Amsterdam Zone Conference

We met with the Amsterdam Zone and the Apeldoorn Zones in Amsterdam the next day. We had another exciting and productive day. Our missionaries get really excited as they learn different techniques from each other, as they role play. They separated out to do role plays with companions in different rooms on handling objections and keeping commitments. Came back together and discussed exercise.

Practice Makes Perfect!

Elder Marshall and Elder Bair practiced with Elder Pratt and Elder Jex, as they tried to improve on

helping investigators keep commitments, and listening to concerns.

Elder Pratt and Elder Jex played the roles of the investigator.

Nametags can bring questions – missionaries are encouraged to just be "yourself", be honest, be real. They are learning how to look for opportunities everyday to talk about life before and after the mission.

The Hofman's and the Pancratz enjoy being an intergral part of our Zone Conference, and have volumes of wisdom and experience to share.

(notes from Sister Tibbetts) "Sister Brubaker spoke in the afternoon. She played conference talk by Bro. Rasband given in Priesthood Meeting on missionaries assignments and assigning them to the right mission.

Sis Brubaker: spoke of how she knows that each one of us was sent to them by revelation – this is where the Lord wants you to be. You are in the right place at the right time. If you have any doubt, know that your call was inspired of our Heavenly Father. There is some reason why you are here. Find out who you are supposed to touch. She talked on Christlike attribute of Obedience today.

She encouraged missionaries to read the white handbook before going to bed; from cover to cover. Ask the Lord to guide you and know what area you need to tweak. E. Eyring said obedience helps us build foundation of faith. God sends truth line upon line. Each time God will send more, we’ll feel His blessings

President Brubaker: How can we enjoy that SPIRIT in a consecrated hour. How can we feel its power. This is the time to really communicate with Heavenly Father.

Feast on the scriptures – treasure up, ponder, supply, liken them unto ourselves.

Quote Alma 17: about meeting up with brethren –they had much prayer and fasting. Searched the scriptures. Obedience – key requirement is to have spirit with you. Treasure the scriptures, use them. If we don’t keep commandments we might lose them. Keeping commandments so we don’t lose them. Serve others willingly – as we serve them, we’ll love them.

E Eyring told E Rasband to pay closer attention as they were making calls for missionaries together. Have to listen more carefully to get the SPIRIT and have faith when we receive it – don’t just brush it off and say it’s not really from the Lord. He will put thoughts in our minds – we’ll know when the SPIRIT talks to us. If we’re worthy, will put those thoughts in our minds.

Sister missionaries are such a blessing to our mission!

They absolutely love getting together, and catching up on what is happening with each other!

The Zone Leaders provided us with a great lunch!