This week has been an adjustment but it has been great and the work still continues on.
On Monday we went up to President Coleman's house in Laurel Hill and had a great lesson with Ron and his Family and will be figuring out a great day this week to set up another appointment with them. Ron has a smoking problem but he said that if that was needed he would give it up in a heart beat.
On Tuesday we had district meeting and continued throughout the day visiting member and tracting by there houses. We dropped off the new DVD to the referral that she received but she was not interested at that time to hear anymore. That evening we went back to President Coleman's and had a lesson with Sheila Parker. It went really well and she seems excited to continue to learn about the Gospel.
On Wednesday we had transfers and got things all adjusted and did a little bit of tracting. We had a softball social within Crestview 2nd ward and we had quite a few investigators there. We all had a great time and enjoyed each others company and meeting the new members.
On Thursday we did a bit of planning and got some appointments squared away. We went to visit Marty but he wasn't home at the time so we are rescheduling that appointment here very quickly. We tracted a bit by some less active members and found Shawn and will be teaching him on Wednesday and also quite a few potential on the same street. We had a dinner appointment that night at a the Gillespie's and it was great. We then had our basketball night and had 3 investigators there and it went well.
On Friday we planned a little bit more and looked over the area books to familiarize with all the areas. We set up and appointment with Brother Phillips for this Wednesday and will be setting a BCD with him that day. We then went to Misty's house and visited Kevin and Joey before she got there. It went real well and we had some fun activities that we did with them. We then taught a lesson with Misty about Authority. She had some doubts come into her mind that she was struggling with. We committed her to pray about authority and also the specific verses in 3 Nephi 11 that talk about Authority.
On Saturday we called and visited a couple less active members in the Olive Branch and also picked up a few past investigators who we will be teaching tomorrow.
On Sunday we had meetings that covered the Day and then Stake Conference. The messages were great and the spirit was so strong. We had dinner at a members house and then went on splits with the ward mission leader to visit less active members.
The District is doing well and we will continue to serve diligently in the areas that the lord has directed us to be in.
Love You
Elder Regan Hansen
Monday, June 29, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
Regan June 22, 2009
This Past week went well and we saw many of our opportunities work out even better than we had planned.
On Monday We tried to visit Cassie but she wasn't home so we will have to see how to get in contact with her. We went with President Miller and his wife to Paxton for a social and it went well. We were able to get appointments with Ron Fellins and his family for tonight and Also Sheila Parker for tomorrow night.
On Tuesday we had a great district meeting in the direction that you showed us. My direction of teaching has changed to really focus heavily on simplicity and the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel. We went over to Misty's that afternoon and found out a few things that will help us better our situation with Kevin. It has been hard to teach him but we have found the route of that problem.
On Wednesday we tracted almost all day taking a few breaks in between because the weather being over 100 degrees we had to fill up our water quite rapidly. We had dinner with some less active members and that went well. We are going to set up some appointments to teach them about the gospel because it has been a long time since they have understood all basic principles. We taught Candy after and also her two kids Marquissa and Jay. We were able to teach the Restoration with them and they enjoyed what we had to over and desire to hear more of the message.
On Thursday we went and talked with Gloria Clark. Even after a year of no contact she is not ready to except the gospel. We did not get a great spirit as we were there and will not be returning very soon. We taught Marty that day by reading parts of 3 Nephi. He has been progressing real well and keeping his reading commitments. We will be getting the Addiction Recovery workbook for him to help him overcome his battle with smoking.
On Friday we did the majority of our planning because of Thursday being so busy. We didn't have to much success with getting appointments sent up everywhere but we confirmed the ones we had in Paxton and coordinated our rides to get there. We taught Brother Despain about how to receive answers to our prayers and showed him examples of how different prophets pray with faith and their examples. It went real well but I am not sure that he is really willing to let the message carry into his heart. We talked with Sister Woodard who is a less active member who is striving to get work off so she can come to church. We taught her the first principles and ordinances of the gospel and it went well.
On Saturday we decided we would start early in the day tracting to try and stay out of the heat. It didn't pan out as well as we would of hoped but we just kept on knocking. We found Ecko and she is really interested and we will be following up with her here in the next few days. We went and had a great lesson with Misty about some of the church history and she thoroughly enjoyed learning more about the Gospel as it was restored. Her testimony continues to get stronger and stronger each and everyday.
On Sunday we had great success with investigators coming in both wards and the branches. We were able to have some great gospel principles classes with Misty and also the Phillips family who we will be teaching this Friday. They are a young couple who have been discussing the gospel for a long time now. She is a member and as they traveled to Utah to meet her family he was inspired by how the church was and the format of it work. He believes that Joseph Smith Truly was called to restore the gospel.
I am also grateful for the Knowledge that I have been able to receive through the confirming witness of the Holy Ghost. What a magnificent gift that our Heavenly Father has so dearly allowed us access to receive in our lives. I know that through the spirit we can all be directed to perform those righteous desires that our Heavenly Father has for us and to put them to action through our Faith.
Love You
Elder Regan Hansen
Oh and I did find out transfers today and I will be staying in Crestview for another 6 weeks and will be have 2 new companions come in. I have never met them but I am sure that they are some great missionaries.
On Monday We tried to visit Cassie but she wasn't home so we will have to see how to get in contact with her. We went with President Miller and his wife to Paxton for a social and it went well. We were able to get appointments with Ron Fellins and his family for tonight and Also Sheila Parker for tomorrow night.
On Tuesday we had a great district meeting in the direction that you showed us. My direction of teaching has changed to really focus heavily on simplicity and the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel. We went over to Misty's that afternoon and found out a few things that will help us better our situation with Kevin. It has been hard to teach him but we have found the route of that problem.
On Wednesday we tracted almost all day taking a few breaks in between because the weather being over 100 degrees we had to fill up our water quite rapidly. We had dinner with some less active members and that went well. We are going to set up some appointments to teach them about the gospel because it has been a long time since they have understood all basic principles. We taught Candy after and also her two kids Marquissa and Jay. We were able to teach the Restoration with them and they enjoyed what we had to over and desire to hear more of the message.
On Thursday we went and talked with Gloria Clark. Even after a year of no contact she is not ready to except the gospel. We did not get a great spirit as we were there and will not be returning very soon. We taught Marty that day by reading parts of 3 Nephi. He has been progressing real well and keeping his reading commitments. We will be getting the Addiction Recovery workbook for him to help him overcome his battle with smoking.
On Friday we did the majority of our planning because of Thursday being so busy. We didn't have to much success with getting appointments sent up everywhere but we confirmed the ones we had in Paxton and coordinated our rides to get there. We taught Brother Despain about how to receive answers to our prayers and showed him examples of how different prophets pray with faith and their examples. It went real well but I am not sure that he is really willing to let the message carry into his heart. We talked with Sister Woodard who is a less active member who is striving to get work off so she can come to church. We taught her the first principles and ordinances of the gospel and it went well.
On Saturday we decided we would start early in the day tracting to try and stay out of the heat. It didn't pan out as well as we would of hoped but we just kept on knocking. We found Ecko and she is really interested and we will be following up with her here in the next few days. We went and had a great lesson with Misty about some of the church history and she thoroughly enjoyed learning more about the Gospel as it was restored. Her testimony continues to get stronger and stronger each and everyday.
On Sunday we had great success with investigators coming in both wards and the branches. We were able to have some great gospel principles classes with Misty and also the Phillips family who we will be teaching this Friday. They are a young couple who have been discussing the gospel for a long time now. She is a member and as they traveled to Utah to meet her family he was inspired by how the church was and the format of it work. He believes that Joseph Smith Truly was called to restore the gospel.
I am also grateful for the Knowledge that I have been able to receive through the confirming witness of the Holy Ghost. What a magnificent gift that our Heavenly Father has so dearly allowed us access to receive in our lives. I know that through the spirit we can all be directed to perform those righteous desires that our Heavenly Father has for us and to put them to action through our Faith.
