoy!
"The airplane was great. I got to talk to the people sitting next to me about the Book of Mormon. One of them was very humble and excited about the message. He was really interested about how Jesus visited the American continent and when I showed him where he could read it, he loved it. He read like 20 chapters all throughout the book. He loved how we could tell him exactly where the Book of Mormon came from.
"When we arrived in Georgia, the first thing we did was talk to those around us on the MARTA about the Gospel. That was a neat experience. Everyone is interested and excited to talk to you so you have a lot of chanced to bear your testimony. It is interesting how easy it is to talk about the Gospel once you start talking to someone.
"I was assigned to serve in Woodstock, it's on the far west side of the mission. My companion is Elder Hemsley, he is from Kaysville, UT. It's crazy cause he has only been out for 3 months. It is a biking area, I was so exhausted the first couple of days. I wasn't too excited about biking everywhere all day bit it is getting easier each day and I am liking it more and more. Woodstock has a lot of hills so biking around all day is hard.
"The ward is awesome, the food has been spectacular! We get fed every night from the members and Elder Hemsley said he doesn't know a bad cook in the ward, so far I agree with him. Plus the members make their best when the missionaries com over so I have had some great southern cooking this week. I've had some amazing chicken pot pie and really really good pork chops, and other good meals. Elder Hemsley said even though you are biking around all day it is impossible not to gain any weight from the way the members cook food.
"So to my surprise, missionaries sing in the ward choir and so we sang on Sunday. The choir is really small, only 2 other men sing in the choir. The song turned out pretty good on Sunday, the ward isn't very lucky to have me singing in the choir. "
Elder Jordan asked to have a couple of things sent from home, the weather is colder then anticipated at this time of year so he needed some things to keep him warm while biking everywhere.
We hope you have enjoyed this message and Elder Jordan would LOVE to hear from you. You can either leave some comments that I will be sure to pass on or write him a letter!'
"The airplane was great. I got to talk to the people sitting next to me about the Book of Mormon. One of them was very humble and excited about the message. He was really interested about how Jesus visited the American continent and when I showed him where he could read it, he loved it. He read like 20 chapters all throughout the book. He loved how we could tell him exactly where the Book of Mormon came from.
"When we arrived in Georgia, the first thing we did was talk to those around us on the MARTA about the Gospel. That was a neat experience. Everyone is interested and excited to talk to you so you have a lot of chanced to bear your testimony. It is interesting how easy it is to talk about the Gospel once you start talking to someone.
"I was assigned to serve in Woodstock, it's on the far west side of the mission. My companion is Elder Hemsley, he is from Kaysville, UT. It's crazy cause he has only been out for 3 months. It is a biking area, I was so exhausted the first couple of days. I wasn't too excited about biking everywhere all day bit it is getting easier each day and I am liking it more and more. Woodstock has a lot of hills so biking around all day is hard.
"The ward is awesome, the food has been spectacular! We get fed every night from the members and Elder Hemsley said he doesn't know a bad cook in the ward, so far I agree with him. Plus the members make their best when the missionaries com over so I have had some great southern cooking this week. I've had some amazing chicken pot pie and really really good pork chops, and other good meals. Elder Hemsley said even though you are biking around all day it is impossible not to gain any weight from the way the members cook food.
"So to my surprise, missionaries sing in the ward choir and so we sang on Sunday. The choir is really small, only 2 other men sing in the choir. The song turned out pretty good on Sunday, the ward isn't very lucky to have me singing in the choir. "
Elder Jordan asked to have a couple of things sent from home, the weather is colder then anticipated at this time of year so he needed some things to keep him warm while biking everywhere.
We hope you have enjoyed this message and Elder Jordan would LOVE to hear from you. You can either leave some comments that I will be sure to pass on or write him a letter!'
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Woodstock, GA
Elder Jordan's first area is Woodstock, GA. This is all I know for right now....hopefully I will have more updates soon!
Friday, October 16, 2009
Elder Jordan has Arrived
We are still waiting to hear from Elder Jordan since he has arrived in Georgia. We did receive a sweet letter from his Mission Presidents wife, Sister King. As soon as Elder Jordan arrived, he was immediately immersed with the Lord's word. He began speaking to other on the train about the Gospel and handing out Book of Mormons, "Truth Restored"/ mormon.org cards, and The Restoration pamphlets.
We are extremely excited to hear how the first week went and hopefully we receive some letters soon. I know Elder Jordan will be and IS and amazing missionary. I am so pleased with the choices he is making and it has strengthened my testimony every day praying for him and knowing he is serving our dear Heavenly Father and brother, Jesus Christ.
Here a picture that was sent along with the letter. This is his entire group that arrived with him in Georgia and President and Sister King.
We are extremely excited to hear how the first week went and hopefully we receive some letters soon. I know Elder Jordan will be and IS and amazing missionary. I am so pleased with the choices he is making and it has strengthened my testimony every day praying for him and knowing he is serving our dear Heavenly Father and brother, Jesus Christ.
