Sunday, November 25, 2012

November 25, 2012

This week I went to the Bishop's Storehouse on Monday and Tuesday. I went to the temple Wednesday morning. It was a good experience for me to be able to go do temple work for my ancestors that I found doing family history research in Salt Lake City. I love the feeling when I go to the temple I am so grateful for the temple to be close to my home. I had a wonderful Thanksgiving and I am so grateful for my family to be so kind to me. I also shot a pheasant on Thanksgiving morning. It tasted amazing thanks to my grandpa's smoker. I don't think I know very many missionaries that can go hunting on their mission. I love my family and I am so grateful for them and all that they do. I had an amazing week.

Elder Farnsworth

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

November 21, 2012

I had another great week in Boise Idaho. I went to the Family History Center on Monday and I helped a few more people find their ancestors. They were extremely grateful for me to help them do this. Next on the list is the Bishop's Storehouse. I went there both days for the full time. As usual I helped people out to their cars. I am very grateful for this opportunity to help those people. I went to the cannery on Wednesday. The temple dedication was a great opportunity to see this temple be rededicated because it is my home temple. I love the temple and I am going to the temple today.
Elder Michael Farnsworth

Monday, November 12, 2012

November 12, 2012

This past week I had a good time serving at the Family History Center.  On Monday, I helped someone find their ancestors that they couldn't find on their own. They were so happy that I helped them find what they were looking for. This made me feel really good and I'm looking forward to helping so many more people find their ancestors. I also served at the bishops storehouse Tuesday and Thursday. I had a fun time working with someone different than the normal person I work with. I worked at the cannery on Wednesday and had a fun time working the machine that sends the the cans from the pallets to the the line so they can be filled with food. I have never been there before. Last but not least, Friday, I got my wisdom teeth out. I have read my scriptures and prayed every morning.
~Elder Farnsworth

October 31, 2012

Boise Idaho Temple Open House

I had a good time helping with the Temple Open House.  I directed traffic and helped people know where to go.
~Elder Farnsworth

October 8, 2012



 
Elder Farnsworth has been reassigned to a Service Mission in Boise, Idaho.  He will be living at home and serving at the Family History Center, Bishop Storehouse and LDS Cannery.

Friday, October 5, 2012

October 5, 2012

First off I don't have only one companion but I have two. The first one is the AP, Elder Lyon.  He is really strict on cleaning and turning the lights off when we're not in a room, but that's OK I don't care. The other is Elder Nelson and he is from San Diego. He is pretty cool and we have alot in common and we both want to go home. I'm trying to work with him and myself at the same time. I have had another rough week and I don't know why. I have been struggling so much even when I ask the Lord for help I don't seem to get it. It has been very hard for me to understand that. I love you guys and and thank you for your support.
Love Elder Farnsworth
P.S. My favorite candy is Twizzler Bites

Saturday, September 29, 2012

Robin Zohner in SLC


Mrs. Z ran into Michael today outside the Family History Center.

September 29, 2012

Well I have been struggling again and want to go home.Other than that I get to play dogeball this afternoon at 2:30. I also have been faithful in following all of the rules and cant believe I'm still having a really hard time. Its tough to comprehend that. I love you guys for all of your support and I hope you are having fun fishing without me dad thanks for rubbing it in JUST KIDDING but I hope youre having fun fishing it sounds like it. Tell Tyler good luck and to take state in his age group if he makes it to state in xc. I know that he will do great. Tell Molly I miss her and love her for me. Maybe you could drop her off to see me. I love you Waldo. Hey Colton have a great week in school and have fun while you still can. I miss you buddy. Andrew keep going to church and I would just like to let you know that I love you and I know that the Gospel is true. Andrew I would like to challenge you to read the book of Mormon and pray with a sincere heart to know if it is true like Moroni says to in Chapter 10. I know that if you will do this you will be blessed I have copied in the text.

