First Companionship

After breakfast, and additional instruction, Scott met his trainer. Although Scott's letters are vague. We know his companion's name is Elder Hansen. They share an apartment with two other Elders, Elder Haymond and Elder Dahle. His first area is called "Dinky Town." It includes the University of Minnesota.

Scott & Elder Hansen

Minnesota Arrival

Scott has arrived safely in Minneapolis, MN! He and 16 other Elders were greeted at the airport by President and Sister Howell. These new missionaries were given a tour of the University of Minnesota prior to lunch and their first interviews at the mission home. After dinner, they had their first testimony meeting.

Here are all the "greenies" on the banks of the Mississippi River.

Scott Called Home

At 6:00 am our phone rang. It was Scott calling from the Salt Lake City, UT airport. He was able to talk to us for a half hour. We were able to get all the details his letters leave out. He's "stoked" to go to MN because of a great teaching experience he had in the referral center on Monday (9/15/08). He said his time in the MTC went by "fast-It was like being at EFY for one week." There are 16 Elders flying to the MN, MIN mission together this morning. He had lots of questions about home, family, the ward... He appreciates all the mail and packages that have been sent his way. He wants everyone to know he LOVES them and thanks for the support!

Call Center

Have you ever wondered what the MTC call center looks like? Well, here it is! Scott had a great experiece here on Monday. He was following up on a request for a bible. When he spoke to the gentleman who had requested it on the phone, Scott offered him a Book of Mormon. When the man asked, "What's that?" The door was opened for Scott to teach the first discussion over the phone and arrange for the missionaries to follow up. What a great way to leave the MTC! Good job, Scott!

MTC Pictures

One of these is Scott's bed at the MTC. Is it the made one on the bottom, or the unmade one on the top? He wrote and told us the first night he was at the MTC he didn't have a blanket. He was cold and had a difficult time sleeping:)



Elder Turner and Elder Nelson at the Provo temple. Elder Turner is from our home ward. He has left the MTC and is serving in Missouri.

Scott's awesome MTC companion, Elder Weigle.

MTC Update

We had a sweet phone message today from Sister Frei. She has been working with "Elder Scott" for the past two weeks. She said, "We finished up today. Your son is a fantastic young man. He is going to be a GREAT missionary. He's doing well. He's learned so much. He's just on fire." Thank you Sister Frei! Your phone call brought up to tears! It was fabulous to hear from someone who had seen and talked to and worked with our son-today:)