This Work is TRUTH!

Momma!

I feel like I have so much to tell you!!  So yep.  I get to use Facebook in like a month.  Papa (Elder) Anderson called me and told me he got to chat with ya, so that was a fun convo!  All I know right now is that when we get to use it we get to teach anyone and everyone that is interested in the Church.  Our member friends and family can be our "member presents" on Facebook and Skype!  So sweet, huh?!  And around December we get companionship iPhones and our own personal iPads!  Double Mind BLOWN!!  I am so stoked!  But as for right now, same old missionary work... which is the best still!  I love it down here!   We get fed a lot! Now I work out morning and night(sometimes) so I don't get HUGE!  Ha ha.  One of my roommates likes to run, so we do that Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.  The weather is slowly changing and there is a hint of Fall in the air.  I am so excited for it.  It is going to be so beautiful down here. 

I love hearing about all your Halloween ideas and costumes.  I think I will just go as a Missionary Hockey Player.  Take out my flipper, throw some eye black on... BAM!  Easiest costume ever.  Oh, and congrats to the Scorpions!  Another win under the belt and now Durango!  Time to kick some demon butt!  Can't wait to hear how it goes!  Also, Brian is a boss.  He did so good this game!  I love hearing about the games each week. Its the best!

Today we went to Point Look Out again!  (which happens to have the most haunted lighthouse in the U.S.)   It was so fun!  Cold, but fun.  We got some pretty good pictures, even if I did take them myself ;)  So once again a successful trip!  I think I have been enough for one year though ha ha.  The work here is going well.  Oh!  We went to the Nationals game too!  That was the best!  We were on the Jumbo-Tron...again and we were going crazy!  The DC South Mission was there too... so it was like missionary overload!  So awesome!  Oh course when Bryce Harper got up Elder Anderson yells, "GO TO CHURCH!!"  Ha-ha I love that guy... he is crazy though. :)  

We have been doing tons of organizing in the area. And we are doing all we can to turn the missionary work to the members and help them work with their family, friends, and co-workers.  I know this is the way the Lord wants it done.  And I know it will work.  Because it is His way.  I love being  missionary here in the Washington D.C. North Mission.  It is the best mission "In the Universe".-President Cooke.  I know this work is the TRUTH and it cannot be stopped.  I love my Father in Heaven and am so thankful for His wonderful Plan of Happiness/Salvation!  All His children need this message and those who have already received it must share it with all those we can.  It truly changes the lives of all those we meet and all those who accept the message and act upon it.  I know that the Book of Mormon is the Word of God and that His Church has been Restored through Joseph Smith.  I KNOW IT.  And I will never deny it.    

I love you all and know that Heavenly Father is watching out for you.  Keep working hard and always choose the right!  

Love your Southern Maryland Missionary,

Elder Farley!

Lexington Park Ward

Hello Momma!

Sounds like everything is going good in F-town :)  Good to hear that the Scorpions did some damage to Los Alamos.  I can't wait to hear about next weeks game.  All I'm saying is that Brian better get more recognition on NMPreps.  

So you all are having some good ol' New Mexican rain storms, huh?  I miss those.  Down here is was starting to cool off but it is pretty warm today.  By the time Friday rolls around it should be pretty cool.  Perfect weather for the Nats game.  I am really excited for the change of seasons here.  With all the trees and leaves it should be very colorful. Southern Maryland is SUPER green.  But already we are seeing some color change in the leaves.  Everyone says the trees look amazing during fall.    

Lexington Park ward is really awesome. The work here right now is pretty slow.  Not really any investigators with tons of potential except for one family who might be interested. I really loved being in a singles ward on my mission... I wouldn't trade it for anything.  But I miss the family wards a lot!  I love little kids.  They are my favorite.  They come screaming and yelling whenever they see us.  "ITS THE MISSIONARIES!!" I love it.  Oh, which reminds me:  Can you look online for fun spiritual thoughts/mini lessons I can use for dinner appointments when we go see families with little kids.  They are so easily distracted...  I need to just go sit in primary and learn how to teach in there. Ha ha.  

So this week we have been doing tons of organizing with the area and going around trying to meet with less-actives.  We have a lot in this ward.  Right not we have one family, the Boothe's who seem to be showing some interest in the church who we are meeting with tomorrow.  Hopefully they will commit to church this week.  It would be so great to see them progressing.  The other ward that shares our building, Patuxent, is super good at missionary work and possibly have a solid potential investigator for us this Sunday.  Keep praying for us to find the ELECT!  I know Heavenly Father sent me down to this area for a reason and I cannot wait to find those brothers and sisters who have been waiting to hear this great message. All I know is that God has called me in this area for a reason.   And I plan on accomplishing whatever He wants me to do.