Chapter 10

A testimony of the Book of Mormon comes by the power of the Holy Ghost—The gifts of the Spirit are dispensed to the faithful—Spiritual gifts always accompany faith—Moroni’s words speak from the dust—Come unto Christ, be perfected in him, and sanctify your souls. About A.D. 421.
1 Now I, Moroni, write somewhat as seemeth me good; and I write unto my brethren, the Lamanites; and I would that they should know that more than four hundred and twenty years have passed away since the sign was given of the coming of Christ.
2 And I seal up these records, after I have spoken a few words by way of exhortation unto you.
3 Behold, I would exhort you that when ye shall read these things, if it be wisdom in God that ye should read them, that ye would remember how merciful the Lord hath been unto the children of men, from the creation of Adam even down until the time that ye shall receive these things, and ponder it in your hearts.
4 And when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you that ye would ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true; and if ye shall ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ, he will manifest the truth of it unto you, by the power of the Holy Ghost.
5 And by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things.
6 And whatsoever thing is good is just and true; wherefore, nothing that is good denieth the Christ, but acknowledgeth that he is.
7 And ye may know that he is, by the power of the Holy Ghost; wherefore I would exhort you that ye deny not the power of God; for he worketh by power, according to the faith of the children of men, the same today and tomorrow, and forever.
8 And again, I exhort you, my brethren, that ye deny not the gifts of God, for they are many; and they come from the same God. And there are different ways that these gifts are administered; but it is the same God who worketh all in all; and they are given by the manifestations of the Spirit of God unto men, to profit them.
9 For behold, to one is given by the Spirit of God, that he may teach the word of wisdom;
10 And to another, that he may teach the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;
11 And to another, exceedingly great faith; and to another, the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;
12 And again, to another, that he may work mighty miracles;
13 And again, to another, that he may prophesy concerning all things;
14 And again, to another, the beholding of angels and ministering spirits;
15 And again, to another, all kinds of tongues;
16 And again, to another, the interpretation of languages and of divers kinds of tongues.
17 And all these gifts come by the Spirit of Christ; and they come unto every man severally, according as he will.
18 And I would exhort you, my beloved brethren, that ye remember that every good gift cometh of Christ.
19 And I would exhort you, my beloved brethren, that ye remember that he is the same yesterday, today, and forever, and that all these gifts of which I have spoken, which are spiritual, never will be done away, even as long as the world shall stand, only according to the unbelief of the children of men.
20 Wherefore, there must be faith; and if there must be faith there must also be hope; and if there must be hope there must also be charity.
21 And except ye have charity ye can in nowise be saved in the kingdom of God; neither can ye be saved in the kingdom of God if ye have not faith; neither can ye if ye have no hope.
22 And if ye have no hope ye must needs be in despair; and despair cometh because of iniquity.
23 And Christ truly said unto our fathers: If ye have faith ye can do all things which are expedient unto me.
24 And now I speak unto all the ends of the earth—that if the day cometh that the power and gifts of God shall be done away among you, it shall be because of unbelief.
25 And wo be unto the children of men if this be the case; for there shall be none that doeth good among you, no not one. For if there be one among you that doeth good, he shall work by the power and gifts of God.
26 And wo unto them who shall do these things away and die, for they die in their sins, and they cannot be saved in the kingdom of God; and I speak it according to the words of Christ; and I lie not.
27 And I exhort you to remember these things; for the time speedily cometh that ye shall know that I lie not, for ye shall see me at the bar of God; and the Lord God will say unto you: Did I not declare my words unto you, which were written by this man, like as one crying from the dead, yea, even as one speaking out of the dust?
28 I declare these things unto the fulfilling of the prophecies. And behold, they shall proceed forth out of the mouth of the everlasting God; and his word shall hiss forth from generation to generation.
29 And God shall show unto you, that that which I have written is true.
30 And again I would exhort you that ye would come unto Christ, and lay hold upon every good gift, and touch not the evil gift, nor the unclean thing.
31 And awake, and arise from the dust, O Jerusalem; yea, and put on thy beautiful garments, O daughter of Zion; and strengthen thy stakes and enlarge thy borders forever, that thou mayest no more be confounded, that the covenants of the Eternal Father which he hath made unto thee, O house of Israel, may be fulfilled.
32 Yea, come unto Christ, and be perfected in him, and deny yourselves of all ungodliness; and if ye shall deny yourselves of all ungodliness, and love God with all your might, mind and strength, then is his grace sufficient for you, that by his grace ye may be perfect in Christ; and if by the grace of God ye are perfect in Christ, ye can in nowise deny the power of God.
33 And again, if ye by the grace of God are perfect in Christ, and deny not his power, then are ye sanctified in Christ by the grace of God, through the shedding of the blood of Christ, which is in the covenant of the Father unto the remission of your sins, that ye become holy, without spot.
34 And now I bid unto all, farewell. I soon go to rest in the paradise of God, until my spirit and body shall again reunite, and I am brought forth triumphant through the air, to meet you before the pleasing bar of the great Jehovah, the Eternal Judge of both quick and dead. Amen.
 
