Zach is doing great. He has been transferred to American Falls, Idaho. He was transferred right before Thanksgiving. On the Sunday prior to his transfer, he had baptized a young man. He also left a number of people committed for baptism. He spends most of his time serving the LDS congregations and members of the LDS congregations that have stopped going to church.
American Falls is a town of about 4,000 and the majority of those people (about 95%) identify themselves as Mormon. He has already has 3 folks that have committed for baptism. He is very excited. He was called to serve as the senior companion even though he has only been out just over 4 months. We received a wonderful letter from his mission president that spoke of his commitment to living the mission rules and his dedication to the work. We are so grateful for his commitment to serve the Lord.
The mission standard is for missionaries to teach 8 discussions. However, he and his companion have committed to teach double that number. They have been very blessed as a result of their service.
He is staying involved in music. He directs the missionary choirs and often sings in various congregational and stake choirs.
He already wore a hole in one suit. He has spent the majority of his time thus far walking as he had not been assigned a car. However, he now has a car and as he is serving as a senior companion, he is the designated driver for the duo. He hope to be able to get the suit fixed and to have a liner put in.
The area that he is serving in is one of the "warmest" in the mission but it is still very cold. American Falls sits right on the Snake River and is subject to fast canyon winds. He said that he loves it.
We will get to visit with him on Christmas and we are so excited. T-minus 22 days to be exact.
Same and Luther were talking this morning to each other over breakfast and spoke of how much they missed Zach. One of them said that although he missed him, he was glad that he was serving a mission. He went on to say that he wants to be just like him. It makes a mom and dad so happy.
I have attached a few pictures of him and his companion. Enjoy! I promise to do a better job updating in the future.
Giving thanks a their Thanksgiving breakfast.
Zach and new companion, Elder Blake.
Zach's new mission car...he wishes
Zach, comps and Miklo.
Miklo's family
Yeah....
