Sayre’s Christmas Skype - December 25, 2018

Sayres Skype Call - Christmas 2018

A lady from their ward bought them gift cards to Bob Evans for Christmas Eve dinner. They were so grateful and loved the meal. Sayre says it is a good place to eat.

Hannah has been the biggest miracle of his mission. It was an amazing experience and he loves the Fischer’s. Brother Fischer helped him and his companion get out from being stuck in the mud. They were so grateful for him and his family’s kindness. They surprised him with the news that Hannah was getting baptized and it was amazing. Their family is getting sealed in a few months. We have to go back and visit them. 

Everyone loves the crappy Browns, and the Cleveland Indians. The Indians are pretty good. 

Kirtland was amazing. They were able to have a Christmas meeting there and tour the grounds. The church is across the street from the Johnson farm. The upstairs room is where Joseph Smith had the vision for the plan of salvation. Joseph and Hyrum were there. They received revelation and would ask each other if they got the same revelation and they did every time. One of the concerts was able to be confirmed in that room. The spirit was amazing. They also took another investigator family there who had a little girl. She stood on the table and started singing "I am a Child of God." It was a great experience. He loves the historical sites and wants to go back. 

He had Christmas morning with a family that has young boys so that was fun to play with their toys and stuff. He is grateful for the Stewart’s and all they’ve done for him. They were going on a car scavenger hunt on Christmas with them. 

He comes home around December 15th and so he will only miss one Christmas. 

There are 2 sets of elders and 6 sets of sisters. The elders are killing it and teaching a lot more people. They are working hard. 

It is cold there and wet all of the time. 

Civil war stuff there? There are civil war battle fields and stuff around there but he hasn’t seen any yet except for a cemetery. 

What is the town like?Just a lot of stores, pretty normal

Companion?He likes his companion, Elder Norris. He is from Richfield, Utah.  His best friend on his mission is Elder Hooper. The mission president called him one night and said are you ready to train? Sayre said "no." So the mission president said ok I’ll See you in the morning, but He is so glad that he met him. One night he said that Sayre was his best friend. They got a long really well. He is from Arizona. So he can see him after the mission. 

Christmas presents?I got good presents. Everything fit. 

Mission president?Love the mission president. He got rid of all of the boundaries so we just have the wards now. Super kind and sincere. 

Singing in church?He has sang in every ward he has been in so far and at two baptisms. He sang in church for the Christmas program. They told the story of the German and American soldiers who sang Silent Night. Sayre sang it in English and the other guy sang it in German. They stood across the stage. 

Food?He eats good. Members feed them a lot of pizza. He never wants pizza again after his mission, but his is grateful for the food! 

Best thing about Ohio?Ohio is kind of a hole. There is a lot of meth there. A lot of very different people. His companion met a man once and while they were having dinner he asked them if they believed in Jesus. They said "yes". The guy then turned his head and said "well I’m here!" Ohio has a lot more weird people than Las Vegas and there is not much to do. He misses Las Vegas and all there is do to there. He knows that he was called to Ohio for a reason though and loves serving there. 

Things people say in Ohio? They call vacuuming and lawn mowing sweeping. They call soda, "pop". 

FHE, Lots of Pictures, & A New Companion - December 19, 2018

Hey,

I'm good. I got your Christmas packages. I did not get transferred, but elder Baldwin is leaving. I got Brodey's package. I opened it! It is sweet! The socks are awesome too.
yeah, i have enough presents. I sent your package today. Its not great, but hopefully you all like it. The magic cards are for Brodey in the package.
I'm a little stressed, but it'll be good. Me and Elder Baldwin found more new investigators last week then our entire zone combined. It was awesome. I have no clue where my new companion is from. I've only seen him once. OK i will take some good pictures of Christmas. I took some with the camera I have. I'm gonna start using it.
When I email next Monday, i will tell you the time that we will be skyping. we are going to Skype from the Stewart's. 

Our investigators are doing good. We have two on date and 3 came to church this week.

The family home evening at the Johnson farm was fun. We got to take a tour where the plan of salvation was given and where Joseph Smith was tared and feathered. It was cool.  We are going to try the pizza place tonight for pizza pie Friday for you guys. I'll let you know how it is. 

I'm happy and chugging along.

Love you bye 

Santa came to our Apartment Complex Party

I got to see Elder Hooper!

Making Cookies for the Members 

Delivering the Cookies

Johnson Farm Family Home Evening

Zone Conference - Quilt Making Service Project

Kirtland Temple, The Stewarts, & Cheesecake - December 10, 2018

Kirtland was awesome. We had a great week. I had a lot of fun and worked hard.
The weather is cold. Its good though. It definitely feels like Christmas. I got mail just from you, and the advent calendar is fun. So, thank you.
The Kirtland temple is different. Its not like a temple more like a church. The RLDS own it. We had a meeting there and then dessert at a different place. The Stewart's drove us to the ward party. That was nice.
It was cool. it feels a little weird because its not dedicated or holy anymore. They do have church there every week. It was pretty inside, but pretty plain though.
On Christmas, we are having breakfast with a young family in the ward. So that'll be fun with their kids. Then skyping you guys and eating at the Stewart's for dinner. Sister Stewart says she wants to be a celebrity on the blog. :)
I'm happy! Me and elder Baldwin just made cheesecake. We are having dinner at a members house tonight. We are teaching a good family and a few other people. The lessons have been going great. 

Elder Davis

Kirtland, Ohio Temple

Hiram Ward Party

Elder Baldwin

Presents from Elder Baldwin's Mom

I see some elders :)

Sayre

Sayre in Kirtland, Ohio

Baptism, Service, & Cold - December 3, 2018 (11Months!!!)

My week was fun. 
We had a good time and did a lot. Hannah's baptism was awesome! We texted president and he said it was OK, because it was only 50 min away and i played a pivotal part in her conversion. I was asked to sing. I sang Nearer My God to Thee. It was good. It isn't super normal, so it was awesome! It was so cool. She was so happy. 
The Long Johns and gloves worked great! Thank you. The ward is good. Its colder, but I'm not freezing

We have a few decorations we have lights and some mini trees. Missionaries have collected them over the year. It's pretty fun.
The town isn't super Christmasy. A lot of the members are decorating. Our ward has a Christmas party in Kirtland on Saturday. We are hoping we can go. It is cold, but no snow. just wet and rainy.

we did a lot of service and finding.  We raked a ton of leaves

um....not sure if I will be in a big town anytime. Gahanna was big and close to Columbus, and Cleveland is where elders get mugged A LOT. You don't want me there. Elly would love a mission, she would do great. You've definitely raised some Jesus loving kids, mom.
Love you all
Elder Davis