QUESTIONS
Do you want a copy of the Ensign or do you read it online? I get a copy of the Ensign every month.
Where will you watch General Conference? Conference Center and the JSMB Theater
Any addresses you need? Elder Riley Ellis
Tell me more about your companion and the other Elders in your apartment. I'm moving to another apt this Wednessday. I'm moving in to the Assistant to the President appartment.
Have you learned to cook anything new? I made french toast this morning for breakfast.
 
I love you guys so much.
Love Elder Farnsworth

Monday, September 24, 2012

September 24, 2012

I’m sorry the update came so late but I ran out of time on Saturday. I had a great week last week and I got to go to the temple with my cousin Elder Spencer Salinas,my Aunt Lauralyn and my Uncle Marc.  I had a great experience and this time I wasn’t shooting the animals off the walls, pretty sure that is a good thing. I am so happy for him and his choice to serve a mission and am so grateful for his example to me and all of the cousins. I cannot wait for general conference it will be amazing just like the link that I found in the Thibedeau family line that goes clear back to the year 310 A.D. I have found out that I am so much happier when I follow all of the mission rules, so yes mom, I am following all of them. I have had a great week and I can’t wait until Thursday to do Family History work. I love all of you and I am so grateful for all of your support.
Love, Elder Farnsworth

Elder Farnsworth & Elder Salinas


Here is my letter to President Peterson this week too:
 
And it came to pass that I Elder Farnswoth was having a great time doing research for my family. And now I Elder Farnsworth came to the land of the Family History Library 3rd Floor and I had a dream that Elder Burgess was helping me with my family history work in that land. For I Elder Farnswoth arrived in the land of the Family history library 3rd floor and I met a nice man by the name of Elder Burgess and he pointed me towards the Book Section of the Land of Maine. I then found my family line that went back to 300 A.D. Amen.
In other words I have had a great week.
Elder Farnsworth

Saturday, September 15, 2012

I have been struggling these past couple of weeks and my mom has helped me so much through her inspiration to help me get through these tough times. I love her for that and I know that she wasn't teaching Chapter 17 of George Albert Smith on accident last week. It was for many reasons and one was to help me through a tough time and maybe others. I know that I read it for a reason too.  I read that chapter and it is on faith and the 1st quote in there says, "Faith is a gift from the Lord through which the righteous are empowered to do remarkable things." This really helped me to get through my challenges because through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, man can do remarkable things. I love my parents so much and I'm very grateful for my faithful companion. I have had a better week than last and I seem more happy. I love you mom and dad. Thank you everyone for your support.
Love Elder Farnsworth
Elder Duckworth ~ Elder Farnsworth

Saturday, September 1, 2012

September 1, 2012

I have had a great week and have had a few amazing experiences. First I have been happy all week and have found a lot of different things on ancestry.com about the Gonyer side of the family.  I have had money stolen from me and just let it go because I knew that they needed it more that me.  I couldn't do anything to convince them to confess and every time I tried they lied to me.  I love my parents for suffering through that all the years with what I did and took from them.  I know that they love me and that is all that matters.
I love my companion and I have had a great week of study.  I started to read Our Search for Happiness.  I love it so far and there are a ton of great analogy's in that book that have helped me a ton. I love my family and are realizing that they have helped more than I could ever imagine that I could to with my own kid someday. I love them so much for sticking with it in tough times.
I love you mom and dad and all of my brothers Andrew, Tyler, and last but not least Colton.
Tyler I'm so proud of you for running about 9 miles in 70 minutes. That is amazing. I love all of you and hope for another great week.
Love Elder Farnsworth

