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LOUISVILLE WEST ZONE
Back: Elder D. Gardner, Elder Hicken, Elder Daynes, Elder Morriss, Elder Shutt, Elder Rost,
Elder Miner, Elder Shaffer, Elder Freestone, Elder Beukers, Elder Fegan
Front: Elder Molleman, Elder Wight, Elder Frye, Elder Taylor, Elder Christopherson, Elder Ipson,
Elder Irwin, Elder Lush, Elder Harshman
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LOUISVILLE CENTRAL ZONE
Hermana Arreola, HErmana Taylor, Elder Green, Elder Wharton, Elder Howard, Elder Duran, Elder Schofield, Elder Leake, Elder Blake, Elder Morriss, Elder Fegan, Elder Waddell
Front: Elder Johnson, ELder Gardner, Elder Lawrenson, Elder Armstrong, Elder Thomas, Elder Richins, Elder Warner, Elder Dewey, Elder Christensen, Elder Ferguson, Elder Casteneda |
Where do I begin, regarding Zone Conferences that many have said are the best they've ever attended? 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.
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 Sisters love.
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Elder Roth, Elder Shaffer, Elder Schofield, Elder Christensen,
Elder Taylor, Elder Fegan, Elder Harshman
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Elder Fegan, Elder Harshman, Elder Ferguson, Elder Warner, Elder Duran,
Elder Wharton, Elder Howard, Elder Waddell, Elder Blake
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Elder Morriss, Elder Rost, Elder B. Johnson, Elder Christoperson?,
Elder?, Elder Molleman, Stake President, Elder ?
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Elder Molleman, Stake President, Elder Leake, Elder Lawrenson,
President Woodbury, Elder/Dr. Smalley
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Hermana Taylor, Elder Irwin
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Elder Irwin, Elder Hicken, Elder Ipson, Elder Shutt, Elder J. Tolman
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Elder Daynes, Hermana Taylor, Elder Richins, Elder ?,
Hermana Arreola, Elder Ferguson, Elder Irwin, Elder Hicken
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The Birthday Boy
Elder Molleman
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Elder Molleman and Elder Fegan
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After lunch, Sister Woodbury got time to practice the Missionary Medley with everyone, and they/we all sounded fantastic. Elder Thomas performed the daunting task of the piano accompaniment and was incredible. 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 Leake, Elder Armstrong, Elder Rost
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LOUISVILLE WEST ZONE
in a contemplative mood
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Elder Warner, Elder Leake, Elder Armstrong
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Elder Lush, Elder Beukers, Elder Taylor, Elder Christopherson
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Elder Richins, Elder Thomas, Elder Blake, Elder Green
(And the point is?)
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Elder Leake, Elder Wight, Elder Rost, Elder Molleman
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Elder Taylor and Elder Gardner
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Elder Taylor, Elder Fry, Elder Miner, Elder Morriss
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Elder Irwin, Elder Ipson, Elder Harshman
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Elder Harshman, Elder Daynes, Elder Hicken, Elder Irwin, Elder Ipson
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Hermana Taylor, Sister Woodbury, Hermana Arreola
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Elder Ferguson, Elder Duran, Elder Blake, Elder Wharton, Elder Howard
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Elder Lush, Elder Christopherson, Elder Beukers,
Elder Morriss, Elder Gardner, Elder Shutt
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Elder Morriss, Elder Gardner, Elder Shutt
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Elder Warner and Elder Armstrong showing how excited
they are about the Contact-10-People-a-Day Expectation
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Elder Thomas
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(Elder Rost, Elder Wharton) and Elder Wight
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Elder Wharton, Elder Dewey, Elder Howard, Elder Armstrong
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Elder Dewey and Elder Howard
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Elder Stasrks, Elder Blake, Elder Roth, Hermana Taylor, Elder B. Johnson,
Hermana Arreola, Elder Leake, Elder Taylor, Elder Casteneda
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Elder T. Gardner
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Elder Rost, Elder Wharton, Elder Richnis, Elder Howell, Elder Thomas, Elder Blake, Elder Warner, Elder Leake,
Elder Ferguson, Elder Lawrenson
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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