April 16, 2018 - South SLC

This week was full of just work, work, and more work. We spent a lot of time trying random ideas of how we could find some 75 people in the entire Salt Lake Valley. It was a lot of fun. We talked to people from all over the world, and were able to bear testimony to hundreds of the reality of Our Living Savior Jesus Christ, and witness that God love all of His children and provides a prophet today to lead and guide us. What a blast.

We try to appeal to many people by having events that they can attend. This week we spent multiple hours playing volleyball and other sports, because it brings a large turnout of unbaptized Karenni. We also spent some time in Magna, because many are moving out there for some reason. 

All in all, the work progresses. The Lord is leading and guiding us to find his children who are ready to hear the restored gospel. It is a marvelous thing to be a part of. A great experience from the week: We were teaching a Kachin man (another Burmese tribe), and he expressed the concern that he was already baptized. We taught about the priesthood authority, and he said that he wanted to get baptized again. It was an incredible experience to see his desire to follow Jesus Christ. Another experience was before church on Sunday, we asked the Lord to send someone to church who is ready to be baptized soon. A boy named Tu Reh showed up, unexpectedly, and we are going to help him get the priesthood like his friend who got baptized last week did. The Lord works miracles. It is amazing!

A new transfer begins this week, Elder Mulcahy and I remain together. It will be great to serve the Lord more so, and witness miracles. Sister Shurke continues to be in my prayers! Dad shared that the whole stake was asked to pray for her by President Call. I enjoy being happy, as does everyone, and am glad I can maybe brighten the world a little. This gospel can, is and will change the world. Jesus IS the Christ, the Very Son of God, the Savior and Redeemer of the World! I love Him so much.

I love being a missionary so much! 

I love you all!

Elder Adams

April 9, 2018 - South SLC

One thing I have developed a sure witness, testimony and faith in is that the Lord is ever at the Head of this work. This week just about everything we had planned, and that we thought would be good to do, didn't happen. The Lord instead had better things in store for His children. It was incredible to get out of the way, and almost literally feel the Lord's hand on my back, leading me to be a vessel to bless His children. Many miracles occurred as a result, and my faith increased significantly.

We have been working very hard lately, and we will keep working harder! It is very rewarding at the end of each day to look back and realize how much you did in fulfilling your purpose to invite others to come closer to Jesus Christ. 

And the fruits of our labors are continually manifest. PR was baptized on Saturday, and confirmed a member of the Church and recieved the gift of the Holy Ghost on Sunday. He has changed so much. About a month ago, he really wanted to have nothing to do with church. But now, he has experienced a change of heart, and wants to come to church every week. I pray that we all can experience a change in our hearts, and an increased desire to follow Our Savior. 

I love you all so much, have an incredible week!

Elder Adams

April 2, 2018 - South SLC

What a crazy week! Tuesday and Wednesday were pretty average, just tracking down Karenni all over the Salt Lake Valley. Thursday was Zone Conference, so that was really a powerful experience. Then, Friday we just had weekly planning and then played chit-lo with some Burmese guys.

Then General Conference happened. What an amazing conference! Wow! It truly was incredible to be a part of such history in the hastening of the Lord's work, and continuation of the Restoration, in preparation for the Second Coming of the Lord! I too watched all 5 sessions, 2 of them at the Conference Center - the Priesthood session (9th row back!) and Sunday morning session (front of the second section). Glad you got those pictures from Brother Laudie, and glad I was able to attend the Priesthood Session. An hour before it started we got 2 tickets. But we had 4 lessons scheduled, and dinner. Then after a few phone calls and such, we ended up with just the right amount of time to drive there, be ushered in the special guest door (that’s what our tickets were for) and then sit down and get that first rush of revelation. It was an incredible experience to listen to the prophet of Lord dictate revelation from God. What an exciting new era it is. I was so grateful to be able to stand and sustain President Russell M Nelson as the living Prophet, as well as the other members of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, with Elder Gong and Elder Soares as the new apostles. What an incredible weekend for sure. 

It has been a crazy fun opportunity to serve these amazing people here in Salt Lake City. I never want to leave, and luckily I still have plenty of time! It is amazing! Sunday night we had some lessons lined up, but then a member invited us to an activity, which some of our investigators were at. So we stopped in, and EVERY person we were going to teach was there playing soccer. So this Friday we are going to go play with them, and baptize them all! 

I love being a missionary so much! I am so grateful to Our Savior Jesus Christ for His atoning sacrifice, death, and resurrection. Because He overcame all, we can overcome all. 

I love you all! 

Elder Adams

March 27, 2018 - South SLC

Wow this week has been crazy! The work is moving along, and I am loving it so much! I feel my faith and conversion grow every day, and I love seeing others change and accept the gospel in their lives! This week we were blessed with many miracles!

