MTC first thoughts

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We have arrived, both physically and metaphorically. The first couple of days in the MTC have been busy and hectic. Did you know that there are Church videos only available to missionaries? No, we are not talking about deep and secret rites, but some GAs have given talks specifically to missionaries at the MTC and the videos are only shown here.
We watched a video of Elder Bednar and he shared an interesting thought. The best image of the "natural man", you know, the one that King Benjamin describes as an enemy to God, is the Cookie Monster! Totally consumed with his desire to fill his immediate hungers and desires, and if he gets a cookie immediately consumes it with great gusto and mess, and then immediately wants more. Quite a convincing image. Elder Bednar also talked about the character of Christ that allowed him to not only complete his mission (the Atonement) but also to always be turning outward to think of others. Whether he was recovering from his recent privations of fasting in the desert, coming out of his ordeal in Gethsemane, or suffering on the cross, His concern was never for Himself, but for others around him.

The food is surprisingly good. There are several choices for each meal and there are always ‘healthy’ options.  There are signs asking us not to remove food from the cafeteria, but inside the eating area, go for it.  We have enjoyed having fruit and salad with every meal.

So the MTC is exhausting and filled with the Spirit. It’s hard to describe to those who haven’t experienced it what it is like to be completely surrounded by a group of people, each individually committed to doing the right thing and serving Heavenly Father. Everyone is friendly and helpful, and the Senior missionaries are treated with great affection and respect. The younger missionaries race to open doors for us! Life is good.

Comments

  1. ShanaJanuary 03, 2018 7:47 PM

    Hooray, I'm glad you're doing well and that there's healthy food! Love you <3

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  2. DamarisJanuary 03, 2018 8:49 PM

    I'm glad the first couple days have gone well. Thanks for the update!

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  3. MitchJanuary 03, 2018 10:54 PM

    I'm glad you're both enjoying it. I also appreciate the insight you're providing that younger missionaries perhaps don't think of. I love the opening of doors and respect you're being shown. Take care!

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  4. CavanJanuary 05, 2018 5:20 PM

    Today I learned you have a blog. I shall be following it. We're praying for you. Do all the good things!

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  5. AdamJanuary 05, 2018 5:47 PM

    Best of all, they will let you out of the MTC before you have the menu rotation memorized!

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