Love You
Elder Regan Hansen
Oh and I did find out transfers today and I will be staying in Crestview for another 6 weeks and will be have 2 new companions come in. I have never met them but I am sure that they are some great missionaries.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Tyler June 15 2009
Hello,
Thank you for your emails they are very much appreciated. The Beals family here is having a rough time finding work, and you see a lot of the white people are having a harder time finding jobs. You find many white Africaans people and white people in general are leaving the country to try and find jobs. A lot of the South Africa jobs now many are required to be black which is creating a problem for the white people of South Africa. The Beals have there own home improvement business but work has not been going well for them this past year. Andrew and Kituchka Beal have one boy named Kenneth and another one on the way. It is just good that they have their family nearby to help them financially but have been looking for jobs outside the country. We were able to do some service for them this week which helps in any way that they need. This week has been cold and raining a lot which has presented a problem for the township people coming to church on Sundays. Our investigators have been keeping there commitments like reading and praying but when it rains on Sundays it creates a problem for them since many don't have cars. We had zone exchanges this week and we double booked the area, we were able to find 4 new investigators in the Mt Pleasant area so this upcoming week is booked with appointments. We have been working also with the Mangenna family and Adams family a lot and has been our main area of focus since they are really doing great. We had a solid appointment with Walter and Suzan Coetzer on Wednesday. We gave Walter and his wife a Book of Mormon last week and he said he has read already up to Words of Mormon so things are going great for him and I look forward to the appointment and answering the questions that he says he has. We were able to meet with a Jehovah's Witness last week named Die. Her mother is a member of the branch and she wanted us to come and resolve some concerns with her. She is probably the nicest Jehovah's Witness I have ever met, She knew her scriptures very well and we hope to resolve some of her concerns. We resolved many of her concerns. We left Acts 7:55 for her to read and also 1 Peter 3 as well to help her but with the changed bible it is harder to make certain points of the gospel. Many of the problems that we have in Hermanus is finding people who are willing to accept the Book of Mormon since many are of the Dutch reformed church and they wont accept anything but there bible and ignorant to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Thanks for the emails, hope you all have a good week.
love
Elder Tyler Hansen
Thank you for your emails they are very much appreciated. The Beals family here is having a rough time finding work, and you see a lot of the white people are having a harder time finding jobs. You find many white Africaans people and white people in general are leaving the country to try and find jobs. A lot of the South Africa jobs now many are required to be black which is creating a problem for the white people of South Africa. The Beals have there own home improvement business but work has not been going well for them this past year. Andrew and Kituchka Beal have one boy named Kenneth and another one on the way. It is just good that they have their family nearby to help them financially but have been looking for jobs outside the country. We were able to do some service for them this week which helps in any way that they need. This week has been cold and raining a lot which has presented a problem for the township people coming to church on Sundays. Our investigators have been keeping there commitments like reading and praying but when it rains on Sundays it creates a problem for them since many don't have cars. We had zone exchanges this week and we double booked the area, we were able to find 4 new investigators in the Mt Pleasant area so this upcoming week is booked with appointments. We have been working also with the Mangenna family and Adams family a lot and has been our main area of focus since they are really doing great. We had a solid appointment with Walter and Suzan Coetzer on Wednesday. We gave Walter and his wife a Book of Mormon last week and he said he has read already up to Words of Mormon so things are going great for him and I look forward to the appointment and answering the questions that he says he has. We were able to meet with a Jehovah's Witness last week named Die. Her mother is a member of the branch and she wanted us to come and resolve some concerns with her. She is probably the nicest Jehovah's Witness I have ever met, She knew her scriptures very well and we hope to resolve some of her concerns. We resolved many of her concerns. We left Acts 7:55 for her to read and also 1 Peter 3 as well to help her but with the changed bible it is harder to make certain points of the gospel. Many of the problems that we have in Hermanus is finding people who are willing to accept the Book of Mormon since many are of the Dutch reformed church and they wont accept anything but there bible and ignorant to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Thanks for the emails, hope you all have a good week.
love
Elder Tyler Hansen
Regan June 15, 2009
This week as been great with all of the support we have received from ward leaders and especially the Lord.
On Monday we re-evaluated our goals because of the area that has been added on. We figured the goals that seemed to be great but I was still very hesitant with what was going to happen throughout the week. We help President Campa of the stake presidency with service at his house. They put in some nice new hardwood floor so we helped move so furniture around so they could install the flooring.
On Tuesday We traveled into Defuniak for District Meeting. It went really well and we talked about Elder Bednar's questions even though many of us were still pondering the thought of "What have I observed and learned. What will I do?" We came back and started getting the maps for our area out of the other apartment so we could see how big of an area we had and where we could tract. We had dinner with a member that evening and also set up and appointment with Brother Despain for this coming Thursday.
On Wednesday we helped a part member family with some service at their house and it went great. We were able to really spend time with her husband who is not a member and he was grateful for our service and what we were able to share with him. We went and visited a few media referrals that we had received but didn't have anything come from them yet.
On Thursday we spent allot of time planning and focusing on all of the areas. We opened all the Area Books and called every past investigator to try and set up appointments with them. So far we have had success in setting up an appointment with one investigator.
On Friday We decided to go tracting for a bit that day. The area that we first went to, there were Jehovah Witnesses already tracting through so we went into our back up plans. We visited a few member and offered service as we were there. We tracted another area that was close to a media referral but nothing came out of it. Later that night we went over to Sister Misty Royce's house and her niece was there. She talked to her mom and we now have permission to teach her and had a great experience with Joey there teaching her.
On Saturday our main focus was to get out and start knocking on some doors so we could find those the Lord has prepared for us. We found Cassie and she was super excited. She has a very young family and we will be teaching her later Today. We also tracted into Candy. She was very interested and had the questions as do some about how the Godhead could be 3 in the same because she notices in the Bible that Jesus is not Praying to himself. We have appointment with her on Wednesday. We received a call from President Coleman in Paxton about a few people that they are wanting us to start teaching. We will be going up there tonight with President Miller and his wife to meet them and set up appointments. With that we should be able tonight to get our teaching pool around 15 people.
We're very excited with all that is happening and will keep on continuing to press forward and help those people come unto Christ. I am grateful for the opportunity to cover all of the two wards and two branches because it allows us to teach and experience the Joy with everyone that we have the opportunity to teach. It keeps us even busier than before which I enjoy so much.
Love Y'all and thanks for the support and letters.
Elder Regan Hansen
On Monday we re-evaluated our goals because of the area that has been added on. We figured the goals that seemed to be great but I was still very hesitant with what was going to happen throughout the week. We help President Campa of the stake presidency with service at his house. They put in some nice new hardwood floor so we helped move so furniture around so they could install the flooring.
On Tuesday We traveled into Defuniak for District Meeting. It went really well and we talked about Elder Bednar's questions even though many of us were still pondering the thought of "What have I observed and learned. What will I do?" We came back and started getting the maps for our area out of the other apartment so we could see how big of an area we had and where we could tract. We had dinner with a member that evening and also set up and appointment with Brother Despain for this coming Thursday.
On Wednesday we helped a part member family with some service at their house and it went great. We were able to really spend time with her husband who is not a member and he was grateful for our service and what we were able to share with him. We went and visited a few media referrals that we had received but didn't have anything come from them yet.
On Thursday we spent allot of time planning and focusing on all of the areas. We opened all the Area Books and called every past investigator to try and set up appointments with them. So far we have had success in setting up an appointment with one investigator.
On Friday We decided to go tracting for a bit that day. The area that we first went to, there were Jehovah Witnesses already tracting through so we went into our back up plans. We visited a few member and offered service as we were there. We tracted another area that was close to a media referral but nothing came out of it. Later that night we went over to Sister Misty Royce's house and her niece was there. She talked to her mom and we now have permission to teach her and had a great experience with Joey there teaching her.
On Saturday our main focus was to get out and start knocking on some doors so we could find those the Lord has prepared for us. We found Cassie and she was super excited. She has a very young family and we will be teaching her later Today. We also tracted into Candy. She was very interested and had the questions as do some about how the Godhead could be 3 in the same because she notices in the Bible that Jesus is not Praying to himself. We have appointment with her on Wednesday. We received a call from President Coleman in Paxton about a few people that they are wanting us to start teaching. We will be going up there tonight with President Miller and his wife to meet them and set up appointments. With that we should be able tonight to get our teaching pool around 15 people.