Now that I have had a full week with roommates as a missionary I can say that roommates are the best!!  It is so much fun to be home at night and to have us all talking to each other.  Now I know why everyone hated going back to two mans.  :D   

Something that I learned this week that I want all future missionaries to know is that is someone is a "Do-Not-Contact"... there is probably a reason.  People down here can get TICKED when you stop by ha ha.  It is such a different environment down here in southern Maryland. 

Anyway, nothing to crazy happening here.  I love doing missionary work and serving the Lord.  I know this is the place I am suppose to be and I know that this is truly the Lord's work.  Keep on looking for opportunities to share the gospel with everyone! I know God will bless you all and you will be able to feel more peace and happiness in your life than ever before.  I love you all!  

Love,

Elder Farley

Sent to the Country!!

E. Farley, Papa AJ and "New Brother" E. Cannon

Howdy folks!

I say howdy because I just got sent to the country of Maryland!  I am waaaaay down here by point look-out in Lexington Park!  Everyone is the mission calls it "outer darkness"  because it is so far away from the rest of our mission areas.  My companion is Elder Jensen and he is from West Jordan, Utah!  He seems like an awesome kid.  I am really excited for this transfer, I'm a Senior! I will miss Elder Broadhead though.  He was such a funny/fun guy to be around and he taught me a lot!  Oh!  And our ward mission leader is awesome!  His name is Brother Weitzner!  He drops banks on the missionaries and is the sweetest guy EVER.  So that is exciting... but I will really miss Jason, Gerald and Kira from Glenn Dale.  They were the TRUTH!  :)

 

Elder Jensen

So I don't have too much news... We get to go to another Nationals game this year.  The 13th of September when they play Philadelphia.  It is for the day of service and President Cooke got all the missionaries tickets.  What a boss. 

I have a good story though.  So this last Saturday we went to Greenbelt Park for a Labor Day festival where a bunch of booths were along with a carnival.  It was super cool!   We were there setting up at 9:30 all the way until we packed up at 4:00.  We were sharing pamphlets, pass-along cards, and Book of Mormons to everyone!  We even got permission from the police and the information desk to do a GIANT plan of salvation drawing on the blacktop/parking lot.  It was seriously the most glorious depiction of the Plan of Salvation ever.  But when we got to the "death" part of the Plan there was some lady that lost her mind and told on us and was saying we were preaching about death and jone... I was.... ANGRY(the way Chris Farley would say it).  So the Lady who was "in charge" came over yelling at us telling us to get rid of it.  Ummm.... what do you want me to do lady?  There is no water anywhere nearby. (we drew it in chalk btw)  So she directed us to some water we could get into buckets and go clean it up.  We kept our cool and did as she said so that we could represent the Church nicely.  Seriously though, people are ridiculous and do NOT no how to deal with situations. 

But on the bright side we had a new investigator in Glenn Dale on date for baptism next month!  Her name is Gabby and she is SOOO amazing!  She literally has the best questions and is so interested in learning about the gospel and making the right decision to follow Jesus Christ and do what God wants her to do.  I know she is a very strong spirit.  Satan has been trying really hard to keep her from getting an answer and so we gave her a blessing of comfort.  That blessing was seriously the most powerful blessing I have ever been a part of!  It was amazing!  The Spirit was so strong!  My testimony of the Priesthood became even stronger and I know even more now, that Heavenly Father really loves us and cares about us!  He wants us to be happy and to know the truth.  When we work hard and follow His commandments we are able to be blessed more than we can imagine.  I know that God and Jesus Christ love us more than we can comprehend.  I know they are watching over us and helping us grow and progress in this life.

I love you all so much and am so happy to be a part of your lives.  Keep on staying strong and remember to be continually FEASTING upon the word of God.  It is really what keeps us strong throughout the day and what helps us stay close to Father in Heaven. 

Love,

Elder Farley

One Week until Transfers!

Hey Momma!

