April 29, 2013

By the way, Happy anniversary! I didn't remember until Tuesday, and since we only go to the store on Mondays I wasn't able to send a card in time. But I did remember! Hope it went well.

Hello Family and Friends!

 

We got our transfer calls this morning. I will be staying in Madison, and Elder Oslapas and Elder Cowan will be leaving. This transfer went by SO FAST! Both Madison sisters will be leaving as well, so I will be the only Madison missionary staying!

 

I wanted to start out with more of a spiritual thought than a report of my week. They had a new missionary training meeting this week, and while we didn't attend, we received a summary of what was taught there. A point that President Holzapfel made was "in missionary work, it's definitely ok to be overwhelmed : it drives you to your knees". I thought back on my mission, and I realized that the times I've progressed the most have been the times I've been totally overwhelmed and not felt adequate. In those times I've just had to have faith, do everything I can, and know that God will make up the difference. Prayer is an amazing source of spiritual strength - both on and off the mission.

 

The South-east area of the church is putting on a YSA conference this summer - it's a really big deal! Missionary work is a big focus, and they are hoping for more than 100 baptisms in the region because of it. The kick-off devotional was last night. President Holzapfel is super-excited about it, and has told us to do whatever we can to assist in the effort.

I will write more next week. ran out of time

 

Love you!

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Elder Coleman Madsen

Alabama Birmingham Mission

194 Shelton Rd #116

Madison AL 35758

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