Hello dear family and friends,
We have completed the first two days in the MTC. What an experience. Yesterday was checking in and a basic orientation and get to know you sort of thing. We learned what we would be doing for the rest of the week and enjoyed some great meals. I suppose one might get tired of them but hey, I didn't have to prepare them.
The first part of the day was a presentation for us on how to present a discussion. After lunch we met in our group and the instructor had us make an outline of what we would present to an investigator. Oh yes the lesson was on the Restoration of the Gospel. We worked on that a bit before and after lunch actually then we went back to our rooms and waited for our investigator to arrive then proceeded to present our lesson to them. I was a little shaky but it seemed to work out okay and they committed to read the Book of Mormon. I felt somewhat overwhelmed with the exercise because for the past 2 1/2 months I have been studying French and Carl was studying the lessons. We got through it okay and tomorrow we will present the lesson on the plan of happiness.
Tonight we will go to a devotional where we will hear from Elder Featherstone. They tell the Seniors who the speaker is but not the Elders so mum is the word. We will look forward to that and another one on Sunday evening.
We learned when we arrived three valuable things. #1 I could wear my comfortable walking shoes. #2 We have internet access, and #3 we can use our cell phones. Other things we learned is that we left a couple of things home that we will have to have sent to us, the remote control for our sound system and the suit pants to Carl's summer weight suit. Fortunately, for him, he bought another suit last week so he should be okay until Aaron can send it. Thanks Aaron.
We have a couple of friends who have children here in the MTC. One is the son of our dear friends, Gary and Mima Kearl and the other is the cousin of our daughter in law, Hannah. We found this morning through a tender mercy of the Lord that if we sit near the entrance of the cafeteria, the Lord brings them to us so that we can sent pictures to their families. He works in many ways to make things happen.
We are really learning a lot, have a comfortable room and bed and feel the Lord's love in this experience.
P.S. Carl found the pants under his ties! :)
7 comments:
I don't know if you have time to read comments, but I'm so excited to have your blog marked on my favorite places and will be a regular follower of your adventures. So glad Carl found his pants! xoxoxo
What a thrill it was to open my email this morning and see your name! We have been thinking about you and wondering... Carl is not used to dealing with long ties that can hide things!
We love you! Thanks so much for the picture of Elder Thelin. It meant so much to us. We have you in our hearts and prayers, and are excited with you.
Hi, this is Robin Hall (Stan's wife). Neoma sent us this link to your blog. We're really excited for you guys. We live in BYU's lovely Wymount, so we're not far from you at all (at least for a few more days) We wish you the best of luck. Stan has looked up to you guys so much. He, the nature lover that he is has always been so impressed with Bro. Mautz's positive statement about a house being built behind yours "you can't teach the gospel to trees"
I'm so glad to hear this update and that you're on your way! I'm jealous of the people who get to work with you. I'm sure you will rock their world! Good luck! Or, really, God bless you!
Thank you thank you for serving as God's way to send our family updates on Matthew! Although, you'll have to switch to the Fresno mission to keep updating us, hope you don't mind!
~Susan Kearl
Elder & Sister Mautz! You two look great, and so very happy. I'm so glad that Carrie emailed the link to your blog. You're about to embark on some of the best years for your life and your family! It will be wonderful to vicariously share in your mission!
~Mason family
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