October Week 3

Hey Everyone! Well its been a good week. There really isn't much going on but I've found out something new. For years I have wondered why missionaries always want to go back to their missions. I now understand. I realize that loving the people is a major part but I didn't realize that the biggest part is the friends that you meet. Yeah, the converts you have are super important but the friends you make not only in them but in all parts of missionary life have become that much better. I have some deep relationships at home, I now have family here too. That I think is what really makes the mission worth it to stay (in part). There is a depth I never thought was possible. I guess that 's what Heavenly Father does for us. He just makes sure that you have everything you need to succeed. Thank you friends and family supporting me. It really is a blessing.! Love, Elder Klynton Frederick

October Week 2

OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!!!!! Well for the first time in all my born days I've finally felt what my mom and my brother call cold. I was in my apartment last night and it was a little warm... higher than comfortable and lower than hot.... then I looked at the thermometer and it was an astonishing 85 FREAKIN DEGREES!!!!! I thought to myself... Self... you are finally broken. Hot is now warm and cold is.... cold... I got up this morning and decided to work out. when I got out of bed, I thought.... its cold and I really need a jacket... I went in and looked at the thermometer again... I WAS COLD AT 50 DEGREES... it was that moment that I decided that I'm never moving out of anywhere cold. I like the cold.... INFACT, I love the cold.... but when cold is 50 degrees... that is wrong. So... I'm sorry mom and brother that I ever chastised you about being cold at the high temperatures of 50 - 70 degrees... I have come to realize your pain.... never again will I take the cold for granted. To gram as well..... Never thought I'd figure out why you always kept your house at 80 or so... and now I understand... almost perfectly... Aunt Molly... GET YOUR MOTHER A BLANKET... SHE'S GOING TO FREEZE TO DEATH!!!!! I love you! Well as for a good story for the week. I have come to realize that God has done an excellent job of teaching me. There is so much to learn and there is so little time. In my personal studies this week I was thinking about my mission and how I've had the perspective of :"I'm doing this because its right." Then a thought came to my mind.... I love doing things for other people. I love being able to take the time and go out of my way at what ever cost to me and help, simply because I love to see their smiling faces. I now have come to the understanding that not only am I taking two years to go out of my way to help as many as I can, but I get to go out of my way at home and so can you, to help your fellow brothers and sisters. I will always think of this gospel as taking the time to help someone and I can't believe that I get to be a part of the joy that it brings to others lives. Hope you all have an excellent week! Get out there and do some MISSIONARY WORK!!! Love you all!!! Elder Klynton Frederick

October Week 1

Hey everyone!!! Well its another week gone and another day here. This week has really been a slow one and there hasn't been much to tell about. General Conference was awesome and it really inspired me to recommit myself to my mission and to doing what God has asked of us. During conference, There was a talk given by none other than our dear prophet and president, Thomas S. Monson. His talk was truly inspiring and driving. He gave us a challenge, did you catch it? His challenge to us is to invite ONE person to church by Christmas. Well I put it now to you. I dare you to PRAY for someone who you know who is less active or a non member. Remember, its not weather they make and keep that commitment that makes you successful its weather you extend that invite or not. SO, PRAY for someone and pray for them to say "No" and see what happens. Then do it again. As members we are the missionaries. We want to do what makes us happy right? I promise that if you do this 2 part process, pray for someone and then ask them, the lord will bless you so much that you will have no way to see them all. Don't just invite one person either, Invite everyone you know who may need some help or someone whose help YOU could use! There is a powerful book called "The Power of the Everyday Missionary" by Clayton M. Christensen. Read it. It can help you improve so much in your daily life with things you are working on and it will most assuredly help with your missionary work. Love you all! have an excellent week!!! Elder Klynton Frederick

September Week 5

Well, Hello there! Its another week in the beautifully.... ok becoming increasingly less green state of AZ. There is one thing I thought I'd never say... I own more as a missionary than I think I ever will at home. This week I was going through my things making sure that when I leave the area (eventually) I don't have so much stuff that I can't transfer it all. Well I realized something. I am now the proud owner of one acoustic/electric guitar, one ukulele, and a tortoise... where did it all come from? Eh well I guess it will just have to go with me. I cant get rid of any of my paper items... They all seem to be super important... its odd but that's how it is... nonetheless... Story of the week.... I was asked by my recent convert why we don't go door to door knocking and I responded with this question. "3 years ago, before you were investigating the church, would you have opened your door to two young men in white shirts and ties and said 'Hi, we are missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and we would like to share a message with you about Christ.' Would you have opened your door?" He responded exactly as I knew he would and he didn't think about, which was "No.". My response to him is the same to everyone of my friends. Take some time to think about this. Your less active and non member friends are the ones who you want to be with for eternity right? those relationships are things we all want to continue in the next life.... So... INVITE your friends. The only way they will ever see that the church is true is by YOUR invitation. Please don't let them "fall by the wayside". Give them the chance to see and come to know of the truth. I know you all love those around you. Please show them how much!!! Take care this week and invite your friends. They may surprise you. Love you all! Elder Klynton Frederick!

September Week 4

Welcome to the Desert!!! What a week... So I had some experience in the last few weeks that has really changed my outlook on life. There has been a lot of things happen that have been good and bad.... So to all you missionaries out there (which should be all of you, we are member missionaries after all), don't have a camp/bon fire on your mission! You tend to get in trouble for things like that...... no need to go into detail just don't do it!!!!!! another thing.... Please keep a book of Mormon handy at all times. If not that then keep a few pass along cards handy. Continue to read the book of Mormon. I was at a dinner appointment last night and I bore a testimony of the book of Mormon I didn't know I had. There are some amazing things that go into the book. I truly know that The Book of Mormon was translated by Joseph Smith and that its record of the people in it is something that is truly worth the time it takes to read it and gain a testimony of. There is no other book that can bring you closer to your Heavenly Father than that and by abiding by its precepts.... Joseph Smith said that and I completely agree with him. Remember that The Book of Mormon is the keystone to our religion and by reading it and really praying about it can you gain a testimony that will never fail you. Hope everyone is doing well!!! Elder Klynton Frederick

September Week 3

Hey everyone!!! Well it was transfers yesterday and I thought I may as well tell you, I have a new companion. His name is Elder Sean Murphy. He is really a cool guy. We have a lot of the same taste in things... Its quite nice. Well unfortunately there isn't much going on here in Hererford. We have a couple of possible investigators but nothing really solid. So there is a verse of scripture that I was studying about and if you have a chance, check it out. its Alma 46. There is a lot to be said about Captain Moroni. He is an amazing man and really worth reading about. Take some time to really think about what he says through out this chapter. Well everything is still hot and gooey.... Take care this week and think about Moroni's example to us all. Elder Klynton Frederick

September Week 2

Hey there Everyone! This week has been really good, Thank you to everyone who wished me a Happy Birthday! I love you all miss you all!!! Well for this week there isn't much to tell.... as usual. Our investigator became a recent convert and now holds the priesthood. He is doing awesome and a very solid member. Gospel according to Elder Frederick for the week: There is a reason that we are taught to study the scriptures. When all else fails who do we generally go to in the home for support? Well it depends on the support we need, doesn't it? Well, where do we turn for support when no one can give us the answer we need? Heavenly Father. I was reading in 3 Nephi 13 and found some verses that really made me stop and think for a moment. Jesus Christ is teaching us about prayer and he also teaches something very profound. He recounts "The Lords Prayer" from the bible and teaches us that we need to pray. He also teaches us how we pray. Take some time to read 3 Nephi 13 and see what you can learn for yourself. Hope all is well!! Elder Klynton Frederick