August 4, 2014

Good Morning all off in the far place through the holler, over the hills, over the rivers, across the plains and up the mountains! I have a Report from the wild and wonderful West Virginia.
The New Transfer began  on Wednesday and Elder Myers and I have set out in this Grand Zion of Parkersburg and Achieved the Standard of Excellence for the First time in my Mission and Elder Myers Mission! No doubt in a huge part in becoming a walking and biking area (which the H's gave us bikes to use!) The Ward has stepped up their game too, 70% of our Lesson's this week were with Members joining us in teaching! The harvest has begun in Parkersburg! 

Across the Entire Mission we have 111 baptism dates set! Through the Standard of Becoming put forth by President Salisbury.


Elder Myers and I in the Study of our investigators home Sandy and Randy
in the Historic District.
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​Not having a car has it's perks especially when your investigators give you a ride to a members home in their BMW!
​ Our Fridge is Empty but our Bellies were full, This was a delicious Seafood dinner our Investigators Brandon and Becky made for us and the member that came with us.

With Excitement & Joy
Love you all
-ART
GO FORTH

P.S. Please keep our area Parkersburg North in your Prayers to be able to now maintain the Standard of Excellence...Now more than ever is when we must step our work and our battle for this city.


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