May 25, 2015

Well I am not in Lamar anymore. I am now here in Wichita again. I am now in the Auburn Hills ward.

Monday we had p-day. We emailed at the college and then we spent time at the Fillmores. We went to the lake and took a picture next to the beach for fun.  Then we had dinner with the Halls. Then we went to see Emmett and Jan. 

Tuesday we had time to start to organize the new place. Then we had lunch with Brother Simmons. He took us out to eat. Then we had time to see people in town. We saw Sister Smith and Paulina and Emmett and Jan and Stanna. Then the Mackeys dropped food off for us.  Then we had sports night. Then president Bell called and told me that I was leaving in the morning. This was at 9:15 then we stopped in to say bye to a few members. Saw Opal and Reily and then the Miller Family. Brittney and Jarred were out there. Then we went home to pack everything. This was a long night. Got everything done before 12 but could fall asleep. 

Miller Family 

Riley and Opal Cooper

Wednesday we started the day at 3 am. We left town at 4:15.  We got to Dodge City at 8 am. Got on the Mission Van and road to Wichita. Stayed to have lunch and Transfer Meeting. My new Companion is Elder McGee. Then we had Dinner with the Gregory Family. Then we had correlation with the WML.

Thursday Elder McGee got pulled over and got a ticket for speeding in our town of Goddard. Then we had interviews with the District Leader. Then we had dinner with Brother Gibson. Then we saw the Egglestons

Friday we helped set up for Mormon Prom. This was put on by a family here in Wichita. Then we had a Zone Meeting. Then we time to meet a few people and then have dinner with the Yee Family. 

Saturday we had a move we helped with. A sister was moving to Arizona. Then we had lunch with Sister Galloway. Then we went on splits with the ZLs and had a great night. Talked to the DJ of the Mormon Prom, Brother Headley. 

Sunday we had a great Church service. We talked about Sabbath Day and the Priesthood. Then we had dinner with the Zogg Family. Then we went over and gave Brother Eggleston a blessing. 

This week has been Crazy. Thanks for all the letters and everything. Have a safe week and stay out of trouble.

Love,

Elder Andrew Allen 

May 18, 2015

This week has been Great. We have done a lot. 

Monday we had Stake P-Day in Garden. We drove down to Garden and Emailed.  Had a BBQ and played dodge ball. Then we came back up to Lamar. We had dinner with the older Anderson Family. Then we started to pack and clean our place.

Tuesday morning Sister Fillmore came over to inspect our apartment. She said it was good but we needed to clean our oven and fridge and shelves. Then we had District meeting. After District meeting we started to move apartments. We moved around the block. We are now living in one of Bishop’s places. The sister missionaries and few of our neighbors helped us move. We were able to get all the big things moved before dinner and sports night. Sports night was very small this week. Brittney and Jarred and Dave Miller were not able to come so it was a lot of younger kids. 

Wednesday we had lunch with Bishop and his wife. Then we moved a few more things. The Sisters also helped us more. The STL from Dodge were up here with the Sisters. It ended up that Sister Macrum and Sister Fernandez stayed in all day because of a migraine. So it was Sister Brown and Sister Valdivia that helped us. Then we saw Pete and Stanna and Emmit and Jan.  Then we went out to The Millers to have a lesson on Reading Maps. We were able to learn and now try not to get stuck on bad roads. 

Thursday we went to the church building to wash off our car from going out to the Millers. Then we talked to Jarred at the laundry mat. Then we had lunch. Then we went over to Opal and Riley Coopers place. We were able to talk to them and then talk to Brittney. I was able to help do the dishes at their place before the graduation party on Sunday. Then we had dinner with the Durst Family. Then we went to the last part of Institute Class. 

Friday we finished moving every thing and then Sister Fillmore passed us. We are all done with the old place but we have to keep an eye on it until Aug. Then we were able to then talk to Brittney and Jarred out at the Millers. I was also able to help with the new stereo in the Truck. Then we had Cake and Ice Cream with the Fillmores and the Sisters. 

Saturday we had Lamar Days. Started off the day with a Parade and then went to the park for the car show. We were able to have a ride on the Seat Belt Highway patrol car. This simulated a crash of 5 miles an hour. Talks about the importance of seat Belts. Then we were able to talk to many people at the park. Ran in to members and lots of nice people. Then we went to North Gateway Park for a fishing Expo. Colorado Parks and Wilde-life put on an event to help teach kids how to fish. We were able to help, watch and help the kids there. I was able to meet many of the Officers for the CPW. Then we had a meeting with our ward mission leader. 