Wow. So I talked to Elder Lahnam about his long emails and told him he better knock it off because he is making me look bad ;) haha just kidding!  But seriously I feel like I am writing for days!  Also, I apologize to everyone who has written me.  This month has been madness and the dentists seems to pick Wednesdays to fix me teeth... so Preparation day has been more like Surgery day.  But I will get to em in a couple weeks after transfers!  Sorry :D

This last week has been pretty good!  No baptism but we know Steven is on the right path.  He is so great!  I love teaching people about the Gospel.  Its the best job in the world.  I just cannot imagine how people live their lives without the blessings that the Gospel of our Savior brings.  EVERYONE needs it.  I wake up and am just so anxious to meet one of my brothers or sisters who have been searching and are ready. I also wake up stoked to workout and look like the hulk ;) but that's not as important.  Anyway, I just know they are out here ready to accept the gospel.... just got to find em'.  

I really can't believe I have been in Glenn Dale for four months.  I really want to stay but at the same time I really want to go into the city!  Anacostia baby!!! haha but my "lack-of-teeth" situation might keep me here or closer to Gaithserburg, MD.  We will see.  Oh and don't worry I have my bike all up to date and ready for the streets of the District of Columbia.  Speaking of the District... Obama thinks he is MLK and is giving a speech there for the 50th anniversary of King Jr.'s speech   He is a chuck.  I wouldn't go into that place today even if they had just opened an In-N-Out!  It's going to be crazy there.  (Hopefully Big Brother isn't reading my email!) ........ 'MERICA!!!

Crazy story: I met an new missionary here named Elder Wright!  He went to San Juan Hills his junior year!!  What the... so sweet!  We missed eachother by two years!  He knows like everyone I know there too.  So legit!  Ha-ha  He also ate 4 scotch bonnets at Emma Mayes'(Pepper Lady) house.  Madness... he now holds the record- as far as we know.

I got your package and letter I just haven't opened it yet!  The temple was today and took a good chunk of the day.  But I am not complaining at ALL!  The temple was SO good.  It is just about the best part of each transfer! Have you all been to ABQ recently?  You have to go.  It just gives you the best Spiritual boost in the world.  OH!  Also, I am so excited for that family by the Perry Max Webbs!  That is so great!  Everyone keep up the member work!  That is were it is at.  Seriously though... Converts that are brought to the church by members have a friend to lean on when trials and challenges come and they are able to be more fully converted to the gospel, while learning much quicker.  :)  

Elder Broadhead and I are doing great still!  We enjoy our time together and if we get transfered from each other we will be sad.  But he has taught me so much and I am excited to continue to learn and grow out here.  Thank you so much for everything you all do!  I am SO very blessed to be a missionary for our Lord, Jesus Christ.  I am so thankful that Heavenly Father has provided me with a loving family that I know I will be with for all eternity.  I know this church is Christ's church and had been Restored through the prophet Joseph Smith.  I know the Book of Mormon is the word of God.  And I know I have a loving Father in Heaven and a perfect Brother and Savior who has made an eternal sacrifice for each and everyone of us.  

Thank you all for helping me along the way. So many people have been examples in my life and gotten me to where I am today.  You all know who you are ;D    I miss and love you, but know God is watching over you. 

Love your missionary,

Elder Sean Bachman Farley

All is Well!

Hey Mom and everyone!

Wow... So if anyone has the desire to get kicked by a horse that is on steroids... I do not recommend it.  That's how my teeth feel at least now that they got ripped out of my face haha.  Seriously.  Those suckers are huge.  I got to keep them so I will take a picture of them and send it to you.  As for my flipper/partial... Its... different.  But at least I don't have to try to get a wife on a mission, only preach the gospel. Ha-ha.  I didn't bring my SD converter today so I will try to wifi a picture over this week.  But don't worry to much.  I don't mind the look toooo much.  And the pain(with the assistance of PAIN KILLERS) has subsided a lot.  President and Sister Cooke are helping out a lot too.  Along with my companion and the King family.  They are great! 

As for the work: Everything is going great.  Still working hard as ever here in the singles ward and hopefully will get to see a baptism this week here.  There hasn't been one for years.  Many years.  So that should be exciting.  Keep praying for Steven.  He is really trying to recognize the Spirit and make sure he is doing what God wants him to do.  I love that guy.  He is a boss :)  He even talked to us and said he prayed that my teeth would get better! What a champion!  Besides that we have another investigator, Adrianne, who is praying about getting baptized at the end of September.  Pray for her as well. 

I love being a missionary.  It doesn't matter how much stuff Satan tries top throw in our paths, we just keep moving along and teaching those ready to learn.  I know as we pray for missionary experiences and stay close to the Lord we are given the opportunities to help our brothers and sister come to accept the message of the Restoration and come to know for themselves the truthfulness of this wonderful message. 