We're very excited with all that is happening and will keep on continuing to press forward and help those people come unto Christ. I am grateful for the opportunity to cover all of the two wards and two branches because it allows us to teach and experience the Joy with everyone that we have the opportunity to teach. It keeps us even busier than before which I enjoy so much.
Love Y'all and thanks for the support and letters.
Elder Regan Hansen
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Tyler June 9 2009
hello
Happy Birthday yesterday Mom! I hope you had a good day. I'm really not learning any other language right now at the moment but just a little Africaans I can learn from the coloured folk. In the western cape it is mainly the coloureds that we work with. They are kind of like the hispanic people of the states. I am really missing the Utah weather this past week it has just rained and has been cold. Elder Pauna and I have had the flu for the past few days, but I think today I'm getting better from it. Elder Pauna says he still isn't feeling too great.
This past Tuesday we drove out to Somerset West from Hermanus to have our workshops with President Probst, Sister Probst and the assistants. I really like the way President Probst does the workshops in districts because it makes everything so much more meaningful and personal. As I was talking to him he said he was looking up Cape Town missionaries on an engine and the family blog was the first to come up. He said he read through it and thought it was neat.
We have a couple of baptisms on the first week of next month with Lungiswa and Chokiswa. They are sisters one is 37 and the other is 17 they seem very excited about it and Lungiswa bore a wonderful testimony yesterday. Lungiswa is married but her husband doesn't want anything to do with church. We had a discussion about dispensations with them which went quite well. I'm really excited for them I just wish we could find more potential priesthood holders for the branch. Things are going quite well for the most part. The highlight of the week was to be able to find an Africaans guy named Walter and his wife named Suzan. They lived in Pretoria before they moved to Vermont. They have been here for the past year. I have a really good feeling about him and his family. Walter is 29 and Suzanne is 26 they are engaged and have a little boy who is 3. Walter works at a board shop here in Hermanus and both of his parents died when he was younger. He said he has been recently looking for a religion but has not found the right one, he just recently read through all the bible, the old and new testament and is excited about the Africaans Book of Mormon that we gave to him this last Friday. He said he has been down some dark roads in his life but wants to change and you can see it with how humble he is. We found him while he was mowing his lawn but hopefully through the power of the Book of Mormon it will motivate them to stop smoking and drinking. I look forward with being able to work with them and help them. Many families that we teach we have been seeing miracles with their diligence of reading the Book of Mormon. We are excited about a colored family that lives in Mt. Pleasant named the Adams. Sister Adams has been taking the Book of Mormon and reading it during her lunch break and this week we gave them an Africaans version so they can compare and understand more between Africaans and English.
Have a good week,
Thanks for everything.
Love
Elder Tyler Hansen
Happy Birthday yesterday Mom! I hope you had a good day. I'm really not learning any other language right now at the moment but just a little Africaans I can learn from the coloured folk. In the western cape it is mainly the coloureds that we work with. They are kind of like the hispanic people of the states. I am really missing the Utah weather this past week it has just rained and has been cold. Elder Pauna and I have had the flu for the past few days, but I think today I'm getting better from it. Elder Pauna says he still isn't feeling too great.
This past Tuesday we drove out to Somerset West from Hermanus to have our workshops with President Probst, Sister Probst and the assistants. I really like the way President Probst does the workshops in districts because it makes everything so much more meaningful and personal. As I was talking to him he said he was looking up Cape Town missionaries on an engine and the family blog was the first to come up. He said he read through it and thought it was neat.
We have a couple of baptisms on the first week of next month with Lungiswa and Chokiswa. They are sisters one is 37 and the other is 17 they seem very excited about it and Lungiswa bore a wonderful testimony yesterday. Lungiswa is married but her husband doesn't want anything to do with church. We had a discussion about dispensations with them which went quite well. I'm really excited for them I just wish we could find more potential priesthood holders for the branch. Things are going quite well for the most part. The highlight of the week was to be able to find an Africaans guy named Walter and his wife named Suzan. They lived in Pretoria before they moved to Vermont. They have been here for the past year. I have a really good feeling about him and his family. Walter is 29 and Suzanne is 26 they are engaged and have a little boy who is 3. Walter works at a board shop here in Hermanus and both of his parents died when he was younger. He said he has been recently looking for a religion but has not found the right one, he just recently read through all the bible, the old and new testament and is excited about the Africaans Book of Mormon that we gave to him this last Friday. He said he has been down some dark roads in his life but wants to change and you can see it with how humble he is. We found him while he was mowing his lawn but hopefully through the power of the Book of Mormon it will motivate them to stop smoking and drinking. I look forward with being able to work with them and help them. Many families that we teach we have been seeing miracles with their diligence of reading the Book of Mormon. We are excited about a colored family that lives in Mt. Pleasant named the Adams. Sister Adams has been taking the Book of Mormon and reading it during her lunch break and this week we gave them an Africaans version so they can compare and understand more between Africaans and English.
Have a good week,
Thanks for everything.
Love
Elder Tyler Hansen
Monday, June 8, 2009
Regan June 8, 2009
This past week will be one of the most memorable weeks I have had so far in my life.
On Monday we were able to teach Misty about the Plan of Salvation again. She has so many new questions each and every time that we go over to her house that it is truly a blessing in disguise. We had dinner with members that night and shared a great experience with them and there family.
Tuesday we planned allot for what we could do with Joey to continue his progress and discussed some of the planning of the baptism. We went and talked with him and his family and set up everything for the baptism on Saturday. We discussed the interview questions with Joey and continued to help his progress to be baptized. We had ward council that evening and we are seeing miracles in all the service that the ward members are performing in the work.
Wednesday it was thundering and lighting quite a bit. So we decided to do a little bit of planning and try to set up appointments with many of our past investigators. We didn't have to much luck contacting them but we were able to talk with Marty and set up an appointment for Thursday.
Thursday read 3 Nephi 11 with Marty and it went so great. We are beginning to help him build his foundation upon daily prayer and study. We left him with the remaining chapters of Christ's visit to the America's. We had Joey's baptismal interview which went smashing great. He has been progressing each and everyday and will continue to do so.
Friday we went and taught Maeson the Plan of Salvation and answered many questions that she had thought of that had her confused. We answered all of those questions and the spirit was there very strongly. We stopped by and set up and appointment with Michael and will be talking with his whole family. Tons of great potential.
Saturday was a great day. To start it all of with Elder Bednar and Elder Richards was great. The Revelatory experience was the most amazing but personal setting that I have been in. The spirit was so immense and all of my questions were answered through the spirit without even asking the questions. We then came back and prepared everything for Joey's Baptism. His family was there with support and there was such a great member turnout that I was truly humbled by all of their love and support.
Sunday we were getting adjusted with the news of taking over all of Crestview into one big area. I don't feel overwhelmed at all because I know that as we go out and fulfill our responsibilities with diligence and exercise our faith through action that there is a way already prepared for us to accomplish all that he asks of us. We found out that one of the sisters was going home because she has had some medical problems. We now have a car which is nice but we are going to utilize the bikes as much as possible to save as many miles as we can until we really have to use them. We will now be covering 2 wards and 2 branches. It is going to be crazy but I am totally excited because now we will never see and ounce of spare time and be busy as ever.
