Monday, March 26, 2012

Familier og Venner!

It's been a good weekend. Long though. The trip up to f-havn again took a long time but was definitely worth it. Jason (not his real name) is doing great. It's pretty cool to see how the gospel can affect someones life. It has a different influence on us all. J is a whole different person from the first time I saw him. He's got a direction and vision for his life now. He's saying that he really doesn't want to return to his own country anymore, because he feels like there's no future for him there. He says its too dangerous and the opportunities are much better in the states or in denmark. He wants to study at byu at move to the states. I think seeing all of the families at church and their joy, he understands the bigger plan in life. He's got goals and a vision now, and its pretty remarkable. There's also rumor of Cornelius (definitely not her real name), the other girl who was baptized in frederikshavn, wanting to go to byu and on a mission herself. Well she's acually told me both of those things, so i guess its not really a rumor. But yeah, ikkedesomindre (nonetheless), their solid. The church is true.

gotta jet, we have a special assignment to do as a part of præsidents farewell. Shhhhhh. Can't mention it here unless he's reading. haha but it'll take some time.

Gotta run. love you all!

mkh,

ældste logan wooden

Monday, March 19, 2012

Hey ya'll

So. Another few weeks down. Time just cruises right along.

Its been one of the harder weeks to get through, but not a bad one... if that makes sense? Tough, but do-able.

We've got two investigators right now who are really great guys. Both young danes, curious about the church, but from very different angles. One is a friend of a member over in Roskilde, and is really a cool guy. He's very interested in finding out who he really is, and how to fulfill his potential in life, but still very down to earth. We've had some very thought-provoking conversations, having to do with danish philosophers and religion and all kinds of deep stuff. But its pretty inspiring. Its made me think alot about my goals in life and what I want to accomplish. We should be playing basketball with him sometime next week too, so thats a plus. haha Who says missionary work can't be fun.

The other is very interested in the history of the church, the restoration, and salt lake city. He's a cool kid. Hopefully he'll come to CUV tonight. Its the Young-Adult Center in copenhagen, i'm not sure if i've talked about it already, but it's such a huge help in missionary work. The youth here are a strong example to me. They've got fire in their testimonies that even denmark cant put out.

We worked hard this week. Lots of long hours talking to lots of people. Had some interesting conversations... Muslims like to argue, and so did a few danes who believe in the trinity. I was condemned to hell by random poeple on the street on various occasions this week because of my beliefs, so that was also interesting. Most of the time because they thought we were the FLDS polygamists, so i forgive them. haha A big problem in our work is Warren Jeffs. A ton of people think that he is our prophet and that we're wackos that marry 10 year old girls with old men. Its pretty frustrating. You can usually tell, because as soon as the book of mormon is mentioned in a conversation, their eyes get all big and they walk away muttering things about mormons, polygamy, and cults. Its really depressing sometimes, but every now and then we get the chance to explain. Every now and then.

The weather's really taking a turn for the better. Its quite pleasant to be outside most of the time. A couple more weeks and we'll be warm for good. Looking forward to it.

 

Hope all is well with ya'll! Write me! And if you do, don't use the Søndergade address in Frederikshavn. its old. Use the Borups Allé address in Frederiksberg, thats where i live now.

I må ha' en god uge!

 

venlig hilsen,

ældste wooden

Monday, March 5, 2012

Hey all
All is well this week. Still working hard to find people to teach. We have a few potentials right now but still shakin' that sifter to see what we can get. That's kinda what it feels like most of the time. Sifting around, trying to find the diamond in the rough. Alladin style.

But first of all-- heartbreaking news. We found out this week that our mission president's mission is being shortened from a three year to a two year mission. That means he goes home at the end of June! We're all pretty crushed. President Andersen is danish! He understands what the culture and people need. He's amazing. I've never met a man that demands one's respect in such humble way. I was really looking forward to working with him for pretty much the rest of my mission. I'm quite bummed. There is a specific reason why he's being released, but we don't know. He can't tell us. We all think its area presidency or he's getting called to the 70 or something, but he said it wasn't becuase he has a new calling. So we're all a little confused. But I have no doubt i will see his face talking out of the television one day at general conference. Without a doubt. All we know about the new president is that he's named elder Cederhall and from arkansas and served a mission here 30 years ago. AKA, he doesn't speak danish well and is american. Neither of which seem to make sense for this misssion. I know that's harsh and mean, but i'm just still confused about how this is going to benefit the mission. Its going to be a huge change, that's all we know. Everything we know will change. We've really got a direction and purpose as a mission right now that præsident has been working hard to establish, and now its all going who knows where. Agh. I'm sure the new president is extremely qualified and mission-president quality, but its just going to be tough. alot is going to change and we're all pretty nervous about it. on top of that 8 missionaries go home at the same time præsident leaves, which is most of our leadership in the mission right now. So like I say, just major changes. 

That's the majority of my thoughts lately. Who knows what's going to happen. But things are going well. the work is picking up in the new area, almost got it up and running. Spring is almost upon us and Copenhagen is a good place to be. 

Love you all, thanks for all the support. 
MVH
Ældste wooden