Name Tag Pics - Barrie Area

Hey Fam Jam!

This week has been so crazy slow...probably because I didn't have my medication that I needed? but I am getting those today YAY! My Missionary skills are sharpening, but at the same time I have just so much more to do! Elder B. and I have started doing the "Purification Challenge", which is where we write a list of things we can change and fast on them for 40 days to improve our spiritual abundance. I'm excited to say that I see some results already, one day we were about to go to one street and a strong feeling came over me and I felt inclined to go somewhere else. I looked at the map and said go here, when we came to the street there was a man who I just felt so strong to speak to so I went over and started to talk with him. He turned out to be a really nice atheist, but I believe it may affect him or someone in the future from our visit some how? Neat experience.

We also had a street knocking story this week, a Russian man came to the door and said, "No Thank you, I know Everything you are going to tell me." So we, seeing that we can't go anywhere with him offered him a picture of Christ. He then  says " Who is this?"  I admit it kinda startled us and raised an eyebrow or two since he said he knew everything we were going to share. "That's Jesus Christ,The son of God" we said. "Son of God who told you this?" "God and the Holy Ghost." "How do you know? Do you have birth certificate?" he said and then he closed the door.  It was interesting to run into someone who apparently knows everything yet nothing haha. The Birth Certificate line was funny though.

We are working with a new investigator named Kirsten and she was so happy to see something different than the Bible which she has issues with. In fact her kids went to Catholic school and brought home a kids bible to let Kirsten hold for even a second and she said "Nope I dont want to touch that book." In meeting with her she has felt the spirit from the Book of Mormon and I have been able to make the connections between both books so she can understand how things are the way the Lord intended it to be like, So for her the bible...work in progress, Book of mormon loves it. ** Update: She has a date set to be Baptized please pray for her, we also want our investigator Alec to be able to commit to making that decision (he's had 2 dates already) please pray for him too. It would be so great to have that added Muirhead Pack prayer assistance!

Oh I took your request to the test Mom in taking name tag pictures and I hope you enjoy the beauty I took after a long day!

Family I love you all and I love seeing everyones pics and stories it makes me feel like I'm there a little bit. Glad to see you all so Happy! The Lord is helping me and refining me, and I am amazed by the speed of growth.

Today in my studies I have looked up the Armour of God from Paul in Ephesians so great to learn and look up in my institute manuals. 

Things I need to work on is sending more pictures I know this and I will work on it! at least I take a few a week.

Keep pushing the Lord's work forward!

Love you,

Elder Muirhead

JOSH, BRIGS, NOAH and LOLA - Your Big Bro loves you so much!

Let's Talk Turkey (Barrie area)

Dear Family,
Well well Week 9 of actually Serving in Barrie! 

This week has been strange, earlier in the week the work was going so slow and nothing really happened which got us down a little, But then we had transfers with our new Zone Leaders Elders Orr and Adams, and we all just rocked our areas. In our area we got 5 new Investigators which is 'so sick'! It feels so weird being the only two who didnt move and had to come in a white washed area again. The new Elders are pretty nice and they are from Alberta, Seattle, and Panama. When I heard Panama I was excited because that's one of the last things I watched at home - Prison Break in the Panama season with Mom and Dad haha. 

Um, our investigator Adam has been giving me and Elder B a bunch of rock collection pieces from the reserve. He gave me an amythest for my dreams, labraborite (sp?) for holding auras, and granite for peace. He's a cool guy! 

I was so happy to get that care package you guys, It was so SOLID I needed all those things haha the hot pack, the insoles, food obviously and the cards made me smile (Sierra you're a blast, haha)! Colleen's homemade organic cookies were outstanding, we were so grateful! THEY WERE SO GOODDD!!!!! Dad, please tell Bro Arnott I said thank you for the $ he sent to me, it was well spent on food and so kind! And I was happy to get more print out instax pictures from Cheyenne and Josh I want more of everyone to update my photo album (or fill me another fun one too please Mom!)

I'm constantly working on my ability to use the scriptures, talk with as many people as possible and utilize Inspired questions, so far so good but I can't wait to keep progressing. I love the at the end of the week I can look back and see that I have improved alot, its so amazing! The Lord really looks out for you and will give you sound understanding and the spirit as the sons of Mosiah had. 

My ward is so sweet, it just took some time to meet everyone but we have such troopers for missionary work! We are being fed quite well now and we have a sister who is working the ward to help get us fed. My days are kinda slow this week but we are pushing through and working hard. We have a chevy cruise, we drive but have a Km limit so we try to walk and bike but mainly walk.

I can only write on Preparation days so when I do have a chance I will see what I can do ;) (wink back Mom) 

In my spare time I study and in my personal time...I study more haha I can't learn enough!

Josh, Brigs, Noah, and Lola the Craziest thing happened on Thursday we were leaving our apartment and opened the door to the back of the building and we look and behold!!!....A wild Turkey!! We needed to take it in for a moment, and then I walked around with her. I named her Tabitha the Turkey. I'll send a pic soon I forgot my camera this week ooopppps.

SUPER WEEK!

Keeping the great work moving forward in Toronto,

Love

Elder Muirhead

00xx00XoXXx (Nacho Libre reference)

PS - Thanks for sharing the pics of Noah jumping into the pool. Great pics thanks!

