6/10 letter

Family-
Today I went to the RC- Referral Center- and I talked to this lady that was calling from Hawaii saying she wanted a Finding Faith in Christ DVD because some guy gave her a card to cal in. So I got her information and we started talking about the DVD and I bore my testimony and she was all- "I want to meet Mormons" so I was all- "You want to go to church?" So I got her the info on church. I asked if she had any more questions. She asked why we called everyone Brother and Sister. I got to pretty much teach part of Lesson 1 over the phone! And it just so happened that I had taught this section of the lesson about an hour previous. It was not a coincidence. So I testified that God is our loving Heavenly Father and he loves us- we are His children. So then she said that she wanted to be part of a church that believed that we can communicate to Him through prayer and that He will answer. I was speechless! I honestly didn't know what to say! She said she had been having a hard time abut needing someone or something to lean on and in this case it was God. So I set her up with the missionaries and told her that they would bring her a DVD and also the Book of Mormon. She asked what that was and I told her a brief history and she said that she wanted to read it! So we said our goodbyes and I made a comment on her request form and I said-"She wants to learn and be baptized- wants to read B.O.M!" I basically helped convert someone over the phone! This is just a testimony to me that Christ prepares a way for people to be taught. Right before this lady called I was about to switch my status on outgoing calls only- but I had a feeling to leave it on incoming. As soon as I did that she called! Christ works in mysterious ways. The Gospel is true. Everything about it is.

Elder Wa

Some Haitian phrases courtesy of Elder Wa

"Well I thought that you might want some Haitian Creole phrases to say, so here you go. Don't worry, its all phonetic.

"Neg la se te yon zannimo" - The man was an animal.

"Egare!" -You dimwit!

"M'gen you pye kokoyetet" -I have a coconut head. (Very useful, I'm sure)

And the one we have used the most---


"Ki moun ki pete a?!" - Who farted?!
(In a house of over 3000 boys I'm sure this one is used often)

Well I hope you have fun with these because they gave me a laugh just writing them. I love you- M'renmen ou!

Elder Wa's temwa yaj (testimony)

Yep- Elder Wa is the translation of Elder King. Michael is obviously excited about it cause he only refers to himself as that! Anyway, this was actually from a letter on June 5.

"M'kannen ke Jezi se kri la, e li te mouri pou nou. Mwen au tou kannen ke sa se vre leglizla e Liu Momon an vre. Au tou Jozef Smit te e se yon vre pwofet. M'konnen ke se levanjil la. M'konnen ke Tamas S. Mansan se pwofet la. Mwen renmen sa levanjil e sa legliz. Mwen se temwayajin nan nou Jezikri, Amen."

We've been guessing at the literal translation since he didn't include one...

Michael's Email 6/5/08

for sake of time, i will not be capatalizing anything. anyways hello! how is everything back home? email is so much better than snail mail except for the fact that i only get to email once a week and i only get 30 minutes on the computer. um, ya my email is michael.king@myldsmail.net - so you can email anytime you want and i will get back to you as soon as possible-- it will be on a thursday because that is when i have pday's. My companion is really great, he is a neat kid.

Well, yesterday we taught our first discussion in the TRC, teaching resource center. It was very intimidating because we were actually teaching people we didnt know, even if they were already memebers it was still very scary. We wont start teaching the lessons in Haitian for about 3 weeks now, but i know all the basics about the language. I know how to pray and bear my testimony and make sentances to make a conversation. It is really neat. I will be sending my french preach my gospel home because i wont need it, but i will need my french book of mormon and bible. Well, my clothes are finished taking a bath, hopefully i did it correctly- forward this message to dad, and then give me his email. I love you all, even you pwason (fish) well the church is true- stay tuned next thursday for another email- love you! michael

Michael's MTC Address

Elder Michael David King
MTC Mailbox #111
FL-ORL 0728
2005 N. 900 E.
Provo, UT 84604-1793

Michael's P-Day's are on Thursday and he isn't allowed to e-mail while in the MTC (as far as I know.) But I'm sure he would love to hear from anyone!

Michael's First Letter

Dear Mom/Dad/Family,
Well, so far so good, I haven't been kicked out. Well, after I left the chapel this afternoon I remember that I forgot my cool toothpaste. I need it ASAP :) Anyways, they had me walk to some building that I don't know the name of to give them my shot sheet. I waited in line for an hour. NOT FUN, however, I was able to talk to a lot of really cool missionaries. My companions name is Elder Larsen, he is from Blanding, UT. He is a pretty cool cat. Elder (Aaron) Welch is my district leader and his companion is Elder Harris from Kaysville. There are just the 4 of us in the District. I have 3 Preach My Gospel's (The missionary manuals) (English, French, Haitian) and 2 Triple Combinations thet are French and Haitian and just a lot of books from both languages. Today has just gone by so slow, but now its 10:15 and its time for bed.

I need some more athletic shorts, like 3 or 4 pair, as well as t shirts because our P-day (Preparation Day) is on Thursday, but it starts next week and we can wear our shorts. I also need SANDALS!!! But other than that I think I should be fine, unless all my stuff gets stolen by the Tongans that live next to us. Well, the time has run out, but look up these scriptures and read them.

• D&C 42:6-7
• D&C 42:14
• D&C 4:7
• D&C 31:3
• Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
• 3 Nephi 11:29-30
• 3 Nephi 5:12-13

Some cool quotes from orientation:

"Attitude Determines Altitude"

"Plan to Succeed"

"Setting goals are only for those who want ot be teachable."

Well, hope that those mean something to you, as they can be applied to anything you want. McKay, if you wear ANY of my suits I will KILL you, but feel free to wear my goggles. :)

I love you all, send candy:)

Love,

Michael (Elder King)

Thoughts from Mom

Now that "THE Day" has come & gone, I must say first, I'm so very grateful for Michael & his desire & worthiness to serve a mission, yet right now gratitude is my overriding emotion. Yes, I'm tired from the preparation throughout the last month & the emotional rollercoaster I feel as though I've been on, but again, it's exciting as we look ahead as a family & anticipate his journey. I've felt a tremendous support from family, from our friends & neighbors, as well Michael's friends from school & swimming, which is very comforting as I imagine his two year length of service away from home. Finally, I have full confidence as he's on the Lord's errand that he will be in the best watch-care possible & that at this time in Michael's life there is absolutely no better place for him to be. I know there are those who are thirsting for & being prepared to receive the gospel message & what a privilege for Michael to play a role in bringing such a significant change to other peoples' lives! Michael is a quiet leader yet a leader nonetheless, who will be a great strength & asset to the mission as well. I'm thankful for the chance he has to experience new responsibilities & continue to grow.
Yes, no doubt we will greatly miss him & his unique sense of humor & goofiness but I'm willing to lend him out for a short time in this great cause! Thanks to all who know & love my son, & for your continued example & support.