"Thou art called to labor in my vineyard, and to build up my church, and to bring forth Zion, that it may rejoice upon the hills and flourish. Behold, verily, verily, I say unto thee, thou art not called to go into the eastern countries, but thou art called to go to the Ohio. And inasmuch as my people shall assemble themselves at the Ohio, I have kept in store a blessing such as is not known among the children of men, and it shall be poured forth upon their heads. And from thence men shall go forth into all nations. Wherefore, go forth, crying with a loud voice saying: The kingdom of heavn is at hand: crying: Hosanna! Blessed be the name of the Most High God. Go forth baptizing with water, preparing the way before my face for the time of my coming." --Doctrine and Covenants 39: 13-15, 19-20

Saturday, June 2, 2012

May 29, 2012

Hey Dad,
Good to hear from you.  I enjoy the little fat jokes; they are always so great to hear... Haha.  Well what I have learned from leadership so far is that I really can't rely on myself.  I have started to rely more on the Spirit and not my own talents.  Also follow-up is extremely important and has helped me and this district improve so much. And, of course, goals would be the last one.  Setting goals is so important and needed in missionary work and also in life.  Without goals both the areas in this district were lacking in teaching and finding.  However, as soon as we started setting goals, both the areas improved so much.  One thing that i have also learned is that the best way to be a leader is to follow and live just as the the Savior lived. He is our
exemplar and our perfect leader.  So I study and apply his teachings and his example into my missionary work and that is when I begin to improve the most. Our president has been focusing a lot on becoming converted rather than just having a testimony.  He has truly helped me a lot by doing this.  I thought a lot about what he said and I am following his council by studying the Christlike attributes and applying them. I have truly learned that the book, Preach my Gospel is an inspired book and helps all members not just missionaries.  You should probably start using that in FHE with Jesse -- just saying.   I wish that I really started to study it before I came out but you know me,  I just thought i knew everything.  Well, it's great to hear from you and everything going on in the world of the family.  I have been doing great and loving my service these days.  I may not have had as much success as I was wanting but I know that I can't become discouraged and I know I will be able to see success soon. I am loving every day out here and working hard... And I can't wait to sleep in once I get home haha just kidding... Well love you and thank you for all you do.
Love ,
Elder Ryan Furtney
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