1 year is officially in the books. I know for a fact because just about every person who emailed me just HAD to remind me. It really is crazy though how fast it all went by. This past week we had a zone conference over in Puerto Princessa! It was so much fun and we learned a ton from all of our leaders, especially from President Stucki. We really just focused on being more diligent and expressing more faith as we go and do missionary work. I know President Stucki is inspired by God and that he is just a man of great faith. He puts all of his trust in Heavenly Father and lest the Spirit always do the teaching. Right in the beginning of every zone conference he always expresses he wants us to learn by the Spirit rather than just learn from the speakers. It really is a testimony to me that President Stucki is called of God to do this work. I learned so much about just putting trust in Heavenly Father while we do this work. I know I can't do it on my own and so I am just so thankful that Heavenly Father is there to help us and guide us to do this work His way. One thing that was really focused on as well from zone conference was harnessing the power of the members. We have to be one with the members in each of the areas that we serve and if we do that, the work will move forth so much faster! I have learned a ton this last year, and I really feel like I have changed a lot too. Looking back on who I was just a year ago right before going to the MTC and looking at myself now, I can't believe the changes I have made, and the best part is, they are all for the better. I love this work and I can't wait to finish this last half strong. I know if I just put my trust in the Lord, He will guide and help me.
Elder Stephens
PS. I saw Elder Schroeder at the zone conference in Puerto! he is doing great and loves being a missionary. Escondido stake missionaries, nuff said.
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