Dear family,
How are you all doing? Things are going well over here. Investigators are progressing and the Lord's work is moving on. There are 8 new lessons being taught to missionaries to enhance and better their teaching and the spirit is following in it's wake as a testimony that it is indeed apart of the Lord's work and is inspired of Him. I know that this is true and I am indebted to Him for being apart of this work. I am short on time but I just wanted to tell you all that I love you and am grateful that I am associated with you. The Lord loves His children and we are all His children. I will tell you that it is primarily or at least in part involves questions that are inspired of the spirit. Well I have to go now but I want to let you know that I love you and look forward to hearing from you soon. Talk to you later.
Love Elder Berryhill
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Date: Mon, Aug 2, 2010 at 11:35 AM
Hey Mom and Dad and everybody!
Thanks Mom and Dad for the happy birthday! And the package to. I haven't "looked inside it" yet. Like I mean I opened it but then I felt like I should wait so I did. Thought I'd save it for my birthday. Heh I don't know if I'm prepared for this :0. Just one of those things where you are like..." Hmm that came up alot faster than I expected.'. Well alot of things are comin' up. We have one person on date for baptism. Her name is Robin. I don't know if I told you this or not but here it goes. We also have two other people as potentials for baptism. They are Audra and Brandon. Audra is married to Jeff who is less active. They are really into baseball and have been coming out to play baseball next to the church. It is an event that the ward has put on for those who want to play. Audra is a really outstanding lady. She has taught her children amazing principles and morals and this she did before she met Jeff so no influence from the church yet. Her children are really mature and respectful. We hope to baptize them as well. A couple of weeks ago the family came to church and were welcomed abundantly which I believe the husband who is less active he didn't expect. I am soo grateful for members when they do their part. They can be soo much more effective [than] missionaries could ever be sometimes. Like with Audra a year ago she wouldn't have a gospel topic conversation. And now we are teaching her the Plan of Salvation! Periodically through out our lessons with her she will chuckle and shake her head and say "I can't believe that we are talking [about] this.". I think of this truth taught by an Apostle of the Lord the study of doctrine will change behavior better then study of behavior will change behavior. Audra one day was on the road when her tire went flat. In her words she said that she was a big girl and knew how to take care of herself but a man stopped by and fixed her tire. With that thanks were said and he left. People doing random acts of kindness. It stood out to her as she had grown up around people who really didn't do that sort of thing. A few weeks later a strong wind blew down a tree onto her car. Jeff called the Elders quorum and they came. during the project Audra came out and the man who was operating the chainsaw looked really familiar. It was him! Who is that guy? she asked. That is Brother so and so from church. He replied. Because of those small acts of kindness she opened her doors to us and now we are teaching her. Our examples make a difference. If we did that, I don't know if it would be the same outcome. I am thankful for the gospel of Jesus Christ and I know it's true. I am thankful to be out here I know there are alot of changes back at home good and bad but it is okay. I know you know that too. Like Mom said the Gospel is true so what else matters. I have felt His protection and do feel His protection over me. It is real. Not a metaphorical thing. Well I have to go but I will talk to you all later. Thank you all for everything that you do. Well until next time have a wonderful day and remember the gospel is true so what else matters:) Love ya!
Love
Elder Berryhill
Hey Mom and Dad and everybody!
