Matt's Mission

Starsi Vivona is rapidly learning Czech. The MTC teachers are longer speaking English to the Elders. They now must really learn the language. matt said last week when they first stopped speaking english he was only getting about every third word. This week he is beginning to understand a bit more. He has had several occassions to teach (in English), by working in the Referral Center (RC). The referral Center is where phjone calls come in from people seeing the church's commercials on television and wanting to know more. Matt told us that last week he spoke to a woman in Texas for over an hour on the phone and when they were finished speaking she had agreed to have missionaries come to her home to discuss more of the gospel. Matt gladly sent the referral to missionaries in her area. He was excited to be able to speak with her and teach by the Spirit. He looks forward to going to the RC to work. He really likes his companions and they are getting along well. Last week a couple of the Elders had gotten sick and had to spend some time in the infirmary. Whiel they were recovering, Matt and his companions had to take notes for them to study from. He said that was quite a challenge, as now they were only getting to hear czech, and missing every other word and had to take notes. But he said they were able to take down enough to pass on to their fallen companions. He really loves being in the MTC and learning.

Last Tuesday was P-day and he had some time on the computer to send us an email. Cynthia was with clients when Matt's mail came through. Thinking she had missed him quickly sent a simple reply, "r u still there?". To her surprise he was and they were able to exchange a few emails. Cynthia said it was almost like having him in the room and speaking directly to him. He has about 4 more weeks of training before heading overseas. He is looking forward to teaching the Czech people.