Elder Thompson, The twins Elder McDonald's (Payson,UT), Elder Stallings(Atlanta, GA)

The district at the MTC

MISSION WEEK 4!!!!

Wow I have actually been out here for almost a month wow the time here in the MTC is so wierd. The first two weeks went by so slowly and these last two weeks went by in a flash. I actually got my surgery the day that I was told that I had to get it. It wasnt to bad I was able to go into the real world for two hours and that was totally wierd. Its all better now I jus need to soak it every day day and night for 20 minutes and then scrub it with an iodine sponge its so wierd. We actually got to teach our first Filipino couple in TRC and they were members, but we had to act like they have not heard the gospel before. It was awesome I actually was able to say a prayer and bear my testimony in Tagalog. The language is coming along its one of the most organized languages I have ever seen one word has at least 3 different meanings its ridiculous. The conjugation is the parts that I really understand the most its alot easier to learn than many other parts. We just got a new district and what we did as a zone is we made a goal with everyone that we speak only Tagalog from here on out. By 4 weeks we are supposed to speak only our language and nothing else. The new guys are pretty cool we have alot of polynesians in our zone its awesome. Hey this is Christiaan!! Bonjour!!. Elder Schmid came in and wanted to say hi to you guys in French hahahaahah. Well as I was saying we have 3 missionaries from Samoa, we have 3 from New Zealand, and 1 from Tonga. Its like freaking heaven over here they are all way chill. So anyways jus so you guys know I sent some letters and I do not need anything at the moment, but I appreciate you guys constantly thinking of me. I love it here and I love the companions that I have they are the funnest bunch you could have for your first 2 months of your mission. Im going to bear my testiomony in Tagalog so don't be discuraged. Alam ko po na bibiyayahan ng Diyos ang magbasa sa Aklat ni Mormon. Alam ko po na totoo propeta po si Joseph Smith at Thomas S. Monson. Alam ko po na totoo po ang Aklat ni Mormon. Alam ko po na bibiyayahan ng Diyos magdasal sa Diyos. Nagpapasalamat po ako pamilya. Nagpapasalamat po ng guros at misyoneros. Sa pangalin ni JesuCristo. Amen!!!!

                                                                      Mahal Kita at Salamat Sayo,

                                                                            Elder Jordan Scott Thompson 

              

                          P.S (Please tell people to send letters I would really appreciate anyone writing to me)

mission week 3!!!!!

Hey Kumusta po kayo pamilya? Its still as awesome as always out here. The food is gettting a lil bland now, but Im just glad that I havent gained any weight while im here I actually lost 5 ibs so its kinda weird. All the things that happen out here are so much fun.  We actually had an opportunity to go and teach someone in whats called TRC. What we do is we go into this building then we go into a seperate room and teach a random person, teacher, or BYU student. Its a blast, because afterward the person you teach will write down things that thought were awesome and things that weren't as good. Me and my companionship actually got a good report on our very first investigator so yea that totally made our day. Well the other stuff is the Tagalog is coming along alot better than I actually thought I would get. Even though its been tough I have perserveared, by doing some pretty great ways to study during personal study.  I go into the hallways and just sit in a chair and study. Where as during language study I go into one of the older missionaries rooms and have them review with me the things that I learned that day and its been a major success so far. I have been able to feel that Spirit out here so strongly everyday especially during Sundays and Tuesdays. Those are the days that we have devotionals from members of the Seventy and the Twelve Apostles and if we are very lucky one of the First Presidency. No twelve or first presidency so far, but Im hoping to get one before I leave the MTC. My branch presidency is so awesome I have been so blessed to have them, they are the best branch presidency you could possibly get. I miss you guys and I constantly pray for you and the whole family. I want you guys to tell Andrew and Indiana when they are able to turn in thier papers to do and leave as qucikly as possible because, this is possibly the greatest decision I ever made. I love it here and would not trade it for anything, this experience has made me grow so much. I have made many friends here thats definitly something to have when I get home. LOVE YOU GUYS!!!! :)

 

 

 

                                                                              Salamat Sayo,

                                                                                  Elder Jordan Scott Thompson

WEEK 2!!!!!

Hey guys Kumusta po kayo? (how are you) this week so far has been such a great week. I love the MTC its teaching me so much and yet I have only been here for a week and a half. I have had the opportunity to go to the Provo Temple and it was such an awesome experience I actually sat next to a man that knew Sister Coffin I couldnt get his name though. We found out it was her son in law.  My 3 some companionship has been a big help this last week we actually had to teach a progressive investigator only on our 4th day here. We have to teach in all Tagalog it was rough the first time around, but as we learned more Tagalog it became easier and we actually gave her a Book of Mormon and then we asked her to say the prayer with us. The Spirit was totally there cause after that our teacher showed us on the TV in our classroom and she told us from a Computer camera what she felt and what we could have worked on. The investigators we teach are actually teachers that teach Tagalog at the MTC. The Tagalog is coming along better than I actually thought it would have it just takes alot of prayer and study. I actually read a scripture this week that made me think of you guys, it brings joy to my heart every time I read it. Hope everything is goin okay over in the heat. Its constantly in the 80's all day then at night it gets down to the 60's its BEAUTIFUL. I do not miss AZ at all right now, but im really excited to go to the Philippines. Well I finally made contact with Christiaan, one of my companions actually needed to go to the health clinic and when I was there he was there. He tore a tendon in his foot playing basketball. During gym I have developed a love for playing volleyball, because now I am actually able to spike over the net now. I have seen at least 20 people from Mountain View here so that makes me feel alot better. I know that I am out here for a reason and that I am supposed to be in the Philippines. I love this gospel and the many that it brings into my life. I love you guys and miss you dearly. Make sure to tell people on facebook to write me because I love recieving letters they're like Christmas over here so make sure to tell everybody. 

                                                                Salamat Sayo,

                                                                        Elder Jordan Scott Thompson

                                                                            Quezon City, Philippines Mission