Thanks Mom and Dad for the happy birthday! And the package to. I haven't "looked inside it" yet. Like I mean I opened it but then I felt like I should wait so I did. Thought I'd save it for my birthday. Heh I don't know if I'm prepared for this :0. Just one of those things where you are like..." Hmm that came up alot faster than I expected.'. Well alot of things are comin' up. We have one person on date for baptism. Her name is Robin. I don't know if I told you this or not but here it goes. We also have two other people as potentials for baptism. They are Audra and Brandon. Audra is married to Jeff who is less active. They are really into baseball and have been coming out to play baseball next to the church. It is an event that the ward has put on for those who want to play. Audra is a really outstanding lady. She has taught her children amazing principles and morals and this she did before she met Jeff so no influence from the church yet. Her children are really mature and respectful. We hope to baptize them as well. A couple of weeks ago the family came to church and were welcomed abundantly which I believe the husband who is less active he didn't expect. I am soo grateful for members when they do their part. They can be soo much more effective [than] missionaries could ever be sometimes. Like with Audra a year ago she wouldn't have a gospel topic conversation. And now we are teaching her the Plan of Salvation! Periodically through out our lessons with her she will chuckle and shake her head and say "I can't believe that we are talking [about] this.". I think of this truth taught by an Apostle of the Lord the study of doctrine will change behavior better then study of behavior will change behavior. Audra one day was on the road when her tire went flat. In her words she said that she was a big girl and knew how to take care of herself but a man stopped by and fixed her tire. With that thanks were said and he left. People doing random acts of kindness. It stood out to her as she had grown up around people who really didn't do that sort of thing. A few weeks later a strong wind blew down a tree onto her car. Jeff called the Elders quorum and they came. during the project Audra came out and the man who was operating the chainsaw looked really familiar. It was him! Who is that guy? she asked. That is Brother so and so from church. He replied. Because of those small acts of kindness she opened her doors to us and now we are teaching her. Our examples make a difference. If we did that, I don't know if it would be the same outcome. I am thankful for the gospel of Jesus Christ and I know it's true. I am thankful to be out here I know there are alot of changes back at home good and bad but it is okay. I know you know that too. Like Mom said the Gospel is true so what else matters. I have felt His protection and do feel His protection over me. It is real. Not a metaphorical thing. Well I have to go but I will talk to you all later. Thank you all for everything that you do. Well until next time have a wonderful day and remember the gospel is true so what else matters:) Love ya!
Love
Elder Berryhill
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
The Work
10:06am
Hey Family!
Well I thought I'd drop you all a line and tell what's going on over here.
Yesterday, Tuesday, we had our first interviews with President Greer. He is a very kind man. I am thankful that he has been sent here to be our Mission President. This past week we taught a part member family named the Place family. We taught them about commandments and how that through Jesus Christ we can be filled with His love and achieve those things he wants us to achieve. The wife, who is not a member, then began to comment that the members are good people. She told us about how that she thought of people that were good or kind and then find out later on down the road that they were members. One such experience was of a man who stopped by one day to help her on the side of the road when she had a flat tire. She said that she could do it on her own but this man came and helped and then left. Several months later a tree was blown down in her yard because of the winds that day. Because her husband is a member he knew of the elders quorum and called and they came. Among the many people that were there one of them looked familiar. It was that same man that had changed her tire. She asked her husband who he was. He told her Brother Kibbe. Brother Kibbe is the Elders Quorum President and did a charitable act and didn't even tell her who he was. That simple act of kindness moved a mountain and he had forgotten about it till this Sunday when it was announced at priesthood meeting. He just did what Jesus Christ would do and moved on. Our example does make a difference even out in the middle of nowhere on a long stretch of road. And I am confident that our Heavenly Father is happy when we do it.
Well I have to go but just wanted to say that I love you and hope you had a wonderful time at the family reunion. Talk to you later. Bye!
Love,
Elder Berryhill
Hey Family!
Well I thought I'd drop you all a line and tell what's going on over here.
Yesterday, Tuesday, we had our first interviews with President Greer. He is a very kind man. I am thankful that he has been sent here to be our Mission President. This past week we taught a part member family named the Place family. We taught them about commandments and how that through Jesus Christ we can be filled with His love and achieve those things he wants us to achieve. The wife, who is not a member, then began to comment that the members are good people. She told us about how that she thought of people that were good or kind and then find out later on down the road that they were members. One such experience was of a man who stopped by one day to help her on the side of the road when she had a flat tire. She said that she could do it on her own but this man came and helped and then left. Several months later a tree was blown down in her yard because of the winds that day. Because her husband is a member he knew of the elders quorum and called and they came. Among the many people that were there one of them looked familiar. It was that same man that had changed her tire. She asked her husband who he was. He told her Brother Kibbe. Brother Kibbe is the Elders Quorum President and did a charitable act and didn't even tell her who he was. That simple act of kindness moved a mountain and he had forgotten about it till this Sunday when it was announced at priesthood meeting. He just did what Jesus Christ would do and moved on. Our example does make a difference even out in the middle of nowhere on a long stretch of road. And I am confident that our Heavenly Father is happy when we do it.
