First Area, Kinston, NC!

Hey Everyone!

   I'm in North Carolina! I'm serving in Kinston, and almost everyone

has accents, so that's nice. This past week has been a rollercoaster!

On Wednesday, we woke up at 2:30 to catch our plane! Along with the 2

hour time zone change, I'm still a little tired each day! But I'm

adjusting.

   My trainer is Elder Stika. He's from Pleasant Grove Utah, and he's

been out for 22 months! He's really cool and we've been getting along

well. The people here are really nice, and we've been really busy! The

humidity is...moist, but it's not as bad as I was expecting. It's

really beautiful here, and it's green everywhere! It'll probably be a

while till I adjust to being a missionary, but it's been going well.

   My first Sunday was fast Sunday. I was gonna go up and bear my

testimony, but there was no room. At one point, there were about 10

people on the stand waiting to bear their testimonies! It was a good

meeting. For dinner, we ate at one of our investigators homes. The

Wade family.

   It's nice here! It's definitely a change, but I know this is where

I need to be. The scriptures bring so much comfort in guidance! In

Alma 31:5 it talks about how the scriptures have such a powerful

effect to lead us to do that which is good. And it's true! The

scriptures will help us in all aspects of our lives and draw us closer

to God and Jesus Christ. I know that they are true and that studying

them with real intent and then acting upon the things they teach will

bring true joy.

Have a wonderful week!

With Love,

Elder Rogers

MTC Fun!

Hey Everyone!

   Second week in the MTC was great! And now that I'm getting used to

it, it's time to head to Virginia! We leave on Wednesday Morning! I

can't wait! Nothin too crazy or extravagant happened this week. We

basically just had classes each day and learned a bunch! During gym

time on Saturday I was able to play some beach volleyball! That was

pretty great! I've been trying not to be too intense in any sports

during gym time, because last week some Elders sprained their ankles a

few days before going to the mission field!

   Life's been good here! Last night we had a devotional that was

about the importance of keeping a study journal. I never thought that

would be so important, but it is. If we write down the promptings and

revelation we receive from the Spirit, we will be more likely to act

upon those things. We will be more aware of the promptings we receive,

and we will grow closer to God. Another thing I learned is the

importance of Faith. Faith leads to action, and righteous action

brings us closer to Christ. This gospel is true and I love it!

   Next week, I'll be writing from Virginia!! Until then, have a great

week everyone!

With Love,

Elder Rogers