Brother Lamb,I just want to update you on the progress of your son in the mission here in Georgia.I’m sure he’ll do a great job! That will keep him busy doing both new jobs. It’s been funGetting to know him better since he is serving close to the mission office. I love him!Sincerely,Sister ResidoriGeorgia Atlanta North Mission1150 Cole Dr. SWLilburn, Georgia 30047Ph. 770-925-8115
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August 6,
2014
Dear Elder Daxton Michael
Lamb:
Congratulations! We are
thrilled that you are training one of the Lord’s newest missionaries. This trust is one of the most important
responsibilities that can be given to you.
You were chosen for this assignment because of the example you have set
with your work ethic, obedience, love, and your ability to teach the gospel by
the Spirit. The training you give during
the first twelve weeks will establish patterns that will greatly affect the
performance of your new missionary throughout her entire mission.
To help you to keep focused,
please remember the following:
- Love your companion the way the Lord loves her. Pray to understand and help her.
- Follow the training schedule outline in the First Twelve Weeks training booklet.
3.
Teach your new companion
how to focus on our purpose as missionaries.
4.
Be strictly
obedient by conducting yourself in accordance with the scriptures, the White
Handbook, Preach My Gospel and the
principles you have been taught in this mission.
5.
Follow the daily
mission study plan.
6.
Study the Book of
Mormon daily.
7.
Practice teaching
the lessons from Preach My Gospel
daily, prayerfully focusing on the needs of your investigators.
8.
Establish weekly goals
in each of the key indicators and work diligently to achieve them.
9.
Teach how to plan
for success during your daily and weekly planning sessions.
10. Work prayerfully and diligently in unity and love with
your companion to find, teach, and convert those whom the Lord has prepared for
you.
May
the Lord bless you in assisting Him in this great work of salvation. We will continue to pray for you both as you
begin this assignment together.
With love and respect,
John E. Bennion, President
Georgia Atlanta North Mission
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August
6, 2014
Dear Elder Daxton Michael Lamb,
We are thrilled that you have
been called to serve as a district leader.
We have confidence in you and in your abilities to lead a group of
missionaries. Your stewardship will be a
great blessing to you and all those you are called to serve with you.
Successful leaders always lead by example. You will need to plan well, and work to have
the top proselyting area in your district.
Pray every day that you will be led to sincere seekers of the
truth. Get out on time and contact
people all day long. Build your teaching
pool. You cannot lift others until you
are first on higher ground; you cannot ignite others until you are on fire
yourself.
This call to leadership requires you to take responsibility
for the success of your district. After
your own area is running well, help your missionaries succeed in their
areas. Plan and conduct effective
district meetings, and counsel with your district members and your zone leaders
about ways for your district to be more successful. In addition, teach by example while you are on
exchanges with them. This is one of the
most powerful tools available to you.
Most importantly, learn to love and lead in the Lord’s way. The Savior loved his followers, taught them
true principles, held them to high standards, and believed they could become
great. The more you emulate Christ-like
qualities in your own life, the more your missionaries will want to follow you.
Thank you for your willingness and preparation to accept
this important assignment. As a district
leader you have more influence on your missionaries than the zone leaders or assistants.
May the Lord bless you as you seek to build up His Kingdom.
With love and respect, your fellow servant.
John E. Bennion, President
Georgia Atlanta North Mission
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