Well I have to go but just wanted to say that I love you and hope you had a wonderful time at the family reunion. Talk to you later. Bye!
Love,
Elder Berryhill
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Date: Tue, Jun 15, 2010 at 12:47 PM
Hey Mama B and Daddy B :)
And hi everybody
Today I was on an exchange with another missionary in a different area and we taught a lady that they had tracted into earlier. It was a wonderful experience. We taught her the first lesson, the restoration. I felt the spirit there. I became more cognisant of how my teaching was. Did I teach to much to soon, did I miss the mark or did I let the spirit guide my actions and guide me in what I taught? I felt fairly good about the appointment I just hope that I didn't get in the way of what the spirit had to say. It was amazing as we taught her in her home. We first sat down and began to speak with her. She explained her reason for having us come back and whey she was interested. She wanted to know what the Mormons believe and what sets us apart from everyone else and also what is so different about one religion from another. Aren't they all pretty much the same? Now that last line I just wrote she didn't actual say but I knew that that was what she was getting at. She wasn't antagonistic towards us but just had honest questions and we answered them. It was such a... happy, is really the best word to describe it, feeling to teach her these things. I KNEW that they were true. I was testifying TO her of truth. I could see at times her looking back into my eyes which I have experienced before in other lessons. An investigator searching, knowingly or unknowingly, for the missionary's conviction in the message that he or she is proclaiming. In the language of the soul "Do you really believe this? Is this really true? How do you know?" in essence this is what they yearn for and often cry out silently. This lady though she stated that she was curious mainly about what we believe and just wanted to know what was out there, really was wanting to know what IS the truth? But she did not know where to find it. I know that each of us are searching for truth and will continue to search for it until we find it. We are spirit children and we need truth. With out knowledge we feel a emptiness inside like starving. We, all of us, are sent for to serve the Lord as He said " feed My lambs... feed My sheep". I know that this gospel is true and I am thankful to be out here. I hope to hear from you guys soon and I love you. Thanks for everything. Bye.
Love,
Elder Berryhill
Hey Mama B and Daddy B :)
And hi everybody
Today I was on an exchange with another missionary in a different area and we taught a lady that they had tracted into earlier. It was a wonderful experience. We taught her the first lesson, the restoration. I felt the spirit there. I became more cognisant of how my teaching was. Did I teach to much to soon, did I miss the mark or did I let the spirit guide my actions and guide me in what I taught? I felt fairly good about the appointment I just hope that I didn't get in the way of what the spirit had to say. It was amazing as we taught her in her home. We first sat down and began to speak with her. She explained her reason for having us come back and whey she was interested. She wanted to know what the Mormons believe and what sets us apart from everyone else and also what is so different about one religion from another. Aren't they all pretty much the same? Now that last line I just wrote she didn't actual say but I knew that that was what she was getting at. She wasn't antagonistic towards us but just had honest questions and we answered them. It was such a... happy, is really the best word to describe it, feeling to teach her these things. I KNEW that they were true. I was testifying TO her of truth. I could see at times her looking back into my eyes which I have experienced before in other lessons. An investigator searching, knowingly or unknowingly, for the missionary's conviction in the message that he or she is proclaiming. In the language of the soul "Do you really believe this? Is this really true? How do you know?" in essence this is what they yearn for and often cry out silently. This lady though she stated that she was curious mainly about what we believe and just wanted to know what was out there, really was wanting to know what IS the truth? But she did not know where to find it. I know that each of us are searching for truth and will continue to search for it until we find it. We are spirit children and we need truth. With out knowledge we feel a emptiness inside like starving. We, all of us, are sent for to serve the Lord as He said " feed My lambs... feed My sheep". I know that this gospel is true and I am thankful to be out here. I hope to hear from you guys soon and I love you. Thanks for everything. Bye.
Love,
Elder Berryhill
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Dear All,
Wanted to send you David's testimony and thank each of you for your help in teaching and strengthening David and the rest of us through the years.