Seat belt ride

Sunday we had Church. This week was ward Conference. After Church we had a potluck. Then we attended Lamar High School Graduation. Opal Copper and Austin Crown and Ashley all members of the ward were graduating. This was a small class but it took an hour and half to get through it all. Then we went over with the Millers to the party at the Opals. Then we had dinner with the Fillmores and then we saw Emmit and Jan.

Thanks for every thing. Have a safe week and have a fun summer. I will be finishing of my mission out here in the Lamar Ward. Also we have a temple trip the First Tuesday in June and Ipad training next week in Wichita. 

Love,

Elder Andrew Allen

Picture of Seat Belt Ride.

District Picture at the Durst House

Sun seat out at the Millers. 

May 11, 2015

This week has been great. This is going to be a short email. We are in Garden Right now for stake P-day. We are going to have a BBQ. 

Monday the Zone Leaders and the Garden City Elders came up to Lamar. They ate pancakes with us at the Fillmores. Elder Guam tried to get the record but he was 8 short getting it. Then we went to Two Butts and the lake. Then we had lunch and Emailed. Then we saw Brittney and Jarred. Then we talked to Emmett and Jan.

Tuesday we had district meeting. During it the Fire system inspector came and played with the fire alarm. Also a member of FM came to change a lock. I was able to talk to them after the meeting. Then we had time to see many people in town before dinner with the Mackey family. Then we had sports night. Lots of people came.

Wednesday we had time to update all the records and weekly planning. Then we were able to have dinner with the Mastas family. Then we talked to people by our apartment. There was a tornado warning for the night. We ended up going out to the Millers for a lesson and had lots of rain and wind. Lots of fun. Then we had the lesson with Brittney and Jarred. 

Thursday we talked to lots of people. We were able to talk with a few of our investigators. Had a few people complain that they couldn't get into the building to us. We ended up having to tell them we did do any thing but the FM Group changed the locks. We then had dinner with the Fillmores.

Friday we travel to Garden City for interviews with the Mission President. It went great. During the Interviews we were trained by the AP. Then we had lunch provided by the Murphy in Garden City. Then we made the drive back. We were able to help Zachariah pack up their truck to move to Pueblo.

Saturday we drove back to Garden City. We had Zone Training. Then we had lunch and then we drove back to Lamar. We were able to see a few people before dinner with the Ortiz family. Then we were able to meet with Emmett and Jan. 

Sunday we had Church. There were a lot of people that came to church because it was Mothers Day. Then we were able to go out to the Millers.  We Skyped at their house. Then we had dinner and a party for Brittney and Jarred's twins. Then we had a lesson and when home. 

This week we have driven and taught and had fun. Thanks for every thing. Keep up the good work. Have a safe week.

Love,

Elder Allen

May 4, 2015

This week was very long but great.

Monday we first started the day off with eating pancakes at the Fillmores. So I now have a record of 36 pancakes. Then we emailed and had fun. Then we were able to talk to a few people after dinner. We meet with Emmit and Jan.

Tuesday we had district meeting. Then after District meeting we gave Brother Ortiz a blessing. Then we visited a less active in Lamar that was able to cut Elder Mcitires hair. Then we were able to see many people before dinner with the Mackeys. Then we had sports night. The Millers, Jarred and Brittney, Bolinger Family all came this week. It was lots of fun because there were only big kids there. Then we talked with Brother Miller about the plan of missionary work.

Wednesday we went on a road trip. We went down to Walsh, Springfield, Two Butts and Campo. We were able to find some less actives that have been not contacted in many years. We had lots of fun. We even had fun on the dirt roads until we got stuck. We ended up in the country for 3 hours until Jarred and Brittney came to pull us out. We tried to call a lot of people. It ended up that only Jarred would talk to us so he came from Lamar to get us. Thanks to him we got home that night. We were able to talk to the Wheat field.

Thursday we had time to see people in town. We were able to talk with Emmit and Jan, Paulina, Sam Kisamore. We were able to have a church tour with Paulina and her date is for May 23. Then we had dinner out at the Millers. We were able to talk about less actives and church with him. Then we went to wish Pete a Happy Birthday. Pete is a recent Convert and our down stairs neighbor. It ended up that Pete was not able to come to the door. So we talked to Stana a less active and our apartment manager. We talked to her and Rick. Then as we were going into our building we saw lots of people walking in to Pete’s place. So we went to look into it. It ended up that Pete fell down in the kitchen and cut open his eyelid. We got Stana and she asked us to call 911. Pete passed out; we ended up giving him a blessing. The EMT then showed up and helped Pete. They took him to the Hospital. Then we had to talk to the police.

