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EVANSVILLE ZONE
Back: Elder Fisher, Elder Howell, Elder Haw, Elder Estrada, Elder Nielsen, Elder Allen, Elder J. Tolman, Elder J. Smith, Elder B. Day, Elder Hubbell, Elder Draney, Elder Colling, Elder Fry, Elder Ralph, Elder Bratter, Elder Fegan
Front: Elder Biddle, Elder Young, Sister Dorius, Sister Dorius, Elder Lutz, Elder Humes, Elder Henderson,
Hermana Holt, Hermana Dunlop, Sister Ash, SIster Beukers, Elder Bowman, Elder Winn, Elder K. Anderson,
Elder Nebeker, Elder Lipsh, Elder Dye, Elder DV Gardner, Elder Morriss, Sister Woodbury, President Woodbury
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The cars all lined and ready to be inspected by Elder and Sister Lewis
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Where do I begin, regarding Zone Conferences that many have said are the best ever? I’m not sure what made it special, but for what its worth, here’s what transpired:
After Opening song and prayer, and Recitals, in lieu of a scriptural thought, President Woodbury had pre-arranged for several companionships to great conversion stories they had been a part of, or success at doing the expectation of talking to ten people per person per day outside of tracting, teaching, or member work. It was inspiring and set the Conference off to a good start.
Dr./Elder Smalley, our Area Medical Advisor, and his wife, took over for 35 minutes, talking about cleanliness, our bodies need for water, and making P-Day a non-heroics or competition day.
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Elder (Dr.) and Sister Smalley and Sister and President Woodbury
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Sister Woodbury did the traditional talk on a Christ-like attribute, this time on virtue, including her emphasis on not trying to walk too close to the line, keeping safely inside, and always standing in holy places. Her presentation also had the story of Zynock and the Chocolate Chip Cookies, a big hit.
After a break, there was an address by the local Stake President or one of the counselors in the Mission Presidency, President Blackwell or President Rennick and a wonderful musical number, often times as a sort of swan song or farewell by a missionary or missionaries having their last Zone Conference.
President Woodbury then did Tune-Ups, talking about activities within the Church, getting rid of any unauthorized electronic equipment, making more efficient use of time, being team players an not begrudging having to refer investigators to other missionaries, having enthusiasm even if you’ve talked to someone before, and not becoming discouraged when all you have done is plant seeds.
Lunch followed, provided by the Stake Relief Society in each area, and the thank-you from the missionaries, the GKLM-style "Called to Serve," which the Relief Society Sisters love.
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Elder Winn, Elder K. Anderson, Elder Lipsh, (Hermana Dunlop),
Elder Bowman, President Woodbury,
Sister Ash, Elder Henderson
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Elder Fegan, Elder Humes, Elder Biddle, Elder WInn,
Elder K. Anderson, Elder Lipsh
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Elder Colling, Elder Fegan, (Elder Nielsen), ELder Lutz, Elder Humes,
Elder Clarke, Sister Smalley, Elder D. Gardner, Elder Elder Dimter,
Elder K. Anderson, Elder Biddle
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Elder DV Gardner, Elder Dimter, Elder K. Anderson, Elder Biddle, Elder Estrada,
Elder Ralph, Elder Draney, Elder Hubbell, Elder B. Day
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After lunch, Sister Woodbury got time to practice the Missionary Medley with everyone, and they/we all sounded fantastic. Elder Neberker performed the daunting task of the piano accompaniment and was great.
President Woodbury then talked spoke about having a change of heart and what that means in the process of lasting conversion.
The Zone Leaders took over in break-out training sessions with each Zone, after which the group joined back together for Farewell Testimonies by those who are at the tail end of their missions.
After the closing song and prayer, Zone pictures and small group photos were taken in the cultural hall. Prints of photos Sister Woodbury had taken since the last Zone Conference were given out as well as the latest Trumpet newsletter and media that had been ordered. Missionaries, as always, lingered, talking to each other and checking in with former companions and friends, before going back to their respective areas.
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Elder Dimter, (Elder Draney), ELder K. Anderson,
Elder Winn, Elder Bowman, Elder Nebeker, (Elder Fgan), ELder Lipsh
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Elder Nebeker, Elder Biddle, Elder Bowman,
Elder Henderson, Elder Clarke
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Hermana Holt, Hermana Dunlop, Sister Beukers, Sister Ash
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Elder Draney, Elder Dimter
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Elder Hubbell, Elder Lutz
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Elder Ralph, Elder Morriss, Elder Colling
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Elder Fegan, Elder Bratter, Elder Haws, Elder Estrada
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Elder Dye, Elder Henderson, Elder Gardner, Elder Bowman, Elder Biddle
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Elder Howell, Elder Day, Elder Fisher, Elder Smith, Elder Humes, Elder Nielsen
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Elder Draney Elder Hubbell, Sister Beukers, Sister Ash,
Elder Bowman, Elder Colling
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Elder Biddle, Elder Fry, Elder Henderson, Elder Nebeker, Elder Gaardner
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The redheads of Evansville Zone
Elder Clarke, Elder Gardner, Elder Nebeker
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Sister Woodbury with the above
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Elder Estrada and Elder Haws
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Elder Clarke, Elder Fry, Elder Estrada, Elder Haws, Elder Dye
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Afterward, Sister Woodbury had a short meeting with the Sisters and President Woodbury met with those needing Temple Recommend renewals and a few other matters. Then it was all over for three months. Everyone went out with new ideas and insights, reminders and renewed determination to step it up and be the best they can be.
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