9/4/1983 - 9/10/1983
Dear President,
We had the seminary reps come this week and setup the seminary in two of the branches. In the Sapuk branch the teacher is expecting and she will be leaving the island in about a month. This will leave me to teach it until she comes back, which will be quite some time. We might start teaching an English class since there are a lot of non-members requesting to go to the one in Mwan. Since Sapuk is so far away from Mwan, many kids cannot attend. Thanks! Love, Steve
9/11/1983 - 9/17/1983
Dear President,
I'm working on the discussions a lot now and hopefully this week we might do some tracting... alone. Mote is learning the first half of the first discussion, and I've just about got all of the first part finished. Our discussions [numbers] are going down because we've finished teaching many people, and many can't [be] baptized because they like to be taught but they won't commit to anything. What do you do? We are trying. It's hard for us to get investigators in Sapuk, but we're working on the language all the time, so we'll try hard to get ready to go out on our own. Love, Elder Monson
9/25/1985 - 10/1/1983
Dear President,
Elder Mote and I are ready to give the first discussion by ourselves. Now we need to find more people to teach. We had a great seminary party this week, but the Sapuk members didn't show. We surely invited them to come but they didn't come because they expected us to give them a ride. We can't give them a ride every time they want one, or we would've gotten them. Looking forward to get the next MGM soon. Love, Elder Monson
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Micronesia/Guam - Reports to the Mission President August 1983
7/31/83 - 8/6/83
Dear President,
Its hard to believe, but I caught a cold this week. How does one catch a cold in a tropic zone? I left my fan turned on me all night and that does it. I have a small cough now. It's going away slowly. I did double my study time, which is a good thing for me to keep up. I'm sure you read me letter in the MGM and I'm trying harder now. We're not having too good of success finding more investigators. I never thought reading books like "Jesus the Christ" and "A Marvellous Work and a Wonder" would increase my faith and testimony. I was sure wrong. They open so much to my eyes and understanding it's great! It actually shows how many churches are wrong and confounds every other false doctrine they have. I'm thankful for these books and their testimonies. I'm thankful for your letter in the MGM. I'm glad the church is true. Love, Elder Monson
8/7/83 - 8/13/83
Dear President,
I am late getting this report to Elder Mundinger (the "DL"), and part of the reason is that I got sick. I don't know why I got so sick so fast, but I did. That was the past 2 days, and I'm almost completely over it now. It was so bad for a while I almost thought it was cholera. I went to the hospital and they checked it out. Everyone else around seems to be getting sick too; Elder Huff, Elder Mundinger, and a few members in Sapuk. Today I'll be going out and working. Take care and thanks. Love, Elder Monson
8/14/83 - 8/20/83
Dear President,
Your coming to Truk was perfect timing. Just the day before, both Mundinger and I were sick and had to stay at home. We were just over our colds the day you came. I wish all of us were free from colds. Elder Huff has been getting sick often it sounds like. I surely do appreciate you coming over to see us. It was a real thrill to see you both and feel of your great spirit. We're working on the discussions full blast now, working on it in-between appointments, etc. I'm certainly sharpening up my typing skills. Thanks! Love, Steve
8/28/83 - 9/3/83
Dear President,
It's been fun adjusting to being a senior companion. It's good though. It teaches me to be more self starting. I'm glad for the opportunity. I think Elder Wilson has sent in the first part of the discussions, and we are still working on the rest now. One of translators, Happiness Ichin, changed his work shift to the evening so he can help us at any time of the day. It's really good. Today before Mundinger and Christensen go back to Uman, we're going to have a Trukese class with him. I guess we'll be getting the seminary guys in two days. We have the material for the classes, but they need to distribute it. Just curious, but when (and if) will we get bikes? Being with Elder Mote is a giant advantage because the people love to see him (since his skin is darker). He's going to get us into a lot of houses too. Thanks. Love, Steve
Dear President,
Its hard to believe, but I caught a cold this week. How does one catch a cold in a tropic zone? I left my fan turned on me all night and that does it. I have a small cough now. It's going away slowly. I did double my study time, which is a good thing for me to keep up. I'm sure you read me letter in the MGM and I'm trying harder now. We're not having too good of success finding more investigators. I never thought reading books like "Jesus the Christ" and "A Marvellous Work and a Wonder" would increase my faith and testimony. I was sure wrong. They open so much to my eyes and understanding it's great! It actually shows how many churches are wrong and confounds every other false doctrine they have. I'm thankful for these books and their testimonies. I'm thankful for your letter in the MGM. I'm glad the church is true. Love, Elder Monson
8/7/83 - 8/13/83
Dear President,
I am late getting this report to Elder Mundinger (the "DL"), and part of the reason is that I got sick. I don't know why I got so sick so fast, but I did. That was the past 2 days, and I'm almost completely over it now. It was so bad for a while I almost thought it was cholera. I went to the hospital and they checked it out. Everyone else around seems to be getting sick too; Elder Huff, Elder Mundinger, and a few members in Sapuk. Today I'll be going out and working. Take care and thanks. Love, Elder Monson
8/14/83 - 8/20/83
Dear President,
Your coming to Truk was perfect timing. Just the day before, both Mundinger and I were sick and had to stay at home. We were just over our colds the day you came. I wish all of us were free from colds. Elder Huff has been getting sick often it sounds like. I surely do appreciate you coming over to see us. It was a real thrill to see you both and feel of your great spirit. We're working on the discussions full blast now, working on it in-between appointments, etc. I'm certainly sharpening up my typing skills. Thanks! Love, Steve
8/28/83 - 9/3/83
Dear President,
It's been fun adjusting to being a senior companion. It's good though. It teaches me to be more self starting. I'm glad for the opportunity. I think Elder Wilson has sent in the first part of the discussions, and we are still working on the rest now. One of translators, Happiness Ichin, changed his work shift to the evening so he can help us at any time of the day. It's really good. Today before Mundinger and Christensen go back to Uman, we're going to have a Trukese class with him. I guess we'll be getting the seminary guys in two days. We have the material for the classes, but they need to distribute it. Just curious, but when (and if) will we get bikes? Being with Elder Mote is a giant advantage because the people love to see him (since his skin is darker). He's going to get us into a lot of houses too. Thanks. Love, Steve
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