Friday we started off the day doing family history with Sam Kisamore. Then we talked to the sisters about the ward and the less actives we have met. Then we had lunch and then talked to Stana and the Police again. Then we had time to then start our drive to Garden. On the way to Garden we saw the Smiths and Colman's and Tirie. Then we had dinner at Porky's Parlor in Syracuse. We ended up getting to the Zls house at 9PM.

Saturday we started the day at 3am. We got on the bus in Garden City at 4:15. We made a stop in Dodge to pick up more missionaries. Then we got to Wichita at 8am. In Wichita we took a mission Picture. Then we had a mission talk and then we entered the church building. Then Elder Holland, Elder Christionson and Elder Desler talked to us for about 3 hours. It was great to learn from them. Elder Holland went up to Sister Williams and talking to us and ended up Yelling to us in Sister Williams face. He grabbed her head and shook it for a second. He also did it again with another Elder and kissed him on his head. This was a great meeting. They all talked about thing we can do to help improve as a mission. Then we got a sack lunch and left for home. We ended up not getting home until 6 pm our time, 7 pm Kansas Time. Then we saw Brittney and Jarred. We blessed their house and gave Brittney a blessing with Dave Miller.

Sunday we had church. It was a great meeting. We even had a missionary that served in the ward come back. Sister Fuller now Sister Hindrickson came to church on their way to Texas with her husband. I served around her when I was in Topeka. Then we had a Priesthood meeting that was broadcast from Garden. Then we saw Pete. He is doing lots better. He is planning on going home on Thursday. He said he did not like the birthday present of the hospital. Then we attended the YSA Broadcast.

This week has been very good. Thanks for all the Letters and Emails. Have a Great Week and have a safe Mothers Day.

Love,

Elder Andrew Allen

April 27, 2015

This week was good.

Monday we had zone p-day. We went down to Garden and played dodge ball. The zone leaders showed up an hour late. They were the ones with the keys to the building. Then we drove back to Lamar. On the way back we stopped by the Beards. Then we went out a helped Jarred load one of his cars on a trailer. Then we talked to Dave Miller.

Tuesday we had district meeting. After district meeting we went over to the Smith’s house to lay sod. This was lots of fun. The Smiths are not members but they are good friends with the Loveless family. Mr. Smith is also a surgeon at the Hospital. We were able to get all the grass done.  Then we saw Paulina and then had dinner with Sister Hunt. Then we had Sports Night.

Wednesday we had time to plan and to get everything up-to-date. Then we showed Paulina the Restoration DVD. We ended up having to take the TV a part so we could retrieve the DVD. It worked after we put it back together.  Then we went to Holly. We were able to find the Holly Branch Building. It is a newer building they don't use but still keep and plan on reopening it. Then we had dinner with the Smiths out in Holly.

 

Small Holly Building

Thursday we helped Dave Miller at work. We went up to North Queens to plant trees and to fix the drip and work around the shop. We are volunteering with the state so we can attend the voluntary dinner in May. Then we had time to eat dinner and then go to the old senior center to hear the music. We were able to talk with many of the residents there.

Friday we were able to meet many new people. We talked to Brother Kisamore. Then we talked to Tyler and Jan and Emmitt. We were also able to then have dinner with the Ortiz family. Then we were able to cheek up on Pete after his mouth surgery.

Saturday we started off the day helping one of bishop’s new tenants move a washer and dryer to her new house. It ends up that they are living across the street from the Whites. Then we had lunch and then talked to Emmitt, Jan and Stanna. Then we went out to help Dave Miller and the family with the garden.

Sunday we had church then we stayed to help with Pack meeting. Then we had lunch and then tried many people before dinner with Zaricha Sanders. Then we were able to put Percila on date for baptism.

We have had lots of work and service this week. I am looking forward to Elder Holland coming to the mission on Saturday. This is going to be fun to travel to Wichita and back in a day. Thanks for every thing.

Love,

Elder Andrew Allen

April 20, 2015

This week has been good. Lots of Driving. 

Monday we had p-day with the Fillmores and the Sisters. Then we had dinner with the Maestes Family. It was Brother Maestes birthday so it was lots of fun. Then we saw Jarred and Brittney.

Tuesday we had district meeting. The Zone Leaders came up and spent the morning with us. Then I went down to Garden City with Elder Whitaker. This was a great trip. We were able to see a few investigators before dinner with the Bishop of their ward. We were able to talk to the Bishop about how we could help him. He gave us some great ideas that we could do to help him and the ward. 

