District Leader

Good afternoon family and friends,

    This week has been full of many surprises. which is good it keeps me on my feet I guess. It started off with a early morning call from the assistants, I was called as the new district leader mid way through transfer which was a shock but it has been great. My district is on top of it we are rocking.We lead the mission for English baptisms. That adds some weight to the load. This week was also a lot more busy we have picked up 4 new investigators that brings our teaching pool to around 13 investigators. I'm excited to see some of the miracles that come from that and from the work that we are doing. We were informed this week that we are officially getting iPads I'm so excited for this because it is going to hasten the work like crazy. We have seen some miracles come from internet proselyting. The scary part is transfer calls come this Saturday so who knows what is in store for me since I have been in this area for a goodwhile now its up in the air. I really feel like Elder Arterburn would be able to tackle the area and continue to build it. He is doing so good in training. It's been nice to have these experiences so young on my mission. Roberta wants her baby to be blessed so that is going to be really neat. I'm excited to be apart of that and to see her continue to move along this path. I am doing really good. The Lord has blessed me with many wonderful things. I'm Glad that my dad has given me such a good example. Thank you all for the love and support. Have a great week.
     love,
       Elder llewelyn

Rose Bowl Parade

hello family and friends.
   
     this week has been a pretty long week it felt like. I was surprised to see the new year come and go but it was a great year im excited to see what this one brings. the work was slow this week but im blaming that on the large ammounts of Spanish parties and vacations. California is a busy place already but when you add holidays in the mix it sky rockets. we were able to see miracles this week which was good and we also were given permission to go to the rose parade it was a blast. This parade trumps em all it was a good time to be with friends and members and spread the word by representing. This week looks like it is going to bring miracles and im excited for it. both of my companions are doing great. Armenian Christmas is today so that's odd. The Armenian group actually had there first baptism this week in 1 year it was over a year since there last one so that was amazing. We are getting fed tamales like crazy so im trying not to gain weight but oh well. I hope you all have a great week and a blessed one too.
     Love,
        Elder Llewelyn

Happy New Year

From the sounds of things it seems like everyone is doing real good that is always a plus to hear. even when my chiefs are headed to the playoffs must be the blessings from serving a mission. this week has been a good one we are continuing to see miracles. We have been working really hard this week and it shows because I am more tired than I have ever been its bad because when ever im not talking to someone on the bus I find my self doing the legendary spencer llewelyn head bob. I just want to thank everyone for the love and for the support that you all showed over Christmas it was extremely nice to be able to recive things from the family. im excited to see what new things happen in this new year and for the blessings and changes that it brings. I know my new years resolution is going to be able to work like a mad man out here. if you all haven't noticed I am on facebook now so be prepared to do some missionary work over the internet im looking forward to see what kind of things this new tool brings us and the fruits that we are going to see ripen from it. ive noticed that my white shirts aren't very white in some places so I always have to look around before I grab the overhead bar on the buses haha. One of the many miracles that happened this week was we found a family of 6. the moms name is ester and the dads name alex they have 4 boys under the age of 6. im excited to teach them they are a great family and I can see the growth they will bring. One of the funnier stories was. We went to taco bell this week for lunch I had to use the restroom I went in and "thought" I looked the door but as I sat down about 2 minutes later the door opened and the guy walked back out.  a few more moments later it opened again and I man walked in looked at me turned to walk back out but stopped and said "oh well I don't care" he then walked to the sink and began washing himself in the sink. we started talking and he asked if I was a Mormon we ended up having a conversation on religion and I gave him a pass along card while I was on the toilet. I learned from this experience even if you get caught with your pants down continue to preach the gospel. I love you all and hope you have a great week.
    love,
     Elder Llewelyn