The Spain, Madrid Mission is now officially an iPad mission! Sister Jackson and I just returned from a Mission President's Seminar, in Frankfurt, Germany, where we had a marvelous experience. We were instructed for two and a half days by Elder David A. Bednar, of the Quorum of the Twelve. Accompanying him were Elder Brent H. Nielson, and Elder Stephen B. Allen of the Seventy, as well as our beloved Area Presidency. We are excited to share with you some of the things we learned, but mostly the feelings that we experienced. On Thursday, May 7, we will meet at Temple Square as an entire mission. This is the first time we know of that this has happened in this mission! Those outside of Madrid will arriveWednesday evening. We would like to have you in your seats in the Stake Center, studying reverently at 9:15 am on Thursday. We will be trained on the use of Digital Devices by Elders Timothy J. Dyches and Stephen B. Allen, and their wives. This training will take place in the Chapel. Please show appropriate reverence. When you are asked to take a break and to be in your seats at a certain time, please do so quickly and reverently. Please not take photos in the Chapel. Dress appropriately to welcome General Authorities, and sit with your companion. We will include in this bulletin a talk by Elder Russell M. Nelson, from the New Mission President’s Seminar last June. It is entitled, “Begin With the End in Mind”. Please read and study this talk, and come prepared to share your thoughts about how it applies to missionary work in the digital age. The Brethren have asked that each companionship read together and discuss the Missionary Handbook, looking for how it applies to Digital Devices. We realized after attending the Seminar, that Digital Devices are just another tool that can help us better fulfill our purpose as missionaries. Elder Bednar said that instead of using cimeters, bows and arrows, we are using iPads to combat the enemy. The Nephites knew the "intent of the enemy", just as we do in our day. Our mission has been selected as one of the few missions throughout the world to participate in this program. There are only about 86 missions worldwide that currently use Digital Devices. Only 15 of the 30 missions in Europe were chosen. We became excited about the possibilities for sharing the Gospel that this brings. Our focus has been and always will be on our purpose - to invite others to come unto Christ. We love and TRUST you! President and Hermana Jackson
Dear Maxfield Family,
This letter is to inform you that your son, Elder Stewart Glen Maxfield, has been assigned to be a trainer. He has demonstrated his ability as an effective, obedient missionary. As a trainer, Elder Maxfield will be responsible for teaching and training a new missionary. This is a 12 week program, which includes an additional hour of daily study, including language study. Both your son and the missionary he is training will be responsible to report their weekly progress to the President. Only the best and most dedicated missionaries are called as trainers. He will serve as a role model for his new companion, and will hold a special place in the heart and memory of that companion.
We have also assigned Elder Maxfield to serve as a district leader in the Oviedo District. This position carries with it increased leadership responsibility. The District Leader is to set an example for the other missionaries in his district through his study of the scriptures and the gospel, obedience and hard work, proselyting skills and other aspects of missionary work. Elder Maxfield will be responsible for planning and conducting weekly District Meetings, and in supervising, teaching and inspiring the missionaries in his district. He will also interview baptismal candidates, which requires spiritual sensitivity and maturity.
Thank you for sharing your son with us. Sister Jackson and I love him and pray for his continued success in this important calling.
Our best wishes to you,
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