PPS - Thank you to all those who write to me from our ward family. I don't always have time to write back but I love your letters. They mean a lot to me.

Transfers (kind of) still in Barrie

Serving for 56 Days, almost 9 weeks!

Hey mama 

So this is the start of my second transfer time, but I am staying right where I am in Barrie with Elder Baumgartner! Elder B has been called as District Leader and we are getting all new missionaries and trainers in the District and I can't wait. 

Yesterday was so amazing I was givin the opportunity to give a talk on "Spiritual Protection" based on a talk by President Packer, It went so well. I love this topic so much, to be able to grow to perfection especially in faith, in moroni 7 it reminds us that we all know what we need to do and can judge the difference between good and evil. We also got the chance to finally see 2 less active families who we have been trying hard to meet them. Both understand they need a change, as they say "back to who they were" and we are working hard to pray for their aid. 

I would love to get these photos you included in your email Mom sent to me in photos in a package. So proud of the girls (Tanisha, Shae and Ellen) for their Graduation and they look great and happy, Lola's pic is so cute too, and of course Mama gorgeous as ever - the elders were asking who you were haha "dats my mama!!" 

We met our new Mission President Clayton he is very amazing and you can just feel the love off him and his wife. He is a doctor and delivers babies (9000 to be exact) Sister Clayton has a masters in religious history and women of the church she's really funny. 

quick snapshot today. love you mom!

As far as bugging friends to write me I would say ALL OF THEM! Please bug them. I LOVE mail lol! Nan and Pa sent me a huge box full of just cereal it was sweet!

Glad Brett got my letter, I'm anxious to hear back from him. 

I'm also praying for that other situation you mentioned Mom. I am excited for this next few weeks in Barrie it will be great. I got a message from Sister Cortney Kindt which made me pretty happy to hear from her. 

Mom the Lord has blessed our family So much I can feel it all the way from here, and he will continue to do so as we remain faithful. I am fitting into my routine finally and am excited to meet new people on this Wednesday.

Remember that you and everyone else is loved by this guy! 

Elder Muirhead

I don't have much time today but here is a quick pic!

Fireworks and Cataloupe on Canada Day

Mail for the month of June! I love your Letters!! XO

Dear Everyone,

This week has been very fast and well, interesting. We have been seeing a less active member named Matt who's such a great guy. He has been doing pro wrestling for 15 years and is retired from it, we learned his stage name finally "doink the clown"... (yeah I know weird but he's legit). He also knew Brett Hart and His brother actually lives here in Barrie and we almost met him which would be cool. 

Another door we knocked on was of a less active family, the 14 year old daughter came to the door, We said "Hi we are the new missionaries!" her response: "I don't like you" "Why cause we replaced the sisters?" "yeah!" she said "But we are cool too." we replied. "We will see!"then she said to my companion: "I kinda like your tie." he said thanks and she then said: "I said I "kinda" like it dont get flattered yet." This kid bashed us a bit more and we teased back and left haha soooo funny.

Another Lady we were teaching a lesson to was crazy, we tried to teach and relate a seed to faith. She then went on a rant on how her garden is doing and how demons keep coming by and ruining her furniture. haha. kinda sketchy but interesting.

Looking a little burnt :)

Canada Day Was fun they set up a fair in downtown with rides and food, it was packed and concerts were going on. Then we watched Fire works that night from the apartment and ate cantaloupe. 

Today our district is going for sushi for lunch together so excited. Our Zone Leaders are going to be leaving off their missions soon. Our new Mission President Clayton, will be coming to meet us on Thursday which is going to be fun he seems like a great man. 

Well family and friends it is great to hear from you and let you know how I am doing, One thing I learned this week is the importance of obedience and commitment, it is so important to follow the direction of the Lord as close as possible so he can share blessings with us and we can achieve miracles through him.

I'm so Glad to know that Dallin, Steph, and Jeff are home let them know I say Hi. 

Love you all and the Lord does too!

Elder Muirhead

P.S.

Oh, I also ordered all the institute manuals this week so great to have as an added resource. check out my new curriculum for the next 2 years!

Dear Little Siblings! My pic is from Canada day!

Brigs! buddy how are you? I hear you wish to say hi to me? Buddy Ontario is sweet and a great experience! How are you doing? Are you reading your scriptures that I gave you? What has been one funny things that happened this week? Brigs I love you so much and I miss you, but at the same time the Lord is keeping me busy helping people around me! Remember to look for ways you can help people it is said that "when you are in the service ofothers you are in the service of god." God will bless you as you act like his son. Listen to the primary song "I'm trying to be like jesus," and you may know what to look out for.

Elder Muirhead - Canada Day

Noah! hey baby bro how you doing? I love that letters you send me they are so well done! what have you been doing this week that is super cool? this week I had the chance to teach so many people on the street and it is super crazy sweet. scary but cool. Noah don't be afraid to be a little adventurous and out of your comfort zone. One thing I learned is when you just give yourself to God trusting he will help you, the spirit gives you the guidance as to what needs to be done. 

All of you boys are so awesome and I love when you send me messages! and pics haha

LOLA BUG!! hola princessa como esta? I miss you and your cuddles cant wait to snuggle you again soon, but for now I send all my love to you through the computer haha. Love you little sis