With Much Gratitude
Francesca Berryhill (Mama B. or Grandma California :))
From: David Alexander Ramsey Berryhill
Date: Tue, Jun 8, 2010 at 11:38 AM
Dear Everybody,
It is so wonderful to write you today. In recent news I have been transferred to a place called Zillah. It is near Yakima which is somewhat close to Kennewick. It is somewhat like the central valley back at home. It is desert like and lots of farm land. I feel at home here more than another area I've served. I am mainly serving amongst alot of Native Americans. It is a interesting experience. I am thankful that the Lord sent me here. At first I was sad because I wanted to continue to serve in Vancouver but it is okay I've found, I feel at home here. I am grateful to be in the service of the Lord. I know that this church really is Christ's Church and that He leads it. How grateful I am to be apart of it. I know that if we follow Him our righteous desires will be realized and our purpose here on earth will be achieved. There is no better feeling than true happiness and fulfillment that comes from knowing that you did you part in His plan. Thank you for supporting me with your prayers on my behalf. They do not go unanswered. I know we are all sent here for a reason. Don't let satan fool you into thinking that you are not an important part of this plan. You are. And you are one of His sons or His daughters and He loves you very much. He cares about and He watches over day and night. You are not a side note to His agenda. In fact you are His agenda. I know this because there is no other more loving, patience and caring individual than the Lord and you are His focus. On Him we can rely on for strength, comfort guidance and love and everything else too. I am so glad that He put me with you guys and I look forwards to facing the rest of this life with you guys my Family. Love you. I hope to hear from you when I hear from you. I'll talk to you later. Love ya!
Love,
Elder Berryhill
Wanted to send you David's testimony and thank each of you for your help in teaching and strengthening David and the rest of us through the years.
With Much Gratitude
Francesca Berryhill (Mama B. or Grandma California :))
From: David Alexander Ramsey Berryhill
Date: Tue, Jun 8, 2010 at 11:38 AM
Dear Everybody,
It is so wonderful to write you today. In recent news I have been transferred to a place called Zillah. It is near Yakima which is somewhat close to Kennewick. It is somewhat like the central valley back at home. It is desert like and lots of farm land. I feel at home here more than another area I've served. I am mainly serving amongst alot of Native Americans. It is a interesting experience. I am thankful that the Lord sent me here. At first I was sad because I wanted to continue to serve in Vancouver but it is okay I've found, I feel at home here. I am grateful to be in the service of the Lord. I know that this church really is Christ's Church and that He leads it. How grateful I am to be apart of it. I know that if we follow Him our righteous desires will be realized and our purpose here on earth will be achieved. There is no better feeling than true happiness and fulfillment that comes from knowing that you did you part in His plan. Thank you for supporting me with your prayers on my behalf. They do not go unanswered. I know we are all sent here for a reason. Don't let satan fool you into thinking that you are not an important part of this plan. You are. And you are one of His sons or His daughters and He loves you very much. He cares about and He watches over day and night. You are not a side note to His agenda. In fact you are His agenda. I know this because there is no other more loving, patience and caring individual than the Lord and you are His focus. On Him we can rely on for strength, comfort guidance and love and everything else too. I am so glad that He put me with you guys and I look forwards to facing the rest of this life with you guys my Family. Love you. I hope to hear from you when I hear from you. I'll talk to you later. Love ya!
Love,
Elder Berryhill
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
From: David Alexander Ramsey Berryhill
Date: Tue, May 25, 2010 at 11:18 AM
Hello Everyone,
It is so wonderful to hear from you and to write you. How greatful I am for the multiplicity of blessings that our Lord affords us daily. From the sounds of things everyone is real busy. I am so greatful for work and other things that we are given to do. It is a blessing for the soul. We to have been blessed to have much to do. Last weekend I was able to participate in a baptismal service and witness the Lord working in lives of some of His children. The Lord does care. This I know. Thank you all for everything that you do. Your smallest acts of kindness brightens my day to the brim. Some well known and others not as well known. Today it is in it's 60-70s and overcast, with a little bit of rain here and there. Doh! I just now realized. Congratz Sam and Krista! Welcome Kaylynn! I hope I spelled that right:). I am so glad that things worked out. How is Krista doing? How are you doing? How is Kaylynn doing? I love that. That is such a cool name. Well I best be gettin' but I sure love you guys. I know the gospel is true and that IT CHANGES LIVES. It isn't a joke nor a scam. The power of Jesus Christ is real and His Exsistance, presence and care for us, His children, is undenieable. I know this is true and unfailing. His love is real, I have felt it for me. This I know and testify in the name of Jesus christ amen. I love you guys and hope all is going well for you and your families. I hope to hear from you when you can. Keep it up. Talk to you later. Bye.
