I Love People - August 26, 2013

Something I have learned is how great people really are. I meet so many people in a day, and I love it. I love talking to people and, better yet, I love talking about the gospel.

This week was great. Today marks six weeks in Tahiti. That went by so quickly. I remember the MTC like it was yesterday. I still have six more weeks of training before I  transfer. But that's good. I have a lot to learn!

Things are going well. We had a busy week. So busy that we had to do splits three times with members so that we could teach all of our lessons. I feel like I hardly ever teach with my companion anymore. Ha. But it's still a wonderful work.

This week is about giving everything to the Lord. When we give everything to the Lord He directs our paths. When we know He has our backs, we are at peace. When we search for the Spirit to guide us, He will. It's up to us to follow Him.

I love this gospel and I know that it is true because of how powerfully it burns in my heart.

I love you all. Keep working hard and finding people for the missionaries to teach!

Elder Squires

Sometimes you have to break in to your apartment!

Birthday Celebration - 19 Years Old!

La Vie (of Rightousness) est Belle - August 19, 2013

I met some one the other day who lived the motto La Vie est Belle. That means that life is beautiful. It truly is. When we truly repent and change and do our best, things change around us. Life is truly the biggest blessing we have to enjoy right now. My time to serve the Lord like this is short and I want to make the best of it.

The Lord works miracles by prayer. If we have not faith He cannot work miracles.

I want to thank each one of you for praying for me. I don't know exactly what you prayed for but I have a feeling it was protection, happiness, feeling love and being taken care of. I promise you that the Lord heard those prayers because they are happening. 

This is the Lord's work, we are His instruments and we NEED to do our best IF we want to be truly happy. True happiness comes in our love for Christ. I love you all and I love my Savior. Alma 5:11, maybe, talks about being enlightened by the word of God. How true that is.

I love you all!

Elder Squires

The Ocean is Blue-er on This Side - August 12, 2013

I had the chance to visit another area the other day and I realized how much I love my area. I love the members and I love the weather and everything.

This week I prayed for a lot of things and I got most if not all of them. The miracles that happen inside of me and outside in the field are wonderful!

This is the light of the world, the Church of Jesus Christ. I don't have much time but I love you all. Be like Christ with your personality. Be yourself with the attributes of Christ.

I love you, I know this Church is true and is the only way back to Heavenly Father and to happiness. Share it with the world and with yourself.

Love, Elder Squires

Faaa - They Like Their Vowels Here - August 5, 2013

Things are going well. It's like trying to pronounce the name of the stake I'm in. It's difficult at first but once you figure out that people just saw fa-ah, it's much simpler. Missionary work is simple. Be obediant, pray lots, laugh a lot more and bring people to Christ.

This week was great.

On Monday we had a Tahitian lesson, it wouldn't be so bad if there weren't words that have several meaning and then you get slang on top of that and it's a little harder. But I have learned that no tree ever grew full height overnight. Same with Tahitian and same with myself. The lesson went really well. His name is Oscar he wants to get sealed in the temple! But his girlfriend (most couples aren't married in Tahiti) is slowing him down. We are going to give him a baptismal date today, I really hope he accepts and his wife softens her heart.

Tuesday we had a lesson with an inactive family and the Spirit was so strong.

Wednesday we taught an inactive who is living with his cousins and two of his cousins came in for the lesson. We gave them the Book of Mormon and challenged them to read it.

Thursday we had a lesson in the highest part of our sector. It takes a good 30 minutes on bike to go clear up there. But the view is amazing!

Friday we had a lot of things to do and it ended up being a great day.

Saturday was my birthday and for my birthday we had another lesson with the inactive and his cousins. One of them actually read! And Wilfred, the inactive, his aunt invited us over for a family night lesson with the whole family. I'm so excited. This work is incredible and I love it.

It rained the past few days. It only seems to rain when we are inside for which I am very grateful. I know this is a great work. It is hot down here but you're not alone when you start sweating. Almost all the world sweats around here. I love you all!

I know that Christ lives, this is His church. I know that God loves us! He wants us to be happy. Obedience is how He is able to bless us.

Love, Elder Squires

I'm Living On An Island In The Middle of Nowhere .....

Mon, Jul 29, 2013 5:02 pm

..... and I love every second of it!!!

I am Elder Squires. I am a missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ. I know this church is true. It is the only way to return to live with Heavenly Father. I'm grateful to be a member.

I am serving in the Tavararo ward in the Faaa stake. The only international airport in Tahiti is in my area. I love it here!

I have to back up to the flight here. Two weeks ago 15 teenagers left the MTC and headed for Tahiti. We had to leave two elders behind in SLC because the plane couldn't hold the weight (they caught a later flight to LAX). I think I'm not going to use periods, it's too much effort on these French keyboards, The flight to Tahiti was long but it was good. We arrived and the first thing I smelled was hickory smoke, I think that's just how it smells around here.

My companion is Elder Tau, he has a strong desire to serve the Lord and to do his best. We bike 6ish kilometers everyday, we had a baptism my first Saturday here. The people here are incredible. Everyone is so nice and loving. Our investigators are incredible. The view of Moorea is stunning. The langauges are coming.

Quick story: we were in a Tahitian lesson and I prayed to understand what was being said. All of a sudden the investigator started speaking French! No one knew he could speak French!!!!!

I love this gospel. I love the Lord. I know He leads this church. I again don't have a ton of time but I love you all!

And yes, the food is incredible.

Elder Squires

I Have NO Time! - July 22, 2013

Mon, Jul 22, 2013 7:30 pm

Haha, I really have no time to email.

Things are going so well that we don't have time to do anything really. I love you ALL! I love this work! Keep smiling!

A great scripture Heleman 5:12

love, Elder Squires

Arriving in Tahiti - July 18, 2013

No e-mail from Brandon on Monday, July 15th since he was traveling to Tahiti.

The following e-mail and photos came from the Tahiti Papeete Mission.

July 18, 2013, 9:00 pm

Dear Families,

Your Missionaries have arrived in Tahiti.  They will be able to e-mail on Monday.  Attached are a few photos I have taken.  They will tell you about their new companions and areas on Monday.

Have a great Day

Sister Hemming

Mission Office

 

At the Faa'a, Tahiti Airport - Good Luck Finding Brandon!

Picking Up Their Luggage - The Big Boxes Contain Bikes

Missionaries Doing What They Do Best - Eating!!!

In the Mission Home with President and Sister Sinjeoux (sp?)