March 5, 2018 - Transfers!!

Senior Couple, Elders Allen, Eldredge, Robbins, & Ward

Not too much happened this past week. On Thursday night we got a call from my mission president about transfers and I will be going to Tillamook and elder ward is going to be training here in Stayton! Kind of bummed to be leaving because as of yesterday we have 5 people on date and a lot of good things happening, but I know that because I am being sent somewhere else that is where I need to be. Stayton has been amazing, and I love the people here and the town too. The only thing I won't miss is the stinky canning factory haha. I've learned so much since I have been here. About myself and how to work better with others. I have learned so much from both of my companions so far and can't wait to learn even more! This past week we put 3 more people on date to be baptized! That's 5in total for Stayton. Super excited for all of them and hope they can make it by their baptism date.

One thing I've been working really hard on since I've been on my mission is fully submitting myself to the Lord. This has helped so much in my missionary work to have that extra help and guidance in my life and also when helping others. When praying for help and guidance I've learned that it helps so much when you sit and listen for a minute so it gives the Holy Ghost time to speak to me through though thoughts and feelings. I've also been able to find many answers to prayers and guidance from the scriptures. President Monson’s last address to the public was to read the Book of Mormon every day and then he promised us some things if we did this. I have seen change in my life through relying more upon the Lord for help and guidance and it really does help a ton. A great example of someone who does this in the Book of Mormon is in the book of Enos. There is only one chapter so I would encourage all of you to go and read it and then try and apply some of the things he does to your life.

I love this gospel and I love having the opportunity to share it with others. It changes lives, I have seen happen. I know that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ lives and that his atoning sacrifice works for us today. The Book of Mormon was translated by the Prophet Joseph Smith to help build up Christ's true church on the earth today. I love you all thanks for all of the support!
-Elder Robbins
Moving to Tillamook!

• I'm getting transferred. I'm heading to Tillamook! Sad to leave but I'm excited to go. I've done my job here I guess lol. 
• My new companion is Elder Rogers.  He's a District Leader. I've heard he's a great guy.
• I've heard that some of the food at the factory is so good!
• I hear it stinks from all of the cows. 
• It always rains on the coast from what I hear.
• I will get a ride to a church in Salem and then the member from Tillamook will take me from there.
• The area covers the coast. We are out there on an island with no other missionaries around us.