MTC

Learning the Work:
"It is very crazy how much there is to learn to here. You are constantly learning something and it is really great. One missionary pointed out that the MTC could stand for Make The Change, I really liked that because we do need to make the change. Whether we don't have a strong testimony, are shy, or just don't know the doctrines all that well."
"Our teachers are really great. He never gives us straight answers, he always answers with another question to make us find the answer ourselves. He has also really helped us with our TRC Investigator and making connections with some scriptures that we didn't see ourselves."
"I am learning lots and am becoming better and better at following the Spirit when teaching. We must learn from the Spirit and know that the Spirit teaches best when we are working for an answer. The investigator must feel the Spirit and have that change of heart and desire to change. They won't be converted unless they find out for themselves. Silence can be a good thing, as that really allows for the Spirit to teach and testify. Teaching is a 3 way communication between the missionary, investigator, and the Holy Ghost."
"I just love how strong the Spirit is here. Even when role playing, you can get a grand spiritual experience. Every practice feels so realistic, and we act like it is, and as long as you follow the Holy Ghosts promptings, teaching will become easy and you'll be able to have that self conversion. Another acronym for the MTC is My True Conversion. It is so vital that you feel that self conversion before you go out and teach others."

Excited to serve:
"MTC is still fun, but definitely can't wait to get out into the field. I got an email from my mission president where he basically copied and pasted parts of other missionaries weekly letter and it sounds like it is a very active mission down there! Tons of baptisms going on and it is really growing fast. I've very excited to get down there and help out in the work!"

Elder Moore left the MTC on Monday, January 21, to fly out to his mission to serve in the Nashville Tennessee mission. Cody enjoyed the MTC but is very excited to get out and serve!

MTC Bound

On January 2, Elder Moore departed to the Provo MTC. 

On the evening before, Cody was busy getting packed, learning how to iron a shirt from Brady, playing games, and saying his last goodbyes to his friends.

 

  

 

 

 

 He was told to report at 1 PM so he still had most of the morning with his family. After being set apart by the stake president, we headed out to have one last family meal at Paradise Bakery.

After breakfast, we all headed back to home to enjoy each others company. 

 

 

 

After his final see ya in 2, Elder Moore headed down to the MTC to receive his training for the next few weeks before departing to the Nashville TN mission.

 

 

 

 

 

We are so excited for what the next 2 years will bring for Cody. Although it is hard to say good bye and see him go, we know he is doing the right thing! Cody is anxious and excited to serve! He has prepared his whole life for a mission and now it's here! 

Check back often for updates on how Elder Moore is doing!