Sonless Father.

 Me and Elder Lewis before he went home

Hello Friends and Family!!!!

Well, unfortunately this past week Elder Lewis returned home to continue recovering from his operation. He was a huge example to me of pressing forward in the midst of difficulties. Even though he was going through so many challenges, he pressed on doing what he could. I admire him a lot for doing everything he could, and I wish him the best in his recovery and return to missionary work when he has recovered.

This coming week, we have the baptism of the Familia Alvarado! In help of their preparation, we went to the baptism of Hermano Cruz's (my mini missionary) sister so they could see what baptism was like. They loved it, and yesterday we had a great appointment with them, setting up all times for their interviews and baptismal service this coming week! I’m very excited for this family, they are so excited for this weekend and to receive the promised blessings from our Heavenly Father for entering into this covenant with him. I know the Lord puts prepared people in our path as we search them out!

So my new companion is Hermano Cruz, he is a recent convert, he was baptized about 5 months ago, and he will be with me until November 28th. We are going to take advantage of the time we have together until I receive my FOURTH companion of the transfer. I can’t believe how this transfer has gone, it’s been super crazy, but it’s definitely been an adventure!

Hope you have all had a great week! We are going to keep working hard, but hope you all have an excellent week this coming week! Enjoy Thanksgiving!!

Love, Elder Christian Newman

Mom, sounds like a very eventful week! Keep going strong on your Pathways classes!! The Primary Program sure sounds like it went really well! Have a great Thanksgiving, and Callie's Baptism this weekend! Love you Mom :)

Dad, wow, busy week with the trip in London, tithing settlements and THE UTES GOING TO THE PAC 12 CHAMPIONSHIP!!! I’m a happy man right now, haha. Have a great week this week, Love you Dad!!

Jackson, sounds like you had a fantastic and productive week!! Have a great Thanksgiving break! Good luck on your midterms!! Love you Bro!!

Emma, ok whoa, that’s crazy how time has flown... Sounds like a great week Emma, full of ups and downs, but that’s how life is. Love you sis, have a great week!!

Sarah, sounds like a great week!! Good job on the win, and good luck in your Ballroom competition! That’s super cool that you are getting your braces off! Love you sis!!

Callie! hope you had a great time at Disney on Ice!! That’s so cool that you got your scriptures and other super cool presents!! Love you Sis, have a great week,especially in your baptism this Saturday!!:)


Mom’s Questions:

1. Did Elder Lewis make it off ok and who is your new companion? 

Elder Lewis made it off good, and my new companion is Hermano Cruz

2. Is your new companion a native missionary and how long has he served? 

He is a mini missionary. He is super cool, he was baptized 5 months ago, so it’s super cool that he is out here!

3. How was church? What was your favorite part of church this week? 

We had a great Gospel Principles class, I got to teach about Christ, our chosen leader and redeemer, which was really fun.

4. How are your investigators coming along? 

Familia Alvarado is going great! Baptism this coming weekend:)

5. What was the hardest thing you did this week? 

Say goodbye to Elder Lewis