Love You All
Elder Regan Hansen
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Tyler June 1 2009
Hey family
Well this week was pretty rough for the most part, the appointments with Major, Chris Kallani, El Marie, Cornelius Williams, Reamus, and Edward did not succeed. It has been hard to have a good attitude about everything that has cancelled but what do you do. My companions grandma passed away as well so both him and his family are going through a hard time. Yesterday church was interesting, all the power throughout Hermanus and clear out to Bettys Bay was all out. So we fired up a generator to run the speakers and piano, with no lights except the sunlight. We had to spend a couple of nights by the candle lights so it was different in a way. I really admire the strong and faithful who hold this branch together who sacrifice so much of their time and energy to keep things operating, especially President Mickennon and his wife. I had a couple of zone leaders Elder Wells, Lakeland and Ballard who Knew Elder Gordon but I didn't know of him serving in this area, but its neat that you got to see him. Titos husband, Class was able to sit in with us during a discussion this week, I could really see the change that he has experienced recently. When we would come in the home before, he would dash out as soon as he could, but now he is a lot more responsible which is wonderful to see. With the preach my gospel that we gave Tito she has taken it and has read through chapters 3,6and 9 so she is really a strength to us and to everyone around her as she carries the light in her countenance. Tito's sister Mimi introduced the Book of Mormon to her friend Richmond, we were able to see him this Saturday and have a very good discussion with him about the Book of Mormon and the restoration. He has come to church the last two weeks, so things are working very well for him. Lungiswa and Chokisa are still coming each week to church but this past week they had obligations to attend to so as a backup plan we had a nice discussion with Portia and her sister. An eternal investigator named Clif is building a new home so we were able to do some landscaping and leveling to plant some grass. A lot of the problem around here with the lawns are the moles that make burrows and holes for the people. We hope to help him some more on his home as he gets some more time off from his business but his house looks really nice. thanks for the emails have a good week. love
Elder Tyler Hansen
Well this week was pretty rough for the most part, the appointments with Major, Chris Kallani, El Marie, Cornelius Williams, Reamus, and Edward did not succeed. It has been hard to have a good attitude about everything that has cancelled but what do you do. My companions grandma passed away as well so both him and his family are going through a hard time. Yesterday church was interesting, all the power throughout Hermanus and clear out to Bettys Bay was all out. So we fired up a generator to run the speakers and piano, with no lights except the sunlight. We had to spend a couple of nights by the candle lights so it was different in a way. I really admire the strong and faithful who hold this branch together who sacrifice so much of their time and energy to keep things operating, especially President Mickennon and his wife. I had a couple of zone leaders Elder Wells, Lakeland and Ballard who Knew Elder Gordon but I didn't know of him serving in this area, but its neat that you got to see him. Titos husband, Class was able to sit in with us during a discussion this week, I could really see the change that he has experienced recently. When we would come in the home before, he would dash out as soon as he could, but now he is a lot more responsible which is wonderful to see. With the preach my gospel that we gave Tito she has taken it and has read through chapters 3,6and 9 so she is really a strength to us and to everyone around her as she carries the light in her countenance. Tito's sister Mimi introduced the Book of Mormon to her friend Richmond, we were able to see him this Saturday and have a very good discussion with him about the Book of Mormon and the restoration. He has come to church the last two weeks, so things are working very well for him. Lungiswa and Chokisa are still coming each week to church but this past week they had obligations to attend to so as a backup plan we had a nice discussion with Portia and her sister. An eternal investigator named Clif is building a new home so we were able to do some landscaping and leveling to plant some grass. A lot of the problem around here with the lawns are the moles that make burrows and holes for the people. We hope to help him some more on his home as he gets some more time off from his business but his house looks really nice. thanks for the emails have a good week. love
Elder Tyler Hansen
Tyler May 25 2009
Hey family,
Hey thanks for the emails. It just sounds like everyone is vacationing... people and there vacationing, I don't know whats going on. Well this week was pretty good it had its ups and downs but Elder Pauna and I was able to share the restoration of the gospel a lot this past week and I can't believe how many interruptions come about while you just try to share the restoration message. For example this past week we visited Chris Kallani one of our investigators that is slowly coming along and we showed him the restoration dvd, while we were showing him some crazy guy came down the road with a microphone speaker saying some stuff. I always realize how many distractions the adversary trys to display when we share the restoration such as cell phone rings, people yelling across the road, drunk people making strange noises what ever the case may be there is always some interruption that takes place besides the gifts of the spirit. (galations 5.22) This week though we have some good success with investigators finding there friends and letting them know of the message, you can see its a trickle effect. Cornelius Williams one of our investigators was telling his friends about the families can be together forever dvd. Mimi Tito one of the recent converts helped by inviting her friend Brighton to church this past week so not only the member involvement is good but also the pass along cards are working very well for us. Hermanus is doing really well and is on fire for this year with 7 baptisms that have been of this year and 3 of last year. With the very fluent speaking Africaans families we have been getting a guy named Corneals who is in the Elders Quorum Presidency to help us along with families like the Arendorf family who really prefer speaking Africaans instead of English for better understanding. Tomorrow is zone conference for us in Somerset West so we will drive tonight and stay at the zone leaders place. I look forward to the upcoming zone conferences and workshops and the messages that will be born. Sister Probst has always been one who inspires me with her messages and seems to always share something that I need at the time. Thanks for everything it is all good. have a good week.
love
Elder Tyler Hansen
Hey thanks for the emails. It just sounds like everyone is vacationing... people and there vacationing, I don't know whats going on. Well this week was pretty good it had its ups and downs but Elder Pauna and I was able to share the restoration of the gospel a lot this past week and I can't believe how many interruptions come about while you just try to share the restoration message. For example this past week we visited Chris Kallani one of our investigators that is slowly coming along and we showed him the restoration dvd, while we were showing him some crazy guy came down the road with a microphone speaker saying some stuff. I always realize how many distractions the adversary trys to display when we share the restoration such as cell phone rings, people yelling across the road, drunk people making strange noises what ever the case may be there is always some interruption that takes place besides the gifts of the spirit. (galations 5.22) This week though we have some good success with investigators finding there friends and letting them know of the message, you can see its a trickle effect. Cornelius Williams one of our investigators was telling his friends about the families can be together forever dvd. Mimi Tito one of the recent converts helped by inviting her friend Brighton to church this past week so not only the member involvement is good but also the pass along cards are working very well for us. Hermanus is doing really well and is on fire for this year with 7 baptisms that have been of this year and 3 of last year. With the very fluent speaking Africaans families we have been getting a guy named Corneals who is in the Elders Quorum Presidency to help us along with families like the Arendorf family who really prefer speaking Africaans instead of English for better understanding. Tomorrow is zone conference for us in Somerset West so we will drive tonight and stay at the zone leaders place. I look forward to the upcoming zone conferences and workshops and the messages that will be born. Sister Probst has always been one who inspires me with her messages and seems to always share something that I need at the time. Thanks for everything it is all good. have a good week.
love
Elder Tyler Hansen
Monday, June 1, 2009
Regan June 1, 2009
This week took longer to achieve some of our goals but our focus is on completing the work we have set out to do and he is blessing us with results that further his work.
On Monday we had district meeting and went over the assignment for District Meeting. The spirit was there strongly as each and everyone of us had the opportunity to teach. We tracted a bit but found no real success. Even with the Holiday many people weren't home. We went over to Misty's house to talk with Joey about the Baptismal Interview questions and to help him become more familiarized with what will be happening. Members had us over for a barbecue with there non-member families and we had a great time.
Tuesday we got set up with everything that we needed to clean the apartment. We spent a couple hours making sure everything was taken care of. It is now cleaner and the spirit should be there even more because of that. We had dinner with Members and had an awesome time with there little kids. They love to learn about the gospel so much even at their young age.
Wednesday everything was all set up pretty good but there started a nice thunder and lightning storm. We decided to do a little planning and studied and re-setup lessons that we had. We went over and taught Maeson but I just don't think that it is time to try and re-commit her to baptism.
Thursday we planned and went over all of our past investigators. We planned during this next week that we will be trying to visit all of them or at least try and get into contact with them. I was reading in Preach My Gospel on Past investigators and it struck that we needed to look over all of those. We had activity night and we had allot of investigators and potentials and it keeps getting better.
Friday our main focus was to get Joey's Baptismal Interview set up and also for the Baptism this coming Saturday. It was a struggle because some of the other kids where getting ready for the dance that was going on and many of their friends were there. We have everything set up and it is going to go well.
Saturday we talked with a past investigator. He is now ready and more attentive than when we last talked with him. We also started to teach his daughter and will be hoping to teach his wife here very shortly to. There was a ward social and we had some part member families there.
Sunday we had a great Ward Correlation before PEC. We took care of getting everything set up and discussed many things that will help further the work here. We visited a few less-actives but didn't have to much luck.
I will have a pictures to send next week and also some great things that I will be able to share from our Mission Conference that will be with Elder Bednar this Saturday. I am also very excited for the Baptism this week of Joey and I will definitely have some great things about that to.
I know that with be diligent in our efforts in work in all aspects of our life that the Lord will bless us even as it has blessed our companionship with the opportunity to help Joey Come Unto Christ through Baptism.