TR got baptized! He is a great young man, very quiet and shy though. But he wants to follow Jesus Christ, so that is awesome! Then, we had a new family come over from Thailand. We have met them, and they are funny and wonderful! We are excited to help them grow. 

We ate some crazy food; I didn't know that pig’s bones were such a delicacy. But with rice, anything works. Then today we went and watched an organ recital at the Tabernacle on Temple Square with our zone. Then some of us got to play the organ. I played “Nearer My God To Thee,” 1st verse was just with the organ keys, then 2nd verse I added pedals. I did terrible, but it was really awesome! Then, we toured behind the pipes. 

The work just keeps picking up, it will be awesome! I love it here so much, I love inviting others to repent and follow Jesus Christ!

A fun scripture to leave you all with: Zechariah 5:1 “Then I turned, and lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a flying roll.” J

A more serious scripture for the weekend is Matthew 28:5-6. “5 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. 6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.”

I love you all, and Happy Easter! Christ lives! Vey-si-nyi-na Yee-Shew-Kree Ah-o-let!

Elder Adams

March 19, 2018 - South SLC

So this week was pretty awesome. We saw lots of miracles.

Last p-day we went for a hike. I ran up the mountain. It was super awesome! And a beautiful view. 

This week I really focused on being completely diligence, and striving for perfection. With the Lord's help, a great interview with President Hillier, and a great companion, we are seeing incredible things happening here in Burma. The Karenni are opening their hearts to the gospel, and it is amazing to see! I have progressed in my language, and taught about the Restoration twice this week in Karenni. Elder Mulcahy is an incredible missionary, he continues to have a great desire and love for these people, and it is awesome to work with him. We have found so many new faces, and old faces, all now ready to hear the gospel and progress towards following Jesus Christ through baptism. 

Hope all are doing well! 

Love,

Elder Adams

March 12, 2018 - South SLC

Dear Mom,

What an awesome email from you! I love it so much! I love hearing from you! Kinda short on time! But Elder Mulcahy is awesome! He has that greeny fire, and it is awesome! 

I love you so much! Thanks for those talks, I will be sure to read them! 

Love you! That is so cool for Heidi, and man, Cody is Buff! 

Talk to you more next week!

Elder Adams 

p.s. might not have time for a blog update, sorry, busy busy like a bee! 

Hey Dad!  Love you too! 

My District is district A or B not sure which, haha, and we are in the sugarhouse zone. I have just sisters in my district, which so far has been pretty nice.

Elder Mulcahy is awesome! We are having a blast working hard! The branch is growing, lots to teach. I can teach, testify and pray in Karenni, it is awesome! 

We are teaching loads, the craziest moment from the last week was when we knocked on this door, the gentleman who answered was utilizing an illegal substance and told us, in his very high way, "I've got it all, I'm good guys." It was funny, especially to break up the monotony of lots of doors knocked and no answers. 

But we are teaching a ton of people, and it has been amazing! The Lord truly desires that these people hear the gospel! It is incredible!

Love you so much! 

Elder Adams

See photo for new nametag! It says: The Church of Jesus Christ of Happy People (Latter-Day Saints doesn't translate.)

March 5, 2018 - South SLC

This week flew by! It feels like it is Wednesday. Crazy. Elder Bowman and I buckled down and got to work to finish this last week of the transfer awesome! We had tons of great experiences, taught lots, and loved even more.

This week we were blessed to find even more people who want to learn about Jesus Christ and follow Him. We are now teaching almost 20 people, and all have a desire to learn and many want to be baptized. The power of the knowledge that God loves us and wants to bless us with the Gift of His spirit has pierced so many humble hearts, and pricked them with this desire to follow Him. As I have taught many people the truths of the restored gospel, my own testimony has been strengthened. I am certain that this all is true. Everything I teach is doctrine, the very word of Jesus Christ. No other thing in life can bring us lasting joy, and no other thing even makes sense as to our existence and purpose. On top of these, I have received a sure witness from the Holy Ghost that these things are all true. We are all engaged in a greater work than we can imagine, and I pray we may strive to follow our Savior as He leads onto the paths of happiness.

It snowed this week. Well, just Sunday. Like a foot. Half the sacrament meetings got cancelled, plus another 7 hours of meetings we had. So we went to an English ward (our sacrament meeting was cancelled) with 4 other missionaries, and we did an impromptu musical number (per the Bishops request) and sang “Nearer my God to Thee.” Only 30 people were in attendance. It was fun. 

Elder Bowman is getting transferred to a new area on Tuesday. He has been here 7.5 months. (Elder Adams is staying in the South Salt Lake area and will be training a new elder and will also be a district leader.) We spent most of the evening teaching recent converts, investigators, and saying some goodbyes. It was good. Elder Bowman will do great in another place. It has been a great opportunity to serve with him, what a great companion!

I love you all, have an incredible week! 

Elder Adams 

(Clayton requested a picture from when he was baptized 11 years ago, these are what we sent him.)