Wednesday we exchanged back. We meet at the Colorado border. We took pictures and then left. We then had time to study and weekly planning. Then we had lunch and then we went out to visit people. We were able to see Tyler and talk to Leo. Then we had dinner and then went to the church for a church tour. It ended up that he did show but we were able to talk to many members at the church building. 

Thursday we had a long day. We had lots of people not home. We were able to see Sister Smith and Brother Simmons and Pauline.  Then we had dinner with Sister Edwards and Brother Sanders. We were able to help them prepare for their wedding this week. Then we went to the Senior Center to hear Brother Simmons play in the 50-60 band. We were able to talk to lots of the people there. 

Friday morning we drove down to Garden City. Elder Mcintire had a DL meeting with the ZL and AP. During this meeting I went with the other companions out to teach people. I went with Elder Gaum and Elder Marley. They are both new missionaries so it was fun to talk to them because they asked lots of questions about my mission. Then we had lunch and drove back. We were able to see the Beard family and the Hicks on the way back. Then we had dinner with the Clarks. Then we helped Zachariah set up the Community center for the reception. 

Saturday we had the wedding at the Church Building. It was a total of 6 min with the Bishop performing the Ceremony. Then the Family took pictures and then we had the Reception at the Community Building. This was a great time because we were able to meet several people in Lamar that are not members. Then we went out to the Millers. We were able to fix the Tractor and to start to plow their garden.  We were able to talk to Opal, Brittney and Jarred out at the Millers. 

Sunday we had Church. We had a small amount of members show up. We had 111 attend church today. We were able to help a traveling nurse move in to Lamar. She met the Fillmores at the church and asked for help and we were called. Then we had dinner with the Whites. After dinner I played with their kids while the other missionaries did the lesson. We were able to build a train track. Lots of fun. Then we saw Brittney and Jarred. We were able to talk about them getting married but it sounds like this will be a hard step for them because they lose all the money from the state that they need. But we are still trying to help them. 

Thanks for every thing. Have a safe week and Remember to follow Jesus Christ. Just for your heads up we are having Elder Holland come to the Mission on May 2nd. So we will be all going to Wichita that week.  This is going to be a great day. 

Love,

Elder Andrew Allen

April 13, 2015

This week has been good. We have been able to talk to many people and see lots of members of the church.

Monday we spent most of the time at the Fillmores.  We also went to give Brittney a blessing because she has bronchitis. We had dinner and breakfast with Fillmores. Then we were able to see Brittney and Jarred and many others.

Elder Allen winning the pancake eating competition

Tuesday we had district meeting. Then we went out with Brother Miller to work for the Colorado Parks and Wildlife. We were building a rain catch to provide water for the animals.   This was lots of fun.  There was Dave Miller and Derek, Charlie, Austin Crow and the Elders. We had lots of fun and lots of driving. We even had fun talking and fixing problems. We then had dinner with the Millers and then Sports night.  Lots of fun playing dodge ball.

Wednesday we had time to talk to lots of people in our apartment. We even had time to see Pete and Stanna and Tyler. We had time to also meet many people in town.

Thursday we saw Paulina, Jamie and Dennis and the Mastes family. We then left for Garden City because of our meeting on Friday.  We were able to still talk to people as we stopped in towns and gas stations. We ended up staying the night at the Spanish Elders place in Garden City.

Friday we had Zone Training. This went very long, they went over an hour and we still had to get lunch. Then after lunch Elder Mcintir talked to the Zone leader for an hour. Then we left about 4:30. Then on our way back we saw the Beard Family. We were able to talk to them and their less active daughter and her non-member kids. The Beards have been coming to church the last 6 weeks and are working to go to the temple. Then we had dinner with the Halls.  After Dinner we went on splits. I went with Tyler Bolinger and Brother Hall went with Elder Mcintir. We all had a great time.

Saturday we did service at the Millers house. We cleaned their house and also cleaned outside. It was lots of fun talking to Brother Miller when we were working on the project. Then we talked to Jarred and Brittney out at the Millers. Then were able to see Marcus, Ben and Paulina.

Lamar District Missionaries

Sunday we had a great church meeting. We had lots of people show up. After the sacrament we had to set up more chairs. This is cool to the see the ward grow. Brittney and Jarred were able to come and stay for two hours. Then we went over to their house for lunch. Then we saw the Deman Family and the Loveless Family. Then we had dinner with the Clarks.

This had been a great week and we saw lots of progression in many people this week. Jarred and Brittney are still working to baptism. Jarred had cleared up all the legal things that were holding him back now they are planning on getting married. Thanks for every thing.

Love,

Elder Andrew Allen