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Saturday, August 25, 2012

August 24, 2012

I got my package. The cookies were amazing!
Where is your zone located? 3 floor west JSMB
Who is your zone leader and where is he from? Elder Thomas, Idaho Falls area
What do you do? answer the phone, and answer people's questions about family search and help senior missionaries that work at home.  I also create employee and missionary schedules for everyone in our zone. I love my position. I get to go to lunch once a week for free because one of the missionaries is very wealthy. He owns a 4 million dollar rocket company and all he does is write checks for the company 2 times a year. He is very nice. He reminds me a lot of Grandpa Mann.
Love Elder Farnsworth

Mission President letter


more . . . August 18

I found Thomas Gonyer's wife's information.
(This is Michael's Great Great Great Grandma)

Saturday, August 18, 2012

August 18, 2012

Answers to questions
Have you been able to go to the temple? Yes I went yesterday and it was amazing. They act out the session.
Was church better in a short sleeve shirt? Yes it was still very hot though.
Have you eaten anything good this week? Yes a lot of apples and bananas and Koolaid and noodles with Alfredo sauce.
How is the laundry going (remember - do not wash your suits) Great I did my laundry for the fourth time on my mission today.
Have you been assigned to a zone? Yes I got called to the World Wide Parton Services Mission and I am going to be answering people’s questions from all around the world. Some might not speak English but they are supposed to speak English so mostly English speaking. Love you guys and thank you for taking my dog to the river I sent you guys letters with an update. And they should be there Monday. I love you guys hope you’re having fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love Elder Farnsworth

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Week 2 Update from SLC

Well, I will start off by answering a few questions my mom asked me
How was your new ward?
  It was really HOT in the building wearing a long sleeved shirt and a suit coat the whole time, other than that it was an amazing experience to get to meet alot of new people and I HAVE BEEN VERY HAPPY THE WHOLE WEEK.
How was Music and the Spoken Word?
  It was really good  and its been on every Sunday since like 1940 that CRAZY. i loved it!
What have you eaten/cooked?

  Frozen Pizza Corn Dogs Cereal PB&J Roman Noodles Mac and Cheese and other stuff like that.
Tell me about your daily routine

  Well I get up at 630 am and get ready for the day and then i have to be at my zone at 730 am and then I am in training until 330 but Have an hour lunch break at 1130 and a half an hour break at 930 am and i also have an evening zone right now i have been called to the Special Projects Zone where we enter names through indexing which is fun because you get to see all of the peoples names that you are helping and their have been a few cool names that are very  interesting I do this Tuesday Wednesday And Thursday evenings.
Did you get your package?

  Yes I got my Package Thank You mom

Well my first week was successful and it was FANTASTIC I love being in this mission because it teaches you so many lifelong skills including those in Family and Church History Work. I'm very grateful that I have a great companion his name is Elder Tyler Duckworth.  My companion and I are getting along very good and we are growing in our companionship because of that. I have been growing so much spiritually and physically from my mission. I have worked out at least an hour each day. I can't go running right now because my muscles are still sore from my last wake boarding run but I am still able to lift weights and build upper body strength. Speaking of upper body strength I am ranked second in the mission for arm wrestling championship of our mission. The guy in first is huge. I love you guys keep up the good work and take Molly to the river for me. Thanks.
I'd like to bear my testimony that I know that this church is true and that The Book of Mormon is True and I know that it was translated correctly by the Prophet Joseph Smith. I know that Jesus Christ Lives. I know that a mission is where every young man should be at my age. I know that my family loves my and I love them Tremendously. I know that President Thomas S. Monson is the leader of the church as prophet seer and revelator.
I love you guys.
Love Elder Farnsworth

Day 2

August 4, 2012
Hey Mom and Dad my prep day is on Saturdays for now and it could change over the course of my mission. I'm having a great time and I went shopping today and I bought a ton of stuff for around the apartment and things like a flash drive and i only spent 30 dollars so I know I wont go over on the budget I am given. I found that i need to talk to Grandma Mann about some family history on her side of the family and I found temple work to do for Thomas Gonyer but I need his birth date and birth place, death date, death place, marriage date, and marriage place for me to be able to do the work. I love you mom and dad I know that I can do this and I have a amazing companion. Tell everybody hi and tell Molly (his dog) I love her.  I havent gotten my name badge yet but i feel amazing inside. love you
Michael