I love you all and know God is watching over you each day!  Stay Happy, Safe and Healthy!

Love your missionary,

Elder Farley

P.S.  My news shoes are boss!!  Sorry about no pics this week :/ I will try to wifi some.Oh!  Is the priesthood lineage done yet?  I am really excited to see it.  Anyway, all is well with me.  No pain, no gain -right?  Ha-ha love you!!!! :)

Zone Activity Gone Wrong!

Hello Mom!

 

Dang it was awesome talking to you today!  Even though it isn't Christmas yet!  Ha-ha I still cannot believe I don't have my two front teeth!  But I guess I know what to ask Santa for Christmas now ;) Anyway, things in Maryland are going great!  We have not been able to teach as many people as we wished this week but we have been really working hard with the members to get them excited to do member missionary work!  We are even starting a class at the institute for RMs, Future Missionaries, and anyone else who is interested to become a better missionary on Thursday nights.  It is going to be sweet! 

 

So everything at home sounds great!  I am so excited for football season!  I think you sending pictures of the game on SD card would be an AWESOME idea!  Oh, and I got the packages!  Thanks!  They were amazing-plus the pictures and videos were sweet too!  I love the kitchen!  Its awesome.

 

So I am trying to think of a great story but I feel like you already know so much of what has happened(besides everyone else reading this who is like "WHY DONT YOU HAVE TEETH SEAN?!")  But Long story short.  We had a Zone Activity with all the missionaries.... one thing led to another... Elder Farley gets his teeth smashed into a 5 gallon bucket and BAM!!! Crazy day!  I got the accident on video so you can all see it.  I didn't plan on anything bad to happen. Goodbye Hollister modeling dreams Haha.  But on the bright side all the new sister missionaries think I am a hockey player now!  Guess who married a hockey player?  Carrie Underwood.  Bam.  I like my new look ;) Haha just kiddingggg.

 

Well I love you all.  I hope everyone is safe and still smiling for me :D  Keep up the missionary work there and always remember that those who are on the Lord's side always win in the end.  Keep fighting the good fight and help our fellow brothers and sisters here on earth closer to our Savior!

 

Love you and miss you!

 

Love,

 

Elder Farley

UPDATE: Sean is being well taken care of by a dentist in Gaithersburg, MD. He will have to have his 2 front teeth extracted next Wednesday because of the severity of the damage done to both teeth. He will have a partial replacing teeth 8 & 9 until he comes home in 2015, then his dad will place implants and restore with crowns. So for 17 months he will have one wicked gap...if he wants! ;-)

Elder Farley

Hello Momma!

 

Wow!  This week went by insanely fast!  And I have like ZERO time to email!  But I will do my best to fill you all in!  So we went to DC today for P-day and went to the Old Post Office.  It's the only building bigger than the Washington Monument because it was built forever ago when they hadn't made the building restrictions.  Pretty cool.  We went to the top and took pictures.  I was a really beautiful view.  Except there are so many stinking trees around here.  It's pretty rediculous.  And no mountains... just hills.  The east-coast needs to figure it out.  Oh and there were tons of LDS people talking to us on the Mall!  Oh, and we also went to H&M and they have the most legit slim suits in the world!  Elder Porter(who is almost exactly like Mitchell Woods!) dropped about $80 on this slim black suit!  Haha he was like, "who needs food for the month when I am looking so GOOD!  I can survive of ramen noodles until September." Ha-ha I love the missionaries out here.  They have become great friends.

 

So this week we have finally finished our new area map and gotten all our area organized for the most part so now we are finally getting out to see more people and work with our investigators!  We have an investigator named Steven who is really searching for the truth.  He is just really big on "seeing both sides".  So he of course ran into some anti- stuff.  But we cleared it all up because we have the SPIRIT with us :)  and he is on date for the 25th of August.  So keep him in your prayers!  He is still trying to get his answer/witness that the Book of Mormon is true!

 

As for all the technology buzz I haven't heard anything.  Hopefully soon!  It would be so money for a singles ward!  And everyone looks for professional with an iPad! Ha-ha ;) Well I cannot think of anything else to update you all with besides that my companion is legit and we are having a blast at working hard together!  This mission is the greatest!  I hope you are all able to have your own missionary experiences at home!  Keep praying for them and strive for charity!  When you become more charitable you are more willing to do as the Savior would do. 

 

I love you all!  Stay safe, healthy and happy! 

 

Love,

 

Elder Farley