Here a picture that was sent along with the letter. This is his entire group that arrived with him in Georgia and President and Sister King.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Hello from the MTC
I received a letter from Elder Jordan yesterday afternoon along with some pictures of other Elders in his district. Here is some of what he had to say
"Thank you for the cookies, they were really good. They didn't last very long cause they were so good. The MTC is really fun with the people on my floor and in my District. It is fun working with them and the nights are really fun after a long day. My companion is Elder Willis." (a picture of him is below) "We get a long really well. The food is better than I expected. Breakfast isn't very good, but lunch and dinner are. I've gained 10 Lbs from eating it. I still haven't seen Kristen working at the cafeteria." (this is our cousin) "I really like working at the RC. This is where you call people that have called from Pass-a-long card and TV ads. Its fun talking to real people and trying to get them to meet with the missionaries and bearing testimony of the Book of Mormon. Its cool when someone decided to meet with the missionaries after hearing your message and testimony.
"Gym time is really fun. I'm one of the best 4 square players in the MTC. They call me the Wolf Man cause I wear my wolf shirt when I play." (He has this shirt, that I wish I had a picture of. It is a huge white and gray wolf that he would wear randomly, like the one in White Fang). "My floor also calls me Elder Jim Carey cause
I guess I look like him, especially when I comb my hair the way I do."(This is really funny cause a lot of people say our older brother, Ricky, looks like Jim Carey too!)
Elder Jordan also received some Halloween cupcakes and some cute pictures by our nieces that he said he really like. Elder Jordan is scheduled to leave for Atlanta on October 13th at 2pm. He is in charge of making sure all of the missionaries in his group get there safely.
It has been really exciting to hear from him. I will be sure to keep you all updates, hopefully weekly. Leave comments and I will be sure to pass them on to him!
Elder Jordan and Elder Willis, Companions
Elder Jordan called this a Double Stuff Oreo
Elder Jordan thinks some of the trees at the MTC smell like Cream Soda, anyone agree?
Diligently studying the scriptures
"Thank you for the cookies, they were really good. They didn't last very long cause they were so good. The MTC is really fun with the people on my floor and in my District. It is fun working with them and the nights are really fun after a long day. My companion is Elder Willis." (a picture of him is below) "We get a long really well. The food is better than I expected. Breakfast isn't very good, but lunch and dinner are. I've gained 10 Lbs from eating it. I still haven't seen Kristen working at the cafeteria." (this is our cousin) "I really like working at the RC. This is where you call people that have called from Pass-a-long card and TV ads. Its fun talking to real people and trying to get them to meet with the missionaries and bearing testimony of the Book of Mormon. Its cool when someone decided to meet with the missionaries after hearing your message and testimony.
"Gym time is really fun. I'm one of the best 4 square players in the MTC. They call me the Wolf Man cause I wear my wolf shirt when I play." (He has this shirt, that I wish I had a picture of. It is a huge white and gray wolf that he would wear randomly, like the one in White Fang). "My floor also calls me Elder Jim Carey cause
I guess I look like him, especially when I comb my hair the way I do."(This is really funny cause a lot of people say our older brother, Ricky, looks like Jim Carey too!)
Elder Jordan also received some Halloween cupcakes and some cute pictures by our nieces that he said he really like. Elder Jordan is scheduled to leave for Atlanta on October 13th at 2pm. He is in charge of making sure all of the missionaries in his group get there safely.
It has been really exciting to hear from him. I will be sure to keep you all updates, hopefully weekly. Leave comments and I will be sure to pass them on to him!
Elder Jordan and Elder Willis, Companions
Elder Jordan called this a Double Stuff Oreo
Elder Jordan thinks some of the trees at the MTC smell like Cream Soda, anyone agree?
Diligently studying the scriptures
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Missionary Training Center
Hello everyone! Thanks for taking the time to check out my brothers new blog. I (Alison, his sister) will be updating this as often as possible with all the new information from Elder Stephen Jordan's mission.
Elder Jordan left on his mission on September, 23rd and he will be in the MTC till October 14th. He was definitely very excited and a little nervous to go. He was able to meet a long time friend, Elder Gibby, who will be serving in the Albuquerque, New Mexico Mission Spanish speaking, as he went and checked in. We are still waiting to hear from him to see how everything is going. I was able to take him some cookies this last Friday so hopefully he liked them.
I just would like to say how grateful I am to have such a wonderful brother like Stephen. He is such a great example of kindness, love and doing what the Lord asks. I had the pleasure of getting to know him a lot this past year while he was up at school and I couldn't be more grateful for that time and memories we were able to create.
Elder Jordan left on his mission on September, 23rd and he will be in the MTC till October 14th. He was definitely very excited and a little nervous to go. He was able to meet a long time friend, Elder Gibby, who will be serving in the Albuquerque, New Mexico Mission Spanish speaking, as he went and checked in. We are still waiting to hear from him to see how everything is going. I was able to take him some cookies this last Friday so hopefully he liked them.
I just would like to say how grateful I am to have such a wonderful brother like Stephen. He is such a great example of kindness, love and doing what the Lord asks. I had the pleasure of getting to know him a lot this past year while he was up at school and I couldn't be more grateful for that time and memories we were able to create.
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