Elder Macpherson’s first message!
March 4th, 2009
Hey Everyone! It’s Hamish here, writing from the MTC in Provo, UT. Yup I finally made it. I’ve been here for just a little over a week now, and so far things are going fantastic. I’ve been paired up with a companion, Elder Spendlove from St. George Utah. He’s pretty nice. A pretty large percentage of missionaries coming to the MTC are from Utah, so I’m definitely a minority being Canadian. A lot of the elders will make fun of my Canadian-ness sometimes, but it’s all in good spirit. (I hope! Haha)
The MTC is an amazing place. Almost all our time here is spent learning. Learning scriptures and the lessons that we will teach, and of course HOW to teach. Sometimes we go to a building on the campus called the Referral Center, where we make calls to people all over the world, usually because they’ve requested a free DVD or Book of Mormon from the church (see mormon.org ) — It’s a great opportunity to do some real teaching. For all my Radialpoint coworkers (You guys are awesome!), this reminded me of the call center work almost everyone did two Christmases ago! Except it’s more like tech support for the soul.
I want to thank all the people that have sent me letters so far — Especially a big thanks to my cousin Sydney for that beautiful picture you colored for me, it’s on the wall in my dorm room! As for the rest of you, you know who you are, and let me tell you, there’s nothing quite as awesome as seeing mail in that post box! It’s my job to check mail for my district (since I’m the district leader). My district has 8 missionaries, including me. All of them are going to serve in Louisville Kentucky, except for me and my companion. He’s going to Anchorage Alaska, and I’m of course going to Sacramento.
The weather here in Provo has been just gorgeous this last week. Sunny, and nearly always hovering around a nice 20 or so degrees Celsius.
Right now it’s my P-day (Preparation day) — it’s basically a “break” day where we do Laundry (I’ve got a load in right now), send emails, study, and rest.
I guess that’s about it. I miss you all, but I know what I’m doing here is the right thing. I’m taking these two years to teach others because I know what I have to teach is true. I know it will change lives. It’s changed mine.
The Book of Mormon is true. If you don’t believe me, read it yourself (Especially check out Moroni 10:3-5) — It’s best book I’ve ever read. And if you know me, that’s quite a statement. :)
Take care everyone, remember to check my contact page on which you can find and use the link to dearelder.com and my MTC box number (#210) to send letters to the Provo MTC (it’s free). I’m here at the MTC until March 17th, and then it’s off to Sacramento I go!
Love,
Elder Macpherson