Love you All
Elder Regan Hansen
On Monday we had district meeting and went over the assignment for District Meeting. The spirit was there strongly as each and everyone of us had the opportunity to teach. We tracted a bit but found no real success. Even with the Holiday many people weren't home. We went over to Misty's house to talk with Joey about the Baptismal Interview questions and to help him become more familiarized with what will be happening. Members had us over for a barbecue with there non-member families and we had a great time.
Tuesday we got set up with everything that we needed to clean the apartment. We spent a couple hours making sure everything was taken care of. It is now cleaner and the spirit should be there even more because of that. We had dinner with Members and had an awesome time with there little kids. They love to learn about the gospel so much even at their young age.
Wednesday everything was all set up pretty good but there started a nice thunder and lightning storm. We decided to do a little planning and studied and re-setup lessons that we had. We went over and taught Maeson but I just don't think that it is time to try and re-commit her to baptism.
Thursday we planned and went over all of our past investigators. We planned during this next week that we will be trying to visit all of them or at least try and get into contact with them. I was reading in Preach My Gospel on Past investigators and it struck that we needed to look over all of those. We had activity night and we had allot of investigators and potentials and it keeps getting better.
Friday our main focus was to get Joey's Baptismal Interview set up and also for the Baptism this coming Saturday. It was a struggle because some of the other kids where getting ready for the dance that was going on and many of their friends were there. We have everything set up and it is going to go well.
Saturday we talked with a past investigator. He is now ready and more attentive than when we last talked with him. We also started to teach his daughter and will be hoping to teach his wife here very shortly to. There was a ward social and we had some part member families there.
Sunday we had a great Ward Correlation before PEC. We took care of getting everything set up and discussed many things that will help further the work here. We visited a few less-actives but didn't have to much luck.
I will have a pictures to send next week and also some great things that I will be able to share from our Mission Conference that will be with Elder Bednar this Saturday. I am also very excited for the Baptism this week of Joey and I will definitely have some great things about that to.
I know that with be diligent in our efforts in work in all aspects of our life that the Lord will bless us even as it has blessed our companionship with the opportunity to help Joey Come Unto Christ through Baptism.
Love you All
Elder Regan Hansen
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Regan May 26, 2009
This past week has went really well for us here in helping our progressing Investigators to their Baptismal Dates.
On Tuesday after Zone Conference Elder Gudmundson and I went on a trade off. We tracted in an area near the end of the day and Found 2 really great potentials and Nate who we have a return appointment with later on this week.
Wednesday we Taught Krystal the Gospel of Jesus Christ and have continued to commit her to read and pray. We were able to have Kevin, Joey, and Maeson come to Young men's and Young women's. They really seem to enjoy it and it is great being able to see them in that joy.
Thursday we planned and set up a few things for the next week. We really strive to have Kevin, Joey, and Maeson to activity night. They played Basketball and had fun as always. We have more Investigators coming between us and the sisters than we do members.
Friday we tracted in a neighborhood close to us that we haven't tracted since we have been here so we figured we would take a shot at it. Not allot of People were home. We did find a stay at home mom that was sick and wanted us to come back on Wednesday so that was great. We also went and taught Joey the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the rest of the commandments we needed to teach him. We have been asking him about the baptismal interview questions and he is doing great.
Saturday we went to a Member Baptism and Joey came with us. He enjoyed it and is ready and excited for his. We talked to the Bishop and we have decided to Kevin and Joey's baptism on June 6. They will be in the evening so their family can come and it is exciting.
We had Misty, Kevin, Joey, and some others at church on Sunday. It was exciting because Kevin and Misty have both came twice now. We had all of them in the Gospel Principles class and they were involved and asking great questions.
I guess the greatest thing to add to all of this is that we will be having Elder Bednar coming out on June 6th to train our mission for 3 hours. It is going to be really awesome. He is coming out for Stake Conference in Pensacola so President called his secretary and got it all set up. I am way excited right now. He is having us Prepare by ready "Seek learning by Faith" and "Ask in Faith". These talks our so amazing but I have not studied through them totally yet. It has been taking me awhile because of marking them up and searching references to be able to better study and ponder the messages which are contained in his talks.
I know that has we Pray and Study that we will have many new things opened unto us. That through pondering over the messages our hearts won't only be opened but the spirit will carry the messages in our hearts and the hearts of those we are around. May the spirit continue to bless us all with the messages that will carry into our hearts and act in faith upon those things of which we receive.
Love You
Elder Regan Hansen
On Tuesday after Zone Conference Elder Gudmundson and I went on a trade off. We tracted in an area near the end of the day and Found 2 really great potentials and Nate who we have a return appointment with later on this week.
Wednesday we Taught Krystal the Gospel of Jesus Christ and have continued to commit her to read and pray. We were able to have Kevin, Joey, and Maeson come to Young men's and Young women's. They really seem to enjoy it and it is great being able to see them in that joy.
Thursday we planned and set up a few things for the next week. We really strive to have Kevin, Joey, and Maeson to activity night. They played Basketball and had fun as always. We have more Investigators coming between us and the sisters than we do members.
Friday we tracted in a neighborhood close to us that we haven't tracted since we have been here so we figured we would take a shot at it. Not allot of People were home. We did find a stay at home mom that was sick and wanted us to come back on Wednesday so that was great. We also went and taught Joey the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the rest of the commandments we needed to teach him. We have been asking him about the baptismal interview questions and he is doing great.
Saturday we went to a Member Baptism and Joey came with us. He enjoyed it and is ready and excited for his. We talked to the Bishop and we have decided to Kevin and Joey's baptism on June 6. They will be in the evening so their family can come and it is exciting.
We had Misty, Kevin, Joey, and some others at church on Sunday. It was exciting because Kevin and Misty have both came twice now. We had all of them in the Gospel Principles class and they were involved and asking great questions.
I guess the greatest thing to add to all of this is that we will be having Elder Bednar coming out on June 6th to train our mission for 3 hours. It is going to be really awesome. He is coming out for Stake Conference in Pensacola so President called his secretary and got it all set up. I am way excited right now. He is having us Prepare by ready "Seek learning by Faith" and "Ask in Faith". These talks our so amazing but I have not studied through them totally yet. It has been taking me awhile because of marking them up and searching references to be able to better study and ponder the messages which are contained in his talks.
I know that has we Pray and Study that we will have many new things opened unto us. That through pondering over the messages our hearts won't only be opened but the spirit will carry the messages in our hearts and the hearts of those we are around. May the spirit continue to bless us all with the messages that will carry into our hearts and act in faith upon those things of which we receive.
Love You
Elder Regan Hansen
Monday, May 18, 2009
Regan May 18, 2009
This week is going to be really short. We have received an online survey that we have taken part in. The church is having us evaluate ourselves with how we have been using Preach My Gospel and everything in there that applies.
This week has really had some crazy experiences go down. The week started of as normal as any other week. We found a new investigator tracting and had transfers...luckily I get to stay...
On Wednesday we had a Member Lesson with Jeff and Kira. We helped the Cooksey's with some moving because Sis. Cooksey is pregnant and due in August so she is not supposed to do lifting. They had all new carpet put in and we moved everything back. Jeff and Kira helped and then looked in a book full of pictures of The Cooksey's wedding. It was if they mesmerized Kira's eyes right onto them and I could tell that she ultimately has a desire to have that also in her life.
We helped a new family move in this week. They are a part member family but the husband is not very interested at the moment. It was great to help them and hopefully it will open a few doors for us.
We found out that Kevin and Joey's dad went really anti and was telling Misty that she was forcing her kids to listen to the message that we have. So we are not to sure when we talk to them next if they are still planning on getting baptized. I know that the lord provides a way for us to help those we teach, just as he helped Nephi with a way to receive the Brass Plates. We gave Misty a blessing yesterday and it really helped her. She has full custody of her children so I am not sure how often they will be allowed to visit their dad anymore.
Through prayer I have been able to find a comfort of Peace with all of this happening. In one way or another the Lord has provided a way we just don't know when that way will appear. I have a peace that everything will be fine and his is watching with Love very Carefully.
Love You all
Elder Regan Hansen
I have some pics today.
This week has really had some crazy experiences go down. The week started of as normal as any other week. We found a new investigator tracting and had transfers...luckily I get to stay...
