On January 20th I will be flying out to the Provo, UT MTC to begin my missionary training. I have been called to serve in the Albania Tirana mission, and I know that is exactly where I need to go! The Lord has a work for me there, and I am eager to do it. I will be in the MTC for 12 weeks learning the language and teaching skills.
I know that the Church is the true and living church on this earth. I know that Christ the Lord is my savior and redeemer, and it is through him that we can become freed from out sins. I know that the prophet Joseph Smith is the prophet of the Restoration, and that we have living prophets today. I know that my call is not a random decision, but chosen personally for me by a prophet of God. The Book of Mormon is indeed another testament of our Lord Jesus Christ, and is translated by the power of God. I am honored and blessed to be embarking on this mission for the Lord.
I will miss you all while I am away, I am looking forward to getting your letters! God be with you.
~Elder Greg Scadden
Our Christmas tree
This is Elder Seevers and I with (left to right) Grej, Their Mom, and Kajn. We hope to see thier mom in white real soon too!
This is another family photo. Elder Flack (left) is my mission "Dad" and he is Elder Seevers "Grandfather" I am in the center, and Elder Seevers, my "son" is on the right. Notice, if you look at the picture of my grandfather and dad when I first got in the country, that the generations keep getting taller, but I doubt Elder Seevers will train someone taller than 6ft 6.5in.
This is Ermal, just before baptism!
From left to right: Sister Kennedy, Sister Bentley, Elba Kapllani, Roani Kapllani, Elder Abley, and Me
This is the Shima family.
The two kids behind me are Soni and Anxhela, they were baptised and confirmed at the beginning of this transfer. Shpetim, their father, is in the center. His wife, Marlinda, is to my left, I hope she will join the church soon. The girl next to elder Abley is Romina, Shpetims niece. She has also shown and interest in the gospel. We hope to see that family united in faith soon!.
Boy's Camp
This is Elder Esplin and I, after we ran a test drive on our obstacle course. I had tons of fun working with him there!
Zone Conference
This is my Zone! I have no idea why Elder Berneill (the elder in front of me) thought he could stand in the front LOL!
This is at Shkoder (or Rozafa) Castle
This is the mighty district of Shkoder! From left to right: Elder Kushlin, Elder Smedley; Elder Skadi (me); Elder Hamilton
This is me and Elder Sewell, he went home last week. He is a stud, I had a great time serving with him in the Shkoder district.
This is my new companion, Elder Hamilton.
Ok, so elder Suell and I decided to have a little wrestling match...
It started off ok, but here you can see how hes already got me in a mildly percarious position, especially because he has wrestled for many years, and I never have.
This is the humiliating pinning move he put on me. I couldn't move a muscle, he had me completely immobalized!
This is as we entered the dark cave. I carried that stupid frizbee all the way up and down that mountain (we brought it thinking there we beaches in this place) it got thrown a total of 2 times, both in attempts of hitting people in the back. It was a great day.
From left to right Elder Mattiks (my missionary "grandfather" or in other words, my trainers trainer) Elder Flack (my missionary "father" or in other words my trainer) and myself. Lol, part of our missionary family tree, it's a silly metaphor!
Me unpacking in my new house LOL
Skunderbejo!! He's the national hero
Guess who is from North Carolina
The Albanian Elders at the Provo Temple
Tie Swap
Gregory at the Tie Swap in the MTC
The Abanians
The Albanian district and their MTC instructor (far right)
Elder Scadden's Companion
Elder Fisher is Gregory's MTC companion. In the background is the flag of Albania
Gregory's room at the MTC
They have been winning awards for how clean their room is. This is the cleanest room Gregory has ever had.
May the Lord bless and keep you while you are away. Our prayers go with you.
ReplyDeleteI'm certain you will be making a difference in many people's lives for the better!