week 8

Hey Y'all!

I went to my first zone conference this week, which was pretty great! I got to see some of the missionaries from my MTC district: Elder Johnson and Sister Vernon. I also got to meet my trainer's trainer, Elder Irwin.

We did another exchange this week, but this time I stayed here in Paris. And because I was the one who knew the area, I was more or less in charge. It was an...interesting experience. But I realized how well I really did know the area and what I needed to do as a missionary.

Today we went down to Lexington for our preparation day. We played a few games with some of the other missionaries, went to lunch, and got to know them. It was fun!

I had the opportunity to speak in church yesterday about missionary work. One of the things I shared was what you need to do to be a successful member missionary. I call them the 5 L's:

Love everyone around you.

Learn the principles.

Live the Gospel ALWAYS.

Let the Spirit guide.

Loose your tongue.

For us full-time missionaries, there's actually a 6th:

Lose yourself in the work.

The most important is to love everyone. As you do so, I promise you will not only help others increase their faith, but you too will obtain an increase of faith, spiritual strength, and love for your fellow man.

Sincerely,

Elder Huston

Attached: A picture of me, my trainer (Elder Frigetto), and his trainer (Elder Irwin).

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Coming at you from the GKLM (Great Kentucky Louisville Mission)!