Love Elder Berryhill
Date: Tue, May 25, 2010 at 11:18 AM
Hello Everyone,
It is so wonderful to hear from you and to write you. How greatful I am for the multiplicity of blessings that our Lord affords us daily. From the sounds of things everyone is real busy. I am so greatful for work and other things that we are given to do. It is a blessing for the soul. We to have been blessed to have much to do. Last weekend I was able to participate in a baptismal service and witness the Lord working in lives of some of His children. The Lord does care. This I know. Thank you all for everything that you do. Your smallest acts of kindness brightens my day to the brim. Some well known and others not as well known. Today it is in it's 60-70s and overcast, with a little bit of rain here and there. Doh! I just now realized. Congratz Sam and Krista! Welcome Kaylynn! I hope I spelled that right:). I am so glad that things worked out. How is Krista doing? How are you doing? How is Kaylynn doing? I love that. That is such a cool name. Well I best be gettin' but I sure love you guys. I know the gospel is true and that IT CHANGES LIVES. It isn't a joke nor a scam. The power of Jesus Christ is real and His Exsistance, presence and care for us, His children, is undenieable. I know this is true and unfailing. His love is real, I have felt it for me. This I know and testify in the name of Jesus christ amen. I love you guys and hope all is going well for you and your families. I hope to hear from you when you can. Keep it up. Talk to you later. Bye.
Love Elder Berryhill
Thursday, May 13, 2010
May 11, 2010
From: David Alexander Ramsey Berryhill
Date: Tue, May 11, 2010 at 10:57 AM
Subject: Family
To: "Michael, Sr. Berryhill"
Well this week has been a good week. Last weekend one of our investigators, Maria was baptized and it was wonderful. It came at a time when a set interesting circumstances fell into play. She was in our ward then there was some boundery changes that made it so that she was in another ward so she was baptized in their ward. So I think a total of like three seperate wards were involved in her baptisimal service. It was something else. It rains off and on here with a all day dampness that also hits and misses. But I like for the most part. It's quite green here as well. I am greatul for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I know that the Plan of Salvation is real and what comfort that brings in my life. Trials happen for a reason. Just keep on goin a along, you'll pass though it. I know the power of prayer is real. The more seriously you take Heavenly Father's Plan and His teachings, the more He will take you seriously. The more dilligent you are with what He has given you the more dilligent He will be in answering and giving you more. It's just making the step and making that choice after that anything is possible of that and of Him I testify. I love you all and I appoligize that I was not able to call everyone. But please know this that I love you all. I am greatful for the time when I will be able to see you again. I hope all is well. Well I will talk to you all later and I hope you have a great day. Love ya! Bye.
Love Elder Berryhill
Date: Tue, May 11, 2010 at 10:57 AM
Subject: Family
To: "Michael, Sr. Berryhill"
Well this week has been a good week. Last weekend one of our investigators, Maria was baptized and it was wonderful. It came at a time when a set interesting circumstances fell into play. She was in our ward then there was some boundery changes that made it so that she was in another ward so she was baptized in their ward. So I think a total of like three seperate wards were involved in her baptisimal service. It was something else. It rains off and on here with a all day dampness that also hits and misses. But I like for the most part. It's quite green here as well. I am greatul for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I know that the Plan of Salvation is real and what comfort that brings in my life. Trials happen for a reason. Just keep on goin a along, you'll pass though it. I know the power of prayer is real. The more seriously you take Heavenly Father's Plan and His teachings, the more He will take you seriously. The more dilligent you are with what He has given you the more dilligent He will be in answering and giving you more. It's just making the step and making that choice after that anything is possible of that and of Him I testify. I love you all and I appoligize that I was not able to call everyone. But please know this that I love you all. I am greatful for the time when I will be able to see you again. I hope all is well. Well I will talk to you all later and I hope you have a great day. Love ya! Bye.
Love Elder Berryhill
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