On Wednesday we had a Member Lesson with Jeff and Kira. We helped the Cooksey's with some moving because Sis. Cooksey is pregnant and due in August so she is not supposed to do lifting. They had all new carpet put in and we moved everything back. Jeff and Kira helped and then looked in a book full of pictures of The Cooksey's wedding. It was if they mesmerized Kira's eyes right onto them and I could tell that she ultimately has a desire to have that also in her life.
We helped a new family move in this week. They are a part member family but the husband is not very interested at the moment. It was great to help them and hopefully it will open a few doors for us.
We found out that Kevin and Joey's dad went really anti and was telling Misty that she was forcing her kids to listen to the message that we have. So we are not to sure when we talk to them next if they are still planning on getting baptized. I know that the lord provides a way for us to help those we teach, just as he helped Nephi with a way to receive the Brass Plates. We gave Misty a blessing yesterday and it really helped her. She has full custody of her children so I am not sure how often they will be allowed to visit their dad anymore.
Through prayer I have been able to find a comfort of Peace with all of this happening. In one way or another the Lord has provided a way we just don't know when that way will appear. I have a peace that everything will be fine and his is watching with Love very Carefully.
Love You all
Elder Regan Hansen
I have some pics today.
Tyler May 18 2009
hello family,
Well right now at the moment as I write an ambulance pulled up and is helping someone out in the cafe next to us. Things are unpredictable in this place. This past week it has been freezing cold, its not Utah cold but it is still cold. It has been rainy and windy mostly this past week in most of the western cape. All the rain and cold though have some advantages though with a lot of people being in their homes and not having to wash the car. This past week though we seen Thomas Peschen a German guy that gives guided bus tours all around the country including Namibia, Botswana,and Lesotho and said he'll be back in the next few weeks. We were able to teach him about the priesthood and deliver some liahonas to him. When he is home he and his family make the 45 minute drive to the Hermann's branch from Bettys Bay. I marvel at some of the sacrifices some of these people make to get to church. Before the branch was established more than 5 years ago most of the members made the drive to Summer Set West, over a set of mountains, about an hours drive, before my mission you wouldn't find me doing that. This past week has been really well though with a lot of good appointments. I think the best one that we had was with Major and Prudence Muyo who just recently had a baby and we shared with them the plan of salvation where he was asking us some really good questions, where it was more us having a debate rather than just talking. I think the miracle of the week was to see an investigator named Cornelius Williams and his daughter come to church, just after following up on the families can be together dvd. Its definitely given me some encouragement to hand more of the free dvd cards out after the success we have been having with those. We have about 17 potential investigators who have been given the cards and have called the office to receive a free dvd that we need to still follow up and see. Most of our time is spent in Zwelihle a township that has hundreds of shacks everywhere. But our area that we cover is probably the size of Spanish Fork or bigger except right against the bays of the ocean. Well it looks like the guy that they pulled out is alright. I don't know what happened to him but he looks ok, as I look out the glass of the shop. Today we were going to hike to the top of this mountain, but due to rain I think well talk to some wine farmers and give some service or just play golf, anyway have a good week, thanks for the emails.
Love
Elder Tyler Hansen
Well right now at the moment as I write an ambulance pulled up and is helping someone out in the cafe next to us. Things are unpredictable in this place. This past week it has been freezing cold, its not Utah cold but it is still cold. It has been rainy and windy mostly this past week in most of the western cape. All the rain and cold though have some advantages though with a lot of people being in their homes and not having to wash the car. This past week though we seen Thomas Peschen a German guy that gives guided bus tours all around the country including Namibia, Botswana,and Lesotho and said he'll be back in the next few weeks. We were able to teach him about the priesthood and deliver some liahonas to him. When he is home he and his family make the 45 minute drive to the Hermann's branch from Bettys Bay. I marvel at some of the sacrifices some of these people make to get to church. Before the branch was established more than 5 years ago most of the members made the drive to Summer Set West, over a set of mountains, about an hours drive, before my mission you wouldn't find me doing that. This past week has been really well though with a lot of good appointments. I think the best one that we had was with Major and Prudence Muyo who just recently had a baby and we shared with them the plan of salvation where he was asking us some really good questions, where it was more us having a debate rather than just talking. I think the miracle of the week was to see an investigator named Cornelius Williams and his daughter come to church, just after following up on the families can be together dvd. Its definitely given me some encouragement to hand more of the free dvd cards out after the success we have been having with those. We have about 17 potential investigators who have been given the cards and have called the office to receive a free dvd that we need to still follow up and see. Most of our time is spent in Zwelihle a township that has hundreds of shacks everywhere. But our area that we cover is probably the size of Spanish Fork or bigger except right against the bays of the ocean. Well it looks like the guy that they pulled out is alright. I don't know what happened to him but he looks ok, as I look out the glass of the shop. Today we were going to hike to the top of this mountain, but due to rain I think well talk to some wine farmers and give some service or just play golf, anyway have a good week, thanks for the emails.
Love
Elder Tyler Hansen
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
May 12 2009
Hello family
Thanks for the pictures they worked great. It was a busy week with transfers. This past transfer was a 5 week transfer because of the meeting that President Probst has in Johannesburg. I was disappointed that I only got to stay in Mdantsane for a short time but I really enjoyed being there with Elder Smith especially. On Tuesday we received the call that two from the district were going to be transferred Elder Vernon and I and we moved on Thursday. I flew to Cape Town and then the office Elders drove me to Hermanus where I will be for a while. I really enjoy the area and the branch that we have. There are about 30 people in the branch and 7 priesthood holders. The branch house is in Hermanus in a pretty nice warehouse, and Elder Pauna and I stay in Fisherhaven which is the next bay across from Walkerbay to the north. We had 4 investigators to the branch yesterday and the branch President President Mckennon is really encouraging us for family led fathers who may be eligible for the priesthood to increase the priesthood numbers in the branch. We were able to find 2 new investigators on Friday and one them was a nice father led colored family. Many things have transpired in the last couple of days but I hope to spend more time typing next week when we have a little more time. Thanks for the support and love and any mother who reads this, Happy Mothers day!
love
Elder Tyler Hansen
Monday, May 11, 2009
Regan May 11.2009
This past week has been really great and we have been able to see how committed our 3 candidates for baptism and how they are progressing to that.
Oh and I did Find out that We are both staying here in Crestview for another Transfer which brings me much joy because I will be able to work with Misty's family all the way to baptism and after. I am so grateful for the Lord granting me this opportunity to serve him in a place full of Love.
This past week we taught Misty's family quite a bit. We are trying to keep the Momentum rolling forward.
We had the opportunity on Monday to get caught in the rain. We stopped at a part-members house to get out of the rain for a bit. His wife was feeling ill and asked us to giver her a blessing. It was a great moment because it continues to open the door for when she is willing to allow us to teach her.
On Tuesday we had district meeting and it went well. It started a little bit late because Elder Gudmundson was getting his cast off but all went well and we were all uplifted and edified.
On Wednesday we went to Misty's house and were able to bring out the whole family to activities. Masen, Mary, Kevin, and Joey all came to the combined activity and enjoyed water balloon volleyball. We introduced Misty to Bishop Hamm and they talked for a few minutes.
On Thursday we planned our day and had a good companionship inventory. We later went and had dinner at a less active members house and it went real well. I feel that very soon we will possibly be able to get Brother Monte back to church.
On Friday we went over to Misty's house and taught her and answered questions she had before all the kids got home. We then talked with the kids and taught them a bit and were still focusing on coming to church with them.
On Saturday we talked with allot of members and offering service as we came over. We talked to quite a few families and it was great.
On Sunday we had Kevin and Joey at church with us. It was great to see how committed they are to being baptized and their desires turning into actions.
The District is doing really well. We have been able to teach those around us and bless their lives. I know that through the Obedience that we are all striving to have as a district that we will grow more spiritually stronger and will be more prepared servants in finding those who are prepared for this glorious message.
It was great being able to talk to allot of you Yesterday for Mothers Day. Thank you for the Love and Support that you shared with me. Thank you for all of your prayers and your continued LOVE.
