Elder Shawn Michael Murray - Called to Serve: May 2015

Some explanations to the pictures:

First off. I HAVE OCD.

Next Elder Newberry's parents were on a trip to Europe, and heard it was my birthday, so we got some birthday presents. Sweet slippers.

Lastly. I am a Sith Lord. Elder Newberry is a Jedi. You can do this by using the crayola twistable crayons, a little flash photography and a flashlight (for the Handle). It's Hilarious.

Anyways! Well this week was AWESOME.

First off, we got to teach three Restoration lessons! and All three became New Investigators! They're awesome! Ones a mom, who is looking for a church for her family, one is an ex-military man that lives in our apartments, and one is a super cool guy who wants to know

EVERYTHING.

I taught a district meeting this week on being leaders and the role of a good leader. We spoke alot on Christlike Leadership. It was fantastic! We also did an exchange with the Zone leaders who are spanish Elders, so that was interesting to try to teach with a translator!

Lastly, I got to call home!! It was grand!

I wish I had more time to write, but we have an Appointment! Gotta go!

Elder Murray's half of the room.

Love y'all!

Elder Murray!

More Random Pictures:

Dear Friends and Family,

So this week was fun.

First off. We had a lesson with this guy who said he'd only listen to our message if I won at chess. I didn't know how to play. But apparently the spirit plays a mean game of chess, because we ended in a stalemate. (It probably helped my side that the guy was plastered, But lets just say it's the spirit...) The Restoration went really well with him!

Then I taught my first district meeting and it was titled "...Men are, that they might have Joy." (2 Nephi 2:25.) It was all about dealing with stress as a missionary, and choosing to be happy, no matter the circumstances. I had some pretty appreciative feedback. It was super cool! The spirit was so strong!

We played speedball this week with a few of the guys in our ward, which is a game just like Frisbee-football but with a Dodge-ball. It was a lot of fun. Then they invited us to the Pacquiao/Mayweather fight at Buffalo Wild Wings... Those turds. But now I also have been told of every movie that's coming out in the next century.

I also went down to Lubbock this week for a special leadership meeting which was super cool! We learned all about becoming better leaders and it was all about being a shepherd, not a sheep herder. (Ezekiel 33-34) I got to see Elder Backus (who is seriously just a phenomenal teacher, leader, missionary, and man), my two companions Elder Darby and Mangum (who are now companions), President and Sister Heap, and many other friends.

I love this gospel and the joy it brings to my life. I am so thankful for my family, and this week the women in my family are on my mind. Grandma's, Sisters, especially my Mother. I love her with all my heart. She is my most devout, trusted person, who has loved me from the beginning, through thick and thin.

I hope y'all are as appreciative as you should be for this wonderful blessing of a Mother in your lives. Please do something nice for her this week. Go out of your way. Take Time.

Sincerely,

Elder Shawn Michael Murray (the best oldest son ever)

I think we literally chased these guys down for 20 minutes to get pictures!!!