LOVE YOU
Elder Regan Hansen
Oh and I did Find out that We are both staying here in Crestview for another Transfer which brings me much joy because I will be able to work with Misty's family all the way to baptism and after. I am so grateful for the Lord granting me this opportunity to serve him in a place full of Love.
This past week we taught Misty's family quite a bit. We are trying to keep the Momentum rolling forward.
We had the opportunity on Monday to get caught in the rain. We stopped at a part-members house to get out of the rain for a bit. His wife was feeling ill and asked us to giver her a blessing. It was a great moment because it continues to open the door for when she is willing to allow us to teach her.
On Tuesday we had district meeting and it went well. It started a little bit late because Elder Gudmundson was getting his cast off but all went well and we were all uplifted and edified.
On Wednesday we went to Misty's house and were able to bring out the whole family to activities. Masen, Mary, Kevin, and Joey all came to the combined activity and enjoyed water balloon volleyball. We introduced Misty to Bishop Hamm and they talked for a few minutes.
On Thursday we planned our day and had a good companionship inventory. We later went and had dinner at a less active members house and it went real well. I feel that very soon we will possibly be able to get Brother Monte back to church.
On Friday we went over to Misty's house and taught her and answered questions she had before all the kids got home. We then talked with the kids and taught them a bit and were still focusing on coming to church with them.
On Saturday we talked with allot of members and offering service as we came over. We talked to quite a few families and it was great.
On Sunday we had Kevin and Joey at church with us. It was great to see how committed they are to being baptized and their desires turning into actions.
The District is doing really well. We have been able to teach those around us and bless their lives. I know that through the Obedience that we are all striving to have as a district that we will grow more spiritually stronger and will be more prepared servants in finding those who are prepared for this glorious message.
It was great being able to talk to allot of you Yesterday for Mothers Day. Thank you for the Love and Support that you shared with me. Thank you for all of your prayers and your continued LOVE.
LOVE YOU
Elder Regan Hansen
Friday, May 8, 2009
Monday, May 4, 2009
Regan May 4, 2009
I hope everything with all of you is going as well is it has been here.
Everything here this week has been full of miracles and new strengths that are hard to exactly put into words at the moment.
On Wednesday we talked with Misty and the kids and were making sure that they were still planning to come to the Barbecue on Thursday. As we were there one of Misty's friends she has been talking to asked us if we could give her a blessing. I truly was an instrument in the Lord's hands and felt the spirit envelop me 3 times during her blessing. We taught her a brief restoration and set up an appointment for this Wednesday. Her name is Krystal and she has 8 children.
On Thursday we had the Barbecue with some ward members and our ward mission leaders family. Misty and her family came and so did Jeff and Kira. We enjoyed each others company and taught some things and finished the night of by watching the Testaments DVD. It was very powerful and the spirit was powerful.
On Friday we went over and taught Misty's children. Masen is 15 and we committed her to Baptism for May 30th. We then visited a potential investigator who is in a hospice and taught her. Her name is Betty Sawyer and we have another appointment with her tomorrow. We then went and taught Kevin and Joey. Misty's two sons. We also committed them to Baptism with Masen on May 30th.
On Friday we went and taught Kevin and Joey the Plan of Salvation. We also committed them to Mark and Read in the Book of Mormon each day. They said they would.
On Sunday Joey, Jeff, and Kira were at church with us. Joey stayed the whole time and enjoyed it. Masen and Kevin will be there with Joey next week.
We were asked by our President Summerhays to attend Elder Bednar's CES fireside. For those who had the opportunity it was amazing. He shared some very powerful messages with this generation of youth that I would love to pass on.
Elder Bednar stated:
"The youth of this generation have a greater capacity for obedience than any other generation.” Spirits of the faithful, coming to the earth in this generation, have a greater capacity for valiance, courage and obedience.”
“Lucifer tempts us to misuse or minimize our bodies to decrease our happiness and increase our misery.” “Lucifer encourages us to Lower the Bar.” “Lucifer will lead us into lowering the bar by suggesting we take a few minutes of needed relief from a hectic daily schedule and engage in activities that lack fidelity.”
One other thing that I would like to add is that "Obedience is our Weapon to fight the Adversary."
I know of these things that he has said for a surety because the Holy Ghost has given a witness to me of the truth of these things. I know that has we all strive for Exact Obedience to the Gospel that we will have power to overcome all that stands in our way. I know that Our Heavenly Father lives. That he sent his Begotten Son to take upon the sins of the world and through him we can return to his presence. I Know that through the resurrection that Jesus Christ lives and that we to can live. I know that through Modern Day revelation that we know for a surety of the true Nature of the Godhead. I know that the rightful power of the Priesthood has been restored to bless us all not only individually but as families for time and all eternity. I know that the Book of Mormon is the Word of God and answers the questions that we seek for each and everyday. I know through Daily prayers and reading that we will continually be strengthened and receive guidance and protection over the Adversary. I know that Joseph Smith was and Instrument in the Lords hands who brought forth the Gospel in it Fullness for these latter days. I know and Testify of these things in the Sacred name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
I love All of you.
Elder Regan Hansen
Everything here this week has been full of miracles and new strengths that are hard to exactly put into words at the moment.
On Wednesday we talked with Misty and the kids and were making sure that they were still planning to come to the Barbecue on Thursday. As we were there one of Misty's friends she has been talking to asked us if we could give her a blessing. I truly was an instrument in the Lord's hands and felt the spirit envelop me 3 times during her blessing. We taught her a brief restoration and set up an appointment for this Wednesday. Her name is Krystal and she has 8 children.
On Thursday we had the Barbecue with some ward members and our ward mission leaders family. Misty and her family came and so did Jeff and Kira. We enjoyed each others company and taught some things and finished the night of by watching the Testaments DVD. It was very powerful and the spirit was powerful.
On Friday we went over and taught Misty's children. Masen is 15 and we committed her to Baptism for May 30th. We then visited a potential investigator who is in a hospice and taught her. Her name is Betty Sawyer and we have another appointment with her tomorrow. We then went and taught Kevin and Joey. Misty's two sons. We also committed them to Baptism with Masen on May 30th.
On Friday we went and taught Kevin and Joey the Plan of Salvation. We also committed them to Mark and Read in the Book of Mormon each day. They said they would.
On Sunday Joey, Jeff, and Kira were at church with us. Joey stayed the whole time and enjoyed it. Masen and Kevin will be there with Joey next week.
We were asked by our President Summerhays to attend Elder Bednar's CES fireside. For those who had the opportunity it was amazing. He shared some very powerful messages with this generation of youth that I would love to pass on.
Elder Bednar stated:
"The youth of this generation have a greater capacity for obedience than any other generation.” Spirits of the faithful, coming to the earth in this generation, have a greater capacity for valiance, courage and obedience.”
“Lucifer tempts us to misuse or minimize our bodies to decrease our happiness and increase our misery.” “Lucifer encourages us to Lower the Bar.” “Lucifer will lead us into lowering the bar by suggesting we take a few minutes of needed relief from a hectic daily schedule and engage in activities that lack fidelity.”
One other thing that I would like to add is that "Obedience is our Weapon to fight the Adversary."
I know of these things that he has said for a surety because the Holy Ghost has given a witness to me of the truth of these things. I know that has we all strive for Exact Obedience to the Gospel that we will have power to overcome all that stands in our way. I know that Our Heavenly Father lives. That he sent his Begotten Son to take upon the sins of the world and through him we can return to his presence. I Know that through the resurrection that Jesus Christ lives and that we to can live. I know that through Modern Day revelation that we know for a surety of the true Nature of the Godhead. I know that the rightful power of the Priesthood has been restored to bless us all not only individually but as families for time and all eternity. I know that the Book of Mormon is the Word of God and answers the questions that we seek for each and everyday. I know through Daily prayers and reading that we will continually be strengthened and receive guidance and protection over the Adversary. I know that Joseph Smith was and Instrument in the Lords hands who brought forth the Gospel in it Fullness for these latter days. I know and Testify of these things in the Sacred name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
I love All of you.
Elder Regan Hansen
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
April 28 2009
Hello,
Yesterday I wasn't able to email because of the Monday holiday that happens around here. I appreciate all the birthday greetings that I received and thank you for that. It wasn't to bad of a day but it could of been better, if we would of had more investigators at church. We had plenty of commitments but no follow ups which seems to be quite common around here. This week I look forward to because we found six new investigators, who we will talk to this week and find there houses. The one thing about the townships is the houses have no numerical order so sometimes it is tricky to find where your going in this part of the vineyard. This last week was pretty laid back despite the elections but we were able to do some productive things such as a couple of games of football and soccer on Tuesday and have workshops and interviews. I really enjoy the interviews and workshops and admire the care and love that President and Sister Probst have for the missionaries. With the many missionaries that President Probst has to watch over it really boggles my mind to know how he remembers each and every missionary in the mission, and how they are doing. He truly inspires me with the wisdom that he has. We were able to have two full working days though on Thursday and Friday where we were able to get some less active hours and also some service hours which is harder to get in the townships since the people don't have any money. I am really getting used to their square mouth shovel and it is a tool for everything around here, even to cut the lawn. It truly makes me miss the dependability and durability of the American tools instead of third world country tools. While Ive been here In Mdantsane I am amazed at the love the Xhosa people have for missionaries and when we pass by everyone says umlungu which means white person which the kids typically have fun with since not many white people are here. The kids around here have nothing to do in this town so we usually see them playing the tire and stick game where they roll a tire across the road with a pair of sticks with piece of plastic at the end of the stick to prevent the friction and therefore makes it slick on the inside of the tire. Some of them are usually pretty good. A lot of the problem around here encompass the law of chastity since not a lot of amusement is around and absolutely nothing to do. I look forward to talking to you on mothers day, give me a time when you want me to call, I don't know what the time difference is now, but I think it is 8 hours with daylight savings. Just let me know what time we will call from the church when ever. Here's a few pictures from the previous weeks take care have a good week.
love
Elder Tyler Hansen
Monday, April 27, 2009
Regan April 27, 2009
Well this week has been really great. We had Zone Conference on Friday and it just caused the week to be exciting.
We had a few great lessons this past week with all of our investigators. We were able to go and visit Jeff and Kira this week and teach them both about the Plan of Salvation. We also asked them how they had been doing on there commitments with the Word of Wisdom. Kira had been doing real well. She told us that she always had a warm cup of coffee in her hand from 7:30 in the Morning until 5 at night. She has not cut it down to 2 cups a day. She has such great desires to change and follow this great gospel. They attended church with us this week and it was great. They both enjoyed the experience and will be coming back.
Zone Conference was amazing as always. President always expresses his love so dearly and you can truly feel our Savior's love radiating from him. We talked allot about how we are doing everything in our power and the Lord has prepared us to be strong servants. Even though some areas have been slow he knows that even if we are not blessed now from our service we will see it all unfold throughout the rest of our life.
We have been able to talk with Misty and her family this week. Kevin, Joey, and Masen really have learned to love the Gospel. Masen asked Sister Malcolm at activity night about some things and she taught her the first 2 lessons. It went really well and I could tell she was truly touched. We talked to Misty and Masen told her that she wants to become Mormon. We will be working with there whole family later this week and continued progress with them.
I have really come to notice how strong the power of prayers is in the lives of our investigators. I feel that if it wasn't for the Pleading and Fervent prayers that I have had for all of them that their hearts would of not been as soft and open to all that has happened these past 2 weeks. Blessing upon blessings and Miracles upon Miracles will continue in all of our lives and in the lives of others as we all prayer for each other.
Love You
Elder Regan Hansen
We had a few great lessons this past week with all of our investigators. We were able to go and visit Jeff and Kira this week and teach them both about the Plan of Salvation. We also asked them how they had been doing on there commitments with the Word of Wisdom. Kira had been doing real well. She told us that she always had a warm cup of coffee in her hand from 7:30 in the Morning until 5 at night. She has not cut it down to 2 cups a day. She has such great desires to change and follow this great gospel. They attended church with us this week and it was great. They both enjoyed the experience and will be coming back.
Zone Conference was amazing as always. President always expresses his love so dearly and you can truly feel our Savior's love radiating from him. We talked allot about how we are doing everything in our power and the Lord has prepared us to be strong servants. Even though some areas have been slow he knows that even if we are not blessed now from our service we will see it all unfold throughout the rest of our life.
We have been able to talk with Misty and her family this week. Kevin, Joey, and Masen really have learned to love the Gospel. Masen asked Sister Malcolm at activity night about some things and she taught her the first 2 lessons. It went really well and I could tell she was truly touched. We talked to Misty and Masen told her that she wants to become Mormon. We will be working with there whole family later this week and continued progress with them.
I have really come to notice how strong the power of prayers is in the lives of our investigators. I feel that if it wasn't for the Pleading and Fervent prayers that I have had for all of them that their hearts would of not been as soft and open to all that has happened these past 2 weeks. Blessing upon blessings and Miracles upon Miracles will continue in all of our lives and in the lives of others as we all prayer for each other.
Love You
Elder Regan Hansen
Monday, April 20, 2009
Regan April 20, 2009
Well this past week has been a week for me personally up and down. It has seemed like everything is hitting me harder than ever but then everything is blessing me and our work.
This passed week we talked to Misty and she wants to be baptized which is great but she hasn't married Brad and most likely he won't move out. We found out they are planning on getting married in June which lifted me up again. She told us how she was talking with a preacher this past week who helped her with some bills. They ended up talking about the Book of Mormon and she defended it. It was exciting to here and understand that she is gaining a testimony of it's truth. She even included that she talked about Joseph Smith and explained that a bit. She is an awesome Daughter of God.
We talked with Jeffrey and Kira this week. We committed them to Live the Word of Wisdom and expressed how it would greatly improve there quality of Life. They said they would and also they would do it Cold Turkey. All seems to be going well that way.
We had activity night and were able to have Misty's kids come again. It is great that they want to come and enjoy it. We have really begun a great friendship and trust us. We should be able to teach them all very shortly and maybe even set some BCD's with them. It will be awesome.
This next week we will be having Zone Conference so I am very excited about that. It is one of those things like a General Conference that just uplifts and Boosts you up to continue in the work more diligently.
When I was reading a book yesterday I found out how much Strength and Power we can receive from Virtue. It is not just keeping ourselves clean but living at the Highest Standards of the gospel and being Obedient to them. I have set myself that this next week I will be Studying Virtue and also the "Law of the Harvest." Elder Parkinson shared a bit with me and it is really intrigued me.
If you a Curious about it you can find it in Alma 41-42 and Doctrine and Covenants 45. I am really excited to learn about it because it help me to understand that even if we are not seeing everything from our work at this time that we will receive great thing because of our Good Works in the Service.
Love You
Elder Regan Hansen
This passed week we talked to Misty and she wants to be baptized which is great but she hasn't married Brad and most likely he won't move out. We found out they are planning on getting married in June which lifted me up again. She told us how she was talking with a preacher this past week who helped her with some bills. They ended up talking about the Book of Mormon and she defended it. It was exciting to here and understand that she is gaining a testimony of it's truth. She even included that she talked about Joseph Smith and explained that a bit. She is an awesome Daughter of God.
We talked with Jeffrey and Kira this week. We committed them to Live the Word of Wisdom and expressed how it would greatly improve there quality of Life. They said they would and also they would do it Cold Turkey. All seems to be going well that way.
We had activity night and were able to have Misty's kids come again. It is great that they want to come and enjoy it. We have really begun a great friendship and trust us. We should be able to teach them all very shortly and maybe even set some BCD's with them. It will be awesome.
This next week we will be having Zone Conference so I am very excited about that. It is one of those things like a General Conference that just uplifts and Boosts you up to continue in the work more diligently.
When I was reading a book yesterday I found out how much Strength and Power we can receive from Virtue. It is not just keeping ourselves clean but living at the Highest Standards of the gospel and being Obedient to them. I have set myself that this next week I will be Studying Virtue and also the "Law of the Harvest." Elder Parkinson shared a bit with me and it is really intrigued me.
If you a Curious about it you can find it in Alma 41-42 and Doctrine and Covenants 45. I am really excited to learn about it because it help me to understand that even if we are not seeing everything from our work at this time that we will receive great thing because of our Good Works in the Service.
Love You
Elder Regan Hansen
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